Demilec Attic Insulation in Pomona: What to Know First
We provide independent Demilec attic insulation service in Pomona, typically completing blown-in top-ups and full replacements within one to two days of your call. Most jobs run between $1,800 and $4,200 depending on square footage and whether air sealing is needed first, and you’ll get that number in writing before anyone enters your attic. This page is for Pomona homeowners who already have Demilec insulation in their attic and need to know whether to repair, replace, or supplement it. Call us at (562) 242-7569 for a free written estimate with no work obligation.
How Demilec Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- Demilec SEALECTION 500 settling in Pomona’s heat cycles. This open-cell spray foam can shrink 5-10% over time in attics that see 140°F summer surface temperatures, creating gaps at the rafter heels where conditioned air bleeds through. We remove the degraded sections, re-seal the envelope with compatible foam, then blow in fiberglass or cellulose to restore the target R-value.
- Demilec HEATLOK SOY 200 developing off-gas odor in poorly ventilated attics. When installed over unsealed can lights or bathroom fan housings, the semi-permeable foam can trap moisture and produce a chemical smell that migrates downward through ceiling penetrations. We cut out the affected bays, seal the thermal bypasses with fire-rated caulk and rigid baffles, then reinstall with proper ventilation channels.
- Demilec HEATLOK XT adhesive failure on dusty OSB sheathing. The high-R closed-cell foam requires a clean, dry substrate; in Pomona’s older tract homes near Ganesha Park, we often find it delaminating from boards that were never vacuumed before application. We scrape the failed material, HEPA-vacuum the deck, apply a primer where substrate conditions demand it, then respray to the specified thickness.
- Demilec open-cell foam absorbing roof leaks undetected. SEALECTION 500 is hydrophilic - it wicks water rather than repelling it - so a minor tile leak can saturate a bay before stains appear on the ceiling below. We remove the waterlogged foam, treat any microbial growth, repair the roof entry point, and replace with closed-cell HEATLOK XT in the affected area plus a moisture monitor if the homeowner wants tracking.
- Demilec retrofit jobs where original installers skipped top-plate sealing. Even quality foam sprayed to full depth loses performance when the wall-to-ceiling joint - the top plate - is left open to the attic. We dense-pack these gaps with fiberglass or treat them with two-component foam before touching the Demilec, because R-value without air sealing is just a number on paper. Seal the leaks first. The insulation is just the last layer of the answer.
Our Demilec Attic Insulation Process

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Call and schedule. A live person answers, or you can text. We book a 90-minute arrival window, not an all-day wait.
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Attic inspection and blower-door test. We pressurize the house to measure CFM50 - the cubic feet per minute of air leakage at 50 pascals of pressure - so we know exactly how much conditioned air you’re losing before we touch anything.
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Written scope and price. You get a flat price, a written warranty, and a photo record commitment before work starts. No surprises, no day-of upsells.
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Air sealing first, then insulation. We seal top plates, can lights, pipe penetrations, and chimney chases with fire-rated materials. Only then do we install or repair your Demilec product, or supplement with Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, or GreenFiber if a multi-material approach makes sense.
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Post-installation blower-door test and documentation. We run the pressurization test again, publish the before-and-after numbers, and deliver your Documented Photo Record showing the completed work. The 365-Day Done Right Promise begins at final walkthrough.
Before
AfterWhat Demilec Attic Insulation Costs in Pomona
| Scenario | Typical Range | What Moves the Price |
|---|---|---|
| Demilec top-up over existing foam (good condition) | $1,800 - $2,800 | Attic square footage, access difficulty, baffle installation needed |
| Partial Demilec removal and replacement (settling or odor) | $2,400 - $3,600 | Volume of foam to remove, HEPA containment, substrate prep |
| Full Demilec replacement with air sealing | $3,200 - $4,200 | Blower-door starting number, chase complexity, multi-material blend |
These ranges reflect what we see in Pomona’s 1,200-2,400 square foot homes, from the ranch-style builds near Ganesha Park to the two-stories in Phillips Ranch. Homes with finished attics, multiple HVAC platforms, or active rodent damage fall outside these brackets. Call (562) 242-7569 for a free written estimate - we’ll read your existing inspection report or competing quote with you, no charge.
Why Pomona Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Pomona for Demilec Work

We’ve sealed and insulated over 9,000 homes since 2016, and a measurable slice of those have been Demilec retrofits where the original install skipped steps we won’t skip. Wes Okafor, who picked up his air-sealing fundamentals at Richard J. Daley College before California energy codes made it standard, runs a blower-door test on every applicable job so the final number matches the promise. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, calls are answered by a live person 24/7, and we also service Reflectix and other brands when your project needs a material mix. The Haven Standard means written price, written scope, written warranty - every time.
FAQs
No, as long as repairs use Demilec-compatible materials and follow installation guidelines. As an independent Demilec service provider, we use OEM-spec foam and documented installation depths so any remaining warranty coverage stays intact. If you’re unsure about your warranty status, call (562) 242-7569 and we’ll review your documentation with you.
Replacement is necessary when foam has settled below 80% of labeled thickness, shows visible water damage, or produces persistent odor. Repair works for isolated delamination or minor gaps where the surrounding foam is sound. We make this call during inspection, show you thermal images of the problem areas, and give you both options in writing.
Yes - we source from Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, and GreenFiber, and we can hit any R-value target with multiple materials. We recommend what performs best for your attic’s ventilation pattern and moisture load, not what locks you into a single supplier.
Most Demilec jobs are scheduled within three to five business days, with same-week availability for active water intrusion or exposed electrical situations. Emergency response doesn’t cost extra - the written price before work starts applies regardless of timeline. Call (562) 242-7569 to check this week’s openings.
Yes - a Documented Photo Record is included on every visit, not available on request. You’ll receive dated images of the attic before, during, and after work, plus the blower-door readings if air sealing was performed. It’s part of the Haven Standard: you leave with proof of what was done.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner, Topside Attic Insulation Pomona at Topside Attic Insulation Pomona, serving Pomona and nearby areas.