Attic Insulation Removal

There’s a part of our house so often forgotten, yet it’s one of the most protective features of our home: the attic. This space separating our rooftop from our living space is more than just a storage place or vacant vicinity within the house. It’s an ideal place to better insulate our homes for increased energy efficiency and comfort. However, if not properly maintained, including ensuring the insultation is in good shape, it’s also the ideal host to mold, leaks, dust louses, insects, even rodents.

It doesn’t take long before these pesky issues spread their way into the rest of the home through the ceiling accesses, heating and cooling systems, or other entry points. Not only can letting things go lead to more intensive and costly repairs, but it can also cause health complications for the people living in the home.

Dealing with insulation is a labour-intensive, messy, uncomfortable project that also requires specific safety components be met.

If people don’t like the way insultation irritates the skin, just imagine what it does to the lungs. Because of this, insultation removal and replacement really is best left to a trusted professional. These trained technicians can safely remove and replace old deteriorating insulation as well as complete proper air sealing, sanitizing, deodorizing, and the installation of the new insulation to keep your home protected and safe. Hiring expert technicians to complete the job is the best way to a smooth, professional process that’s completed on time and on budget. They also have the latest training and practices to complete each step of the process thoroughly and effectively.

The first step in the attic insulation removal process is a professional inspection where the licensed professional will assess the project needs.

Homeowners should always expect a detailed estimate that includes the cost of the project as well as the timeline. A good inspection will reveal if there may potentially be other issues exposed through the insulation removal and help avoid surprises along the way. Part of ensuring a clean and energy efficient space at the end of the project lies in the service provider’s meticulous preparation. The floor and walls surrounding the attic entry will be protected with plastic sheeting and all contents safely removed. Next the batting insultation will be rolled up and removed, each piece by hand, and then placed into the proper, heavy-duty insulation bags. This step is essential the proper disposal of these materials. Next, the technicians will vacuum the area to remove insulation debris, rodent droppings, or any other contaminants left behind. Should the attic contain blown-in insulation, including fiberglass, cellulose, or rockwool, a commercial-grade six inch hose is fed into the attic and the materials are vacuumed out, pumped out into insulation removal bags, and safely disposed of.   

Cleaning, decontamination, and re-insulation

When it comes to the cleaning, decontamination, and re-insulation phase of this process, if homeowners weren’t happy enough to pass off the dirty attic insulation removal work to the professionals, they certainly will be at this stage. Experienced technicians come equipped with the safest and most active decontamination products and tools to ensure the attic space is clean, safe, and prepared for the new energy efficient insulation. Welcome back to a well-protected home with better ventilation, cleaner air for the entire home, and lower utility bills.