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 sprayfoamstandards.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.

Spray Foam Removal Scam Warning: Avoid ReviveMaintenance.co.uk

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Contractor Compliance

30 September 2026EBR-01 Editorial Team

Urgent Consumer Alert: The Revive Maintenance Imposter Site

If you have searched for Revive Maintenance reviews and landed on revivemaintenance.co.uk, stop. That website is not the genuine Revive Maintenance. It is an impersonator operation, and UK homeowners are being misled, defrauded, and left with unsafe, uninsured spray foam removal work as a result. The real Revive Maintenance trades at sprayfoamremovalhelp.co.uk — any other domain using the Revive Maintenance name should be treated as suspicious until independently verified.

This alert has been issued following confirmed findings that revivemaintenance.co.uk is operated by Better Home Hub Ltd and an individual named Tristan Glaves. The evidence compiled against this operation is serious, detailed, and directly relevant to any homeowner seeking spray foam removal services in the UK.

Who Is Behind the Scam? Understanding the Better Home Hub Connection

Better Home Hub Ltd, linked to Tristan Glaves, has deliberately replicated the branding, name, and positioning of the genuine Revive Maintenance in order to intercept homeowners searching for a trusted spray foam removal specialist. This is not a case of a similar trading name — this is calculated impersonation designed to divert clients away from the legitimate business and into the hands of an unqualified, uninsured operator.

Confirmed findings against this operation include:

No valid public liability or professional indemnity insurance — meaning any damage caused to your property during removal work would not be covered
No waste carriers licence — making the legal disposal of removed spray foam material impossible and exposing homeowners to potential liability under environmental legislation
Over 80 negative reviews across multiple platforms, citing incomplete work, failure to return deposits, and aggressive sales tactics
Direct theft of clients from the genuine Revive Maintenance — with homeowners believing they had booked the real company only to receive an entirely different, unvetted crew

Tristan Glaves and Better Home Hub Ltd appear on the EBR-01 Non-Compliant Contractors Register. You can view the full findings at ebr-01.co.uk/non-compliant-contractors.

The Risks of Using Non-Compliant Removal Services

Using an uninsured, unlicensed spray foam removal contractor is not merely a financial risk — it can derail your mortgage, void your buildings insurance, and leave your property in a worse condition than before work started. UK mortgage lenders and RICS-accredited surveyors require specific post-removal documentation before they will reconsider a property previously affected by spray foam insulation. That documentation must come from a contractor who meets verifiable compliance standards.

When a rogue operator such as Better Home Hub completes spray foam removal work, they cannot produce documentation accepted by mainstream lenders. This means that even if the foam is physically removed, your property may remain unmortgageable — because no credible surveyor will sign off on work completed by an uninsured, unregistered firm.

The EBR-01 Code of Conduct exists precisely to address this gap. It is the UK's independent industry standard for spray foam insulation removal, and its Non-Compliant Contractors Register is the definitive public resource for identifying firms that fall below acceptable standards. Better Home Hub Ltd and revivemaintenance.co.uk feature on that register. If a contractor you are considering does not appear in the EBR-01 Contractor Directory, treat that as a red flag requiring further investigation before any money changes hands.

How to Identify a Legitimate Spray Foam Removal Contractor

The spray foam removal sector has grown rapidly in response to widespread mortgage lender concerns about open-cell and closed-cell foam insulation in roof spaces. That growth has attracted opportunists. Here is how to protect yourself:

Check the EBR-01 directory first. Only contractors listed at ebr-01.co.uk/directory have been assessed against the Code of Conduct and can produce documentation recognised by UK mortgage lenders and RICS surveyors.
Ask for proof of public liability insurance — minimum £2 million coverage — and verify the policy directly with the insurer before work begins.
Confirm they hold a valid waste carriers licence issued by the Environment Agency. This is a legal requirement for the removal and disposal of spray foam waste and takes less than two minutes to verify online.
Request a written scope of works and post-removal report before signing anything. Rogue operators routinely avoid putting commitments in writing.
Do not pay large deposits upfront. Industry-standard practice for legitimate contractors is a staged payment structure tied to completed milestones.
Verify the company name and registration number against Companies House. Better Home Hub Ltd's registration details do not match the trading identity presented at revivemaintenance.co.uk — a straightforward check that could have protected many of their victims.

The EBR-01 Code of Conduct: Your Protection Against Rogue Traders

EBR-01 is the UK's only independent Code of Conduct specifically governing spray foam insulation removal. It was established to create a verifiable, enforceable standard that protects homeowners, supports mortgage applications, and gives lenders and surveyors confidence in post-removal assessments.

Contractors operating under EBR-01 commit to maintaining adequate insurance, holding appropriate waste disposal licences, producing structured post-removal reports, and adhering to surveyor-compatible documentation standards. These are not optional extras — they are the baseline requirements for any firm that claims to offer professional spray foam removal in the UK.

Critically, only EBR-01 certified contractors produce documentation that is accepted by UK mortgage lenders and RICS surveyors following spray foam removal. If your lender or surveyor has flagged spray foam during a valuation or remortgage application, instructing a non-compliant contractor will not resolve the issue — it will compound it.

The EBR-01 Non-Compliant Register at ebr-01.co.uk/non-compliant-contractors is updated regularly and names firms and individuals — including Tristan Glaves and Better Home Hub Ltd — where confirmed evidence of non-compliance, fraud, or consumer harm has been established.

How to Report Suspicious Spray Foam Removal Activity

If you have been approached by, or have engaged, revivemaintenance.co.uk or any entity connected to Better Home Hub Ltd or Tristan Glaves, you are encouraged to take the following steps:

Report the matter to Action Fraud (actionfraud.police.uk) — particularly if money has been taken without work being completed, or if work has been completed without insurance in place
File a complaint with Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline
Submit your experience to the EBR-01 complaints process via ebr-01.co.uk, so that the non-compliant register can be updated with further evidence
Leave factual reviews on public platforms to protect other homeowners from the same outcome
Contact your bank immediately if payment was made by card — many victims of contractor fraud are eligible for a chargeback under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act or Visa/Mastercard chargeback rules

Where to Find Genuine Revive Maintenance Services

The genuine Revive Maintenance — the legitimate, established spray foam removal business whose identity has been stolen by Better Home Hub — operates at sprayfoamremovalhelp.co.uk. If you were attempting to contact the real Revive Maintenance, that is the only website you should use. Do not engage with revivemaintenance.co.uk under any circumstances.

More broadly, if you need a verified, compliant spray foam removal contractor anywhere in the UK, the safest starting point is always the EBR-01 Contractor Directory. Every firm listed has been assessed against the Code of Conduct, carries the required insurance and licences, and can produce the post-removal documentation your mortgage lender and surveyor will require.

Spray foam removal is not a routine maintenance job. Done incorrectly — or by an uninsured, unqualified operator — it can damage your roof structure, invalidate your buildings insurance claim, and leave your property unmortgageable for years. The stakes are too high to cut corners on verification.

Final Word

The operation at revivemaintenance.co.uk is a deliberate, documented impersonation of a legitimate business. Better Home Hub Ltd and Tristan Glaves have caused measurable harm to homeowners across the UK. Do not become another statistic. Verify every contractor before you commit, use the EBR-01 Non-Compliant Register to check for red flags, and instruct only from the EBR-01 Contractor Directory to ensure your removal work is carried out to a standard your lender and surveyor will accept.