The spray foam removal market is unregulated. In 2026 the Property Care Association said no recognised, independently audited trade body covered removal firms, and began consulting on a membership scheme for them. So the checks are down to you.
Check the company
- Companies House. Search the company name to see when it was set up and whether it's active.
- Waste carrier registration. Removal firms should be registered waste carriers. You can search the Environment Agency's public register.
- Insurance. Ask for proof of public liability insurance.
- Paperwork. Ask to see a sample completion report before you book.
Read the reviews properly
- Look at more than one platform: Google, Checkatrade, TrustATrader and Trustpilot.
- Read recent reviews, and look for ones that mention spray foam removal specifically.
- Look for reviews that mention the paperwork and whether the sale or remortgage went through.
- See how the firm replies to its bad reviews.
Each firm's profile in this directory links to its reviews, so you see the live score.
Scam warning signs
- A cold call or a knock on the door about your insulation. Ask yourself how they knew you had it.
- Claims that your home is on a "national database" and will lose value unless you act now.
- Someone showing ID with a trade body's logo. The Property Care Association has reported fake ID using its branding.
- Pressure to sign or pay a large deposit on the spot.
If in doubt, get an independent assessment from a surveyor who doesn't sell removal work, and don't agree to anything on the doorstep.
SourcesInformation checked 6 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal or financial advice.
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