Inspections vs Advice – Here’s the Real Difference

Why knowing what’s wrong isn’t enough

—and how real help goes a step further.

When homeowners discover spray foam insulation is putting their property at risk—whether it’s mortgage refusals, surveyor red flags, or looming structural damage—the first step is often to book an inspection. That makes sense.


But what most people don’t realise?

An inspection is not the same as advice. And knowing the difference can save you thousands.


🛠️ What’s an Inspection?

An inspection is essentially a report.
It might confirm your concerns or reveal new ones.
You’ll get a document, some technical language, and a verdict. Often it sounds like this:

“Spray foam insulation is incompatible with lending policy. We advise removal prior to sale or remortgage.”

And that’s it.

What it doesn’t do is tell you:

  • Who to trust to remove it safely
  • What it should actually cost
  • Whether removal is even the right option for you
  • How to avoid being misled again
  • Or how to move forward without panicking

So while an inspection may point out the problem, it rarely helps you solve it.



💡 What’s Real Advice?

This is where we come in.


At the Spray Foam Advice Centre, advice means tailored, personal support.


We take the time to listen to your situation, explain your options in plain English, and guide you towards a solution that actually works for your circumstances.


Whether you’re…

  • Selling your home and facing surveyor pushback
  • Trying to remortgage and hitting a lender roadblock
  • Wondering if removal is worth the cost
  • Worried about rogue traders offering cheap fixes


…our advice is honest, impartial, and totally free.


We don’t just tell you what’s wrong.
We help you fix it.



🤯 Real Stories, Real Impact

We’ve seen homeowners pay £300+ for a report… and still be left confused, overwhelmed, and no closer to resolving the issue.

We’ve also seen what happens when people act on bad advice—ripping out foam themselves, hiring unqualified companies, or falling victim to new insulation scams.


Don’t guess. Don’t go it alone.


And don’t pay for a second opinion when you can speak to real experts who’ve seen it all.


🧭 The Bottom Line

An inspection gives you data.
Advice gives you direction.

At SFACUK, we’re here to do more than diagnose the problem—we help you move forward with confidence, whether that means removal, re-surveying, or reassurance that you’re on the right track.


📞 Need Help Now?

Contact us today for free, expert advice on anything to do with spray foam insulation.


📲 0345 850 0445
🌐 www.sfacuk.org
📩 hello@sfacuk.org


Don’t wait for a report to tell you what you already suspect.
Let’s find a way forward—together.

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