Situations in which insulation removal is necessary

Insulation removal is necessitated when repairs and maintenance cannot solve the occurring problems.

Water damage: A leaky roof can cause disturbing problems like, mold and mildew growth and short- circuits. Not only will that damage the existing insulation in your attic, but also the ceiling. A damp saturated insulation would also serve no purpose.

Pests and rodents: If rodents, insects, or other vermin have nested in your attic, insulation removal is necessary for health reasons. They spread germs and contaminants which are highly hazardous to the health of the house dwellers .To get rid of them complete the infested insulation must be removed too.

Mold and fungus: Insulation removal may be necessary to get rid of mold infestations. A thorough cleaning can also overlook small spores left by the fungus. These spores will contaminate the attic insulation later. Thus, to eliminate all the possibilities of mold re-growth from the left-over, the insulation may be removed.

Vermiculite /asbestos removal:  If your home has vermiculite-based insulation in your attic, it is absolutely essential that its removal is not set as a DIY project. Vermiculite-based insulation contains asbestos fibers which are highly dangerous if is inhaled in large quantities and in a closed space with limited air supply. Our technicians have the equipment and expertise required to perform proper vermiculite insulation removal. So contact us if you want to remove the vermiculite insulation from your attic. We will get the job done rightly.

Smoke damage from fire: If your home or building has been exposed to fire or smoke recently, it is very likely that your attic insulation has been affected by the smoke too. Even if the insulation was not directly exposed to the fire itself, smoke has penetrated through the walls and is trapped by the insulating material. If the same insulation is used, the smoke-odour would spread in the whole house. It’s mandatory to eliminate these issues and for that, removing the insulation system is absolutely recommended.

Renovation or electrical work in the attic: Adding cathedral ceilings and fancy attachments, or upgrading the existing one or re-doing the electrical wiring in your attic; for all these purposes it may be necessary to remove your attic insulation, and then replace it after the work has been completed.

So, get in touch with us and we will take care of the rest!