Regulatory requirements for compliant spray foam removal explained

<h2>Removal is a controlled, regulated process</h2><p>Spray foam removal is not a general building task. It is a controlled process governed by several areas of UK regulation, and contractors operating outside those requirements expose homeowners to legal and financial risk.</p><h2>The regulatory baseline</h2><ul><li><strong>Waste duty of care:</strong> Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, foam removed from a property is controlled waste. The contractor transporting it must hold a registered waste carriers licence and provide transfer notes.</li><li><strong>Insurance:</strong> Public liability insurance must be in force for the works. Homeowners should request sight of a current certificate before works begin.</li><li><strong>Risk assessment and method statement:</strong> Mechanical removal generates dust and debris. A documented risk assessment and method statement should be produced for each job.</li><li><strong>Documentation:</strong> The EBR-01 standard requires a full compliance pack covering pre-removal survey, removal records, waste disposal evidence and post-removal inspection.</li></ul><h2>Checking a contractor</h2><p>Homeowners should verify a contractor's certification before engaging them. The <a href="https://www.ebr-01.co.uk/directory">EBR-01 directory</a> lists contractors whose insurance, licensing and documentation have been checked, and the <a href="https://www.ebr-01.co.uk/non-compliant-contractors">non-compliant register</a> records companies assessed as failing the standard.</p>