Insulation Removal & Replacement in McKinney, TX

Insulation Removal & Replacement makes sense when what is in your attic is doing more harm than good. Insulation that got wet from a roof leak, was flattened by years of foot traffic, is full of rodent droppings, or smells of smoke will not perform no matter how much new material goes on top. Storms are part of life in Collin County; Wylie, just south of McKinney, had an estimated 80 percent of its homes damaged by a single hailstorm in April 2016. After roof repairs, the insulation underneath is worth checking.

How removal works

We use a high-powered vacuum with a hose run from the attic to a collection bag or truck outside, so the material is pulled out without being carried through the house. Living areas below are protected and the attic hatch is sealed off during the work. Once the attic is bare, we can see and seal every gap in the ceiling, which is far easier than sealing under a layer of old insulation.

Replacing it right

After removal and sealing, we install new blown-in or spray foam to the depth you choose. For McKinney houses, the 2015 Texas minimum for Zone 3 ceilings is R-38 and the 2021 IECC base table is R-49. If removal is happening because of pests, we suggest dealing with the entry points first so the new insulation does not end up the same way.

Removing spray foam

Spray foam can be removed, but it is slower because it is bonded to the wood and has to be cut or scraped off. That shows up in the price. If foam was installed badly, partial removal and repair is sometimes an option instead of starting over.