Insulation Removal in Hopkinsville, KY

Insulation removal makes sense when the material in the house is hurting more than helping. In Hopkinsville homes, the usual reasons are crawl space batts that have soaked up moisture and fallen, attic insulation full of rodent nests and droppings, insulation stained by old roof leaks, and storm damage. Putting new insulation on top of any of that keeps the problem in the house.

How we remove it

Loose fill in attics comes out with a high-powered vacuum that sends the material through a hose to bags outside, so it does not travel through the living space. Batts in crawl spaces are pulled and bagged by hand. Once the space is clear, we clean up the debris, inspect the framing and decking, and look for the leak, gap or entry point that caused the damage.

Storm and tornado damage

This region has seen serious storms, including the F3 tornado that damaged about 200 homes in Hopkinsville in April 2006 and the EF4 that struck Dawson Springs in December 2021. After roof or storm damage, wet insulation in the attic should come out once the roof is repaired, and the decking should be checked for moisture before new insulation goes in.

Hazards we watch for

Vermiculite, a granular gray-brown fill found in some older attics, may contain asbestos. If we see it, we stop and recommend testing. HomeAdvisor lists asbestos abatement by a licensed firm at $1,190 to $3,255. Rodent droppings are handled with protective equipment. Old wiring is flagged for an electrician.

Removing spray foam

Sometimes foam has to come out, whether it was applied badly, sprayed over wet framing, or is blocking a repair. Foam removal is slow hand work. HomeGuide lists $1.00 to $2.50 per square foot; Fixr lists $1.50 to $3, up to about $5 when it has to be chipped out by hand.