Insulation Removal in Bay City, MI

Insulation Removal is the first step when the insulation in an attic, wall or crawl space has stopped doing its job. Insulation that has been soaked by roof leaks, packed down over decades, fouled by mice, squirrels or raccoons, or mixed with plaster and debris from old remodels does little to slow heat and can hold odors and moisture. In older Bay City homes, it also hides the attic floor leaks that need to be sealed.

How it is done

Loose fill is vacuumed through a hose to bags or a container outside, so it does not travel through the house. Batts are bagged by hand. Then we clean up, seal the bypasses that were buried, and reinsulate to depth. HomeAdvisor's national average for removal is about $900, and about $1,852 for removal plus replacement.

Crawl spaces near the bay

Crawl spaces under beach cottages often have batts that have fallen, soaked up moisture or become nests. We pull them out, deal with the moisture source, and seal and insulate the crawl space properly.

Failed foam

We also remove foam that was installed badly or in the wrong place, such as open-cell foam on cold concrete that is now damp. HomeGuide puts foam removal at $1.00 to $2.50 per square foot and Fixr up to about $5 when it is chipped by hand.

Vermiculite

Vermiculite should be tested before it is disturbed, because some contains asbestos. If it tests positive, a licensed asbestos abatement contractor removes it; HomeAdvisor lists that at $1,190 to $3,255. We do not disturb suspect material.

Call (989) 930-1257 or book a visit and we will tell you whether your insulation needs to come out. Get a free estimate