When Boca attics need removal first
Adding new insulation over contaminated material just seals the problem inside. If your Boca Raton attic has water staining from a roof or hurricane leak, rodent droppings and nesting, or mold, it needs to come out first — and on the Atlantic coast, storm-soaked insulation is a common find after a season's blows.
How we do it — under containment
Old material is vacuumed into sealed bags with a truck-mounted negative-pressure system, staged to our trailer, and hauled to a licensed Palm Beach County disposal facility. We protect your finished surfaces, sanitize the attic, and leave a clean, dry deck.
Then we rebuild it right
Removal is step one. We air seal, seal and insulate the ducts, install baffles, and blow or spray to zone 1A R-38 to R-49 so the new insulation actually performs.
Insulation costs in Boca Raton
Installed pricing depends on square footage, target R-value, attic access, roof type, and whether old material has to come out first. Here is where installed pricing generally lands in Palm Beach County — and we itemize every quote so you can compare honestly.
| Material | Installed cost | R-value / inch | Service life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blown-in fiberglass | $1.10–$2.00/sq ft | R-2.2–R-2.7 | 20–30 yrs |
| Fiberglass batts | $0.90–$2.10/sq ft | R-3.1–R-4.3 | 25+ yrs |
| Open-cell spray foam | $1.50–$3.20/sq ft | R-3.6–R-3.8 | 80+ yrs |
| Closed-cell spray foam | $2.40–$4.90/sq ft | R-6.0–R-7.0 | 80+ yrs |
| Insulation removal | $1.10–$2.90/sq ft | — | One-time |
Boca Raton is in Palm Beach County — IECC climate zone 1A, the hottest zone in the continental U.S. The recommended attic target here is R-38 to R-49, roughly 12 to 15.5 inches of blown fiberglass at settled depth. Many older East Boca homes still sit at R-11 to R-19 under a hot tile or flat roof.
Insulation Removal FAQs for Boca Raton
How much does insulation removal cost in Boca Raton?
Removal runs about $1.10 to $2.90 per square foot depending on material, depth, contamination, and access. Disposal is included, not added later.
Do I have to remove old insulation first?
Not always — dry, clean material can often be topped. But wet, moldy, or rodent-damaged insulation should be removed and the attic sanitized first.
Do you handle storm and rodent damage in Boca Raton?
Yes. We remove contaminated insulation under containment, sanitize, and prioritize emergency storm removal after Atlantic-coast weather.