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When old insulation should be removed before spray foam
- It was soaked by a roof leak or storm damage
- It's stained, moldy or smells musty
- Rodents or other pests have nested in it
- You're encapsulating the roof deck and want a clean attic floor
How insulation removal works
Crews use a large vacuum to pull loose and blown-in insulation out of the attic into bags or a collection unit outside. Batts are bagged by hand. The attic is then cleaned before foam is applied.
Insulation removal and spray foam pricing
Removal adds labor and disposal to the job. Ask for it to be listed as its own line on the estimate. See our spray foam cost guide.
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How getting a spray foam estimate works
- Call or send a requestTell us what you want insulated and where you are.
- Get a written estimateA local installer measures and quotes foam type, thickness and price.
- Get it installedMost attics are done in a day or two.
Why call us for spray foam insulation
- One callSkip calling around. We connect you with a local spray foam installer.
- Local installersCrews that work in Metairie and across Jefferson Parish.
- Free to useThere's no charge to you for the referral.
- Built for our climateAdvice that fits Gulf Coast heat, humidity and termites.
Hot attic? Get a free spray foam estimate.
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Spray foam insulation questions
Do I always need to remove old insulation?
Not always. If you're foaming the roof deck and the old insulation is clean and dry, some homeowners leave it. Wet or soiled insulation should come out.
Is old insulation removal messy?
Crews seal off the work area and vacuum material straight outside, so the mess stays contained.
Request a spray foam insulation estimate
Tell us about the project and a local installer will call you back. Prefer to talk? Call (504) 555-0199.