CertainTeed Insulation Removal & Replacement in Boerne: What to Know First
We provide independent CertainTeed insulation removal and replacement in Boerne, typically completing attic jobs in one to two days with same-day assessment availability. Most CertainTeed removal and replacement projects in the Hill Country run between $2,800 and $6,400 depending on attic square footage, contamination level, and whether air sealing is required before new material goes in. We publish a written price before any work starts, and every job closes with a Documented Photo Record.
This page is for Boerne homeowners who’ve found CertainTeed batts, blown-in, or board insulation in their attic that has settled below labeled R-value, been compromised by rodent activity, or absorbed moisture during one of our hard spring rains. If you’re seeing uneven temperatures between rooms, rising cooling bills, or you’ve had a roof leak and suspect the insulation underneath, call us at (830) 529-7780. Wes Okafor grew up on Chicago’s South Side, learned the trade at Olive-Harvey College’s building technology program, and has been running blower-door tests on Hill Country homes for going on eighteen years - including older properties near the Cibolo Nature Center where stack-effect air leakage was destroying cooling efficiency before a single batt was addressed.
How CertainTeed Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- CertaPro ComfortTherm batts settling below labeled thickness. The polyester-bonded formaldehyde-free batts we find in 2012-2019 Boerne builds lose loft when subjected to repeated attic heat cycling, which in Kendall County can mean 140°F peak summer temperatures. What reads R-38 on the package compresses to R-26 performance. We remove the settled material, seal top plates and can-light penetrations, then replace with fresh batts or blown-in at full designed thickness.
- InsulSafe SP loose-fill developing density gaps near eaves. This blown fiberglass is common in Timberwood Park and Fair Oaks Ranch attics from the mid-2000s. The product itself is sound, but original installers often blew it over unsealed chases and recessed fixtures, creating thermal bypasses that look like missing insulation. We vacuum out the compromised layer, map the leakage with a blower-door test, seal every penetration, then reblow to uniform depth with documented coverage.
- SmartBatt with MoistureSense encountering actual bulk water. The kraft-facing on this product is designed to handle vapor drive, not roof leaks. In Boerne’s spring storm season, we’ve pulled SmartBatt that sat wet for two seasons behind a slow leak in a The Dominion-area home. The facing delaminates, and the fiberglass behind it holds moisture like a sponge. Full removal, drying the deck, then replacement - never covering wet structure with new material.
- Optima blown-in fiberglass contaminated by roof-rat nesting. CertainTeed’s fine-denominator fiberglass is excellent for coverage, but its density makes it attractive to Rattus rattus for tunneling. We see this in Boerne’s hillier neighborhoods where oak canopy meets roofline. The fix is complete vacuum removal, HEPA-contained, followed by rodent proofing at all entry points before any new insulation is installed. Seal the envelope first. Then fill it.
- SpeedyR rigid board insulation in cathedral ceilings losing adhesive bond. Found in some custom Boerne builds from the 2010s, this polyiso board can pull away from the deck when attic-side humidity spikes during our humid May-June period. The gap creates a convection cell that nullifies the R-value. We remove the detached boards, assess whether the original fastening pattern was adequate for Hill Country humidity cycling, then reinstall with corrected mechanical fastening and proper vapor detailing.
Our CertainTeed Insulation Removal & Replacement Process
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Written price before arrival. You send photos or we visit; either way, you get a flat price, written scope, and written warranty before anyone lifts a tool. Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Blower-door baseline and attic diagnostic. We run a pressurization test - a reading that shows, in one number, how much conditioned air your building envelope is losing. Then we photograph every condition: settled batts, water staining, rodent trails, unsealed top plates.
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Contained removal with HEPA filtration. Our vacuum system captures old CertainTeed material without redistributing fiberglass or waste into your living space. Documented Photo Record begins here.
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Air sealing of all penetrations. We seal can lights, plumbing stacks, wire holes, and top plates with fire-rated caulk and appropriate gasketed covers. This is not optional. We do not blow insulation over an unsealed attic floor.
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Replacement with specified material. We source from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, and other manufacturers - no proprietary lock-in. You choose; we install to labeled depth with uniform coverage verification.
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Final blower-door test and documentation. We hand you the before-and-after pressure-differential report in pascals, plus the complete photo record. The 365-Day Done Right Promise is in effect from that moment.
What CertainTeed Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in Boerne
| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard attic removal and replacement, 1,200-1,800 sq ft, no contamination | $2,800-$4,200 | Access difficulty, existing depth, need for baffle installation |
| Contaminated insulation removal (rodent, moisture, mold) with cleaning | $4,000-$6,400 | Extent of contamination, deck repairs, odor treatment |
| Cathedral or vaulted ceiling CertainTeed board removal and replacement | $5,500-$9,200 | Interior finish protection, fastening correction, vapor management |
| Add-on: comprehensive air sealing before replacement | $800-$2,400 | Number of penetrations, can-light count, chase complexity |
These are real numbers for the Boerne market, based on jobs we’ve completed in neighborhoods from Old Town to Balcones Creek. Every estimate is free, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received. Call (830) 529-7780 for an exact quote.
Why Boerne Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Boerne for CertainTeed Work
We’re an independent CertainTeed service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by the manufacturer - which means our only obligation is to the homeowner in front of us. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to every completed job. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and our technicians are background-checked, uniformed, and trained across multiple product lines including Reflectix radiant barrier systems. We’ve sealed and insulated 9,000+ homes since 2016, every one with a written price first and a documented record at completion. When we leave a Boerne job, you hold the blower-door numbers, the photos, and the warranty. No claim is left unproven.
FAQs
CertainTeed’s product warranty covers manufacturing defects, not installation or removal by third parties. As an independent CertainTeed service provider, we document the condition of existing material with photos before removal, so any valid defect claim can still be pursued directly with the manufacturer. If you have concerns about a specific product line, call us at (830) 529-7780 and we’ll review the warranty language with you before scheduling.
We can source current CertainTeed lines including CertaPro, InsulSafe, and SmartBatt, but we never require brand matching. We also install Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, and other manufacturers. The right choice depends on your attic conditions, budget, and performance goals - not on what was there before. We’ll show you the options and the price difference on the written estimate.
If the existing material is dry, uncontaminated, and simply settled below depth, topping off may be adequate after air sealing. If there’s rodent waste, water staining, mold, or the original product has degraded facing or adhesive failure, removal is the only sound approach. We determine this during our initial assessment and tell you directly which path applies to your attic. Call (830) 529-7780 for a free evaluation.
Most attic jobs are completed in one to two working days after assessment. Contaminated removals requiring deck repairs or extensive air sealing may extend to three days. We schedule assessments within 24-48 hours of contact, and same-day availability exists for urgent cases such as active roof leaks or HVAC compromise. The written price you receive includes the timeline.
Spot repairs are rarely cost-effective for attic-floor insulation because thermal bridging at the boundaries of patched sections undermines performance. In our experience across Boerne homes, full removal and replacement with proper air sealing delivers lower lifetime energy cost and avoids the callback loop of chasing cold spots. We’ll quote both approaches if you ask, and we’ll show you the blower-door math that supports our recommendation. Call (830) 529-7780 for a free estimate - written price before any work starts.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner, Topside Attic Insulation Boerne at Topside Attic Insulation Boerne, serving Boerne and nearby areas.