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Insulation Removal & Replacement in Shreveport, LA
Clear out insulation that is wet, soiled or failing, seal the leaks, then reinsulate.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote naming foam type, thickness and R-value for each area
- Moisture and air leaks checked before anything gets covered
When Old Insulation Has to Come Out
Insulation removal and replacement is for attics and crawl spaces where the old material is doing more harm than good. In a house built in the 1960s or 1970s, which describes much of Shreveport, the attic insulation may be decades old, packed down, stained by leaks or full of droppings. In crawl spaces, humid air can leave batts soaked and falling. Covering that with new insulation buries the problem.
Reasons to remove
Rodent or pest contamination, mold or water damage from a roof leak, smoke or fire damage, insulation that is in the way of air sealing, or a remodel that needs the attic or walls opened up. Removal also lets us air seal the ceiling properly, since the gaps are hidden under the old layer.
How removal works
For loose fill, we use a large vacuum to pull the material out through a hose into bags or a container outside, so it does not travel through the house. Batts get bagged by hand. Old spray foam can be cut and scraped out, which is slower. After the attic is cleared, we clean up debris, seal the ceiling, and install new insulation to the planned depth.
Material we will not disturb
Some older homes have vermiculite insulation, a pebbly gray-brown loose fill that may contain asbestos. We do not remove it. If we find it, we stop, tell you, and recommend testing and a licensed abatement contractor.
Signs it is time
Strong odors from the attic, droppings, water stains, insulation that is flat and thin, or an inspection report that flagged it. Get a free estimate
What This Covers
Removal, cleanup and replacement as one job.
Vacuum removal
Loose fill pulled out through a hose to bags outside the house.
Batt removal
Old fiberglass batts bagged and hauled away from attics and crawl spaces.
Spray foam removal
Cutting and scraping out foam when it was installed wrong or the space is being redone.
Debris cleanup
Clearing droppings, nesting and debris before new insulation goes in.
Air sealing
Sealing the ceiling plane once it is uncovered.
Reinsulation
New blown-in, batts or foam to the planned R-value.
Typical Insulation Removal Costs
| Job | Range and source |
|---|---|
| Insulation removal, per sq ft | $1 to $2 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Typical removal job | $600 to $1,200, about $900 average (HomeAdvisor) |
| About 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 to $2,000 (HomeAdvisor) |
| Removal plus replacement | About $1,852 average (HomeAdvisor) |
| Spray foam removal | $1.00 to $2.50 per sq ft (HomeGuide); $1.50 to $3, up to about $5 hand-chipped (Fixr) |
| Asbestos removal (abatement contractor) | $1,190 to $3,255 (HomeAdvisor) |
National figures from HomeAdvisor (June 2026), HomeGuide (2026) and Fixr (2025). Amount of material, access, contamination and disposal decide what yours costs. We put the price in a written estimate, and that estimate is what you pay.
How Removal and Replacement Runs
1. Inspect
We identify the material, check for vermiculite and look at the damage.
2. Written quote
Removal, cleanup, sealing and new insulation priced together.
3. Remove
Material comes out by vacuum or by hand, bagged and hauled away.
4. Clean and seal
Debris is cleared and the ceiling or floor gets air sealed.
5. Reinsulate
New insulation goes in to the planned depth.
Why Choose Us for Insulation Removal & Replacement
Contained removal
Material goes straight out through the hose, not through your rooms.
Vermiculite handled right
We stop and tell you if we find it.
One quote
Removal and the new insulation are on the same estimate.
Insulation Removal & Replacement Questions
Do I need to remove old insulation before adding new?
Only if it is wet, moldy, soiled or blocking air sealing. Clean, dry insulation can stay with new added on top.
How long does removal take?
Most attic removals take a day, with reinsulation the same day or the next.
What if I have vermiculite?
Do not disturb it. Have it tested and, if needed, removed by a licensed abatement contractor; HomeAdvisor lists $1,190 to $3,255 for asbestos removal.
Is removal messy?
It can be, which is why we vacuum to bags outside and cover the path through the house.
Can old insulation make my house smell?
Yes. Insulation soiled by rodents, or soaked by a roof leak or a damp crawl space, can give off odors that drift into the rooms below. Removing it, cleaning the space and sealing the ceiling or floor usually clears the smell, as long as the source of the water or pests is fixed too.
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Get an Insulation Removal & Replacement Estimate
We check what is up there and quote removal and replacement together.