Attic Insulation Removal in Central Florida

Vacuum removal of contaminated, water-damaged, compressed, or vermiculite insulation. Heavy-duty insulation vacuum into bagged disposal containers, contaminated material is properly disposed of per regulation, attic deck is then ready for sanitation, repairs, and new insulation.

โœ“ FWC Licensedโœ“ Same-Day Serviceโœ“ Humane Methodsโœ“ Warrantied Repairs

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Florida Homes Served

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When Old Insulation Becomes a Liability

Insulation should last 20โ€“50 years. But in Florida, several scenarios cut that lifespan short and turn old insulation from “fine” to “actively costing you money”:

  • Wildlife contamination. Even after the animals are excluded, contaminated insulation continues to off-gas urine ammonia and harbor parasites.
  • Water damage from roof leaks. Once insulation gets saturated, mold and mildew take hold within 48 hours. Replacing the roof without replacing wet insulation is half a job.
  • Vermiculite (1940sโ€“1980s homes). Older Florida homes occasionally have vermiculite insulation that may contain asbestos. Requires specialized handling and disposal โ€” never DIY.

We pair removal with full exclusion to prevent wildlife re-entry and recommend appropriate insulation type (blown-in vs. batt) for your climate and structure. Disposal handled per regulation.

FWC Licensed

Florida Fish & Wildlife certified.

Same-Day Service

Most calls scheduled within 24 hours.

Humane Methods

No poisons in living spaces.

Why Replace Old Insulation

  • Wildlife contamination โ€” droppings, urine, parasites
  • Water damage from roof leaks (mold/mildew risk)
  • Old, settled insulation below current R-value
  • Vermiculite (potential asbestos โ€” separate handling)

Need Help Right Now?

Call our licensed trappers for fast, humane wildlife removal.

How We Do It

Heavy-duty insulation vacuum into bagged disposal containers. Contaminated material is bagged, labeled, and disposed of per regulation. Attic deck is then ready for sanitation, repairs, and new insulation.

Pairing With Exclusion Work

Removal-only without sealing entry points means new wildlife will recontaminate the new insulation. We always pair removal with full exclusion to prevent re-entry.

What Customers Say

Real reviews from Central Florida homeowners we’ve helped.

Heard scratching above our bedroom for two weeks. Two other companies wanted to spray pesticide and call it done. Central Florida Trapper actually went into the attic, found the roof rat entry, sealed it, and replaced the contaminated insulation.

โ€” Sandra R.

Lake Mary, FL

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A raccoon tore through our soffit and was raising kits. They located the babies, reunited them with mom outside, sealed everything, cleaned the attic. Done in three days. Insurance paid most because the paperwork was so thorough.

โ€” Mike D.

Apopka, FL

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Same-day for a snake on our pool deck. Turned out to be a non-venomous black racer, but they explained the difference, removed it safely, and didn’t charge us a panic fee. Will absolutely call again.

โ€” Patricia L.

Orlando, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Insulation removal: 1 day for most homes. Decontamination + air sealing: 1 day. Re-insulation: 1 day. Total: 2โ€“3 days for a typical job.

Often yes, under “sudden and accidental” wildlife damage provisions. We provide before/after photos, scope of work, and itemized invoices formatted for claim submission.

Both. We can do removal-only, restoration-only, or full end-to-end including wildlife removal + exclusion + decontamination + re-insulation.

Florida code requires R-30 minimum for attics (R-38 recommended). We blow in cellulose or fiberglass to current code R-value or higher per your preference.

Related Services

Restoration starts with removing the cause โ€” we handle both.

Soffit, fascia, and structural repairs after wildlife.

Active wildlife? Get the cause solved before restoring.

Need Help Right Now?

Call our licensed trappers for fast, humane wildlife removal.