Attic air sealing in Big Spring TX - the big leaks closed before insulation
A hot upstairs or a draft at the attic hatch usually means gaps in the attic floor. We seal the big ones first.
Why does my upstairs stay hot when there's insulation in the attic?
Attic air sealing closes the gaps where air from your rooms leaks up into the attic, so the cooling and heat you pay for stay in the house. In Big Spring, we do it before any new insulation goes in, and we spend our time on the large openings because plugging those is where the biggest savings come from.
Most people call us because the house feels drafty, the room over the garage won't cool down, or the power bill keeps climbing even with insulation up there. Insulation slows heat, but air slips right past it through gaps around the hatch, pipes and light fixtures, so sealing is the step that lets the insulation do its job. Price and schedule mostly come down to how easy your attic is to move around in and whether anything up there has to be fixed before we can seal. Big Spring's building office encourages a call to its staff before any home improvement work, so we check with the city first and take care of any permit the job calls for.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Attic sealing and insulation work
How we handle attic air sealing
Once the attic is clear to work in, our crew moves along the joists and walking boards so nobody puts a foot through your ceiling. We pull the insulation back where the big leaks usually are, starting where the inside and outside walls meet the attic floor, then around the hatch, over dropped soffits, the boxed-down ceiling above cabinets or closets, and behind any kneewalls, the short walls in rooms tucked under the roof. Those spots move the most air, so that's where we put your money instead of chasing every hairline crack. We leave the soffit, ridge and gable vents and any combustion air duct open on purpose, because the attic needs to breathe and a gas furnace needs its air. When the sealing's done, we lay your existing insulation back down and even it out at the edges, where coverage tends to run thin.
Sealing is often the first half of a bigger job. If the attic looks thin once the gaps are closed, retrofit insulation adds to what your house already has without tearing it all out. People ask about spray foam insulation because it seals air while it insulates, and it's the better pick when your ductwork runs through the attic, but it costs more, so for most attics I'd seal the gaps and top up the blown-in insulation, the loose fill that goes in through a hose.
Why Big Spring homeowners call us to seal their attics
The owner looks at your attic
I'm usually the one who climbs up, checks the job and writes the estimate, and a lead installer runs the crew on the work itself. You hear about any problem from the person who actually saw it.
In business since 2013
We've been at this since 2013, and I learned the trade before that as a helper hauling bags and running hose in hot attics. I'd rather tell you a job has to wait than seal over a problem.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured. Attic work means tight spaces, old wiring and a ceiling that won't hold a person, so you want the crew up there covered.
Based in Big Spring, working nearby
We're based in Big Spring and work in Midland and the other cities around them, so most attics we see belong to the same kinds of houses you live in. A lot of them have a hatch with no seal at all and insulation that's settled for years, and we know where to look first.
What matters most on this job is doing things in the right order, so call (432) 263-5187 or send us a note and tell me what you've noticed up there.
Get a free estimate for sealing your attic
Send the form and we'll set a time for me to come look at your attic and write up a free estimate on site. There's no obligation, and we get back to you within one business day.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call about attic air sealing
Call or send the form
Call (432) 263-5187 or send the form, and we'll set up a time for me to come out. If you know of old wiring, a bath fan blowing into the attic or a roof leak, mention it then.
I check the attic first
I look for anything that has to be fixed before sealing, then walk you through your options and answer whatever you want to ask, even twice. You get a written estimate before anything is scheduled.
We line up the work
Once you say go, we check with the city office and put the work in the right order. Anything that has to come first gets done first, so the sealing doesn't cover up a problem.
Our crew seals and cleans
The lead installer runs the crew, sealing the big gaps and laying your insulation back in place. We clean up before we leave.
Attic air sealing questions in Big Spring
How much does attic air sealing cost in Big Spring?
There's no set price I can give before seeing the attic, because the cost comes down to how many large openings there are and how hard they are to reach. A low roof, deep insulation to move, kneewalls or a repair that has to happen first all add time, while an open attic with easy access keeps it down. You get your own number at the estimate.
How do I know if my attic is ready for air sealing?
Your attic isn't ready if it has active knob and tube wiring, vermiculite insulation, bathroom fans venting into it or a leaking roof, and the same goes for an unvented kerosene heater or gas fireplace in the house. Those get fixed first. Vermiculite is a light, pea-size, flaky gray mineral that may contain asbestos, so have an approved lab test it before anyone disturbs it, and your local health department can name one.
What is the best order for attic air sealing and new insulation?
Seal first and insulate second, because that order gets the most energy savings out of the new insulation. Ahead of both come the safety and ventilation checks, then the attic vents, then sealing, then insulation.
Is attic air sealing safe with a gas furnace or water heater?
It is when your gas appliances vent properly, but a tighter house can raise the chance of carbon monoxide building up if they don't. The usual advice is to have a heating and cooling technician check the furnace, water heater and dryer for proper venting, and I'd plan that check around the sealing.
Do I have to replace dirty attic insulation before air sealing?
No, dirty insulation is still fine to use, so there's no need to pull it out and buy new. The exception is insulation that got soaked or is full of droppings, because putting it back keeps the problem in your attic, and I'll tell you if that's what I find.
Do I need a permit for attic air sealing in Big Spring?
Ask the city before work starts, because Big Spring's Building Permits and Inspections Department enforces the city's building codes and wants to hear about home improvement work up front. On a permitted job, the city requires the contractor to be registered with it, which is worth asking any crew you're comparing. We make that check for you before we start.
Insulation work in other cities
Work that goes with attic air sealing
Retrofit insulation
If the attic looks thin once the gaps are closed, retrofit insulation builds on what your house already has instead of starting over from bare joists.
Spray foam insulation
When ductwork runs through the attic, spray foam seals and insulates in one step, which can be worth its higher price over sealing plus loose fill.