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Attic insulation removal, done safely

Rodent droppings, nests, and stains don’t belong above your family. We remove contaminated insulation while a separate 4-stage HEPA air scrubber runs the whole time, clean the attic, and put in fresh insulation.

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Free estimates. One written price for removal and new insulation.

4-stage HEPA air scrubbing included at no extra charge

Building section of a contained attic insulation removal above a family living spaceFull depthBedroomHallwayWork areaBeforeRemovalAfter1234567891011
Contained insulation removal, building sectionNot to scale
  1. 1Mice: nesting, tunnels, droppings, and urine in the insulation
  2. 2Droppings treated with disinfectant before removal
  3. 3HEPA-filtered removal hose
  4. 4Hose runs out to the vacuum, through a gable vent where there is one
  5. 5Sealed bags, loaded outside
  6. 6Insulation dam around the hatch
  7. 7Fresh insulation at full depth, with depth markers
  8. 8Plastic containment around the attic hatch
  9. 94-stage HEPA air scrubber running in the work area
  10. 10Floor protection from the door to the hatch
  11. 11Your family’s living space: children and pets stay out of the work area
Contained removalContaminated insulation leaves through the hose into sealed bags outside. The hatch is closed off with plastic containment, and a 4-stage HEPA air scrubber runs in the work area the whole time.
FinishedA clean attic and fresh insulation at full depth, with depth markers you can check from the hatch.

Why it matters for your family

Rodents leave droppings, urine, and nesting material in attic insulation, right above the rooms where your family lives. Public health agencies warn that hantavirus, a rare but serious disease, spreads when people breathe in particles stirred up from rodent droppings and urine.1

That’s why the CDC advises homeowners not to sweep or vacuum rodent droppings: it puts contaminated particles into the air.1 Removing a contaminated attic safely takes professional equipment and protection.

Pests still active? We schedule removal once the attic is clear of pests, so your new insulation starts clean and stays clean.

Had a roof leak? We replace wet insulation once the roof is dry and sound, so the new insulation stays dry.

How we protect your family while we work

We set up every removal around the people living below the attic. A separate 4-stage HEPA air scrubber keeps pulling the air in the work area through two pre-filters, activated carbon, and a HEPA filter the whole time we work. It’s the same machine behind our standalone air scrubbing service, included at no extra charge.

  • A separate 4-stage HEPA air scrubber runs the whole time we work.
  • Our removal vacuum is HEPA-filtered too.
  • We spray visible droppings with disinfectant before removal.
  • Contaminated insulation goes straight into sealed bags and leaves with us.
  • We wear respirators and protective gear in your attic.
  • We protect the path between your door and the attic hatch.
  • We close off the attic hatch with plastic containment while we work.
  • After removal, we disinfect and deodorize the attic surfaces before new insulation goes in.
  • We ask that children and pets stay out of the work area until we’re done.

Two machines, not one. A HEPA-filtered vacuum removes the insulation. A separate 4-stage HEPA air scrubber cleans the air while we work. Before you hire anyone, ask whether they run both.

Exploded view of a 4-stage HEPA air scrubber: two pre-filters, activated carbon, a HEPA filter, and the blowerParticlesOdor gases1Pre-filter2Pre-filter3Carbon4HEPABlowerScrubbed airDirty air in
4-stage HEPA air scrubber, exploded viewNot to scale
  1. 1Pre-filter: stops hair and larger debris
  2. 2Second pre-filter: catches finer dust and protects the stages behind it
  3. 3Activated carbon: adsorbs odor-causing gases
  4. 4HEPA filter: rated to capture 99.97% of particles at 0.3 microns
Inside our 4-stage HEPA air scrubber. Each stage catches something different, and the blower keeps pulling the room’s air through all four. The HEPA stage is rated to capture at least 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in size.2

Signs your insulation should come out

  • Mouse or rat droppings, nests, or a urine smell in the attic.
  • Insulation that got wet from a roof leak.
  • A strong, stale smell when you open the attic hatch.
  • Tunnels or flattened paths through the insulation.
  • You’ve had pests removed and want a clean start.

How we do it

  1. Inspect and price

    We look at the attic and give you one written price for removal and new insulation.

  2. Protect and set up

    We cover the path to the attic, treat visible droppings with disinfectant, and start the 4-stage HEPA air scrubber.

  3. Remove

    Our HEPA-filtered vacuum pulls the old insulation into sealed bags that leave with us.

  4. Clean and disinfect

    Once the old insulation is out, we clean the attic, then disinfect and deodorize the exposed surfaces with an EPA-registered disinfectant, following its label.

  5. Seal gaps

    We seal gaps around pipes and wiring before new insulation goes in.

  6. Re-insulate

    Fresh insulation goes in at the right depth.

Before-and-after photo documentationOn every removal
  1. BeforeWe photograph the contamination before we remove anything: droppings, nesting, stains, and damage.
  2. AfterWe photograph the clean attic and the new insulation at its finished depth.
  3. Yours to keepWe email you the photos, useful for your records, a home sale, or an insurance claim.

Insulation removal rates

Included at no extra charge: 4-stage HEPA air scrubbingA separate air scrubber cleans the air in your home the whole time we work, on every insulation removal.

You get one firm written price for removal and new insulation after we inspect your attic.

ServiceCentral Texas and DFWWilliamson County
Insulation removalFrom $1.35 per sq ftFrom $1.65 per sq ft
Removal plus new R-49 blown cellulose (about 14 in.)From $3.00 per sq ftFrom $3.60 per sq ft
4-stage HEPA air scrubbing, the whole timeIncludedIncluded
Containment, disposal, and disinfectingIncludedIncluded

One lump-sum price, with no sales tax added. Heavily contaminated or hard-to-reach attics are quoted higher.

Included at no extra charge

  • A separate 4-stage HEPA air scrubber, running the whole time.
  • Plastic containment around the attic hatch.
  • Disposal and hauling.
  • Attic surfaces disinfected and deodorized.
  • Before-and-after photos, emailed to you.

Questions about insulation removal

Can I remove it myself?

We don’t recommend it. The CDC advises against sweeping or vacuuming rodent droppings because it stirs contaminated particles into the air.1 Safe removal takes HEPA filtration, sealed bags, and respirators.

What’s the difference between a HEPA filter and a HEPA air scrubber?

A HEPA filter is the part that traps fine particles. It’s rated to capture at least 99.97% of particles 0.3 microns in size.2 Our 4-stage HEPA air scrubber is a separate machine that keeps pulling the room’s air through four filters, ending with HEPA, while we work.

Is new insulation part of the job?

Yes. We give you one written price for removal and new insulation, so your attic isn’t left bare and you know the full cost up front.

How long does it take?

Usually one to two days, depending on the size of the attic and how much has to come out.

Other services

Get a free attic check.

We’ll look at what’s up there and tell you whether it needs to come out.

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Sources

  1. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, guidance on cleaning up after rodents; California Department of Public Health, Hantavirus.
  2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, What Is a HEPA Filter?
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