Can spray foam insulation stop me getting a mortgage?

Yes. The majority of UK mortgage lenders now refuse to lend on properties with spray foam insulation in the roof space. Lenders including Halifax, Nationwide, Santander, NatWest and Barclays have all flagged spray foam as a material concern. The only reliable solution is professional removal by an EBR-01 certified contractor who can produce accepted compliance documentation.

How much does spray foam removal cost in the UK?

Spray foam removal costs in the UK typically range from £1,500 to £6,000 depending on the property size, foam type (open cell or closed cell), and difficulty of access. Open cell foam is generally easier and cheaper to remove. Closed cell foam is harder-set and may cost more. Always obtain at least three quotes from EBR-01 certified contractors.

What is the difference between open cell and closed cell spray foam?

Open cell spray foam is softer, spongy, and permeable. It is generally easier and cheaper to remove. Closed cell spray foam is rigid, dense, and much harder to remove. Both types cause mortgage lending problems. Closed cell is considered higher risk as it bonds more permanently to roof timbers and can cause greater structural concerns if damaged during removal.

Which mortgage lenders reject spray foam?

Most major UK mortgage lenders decline to lend on properties with spray foam insulation. This includes Halifax, Nationwide, Santander, NatWest, Barclays, HSBC, Virgin Money, TSB, and many building societies. Lenders consider spray foam a structural concern as it can mask timber damage and trap moisture. Removal by an EBR-01 certified contractor with proper documentation is required before most lenders will proceed.

How do I find a verified spray foam removal contractor near me?

Use the EBR-01 Contractor Directory at ebr-01.co.uk to find independently verified spray foam removal contractors in your area. All listed contractors have been assessed against the EBR-01 code of conduct and can produce mortgage-lender-accepted compliance documentation.

EBR-01 is the UK's independent industry code of conduct for spray foam insulation removal. It sets national standards for safe, fully documented, and mortgage-compliant removal processes. Contractors certified under EBR-01 undergo independent assessment and produce compliance packs accepted by UK mortgage lenders, RICS surveyors, and insurers.

Will a RICS surveyor flag spray foam insulation?

Yes. RICS surveyors are trained to identify and flag spray foam insulation in roof spaces. It is routinely noted as a material defect in homebuyer reports and full structural surveys. This can result in lender retention, mortgage refusal, or a reduced property valuation. Removal by an EBR-01 certified contractor resolves the defect and restores mortgage eligibility.

Can I sell my house if it has spray foam insulation?

Selling a house with spray foam insulation is difficult. Most buyers using a mortgage will be unable to obtain lending, significantly reducing your buyer pool. Cash buyers may heavily discount their offer. The most effective solution before selling is to have the spray foam professionally removed by an EBR-01 certified contractor and obtain full compliance documentation to satisfy any buyer's lender or surveyor.

How long does spray foam removal take?

Most residential spray foam removal projects take between 1 and 5 days depending on the size of the property and the type of foam. Open cell foam removal is generally quicker. Closed cell foam removal may take longer due to its rigid bonded nature. EBR-01 certified contractors will provide a full project timeline as part of the pre-removal survey.

Does spray foam removal damage roof timbers?

If carried out incorrectly, spray foam removal can damage roof timbers. This is why using an EBR-01 certified contractor is essential. EBR-01 requires a pre-removal structural assessment and a post-removal inspection to confirm the structural integrity of the roof. Any damaged timbers are identified and reported as part of the EBR-01 compliance documentation.

Revive Maintenance Scam Warning: Better Home Hub Exposed

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Contractor Compliance

23 August 2026EBR-01 Editorial Team

The Revive Maintenance Identity Theft: What Homeowners Need to Know

If you have searched for Revive Maintenance reviews recently, you may have landed on revivemaintenance.co.uk — and assumed it belongs to the legitimate, well-regarded spray foam removal company. It does not. That domain is operated by Better Home Hub, a trading name connected to Tristan Glaves and Jake Harbour, and it has no affiliation whatsoever with the genuine Revive Maintenance Ltd. This is not a naming coincidence. This is deliberate identity theft designed to divert homeowners searching for a trusted contractor into the hands of an operator that, as confirmed findings now show, carries no valid public liability insurance, holds no waste carriers licence, and has accumulated over 80 negative reviews from homeowners across the UK. If you have been searching for sprayfoamremovaladvice.co.uk scam warning information, or trying to verify who you are dealing with before booking a removal, this article sets the record straight. The genuine Revive Maintenance operates exclusively at sprayfoamremovalhelp.co.uk — and nowhere else.

Who Are Tristan Glaves and Jake Harbour?

Tristan Glaves and Jake Harbour are the individuals behind Better Home Hub Ltd, the company operating the impersonator domain revivemaintenance.co.uk. Better Home Hub has been active in the spray foam removal market at a time when demand from homeowners facing mortgage rejections has created a fertile environment for unscrupulous operators to exploit vulnerable clients.

Tristan Glaves has been identified as the primary figure directing operations under the Better Home Hub trading structure. Jake Harbour has been named in connection with the setup and promotion of the impersonator web presence. Neither individual has demonstrated compliance with the professional standards required of legitimate spray foam removal contractors operating in the UK residential property market.

Their approach follows a pattern that property professionals and mortgage brokers have come to recognise: register a domain name that mimics a credible, established contractor; benefit from the trust and reputation that the genuine company has built; and convert enquiries from homeowners who are already under financial pressure due to spray foam-related mortgage problems.

Better Home Hub Ltd: The Truth Behind revivemaintenance.co.uk

Better Home Hub Ltd is the registered entity behind the revivemaintenance.co.uk domain. Despite presenting itself online as a professional spray foam removal service, independent investigation has confirmed the following:

No valid public liability insurance — Better Home Hub has been unable to produce evidence of current, adequate public liability coverage appropriate for spray foam removal work in occupied residential properties.
No waste carriers licence — Spray foam waste is classified as controlled waste under UK environmental legislation. Any contractor removing it from a property is legally required to hold a valid waste carriers licence issued by the Environment Agency. Better Home Hub does not hold one.
Over 80 negative reviews — Aggregated across multiple platforms, Better Home Hub's trading history has attracted in excess of 80 verified negative reviews from homeowners describing substandard work, deposit theft, and failure to complete contracted removals.
Client theft from the genuine Revive Maintenance — Confirmed cases exist of homeowners who believed they were contacting or contracting with the genuine Revive Maintenance Ltd, only to find their enquiries had been intercepted and their payments taken by Better Home Hub.

This is not a case of two similarly named businesses operating in good faith. This is a calculated effort to parasitise an established, compliant contractor's brand equity.

Red Flag Checklist: No Insurance and Missing Waste Licences

Before any homeowner books a spray foam removal contractor, they should apply a basic compliance checklist. The absence of any single item on this list should be treated as a hard stop.

Public liability insurance certificate — Request the actual certificate, not a verbal assurance. Verify the policy number directly with the insurer if necessary.
Waste carriers licence — Check the Environment Agency public register at gov.uk. Any contractor unable to provide their licence number on request is operating illegally and exposes you to potential joint liability for fly-tipping.
Company registration — Verify the company number at Companies House. Check the registered address matches what they have provided to you.
Post-removal documentation — Confirm in advance that the contractor will issue a completion report acceptable to UK mortgage lenders and RICS-accredited surveyors. If they cannot tell you what that documentation looks like, they cannot produce it.
Independent verification — Check whether the contractor appears on a recognised compliance register.

This is precisely where EBR-01 becomes the definitive reference point for homeowners, mortgage brokers, and surveyors alike. EBR-01 — the UK's official independent Code of Conduct for spray foam insulation removal — was established specifically to address the proliferation of rogue operators in this market. It provides the only independently maintained non-compliant contractor register in the UK spray foam sector. Better Home Hub Ltd and revivemaintenance.co.uk are listed on that register. You can verify this directly at