Insulation removal in Roswell NM - a clean attic ready for new insulation
Old attic insulation that's packed flat, stained or full of droppings comes out, so the new layer goes onto clean, checked wood.
Does my old attic insulation need to come out?
Insulation removal in Roswell means taking the old insulation out of your attic so the space is bare and we can see any leaks, soft wood or pest damage before new insulation goes in. That way the new layer starts on a clean, dry attic instead of covering up a problem.
Most people call because the upstairs runs hot, the power bill keeps creeping up, or they've poked their head through the hatch and found insulation that's flattened, stained from an old roof leak or full of mouse droppings. The price mostly turns on how big the attic is, what shape the old layer is in and how easy it is for the crew to move around up there. The schedule turns on the same things, plus anything that shows up once the old layer is off, like wet framing that should be dealt with before new attic insulation goes back in. I'll look at your attic, show you photos of what I see, and the estimate gives you the price for your house.
What happens after you call about insulation removal in Roswell?
Call or send the form
I started this business in 2013 and still answer the phone myself, and we get back to you to set up a time to come look. We work in Roswell, Artesia and other cities nearby, so tell me where the house is and roughly how big the attic is.
I look before I quote
I go up in the attic myself, take photos and walk you through what I found before I write anything up. Your estimate says whether the old layer has to come out or can stay, what goes back in and what it costs.
Our crew does the work
Once you say yes, our installers do the removal and any new insulation you've chosen. They treat your house like somebody lives there, because somebody does.
We walk the finished attic
Before we pack up, I go over the job with you so you can see the clean attic and what we put back. The work is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How we handle insulation removal and the work that follows it
Insulation removal starts with me in your attic before anyone pulls anything, because not every old layer has to come out, and I'll tell you straight whether yours needs removal or can take new insulation on top. If it's coming out, our crew covers the path from your door to the hatch, pulls the old insulation, bags it and hauls it away, then cleans the attic floor down to bare wood. With it gone, you'll see any stained or soft framing I find, and we seal the gaps around can lights, pipes and the hatch so the new insulation isn't fighting a draft. When new insulation goes back in, we keep it clear of the vents at the eaves so the attic can still breathe, and we make it just as deep at the edges as in the middle. If we spot vermiculite, we stop right there and point you to the right kind of specialist.
Once people see what was hiding in the attic, they often start asking about the rest of the house. Under the floor, old batts that have dropped or gotten damp come out the same careful way before we put in new crawl space insulation. If you're opening walls for a remodel or chasing a drafty room, that's a good time to talk about wall insulation too.
Find out if your old insulation has to come out
We'll get back to you within one business day to set up a visit. The estimate is free, done at your house and comes with no obligation, and I'll show you photos of what I found before you decide anything.
Insulation removal questions from Roswell homeowners
How much does insulation removal cost in Roswell, NM?
Across the US, attic insulation removal usually costs about $1 to $2 per square foot, and that's the going rate from national guides for taking the old layer out, not our price. Insulation that's wet or fouled by pests costs more per square foot to remove than clean blown-in, the loose kind sprayed in through a hose, in an attic the crew can move around in easily. I'll give you the number for your attic once I've been up there.
Can you put new insulation over old insulation in the attic?
Usually yes, if the old layer is clean and dry, and then you may only need new insulation added with no removal at all. Insulation that's been soaked, moldy, burned or torn up by pests should come out first, because new material on top just hides the problem. I'll tell you which one you've got and show you why.
How long does attic insulation removal take?
National guides put it anywhere from about 4 hours to 2 days or more, depending on how big the attic is and how complicated the job is. A large attic or one that's tight to crawl through lands toward the longer end, so plan around that. If the old layer was hiding something that needs fixing, you'll hear it from me before anything new goes in.
Who should remove vermiculite insulation in New Mexico?
If it has to come out, it should go to a trained, accredited asbestos abatement contractor that's separate from the company that looked at your insulation, though the EPA recommends leaving vermiculite undisturbed because stirring it up can release asbestos fibers that people breathe in. New Mexico requires anyone removing asbestos to be licensed by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, larger jobs generally mean notifying the state before work starts, and the waste has to go to an approved disposal site, which the state's asbestos program and its hotline can tell you about. We're licensed and fully insured, and the asbestos part still belongs with that specialist.
What is the best way to deal with mouse droppings in attic insulation?
Leave it alone and have it removed by a crew, rather than raking or vacuuming it up yourself. Infected rodents can spread hantavirus through their urine, droppings and saliva, and people catch it by breathing it in once it's in the air, so anything that stirs droppings up raises the risk for whoever's nearby. We keep you, the kids and the pets out of the attic while the crew works.
Do I need a permit to remove insulation in Roswell, NM?
The City of Roswell's building permit form doesn't settle it, because it lists renovations, remodels, additions and building of any kind, not insulation removal. We check with the city or the right state office for your job, go over what we learn at the estimate and take care of the permit when one is needed. You can also look over the city's residential permits page yourself.
Other insulation work that often follows removal
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors in winter usually trace back to the crawl space, and good insulation under the floor makes the rooms above it easier to keep comfortable.
Wall insulation
Drafty rooms and outside walls that feel cold to the touch can mean the walls have little or no insulation, which is common in older houses.
Tell us what's in your attic
Call (575) 363-2021 or email quotes@roswellsprayfoaminsulation.com with your attic's rough size and anything you've noticed, like water stains, mouse droppings or pebble-like gray-brown or silver-gold insulation you can see from the hatch without touching it, so I come out knowing what to look for.