Insulation Removal Austin

Sure. You could. But each person who has tried DIYing it, has told us what a mistake it was. It is so hot in attics that it takes weeks for our men to acclimate to it. Plus you really need the right equipment. We use 23 horse power vacuums and blow it into large dumpsters. People who DIY have used shop vacs. The difference is 1,000 sq ft per day of removal versus 100 sq ft per day DIY.

A few questions to keep in mind: 

1. How to handle pest and rodent infested insulation to avoid fecal matter diseases?
2. What is the proper way to safely remove asbestos, and where must asbestos go once removed?
3. What is the proper personal protective equipment for you to wear?
4. How do you avoid damaging the ceiling or stepping through the ceiling?

Stellrr accepts payment via cash, card, check, and easy financing. On our financing you can pay a low monthly payment or get the loan and pay no interest. Your Solutions Specialist can review the options with you in person.

The good news is that what we do will pay for itself in time. Unlike most other home repairs. We do have a Smart Money Guarantee. It states that you will save the cost to retrofit your home within 10 years, or we will REFUND YOU THE DIFFERENCE. For more details, check out the Cost of Not Hiring Stellrr FAQ page. 

Batt insulation requires a different process that involves 55g plastic contractor bags being brought into the attic. The infected insulation is safely placed in the bags, sealed up, and remove insulation from the building. It is placed in the dumpster when the vacuum is turned off. This method still requires professional level safety processes to avoid health hazards and contamination.

Do you want to amplify the amount of allergens, rodent poo, and chemicals coming into your indoor air? Old insulation removal is essential to creating a clean, healthy, safe living space inside. You cannot air-seal an attic without removing insulation.

Are you selling your home, and just want to top it off? Frankly, covering up the problem is not the right thing to do.

When you have damaged insulation, it looses its effectiveness at blocking heat transfer and air sealing. Adding insulation on top of the old is like "Putting Lipstick on a Pig." It may look better, but it will not fix comfort or energy savings issues. Check out the video to see why.

A professional can do 1,000 square feet in a few hours. At Stellrr, we have 2 vacuums at 23HP each, with the capability of having 3-4 workers vacuuming at the same time. The insulation upgrade process takes longer with attic debris and fecal matter. Debris in the attic makes the job harder. It clogs hoses, punctures hoses, and can result hose replacement. Doing an excellent job at removal is much slower than new insulation installs. But just remember in Austin TX it gets 150 degrees in the attic, which is deadly. So if old fiberglass insulation removal doesn't go perfectly as planned on the timeline, don't be surprised.

Insulation removal prices in the Austin Texas area range from $2,300 to $3,500 per 1,000 sq ft of crawlspace or attic insulation removal. So if you have insulation removed and new insulation installed, then you will have no problem meeting the minimum. These home services of old or damaged insulation removal will pay for itself with savings on your energy bills with proper new insulation installation. A rolloff container will need to be rented for proper disposal of old and ineffective insulation. Those cost about $500 each. Here is an article I wrote on, the cost of insulation work near Austin and why it is rising.

I’m often asked how to do attic cleanup and decontamination. The process is straightforward. Here is the general cleanup and decontamination process:

1. Get the raccoons or rats out of your attic.
2. Seal up entry points.
3. Remove the breeding grounds and insulation.
4. Decontaminate using fog sterilization and deodorizer.
5. Fix the home comfort and energy savings problems.
6. Install pest and fungal-resistant insulation.

Whether or not your homeowner’s insurance will cover attic restoration will depend on the specific policy of your insurance company. It will also depend on what type of damage was done. For example, if you had fire or water damage, you have a good chance of them chipping in to do minimal repairs. But with animal infestation cleanup from wildlife damage, you are not likely to get help.

The best bet is to get your insurance agent on the phone to explain coverage with your insurance policy.

The cost to replace attic insulation and restore it in Austin TX will depend on the square footage of the attic, difficulty of access for removal, amount of stuff (feces, mold, debris) in the insulation, and thickness of insulation to remove.

In Austin TX, we see insulation removal prices starting at $2.35 per sq ft with a $1,500 removal minimum. This would include the cost of a dumpster for hauling away and disposing of the contaminated insulation.

After the removal is done, you then have to look at the cost to fix the attic and re-install insulation properly. The cost to fix the attic ranges depending on what you need to have done.

Here are a few solutions that are frequently needed:

• Sterilization & sanitation
• Recessed light covers
• Air sealing top plates & penetrations
• Multi-level attic rigid insulation
• Vent bathroom fans outside
• Encapsulate ductwork
• Gas exhaust pipe fireproofing
• Fireplace fireproofing
• Spray foam roof option
• Install pest resistant insulation (not fiberglass)
• Install fungal growth resistant insulation (not fiberglass)
• Install the Energy Star level of insulation
• Block pest entry points
• Install insulated walkways
• Install insulated storage deck
• Install insulation dams
• Install insulated, air sealed attic hatch cover