SFIR Home Improvements

24/06/2025

Removed or Not Removed, that is the question and what do you do when it isn't completed properly or to any sort of standard?
Here at SFIR Home Improvements, we can help.
We carry out full assessments of your loft space, we provide you with a detailed roof report, including photographs, moisture readings, measurements and any remedial recommendations and all to PCA protocol and RICS regulations.
Don't let your home end up looking like its been visited by scammers or rogue traders.
Call us on 03333 222 600 or 01252 750444
or
Visit our website today: sfir.uk

24/06/2025

Just when you think you have seen it all...
We visited an elderly gentleman who had paid over £5,800 to have his foam removed and to find how they left his home was shocking.
We write reports and provide full documented evidence including moisture readings, whether the foam has been removed correctly and recommendations if remedial work is required.
Visit our website today: sfir.uk

19/06/2025

Director of spray foam installation companies, is jailed for 9.5 years.

A police investigation and prosecution for the director of spray foam insulation companies NRG Installs Ltd. and the Insulate Group, based in Bournemouth, that has taken several years, resulted in the director receiving a 6 year sentence for the NRG Installs Ltd. and 3.5 years for the Insulate Group, for fraudulent trading.

When you look at the associations of these companies and directors, there appears to be links with many other people and companies in the spray foam industry, so this may be the tip of the iceberg, as we know a number are under investigation by Trading Standards and one appeared on BBC’s Rogue Traders.
Below is a link to an article from April 2019, from The Bournemouth Daily Echo

POLICE carried boxes of documents away during a six-hour raid at an insulation business on Wednesday.

18/06/2025

Our roof assessors have had a busy week, its become more evident that a large number of spray foam removal companies are basically scamming people by charging large sums of money and not doing the job properly.
The pictures show one such property. A man in his 80's paid £5500.00 to get spray foam removed as he was trying to get equity release on his property.
The surveyor inspected after he had it "removed" and rejected his application. From the photos you can see why.
We carried out a full report with recommendations of what is required and now it means additional costs to put it right!!
Needless to say the company who "removed" it have gone out of business.

13/06/2025

Over the last two years, the number of businesses that remove spray foam insulation, has grown massively. But what that has highlighted is a large number of newly formed companies are not removing it properly or leaving the required paperwork, should a surveyor require proof the timbers have been inspected correctly.

If you are in this situation we can help, by offering a roof inspection that meets the RICS and PCA protocols and provided it meets their standards, a certificate is issued.
If you are in this position, call our office for more details 03333 222 600

13/06/2025

As a business we always welcome the debate over the pro's and cons around the issue with spray foam insulation, and the difference between the USA building science to the UK. We try to be informative and always suggest to home owners to get independent reports by a RICS surveyor, before they proceed with any removal.

We are open to any feedback, however for the first time we have had to delete a comment and block a person who is a member of Spray Foam Insulation Problems, as he had the audacity to call us scammers using extremely offensive language.

Why do we say audacity, well he was involved in high pressure selling of spray foam insulation, now he is involved in a high pressure selling removal business, but the most interesting thing is he was jailed for defrauding an elderly couple.

Not all trades men are bad, but its the minority as ever that give trades a bad reputation.

One victim 92 ,the other an 81 year old cancer sufferer. 177 victims across south of England. Rogue tradesmen whose victims included an elderly Eastleigh couple – one of who was suffering with cancer – have received fines and jail sentences following action by Southampton Trading Standards Offic...

11/06/2025

We were asked recently to conduct a loft assessment for new insulation and uncovered some concerning findings. Despite expectations, the customer paid a previous company to remove the old spray foam insulation during their roof replacement, we found that not only was there insulation left in the rafters, but the spray foam waste was also left behind!
This raises serious questions about the quality of work and adherence to standards. If you're planning renovation works, make sure to choose a reliable contractor who will prioritise thoroughness and accountability, and always check the quality of the work upon completion before making any final payment!
If you are looking to have your spray foam insulation removed, or are looking to upgrade your loft insulation, contact us on 03333 222 600 or visit our website www.sfir.uk

11/06/2025

You have probably heard that homeowners with spray foam insulation installed in their lofts are having problems getting equity release or buyers struggle to get a mortgage.

Homeowners are being told their loft space has been compromised by the spray foam and it doesn't matter if it's open or closed cell, there is no difference as far as lenders are concerned.

Air sealing your loft space is not a good thing, in fact, to the contrary it is an incredibly bad thing to do.
Filling the loft with any type of foam and sealing the loft, you are blocking any and all natural ventilation.

All homes have eaves, this is the area where the floor of the loft meets the bottom of the roof. The eaves provide natural air flow into the loft and when spray foam is installed and blocks the eaves, this stops the air flow.

Some homeowners have installed vented soffits, ridge tile vents, or tile vents on the sloping faces of the roof, all of which are designed to allow cold air into the loft area. By doing this and maintaining air flow your loft will be cold and remain free from moisture, your timbers will be able to breathe and they should be free from damp or timber decay.

Most registered surveyors will recommend the removal of spray foam as it is generally not needed and completely unnecessary.

SFIR offer spray foam removal services, we offer a professional roof report service and this can all be arranged by making a call to us on 01252 750 444
or 03333 222 600

SFIR specialise in spray foam removal, solar panels, loft insulation, eco foil blanket and Compo Matte™ products

11/06/2025

Date of Works - 4th February 2025
Initial impression: 5 *****
Cleanliness: 5 *****
Punctuality: 5 *****
Quality: 5 *****
Value: 5 *****
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹: 5 star review

Customers Comments:
Most honest company I have had the pleasure of dealing with. I would highly recommend them.

Why did the customer say this?
I rang to get a quote on a product that I had been recommended to buy by someone who just called me out of the blue. (NOT SFIR)

The first person I spoke to at SFIR was very helpful and pleasant. An assessor came to my home that evening to check whether I needed the recommended product.

The assessor was very pleasant, checked my home inside and out and informed me that the product I was asking about was not needed and not to waste my money.

Were you surprised by this?
I have never before had contact with a company who come out to tell you they don’t need to do any work on your home.

They came 50 miles to check if I was being scammed by another company without charging me a penny.

Highly recommend them.

Company Comment
The team here at SFIR try to help by giving honest advice and sometimes consumers are visited by traders who are only interested in selling products, even when those things are not needed. So proud to be a part of this business and helping to do things right.

If you or your family need help with spray foam removal, traditional loft insulation, eco foil insulation blankets, textured wall coating or having your roof cleaned, then please call us today on: 03333 222 600

NB: SFIR have NEVER sold spray foam insulation

11/06/2025

SFIR provide professional roof reports in line with RICS and PCA standards.

We carry out a detailed investigation in to the condition of your loft space, we take moisture readings (not to scare you) we take photos, measurements and we write a very detailed report that explains what is happening in your loft and we detail the current condition, we note if we see areas of issue and we provide this to the homeowner so they have a balanced view of their loft.

If we undertake a clean up of a loft after another company has removed your foam, our reports let you know whether the work has been completed properly.

For further details and information or to book a report call us on 01252 750 444 or 03333 222 600

https://www.sfir.uk