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Been told your spray foam removal must be done by an “EBR-01 certified” contractor? Told you need an “EBR-01 certified” contractor? Is EBR-01 a real UK standard? Read our check
Post-removal evidence · Updated September 2026
Quick answer
A spray foam removal certificate — sometimes called a removal report or completion certificate — is written evidence that spray foam was inspected and/or removed from a property. Lenders, buyers and surveyors may ask for one after the foam has been taken out, so they can see what work was done.
The exact paperwork varies by lender, so ask for their requirement in writing. A certificate does not guarantee a mortgage offer.
Foam still in the loft? Start with spray foam removal — the certificate comes after.
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Been told your removal needs an "EBR-01" certificate?
A website is telling UK homeowners that spray foam removal must be done to an "EBR-01" standard. We checked it against Companies House, RICS, the Property Care Association and lender criteria — and we checked when its own website was registered.
Evidence pack
A practical pack for your lender or surveyor. Not every case needs every item — match their written list.
Keep photographs, invoices, reports and any certificate together in one folder, digital and paper.
Where to start
| Your situation | Usual next step |
|---|---|
| Foam is still in the roof | Spray foam removal assessment and quotes, then document the work |
| Foam already removed, and a lender or surveyor wants paperwork | A certificate or report — see the options below |
| Not sure what was asked for | Ask them to put the requirement in writing, then call us on 03330 908 569 |
Budgeting for removal first? See spray foam removal cost and which mortgage lenders accept spray foam.
Why it is asked for
Spray foam can hide roof timbers from inspection. After removal, a lender or surveyor may want evidence that:
Policies differ. Some accept a thorough contractor report with photographs; others prefer or require an independent surveyor. No certificate guarantees mortgage approval — each lender and valuer decides case by case.
Issued by the firm that removed the foam. It is a useful part of the evidence pack, but some lenders want more than a company describing its own work.
A surveyor regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reviews the evidence — and sometimes attends — and signs off independently. This can help where a lender has asked for third-party verification.
Removal we arrange comes with a RICS-compliant sign-off on the removal certificate as standard. If your lender wants a chartered surveyor to verify the work independently, that is the RICS Surveyor Sign-Off option below. If another company removed your foam, you can buy a standalone certificate below. Some lenders place more weight on independently verified paperwork than others, so check your own lender's wording. There is no single official certificate — named "EBR-01" or anything else — that every lender must accept, unless your lender's own letter asks for it.
How it works
Paste or summarise the lender’s or surveyor’s wording.
Still in place means removal first. Already removed means a standalone certificate.
A digital review of photos and video, an in-person inspection, or independent RICS surveyor sign-off.
Photos, invoice, report and sign-off, as scoped for your case.
You send the pack to your broker, lender or surveyor, and keep a copy for any future sale.
Standalone certificates
If another company removed the foam, you may still need better documentation. Choose the level of evidence your lender or surveyor has asked for. All prices include VAT.
To date, no lender has rejected a certificate we have issued.
Remote review
You submit photos and videos of the loft and our team reviews them. Typically suited to foam removed for mortgage or other non-damage reasons.
£349 inc VAT
On-site inspection
An inspector visits the property. Usually the right route where foam was removed because of rot or structural damage.
£749 inc VAT
Independent verification
We inspect the property on site, then an independent RICS surveyor reviews the evidence and signs off the certificate.
£899 inc VAT
Digital to in-person upgrade: if a digital certificate does not meet a specific lender's requirements, you can upgrade to an in-person inspection for £400 more.
Before you pay for anything
Common questions
Call the team on 03330 908 569 to talk through what your lender asked for.
Written evidence that spray foam was inspected and/or removed, usually with photographs and a description of the work. Names and formats vary, so match what your lender asked for.
There is no single nationwide official certificate that every lender must accept. Requirements come from the lender, buyer or surveyor on your case.
No. It may help you satisfy a written requirement, but the lending decision stays with the lender and valuer.
No. As of September 2026, no lender has rejected a spray foam removal certificate we have issued. Each lender still decides case by case, so check what your lender has asked for in writing before you order.
Sometimes. Some lenders accept a thorough contractor report with photographs; others ask for fuller evidence or an independent surveyor. Check the written requirement.
A review and signature by a surveyor regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, as independent verification of the documented work. It is useful when a lender has asked for that level of assurance.
Be cautious of any website that says one brand of certificate is mandatory. Ask your lender what they require, in writing.
What we found when we checked EBR-01 ->Usually not. Arrange an assessment and removal first, then document the work.
Spray foam removal ->Standalone certificates cost £349 for a digital certificate, £749 for an in-person inspection certificate and £899 with independent RICS surveyor sign-off, all including VAT. Removal jobs that include documentation are priced with the removal quote.
Spray foam removal cost ->How removal works and how we can help.
Prices per m² and what a quote should include.
Which lenders accept spray foam, and on what conditions.
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What we found when we checked the "EBR-01" standard.
When an independent surveyor is worth it.
Tell us what your lender or surveyor asked for and we will explain the options. Call 03330 908 569, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm.
