South Molton sits on the edge of Exmoor with rows of 1800s stone cottages and Victorian terraces along East Street and West Street. Spray foam installed in these lofts often traps moisture against the stone, leading to rot in roof timbers that our crews see every week. We arrive with scaffolding that fits the tight rear yards and remove the foam without disturbing original slate roofs or chimney stacks.
Winter rain and wind off the moor drive water under tiles faster here than in flatter parts of Devon. Homeowners on South Street and around the Square call when they notice damp patches after heavy storms. Our process includes checking the original lathe and plaster ceilings that are common in these properties before any foam is touched.
Access to many South Molton addresses means working from narrow lanes behind the Town Hall rather than wide driveways. We stage equipment on the market square side streets during quieter hours to avoid blocking delivery vans heading to Mole Valley Farmers.
Around South Molton
We regularly work near:
- 📍St Mary's Church
- 📍South Molton Town Hall
- 📍The Pannier Market
- 📍South Molton Community College
- 📍East Street
- 📍The Square
Spray Foam Removal Barnstaple in South Molton — Local Notes
- •South Molton stone cottages from the Georgian and Victorian periods have irregular roof voids where spray foam bonds tightly to rafters, requiring hand scraping rather than mechanical removal.
- •Narrow rear access lanes off East Street and West Street limit van size, so we often carry gear in by hand to avoid blocking school-run traffic near South Molton Community College.
- •Exmoor weather brings frequent driving rain that finds gaps in older slate roofs once foam is stripped, so we fit temporary breathable membranes the same day.
- •Properties around the Pannier Market and Town Hall often share party walls, meaning we contain dust and debris to prevent affecting neighbouring businesses during daytime work.