Home insulation in Big Spring TX - a house that stays even from attic to floor
Hot upstairs, cold floors or a power bill that keeps climbing? We find where your house leaks heat and fix it in the right order.
Where should insulation go first in my Big Spring house?
Home insulation in Big Spring, TX covers the attic, the floors, the crawl space and the rim joists along the foundation. It also means sealing the air leaks that let heat in and out, so your rooms stay closer to the temperature you set.
Most calls start with a hot upstairs, a drafty room over the garage, cold floors or a power bill that keeps going up, and in a lot of houses around here the cause is thin attic insulation and gaps nobody ever sealed. The price moves with the size of the attic, how many inches are already up there, whether old material has to come out, what needs fixing first and whether you go with loose fill or foam. The schedule turns mostly on those same repairs and on how easy the attic and crawl space are to get into. If the leaks turn out to be the bigger problem, attic air sealing may be most of the job. I'll walk the house with you and put your own figure in a written estimate.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Insulation work from attic to crawl space
How we handle home insulation, start to finish
I start at the attic hatch and work through the whole house, the attic, the floors, the crawl space and the rim joists where the framing meets the foundation, and then I tell you where your money does the most good first. If the roof leaks, the framing is moldy or rotted, a bath fan blows into the attic or there's old knob and tube wiring, that gets fixed by the right trade before anything goes in, because insulation laid over it only hides the problem. Then our crew does the air sealing, closing the gaps around can lights, pipes, wires and the hatch, so the new insulation isn't fighting a draft. We keep the eave vents clear so the attic can still breathe, and we spread blown-in insulation, loose fill sent up through a hose, evenly out to the edges instead of piling it deep in the middle. Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, and I'll recommend it when your ductwork runs through the attic, but for most attics sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill gets you more for the money. If you have a gas furnace or water heater that vents on its own, a tighter house can in some cases pull its fumes back inside, so we plan the sealing with that appliance in mind.
Sometimes the old insulation has to go first, when a roof leak has soaked it or it's full of droppings, because new material over it keeps the moisture and the smell right where they are, and that's our insulation removal work. If your complaint is cold floors, the fix is usually under the house, and crawl space insulation is where we'd start.
Why Big Spring homeowners call B&S Big Spring Spray Foam Insulation for home insulation
In business since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and I learned this trade from the ground up, hauling bags and running hose in hot attics. That's why I can tell you what the crew is doing up there and why, one step at a time.
The owner writes your estimate
I'm usually the one who comes out to look at your house and write the estimate, and a lead installer runs the crew on the work itself. You can ask me anything, even twice, and the answer comes from the person who priced the job.
Licensed, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed
We're licensed and fully insured, and the City of Big Spring requires contractors to register with it, so it's fair to ask anyone you're comparing about both. Behind our work is one promise, satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
Told straight when work should wait
If I find something in the attic that has to be fixed first, I say so plainly and the insulation waits. You hear it at the estimate, before any work starts, so nothing gets covered up.
What matters most on this job is the order the work goes in, and that starts with a look at your house. Call (432) 263-5187, email service@bigspringsprayfoaminsulation.com or send a request through our contact page.
Get a home insulation estimate for your Big Spring house
Send the form and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look over the house and write up a free on-site estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Licensed and fully insured.
- Free estimates at your property.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
What happens after you call us about insulating your house?
Call or send the form
When you call (432) 263-5187 or send the form, we set a time for me to come out and look at the job. It helps to have a note ready on how to get into the attic and any signs of leaks, mold or old vermiculite.
Walk the house together
I check the attic, crawl space and walls for anything that has to be fixed first and answer whatever you want to ask. Then I go over your options and write up an estimate, so you see what we'd do and what it costs before you decide.
We check with the city
Once you say go, we check with the city's building office and take care of any permit the job calls for. Then we line up the work in the right order, with repairs and any removal ahead of new insulation.
Crew seals, insulates, cleans up
Our lead installer runs the crew, sealing the gaps first and insulating second. When they finish, they clean up after themselves and leave the attic hatch closed tight.
Home insulation questions from Big Spring
How much does attic insulation cost in Texas?
A typical 1,500 sq ft attic upgrade with blown cellulose in Texas usually costs about $1,500 to $5,400 for the job. That's the going range across the state, not our price, and your house can land higher or lower depending on what's already up there and what has to be fixed or removed first. Your estimate gives you your own number.
Should air leaks be sealed before adding insulation?
Yes, Department of Energy guidance says air leaks should be found and sealed before any insulation goes in. Loose fill slows heat but doesn't stop air moving through a gap, so a draft keeps working right through it. When you compare bids, ask each one how it handles air sealing.
Is blown-in insulation better than batts for an attic?
For most attics, yes. Department of Energy guidance says blowing loose fill such as fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose is usually less expensive than batts and gives better coverage, though install costs vary. Loose fill also settles around wires and framing without disturbing anything, which is why it's the first option I price for most attics.
What should I do if my attic has vermiculite insulation?
Leave it alone until an approved lab has tested it. Vermiculite is a light, pea-size, flaky gray mineral that may contain asbestos, and ENERGY STAR says it stays undisturbed until a test shows it holds none. Tell us when you call if you think you have it, and we won't stir it up.
How long does it take to insulate an attic?
ENERGY STAR's do-it-yourself guide says the attic sealing and insulating projects it covers can usually be finished in a day or two. A house that needs repairs or old insulation removed first takes longer, and your estimate lays out what comes in what order.
Do I need a permit to insulate my house in Big Spring, TX?
Ask the city before work starts, because Big Spring's Building Permits and Inspections Department encourages owners to contact its staff before any construction or home improvement job. Permit support answers at 432-264-2504 or permits@mybigspring.com, and the city's public permit portal lets you view applications and inspection results. Once you hire us, we handle that check for you.
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Work that goes with home insulation
Insulation removal
When old insulation is soaked, smells or is full of droppings, pulling it out first means the new layer starts clean instead of trapping the problem.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors in winter usually trace back to an open or bare crawl space, and insulating under the house keeps that chill out of the rooms above.