After floods, leaks and pests
Insulation Removal & Replacement in Baton Rouge, LA
Bad insulation out, the space cleaned and sealed, new insulation in.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote listing foam type, thickness and R-value per area
- Ducts, moisture and termite clearances checked before we insulate
When Old Insulation Has to Go
Insulation removal and replacement makes sense when what is in the attic, walls or crawl space is doing more harm than good. Around Baton Rouge the common reasons are water and pests. Insulation that got soaked by the August 2016 flood, a hurricane roof leak or a plumbing leak loses most of its value and can hold moisture against wood. Rodents nest in attic fill and leave droppings and urine behind. Crawl space batts sag and fall in humid air.
How removal works
Loose fill in an attic is pulled out with a large vacuum into bags or a truck. Batts are bagged by hand. Spray foam is cut and scraped off, which is slower and costs more; Fixr lists foam removal at $1.50 to $3 per square foot and up to about $5 when it has to be chipped by hand. We protect the house during removal, since attic dust goes everywhere if it is not controlled.
Clean and seal before new
With the old material out, the attic or crawl space is easy to inspect. We look for the leaks or entry points that caused the problem, and seal air leaks in the attic floor while it is open. Pest entry points should be closed by a pest control company before new insulation goes in, or it will just get fouled again.
What we do not remove
Vermiculite (a gray-brown, pebbly fill in older homes) may contain asbestos. We do not disturb it. It should be tested, and if it contains asbestos, removed by a licensed abatement contractor. HomeAdvisor lists asbestos removal at $1,190 to $3,255 for typical jobs.
Buying a house with a flood history
Many homes in the capital region have been through a flood. If an inspection report mentions damp or missing insulation in the crawl space or lower walls, we can look and tell you what should come out and what it costs to replace. Get a free estimate
Removal Jobs
What we remove and replace.
Attic vacuum-out
Old blown-in removed by vacuum, bagged and hauled.
Crawl space batt removal
Sagging, wet or moldy batts pulled from under the floor.
Flood-soaked wall insulation
Wet batts removed from opened walls.
Spray foam removal
Cutting and scraping foam that failed or must come out for repairs.
New insulation
Air sealing and new insulation installed once the space is clean.
Published Insulation Removal Costs
| Job | Range and source |
|---|---|
| Insulation removal, per sq ft | $1 to $2 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Typical removal job | $600 to $1,200, about $900 average (HomeAdvisor) |
| About 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 to $2,000 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Removal plus replacement | About $1,852 average (HomeAdvisor) |
| Spray foam removal | $1.00 to $2.50 per sq ft (HomeGuide); $1.50 to $3, up to about $5 hand-chipped (Fixr) |
| Asbestos removal (abatement contractor) | $1,190 to $3,255 (HomeAdvisor) |
National numbers from HomeAdvisor (June 2026), HomeGuide (2026) and Fixr (2025). The amount of material, access, contamination and disposal set your cost, and you pay the figure on the written estimate we give you.
How Removal Runs
1. Inspect
Identify the material, how much there is and why it failed.
2. Quote
Removal, cleanup, sealing and new insulation as separate lines.
3. Remove
Contain dust, bag or vacuum, haul away.
4. Seal
Close air leaks while the space is open.
5. Reinsulate
New material to the target R-value.
Why Choose Us for Insulation Removal & Replacement
Cause first
We look for the leak or entry point that ruined the old insulation.
Dust controlled
The house is protected while material comes out.
Vermiculite left alone
Suspect material gets tested, not disturbed.
Insulation Removal & Replacement Questions
Does wet insulation need to be replaced?
Usually. Wet fiberglass and cellulose lose much of their value and can hold moisture against framing. If it got soaked by flood water, it should come out.
How long does attic insulation removal take?
Most attics are vacuumed out in a day. Reinsulating may take another day.
Can rodent-fouled insulation be left in place?
It is better to remove it, clean the space and close entry points first. Covering it traps the odor and contamination.
Can you replace insulation in just part of the attic?
Yes. If a roof leak soaked one section, we can remove and replace that area and blend new material into the rest, as long as the remaining insulation is dry and clean.
Is spray foam hard to remove?
Yes, compared with loose fill. It has to be cut and scraped. That is one reason we check for leaks and wiring before spraying.
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Get an Insulation Removal & Replacement Estimate
Tell us what happened and where. We will look and send a written removal and replacement price.