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Icynene Insulation Removal & Replacement in New Braunfels: What to Know First

We provide independent Icynene insulation removal and replacement in New Braunfels, typically completing most jobs same-day or next-day once we have the correct material spec. Most Icynene removal and replacement jobs in the New Braunfels market run between $2,800 and $6,400 depending on square footage, contamination level, and whether the existing foam is open-cell (LD-C-50 series common in 2015-2019 builds) or closed-cell (MD-R-200 in higher-end River Road corridor homes). We do not quote over a vague phone description; we arrive, inspect, and deliver a written price before any work starts.

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This page is for homeowners who know they have Icynene in their attic or walls and have been told it needs to come out - whether from rodent damage, water intrusion after the 2021 freeze events, failed roof decking that saturated the foam, or simply that the original install was too thin and the R-value never met what was promised. If you’re in New Braunfels, Gruene, or the Canyon Lake area and need a second opinion on a removal quote, bring us the written estimate. We’ll read it with you. Call (830) 243-6352.

How Icynene Products Fail - and How We Fix Them

• LD-C-50 open-cell attic foam - shrinkage and pull-away from rafters. We see this most in New Braunfels homes built 2016-2019 where the foam was sprayed during high-humidity summer months and cured too fast. The foam detaches from the rafter bays, creating a convection loop that nullifies the R-value. We cut out the detached sections, verify the substrate moisture content with a pinless meter, then re-spray to the original thickness spec or replace with a different material if the homeowner prefers.
• MD-R-200 closed-cell wall foam - thermal drift in exterior stud cavities. Closed-cell Icynene can lose R-value over time as the blowing agents diffuse out, a phenomenon called thermal drift. In New Braunfels, where exterior walls see 30-40 degree daily temperature swings through spring and fall, this happens faster than in milder climates. We remove the degraded foam, assess whether the wall can accept a higher-density replacement, and document the before-and-after cavity depth so the owner has a record.
• Water-saturated open-cell after roof leaks or pipe bursts. Open-cell Icynene acts like a sponge. Once water enters, it holds moisture against the substrate and breeds mold. We have removed LD-C-50 from attics in the Oak Run and Veramendi subdivisions where a single pipe freeze in 2021 created a six-month odor problem the homeowner couldn’t locate. Our fix: full removal, HEPA vacuuming of the cavity, antimicrobial treatment, and drying verification with a thermo-hygrometer before any new insulation goes in.
• Overspray onto electrical junction boxes and can lights. Original installers sometimes sprayed Icynene directly over non-IC-rated fixtures, creating a fire hazard and code violation. We encounter this in retrofit jobs where the foam was added after initial construction. We carefully remove the foam from the electrical components - never scraping live connections - then install proper fire-rated enclosures or LED retrofits before reinsulating.
• Rodent infestation and biological contamination in attic foam. Mice and roof rats tunnel through open-cell Icynene and nest against it. The foam itself is inert, but the urine and fecal matter saturate the surface. In New Braunfels, the live oak canopy in older neighborhoods like Gruene provides highway access for rodents. We remove contaminated sections, seal all entry points with rodent-proof materials, and replace with a product the homeowner selects; we do not force a brand choice.

Our Icynene Insulation Removal & Replacement Process

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   Scheduled arrival with text notification. Under Haven Standard: Arrive on schedule, you get a named technician and a text when they are on the way. Wes or a crew lead arrives, introduces themselves, and begins the inspection.
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   Visual and moisture assessment. We identify the Icynene series, measure coverage thickness with a depth gauge, and use a pinless moisture meter on the substrate. We photograph everything. The homeowner receives these photos in the Documented Photo Record, included on every job.
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   Written price before any work starts. Haven Standard Clause 1: flat price, written scope, written warranty before anyone lifts a tool. No exceptions. If the job is large, we may schedule a second visit for removal; small removals often proceed same-day with homeowner approval.
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   Controlled removal and containment. We set up negative air pressure in the work zone, cut foam in manageable sections, and collect it in sealed bags. Open-cell comes out with specialized scraping tools; closed-cell requires hot-knife or grinding methods that we adjust based on the substrate - drywall, OSB, or dimensional lumber.
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   Substrate preparation and replacement install. The cavity is HEPA-vacuumed, treated for mold or odor if needed, and dried to below 16% wood moisture content. Then we install the replacement insulation the homeowner selected from our material options, which include Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, Demilec, and GreenFiber. No proprietary lock-in.
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   Verification and documentation. On applicable jobs, we run a blower-door test - a pressurization diagnostic that measures how many cubic feet of conditioned air a house leaks per minute - before and after any air-sealing work tied to the replacement. The customer leaves with printed pre- and post-job numbers. The number on the blower-door printout tells you what the insulation did. Everything else is just talk.

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What Icynene Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in New Braunfels

These are real ranges for jobs we have completed in the New Braunfels market. Every home is different, but most homeowners want a ballpark before they schedule.

What moves the price: square footage of foam to remove, accessibility (cathedral ceilings cost more than flat attics), contamination level requiring PPE and disposal protocols, and whether the replacement material is open-cell spray foam, closed-cell, or a different product entirely. We also service Reflectix and other brands if the homeowner wants to change systems.

Every estimate is free. Every price is written before work starts. Call (830) 243-6352 to schedule.

Why New Braunfels Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation New Braunfels for Icynene Work

We are an independent Icynene service provider - not affiliated with or authorized by Icynene - which means we can source replacement materials from multiple manufacturers and recommend what fits the home, not what fits a dealer agreement. Wes Okafor and his crew have worked neighborhoods all over the New Braunfels area, including jobs off the River Road corridor near the Guadalupe, where stack-effect air leakage in older slab homes tends to run higher than homeowners expect.

Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all completed work. Calls are answered by a live person 24/7. Technicians are background-checked and uniformed. And every job closes with a Documented Photo Record and, where applicable, printed blower-door results. We have handled over 9,000 homes since 2016, every one with a written price before work started and a documented record when the crew left.

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