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Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement in Leander: What to Know First

We provide independent Owens Corning insulation removal and replacement in Leander, with most attic jobs completed in one day and pricing set in writing before any work starts. Most removal-and-replacement jobs in Leander homes run between $2,800 and $5,400 depending on attic square footage, contamination level, and whether air sealing is needed first. We are not affiliated with or authorized by Owens Corning; we are an independent service provider who sources materials from Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, and other manufacturers so you are never locked into a single product line.

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This page is for Leander homeowners who have Owens Corning insulation in their attic, walls, or crawl space and need it removed due to age, moisture damage, rodent contamination, or failed performance. If your energy bills have climbed without explanation, or you have found compressed pink batts or degraded loose-fill in your Crystal Falls or Travisso attic, call us at (737) 252-7159 for a free written estimate.

How Owens Corning Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• Owens Corning AttiCat Expanding Blown-In PINK Fiberglas settling below labeled R-value. The AttiCat system is common in Leander homes built 2015-2020, and we see it compacted to 8-10 inches where 14 inches were originally installed. Settling reduces thermal resistance by 30-40% in five to seven years, especially in attics that hit 140°F in July like those in Crystal Falls. We remove the settled material, seal top plates and can-light penetrations, then reinstall to verified depth with a calibrated ruler card.
• Owens Corning EcoTouch PINK Fiberglas batts retaining moisture after roof leaks. Fiberglas itself does not absorb water, but the Kraft paper facing on EcoTouch batts wicks moisture and traps it against drywall. In Leander’s humid shoulder seasons, this produces mold on the paper and staining on ceiling drywall. We remove contaminated batts by the section, HEPA-vacuum the cavity, treat affected framing with an antimicrobial, then replace with un-faced batts or blown-in depending on the cavity configuration.
• Owens Corning ProPink LooseFill degraded by rodent activity. ProPink is treated with a mild binder that rodents find navigable for nesting. We have pulled out compacted tunnels and droppings from ProPink installations in Leander’s older subdivisions near Bagdad Road. Removal requires full extraction, sanitization of the attic deck, rodent-proofing of entry points with steel mesh, then replacement - we document the photo record before, during, and after.
• Owens Corning FOAMULAR rigid board delaminating in crawl spaces. FOAMULAR XPS boards are sometimes used for crawl space walls in Leander homes, but ground moisture vapor drives through block walls and degrades the board’s facing adhesive. We remove delaminated FOAMULAR, install a proper vapor barrier on the ground if missing, then replace with either new rigid board or closed-cell spray foam depending on the wall condition and your budget.
• Owens Corning QuietZone acoustic batts compressed by storage or foot traffic in attic floors. Homeowners in Leander’s newer builds often use the attic for storage, not knowing that walking on or boxing in QuietZone batts crushes the loft and destroys the acoustic and thermal performance. We remove the compressed material, air-seal the floor plane properly, install plywood walking platforms over select joist bays if storage is needed, then replace with fresh insulation to full depth.

Our Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement Process

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   Written price before any work starts. We inspect the attic or crawl space, measure square footage and depth, identify contamination or moisture issues, and deliver a flat written price with scope and warranty - Haven Standard Clause 1. No work begins until you have it in hand.
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   Blower-door test and thermal imaging. On applicable jobs we run a blower-door test - a pressurization reading that shows, in one number, how much air your building envelope is losing. FLIR imaging identifies bypasses at top plates, chases, and penetrations that must be sealed before new insulation goes in.
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   Air sealing first, then removal. Seal the envelope first. Then fill it. We seal all accessible leaks with fire-rated caulk, foam, and rigid baffles, then extract old Owens Corning material with commercial HEPA vacuums and bag it for proper disposal.
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   Material selection and installation. We reinstall with Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, or another product matched to your application - no proprietary lock-in. Depth is verified with a calibrated ruler card on every job.
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   Post-work verification and documentation. We run a second blower-door test, provide before-and-after CFM50 readings, and deliver a Documented Photo Record showing pre-condition, air sealing, and completed installation. You leave with the numbers, not a handshake.
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   365-Day Done Right Promise. If anything is not done right, we make it right. The written warranty is in your file before the crew leaves.

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What Owens Corning Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in Leander

These are real ranges for Leander homes we have worked on, not teaser prices. A written estimate is free and carries no obligation. Call (737) 252-7159 to schedule.

Why Leander Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Leander for Owens Corning Work

We have sealed and insulated over 9,000 homes since 2016, and the ones in Leander teach us something new each season. Wes Okafor learned the trade at Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, where blower-door diagnostics and air-sealing sequencing came before any blowing machine work. That sequencing still governs how we run jobs: attic temperatures in Crystal Falls hit 140°F in July, and any contractor who fills before sealing is leaving money on your ceiling.

Our crews are background-checked and uniformed. A live person answers calls 24/7. We also service Reflectix and other brands, so if your job involves hybrid systems or you want a second opinion on another contractor’s Owens Corning quote, bring it - we will read it with you.

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