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Lake of the Ozarks & Mid-Missouri
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Whether your attic has experienced pest problems in the past or present, or you own an older home with an outdated and degraded insulation type, you may be an excellent candidate for insulation removal. Animal excrement and outdated, questionable chemicals are never a good thing to have lurking over your head. Starting fresh can give you relief from allergies, pesticides, and other contaminates as well as provide a fresh canvas for air sealing your attic.
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Why would I need insulation removal?
Insulation removal involves vacuuming any old, existing insulation out to provide a fresh canvas for your installer to air seal every air gap in your attic without the extra labor and risk of missing areas that comes with working around existing insulation. But that’s not the only benefit in doing a spring cleaning of your attic space. Attics commonly attract pests of all sorts. Rodents, insects, bats, and even raccoons can sometimes take solace in your attic space if they have the opportunity. They leave behind excrement, disturb your existing insulation, can destroy baffles and generally leave your attic in disarray. If your attic has not been air sealed, these contaminants can make their way into your indoor air. Very old homes can also be outfitted with outdated, settled, or damaged insulation that isn’t performing to its best ability. Getting a clean slate can help improve your attic’s efficiency to a degree that just adding additional insulation cannot.
Crawlspace Insulation Removal
If you have a crawlspace under your home, it’s very common for batt insulation to be installed between the floor joists. It is advertised to help keep your floors insulated and comfortable, but unfortunately has many drawbacks. Over time, this insulation becomes the perfect home for pests. Even crawlspaces that are regularly treated with pesticides see mice and other rodents making a home inside your insulation, tearing it down, ruining its r-value, and creating a contaminated environment. 50% of your indoor air comes from your crawlspace, so any pests or pesticides used are making their way into your living space. Instead of replacing your insulation every 2-5 years or living with a dilapidated crawlspace, removing this insulation and opting for a crawlspace encapsulation which insulates the walls with a pest-resistant barrier provides a long-lasting and sanitary improvement to your living space.
Benefits of Insulation Removal
Remove Contaminants
Removes animal excrement, allergens, and outdated or damaged insulation.
Long-Lasting Benefits
Installing new materials that are designed to last longer increases attic efficiency and protects lifetime R-Value
Improves Indoor Air Quality
Removing contaminated insulation improves air quality in your home, and provides an opportunity for air sealing.
Complete Air Sealing
Creates a blank canvas for air sealing your attic or crawlspace.
Save on Energy Bills
Ineffective insulation provides little to no benefit. Starting over can improve efficiency.
Increase Home Value
New Insulation increases your home’s resale value.
Attic Insulation Removal FAQs
When should attic insulation be removed instead of just added to?
Removal is the right call when existing insulation is contaminated (animal droppings, mold, pest damage), severely settled or compressed, or when it's the wrong type for your climate (like faced batts installed incorrectly in a vented attic). Adding on top of contaminated insulation just seals the problem in place.
How long does attic insulation removal take?
Most residential attic insulation removals complete in one day. Larger attics, severe contamination, or attics with pest damage may take additional time. We give you a timeline estimate before we start.
What happens to the old insulation once it's removed?
We vacuum and bag the removed material, then dispose of it properly per local regulations. We don't leave debris on-site.
Can insulation removal help with pest problems in my attic?
Removing contaminated insulation eliminates pest droppings, nesting materials, and damaged insulation in one step. After removal and sanitization, you have a clean slate — and we can recommend follow-up pest control if needed to prevent future infestations.
Does insurance cover attic insulation removal?
In some cases — if the damage was caused by a covered peril like a roof leak or a sudden pest intrusion. We recommend checking with your insurance provider. We also offer free estimates so you understand your options before filing a claim.
Reviews
Rated 5.0 on Angi by our customers
Chase and his partner were both very professional, courteous and completed the job on time. We wish them both all the best!
Chase and Alexa were professional and always on time. They communicated effectively and kept us fully informed. We particularly liked the photos and thorough discussion of any problem areas. Excellent!
Completed framing and insulation in one day. Worked to meet specific constraints. Professional service
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