Attic insulation in Midland TX - sealed first, then covered evenly to the edges
Hot upstairs all summer and a power bill that keeps climbing? We seal the gaps, then add insulation where your attic actually needs it.
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Does your attic need more insulation, or just a better job of it?
Attic insulation in Midland is a layer of loose fill or batts across your attic floor that slows the roof's heat on its way down, so the rooms upstairs stay closer to where you set the thermostat.
Midland's highs pass 90°F on 115 afternoons a year and 100°F on 24, so for much of the year your attic soaks up roof heat and hands it to the rooms below, and it still drops to freezing or below on 58 mornings. Most attics I look at don't need everything torn out. They need the gaps sealed and the thin spots filled. The price mostly comes down to how many inches are already up there, whether the old material can stay, how much sealing the attic floor needs and how big the attic is. The schedule turns on any repairs that have to come first, like a roof leak or a fan venting into the attic, and your written estimate puts a figure on your house before you decide anything.
How can you tell your attic insulation isn't doing its job?
Hot rooms upstairs
If the bedrooms upstairs or the room over the garage stay hot long after sundown, the attic is usually passing roof heat straight down. Every summer you wait, the AC runs longer and the power bill shows it.
Joists showing through
Pop the hatch and look across the floor. If you can see the tops of the wood joists, only a few inches are left, often because old fill has settled over the years, and you're paying to cool air that moves right through it.
Stained or dirty insulation
Dark streaks, matted patches or droppings usually point to a roof leak, a fan blowing into the attic or animals. New insulation laid on top just hides the problem while it keeps spreading.
Work that goes with your attic
Blown-in insulation
If your attic floor is open and easy to reach, this is the material that usually ends up on it, and this page explains how it goes in.
Home insulation
When the drafts and cold floors aren't just upstairs, this covers the walls, the crawl space and the rest of the house.
How we do attic insulation
I start by telling you what your attic doesn't need. Before anybody seals anything, I look hard at gas appliances, old wiring and the insulation already up there, and if there's a roof leak or a bath fan dumping into the attic, I tell you and it gets fixed before we start. Then our crew does the air sealing, which means closing gaps around can lights, pipes, wires and the hatch, because insulation over open gaps ends up fighting a draft. We keep the eave vents clear so the attic can still breathe. On an open attic floor we usually lean toward blown-in loose fill, insulation blown through a hose, because it fills around everything better than batts, and we carry it full depth out to the edges, where thin coverage is the most common miss.
Most of what we put down up there is blown-in insulation. If the whole house runs drafty, the attic is often the first piece of a bigger home insulation job, and I can look at the rest while I'm there.
Top-up over sound insulation
If what's up there is dry and clean, we seal the floor and blow new fill right over it. It's usually the least expensive way to get the depth you're missing.
Remove and replace
When the old insulation is wet, stained or full of droppings, it comes out before anything new goes in. It costs more, but leaving it means the problem stays.
Foam at the roofline
Foam costs more than loose fill, and it seals air while it insulates. It's worth it mainly when your ductwork or air handler lives in the attic, because it brings them inside the cooled part of the house.
Get a written attic insulation estimate
We reply within 1 business day to set a time. I come out, look over your attic and give you a free written estimate, with no pressure to book. You can also call (432) 218-4671.
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Why Midland homeowners call DraftWise Midland Insulation Solutions for attic insulation
The owner looks at your attic
I come out myself, get up in the attic and write the estimate, then I check the installers' work before we call it done. I used to sell this work for another company, so I know what an oversold attic looks like, and I won't write you one.
Licensed and fully insured crew
We're licensed and fully insured. The City of Midland requires a contractor registered with the city on most construction projects, so ask anyone you're comparing whether they're registered.
In business since 2013
Midland is home, and we work across Odessa, Big Spring, West Odessa and plenty of other cities nearby. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
On an attic, what's sealed underneath counts for more than how deep the new layer is. Set up a time for me to come take a look.
What happens after you call about your attic
Call or send the form
Call (432) 218-4671 or send the form, and we'll set a day for me to come out. Tell us what you're noticing, like a hot room upstairs or a power bill that keeps climbing.
I inspect the attic myself
I get up in the attic, check how many inches you have and look over gas appliances, wiring and old insulation for anything that has to be fixed first. You get a written estimate that shows what your house needs and what it doesn't, so you know the price before anything starts.
Our installers seal and insulate
Once you say go, our crew seals the attic floor first and then insulates, with the floor under the hatch covered so the dust stays up top. With blown-in fill you can usually stay home while we work.
I check it before we finish
After the crew is done, I go up to check that the gaps are sealed, the vents are clear and the depth runs even out to the edges. The job isn't finished until I've seen it.
Common questions
What is the best way to insulate an attic in Midland, blown-in or batts?
For most attics, blown-in loose fill is the better choice. A Department of Energy guide says blowing in loose-fill fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose is usually less expensive than installing batts and gives better coverage, though installation costs vary from job to job. Batts still fit a few tight or framed-in spots, and I'll tell you if your attic has any.
What has to be fixed before insulating an attic?
A leaking roof gets fixed, active knob-and-tube wiring gets replaced, and bathroom, kitchen and dryer fans get vented outdoors before any insulation goes in. A federal guide puts those first because roof leaks cause moisture problems and the old wiring is a fire risk. I point out anything like that at the estimate so you can plan the repairs.
How do I know if my attic has vermiculite insulation, and what should I do?
Vermiculite usually looks like loose, pebbly granules in gray-brown or silvery gold, and if you think you have it, leave it alone and tell us early. It's best left undisturbed because it may contain asbestos, so the plan for your job has to account for it before anyone works in that attic.
How much does attic insulation cost in Midland, TX?
Insulation jobs of all kinds in Midland, not only attics, usually run about $1,300 to $4,500 per job. That's the going rate across the area, not our price. Your attic's figure comes from the written estimate after I've been up there.
Do I need a permit for attic insulation in Midland, and who gets it?
Check with the City of Midland's Development Services Department, because its permit list names new construction, additions, remodeling, repairs and detached buildings but not attic insulation. When a permit is needed, the property owner or a licensed and bonded contractor representing the owner gets it, and work can only begin once it's issued. If your job calls for one, we pull it as your contractor, handle the paperwork and wait for it before we start.
What should I ask an insulation contractor before hiring them for my attic?
Ask whether the quote lists air sealing as its own step before any insulation goes in, and ask for the product labels from each package. A federal fact sheet tells homeowners to insist on those labels, which also show how many packages were used, so you can see what actually went into your attic.
Book a look at your attic
When you call (432) 218-4671 or send the form, mention any roof leak, a fan that vents into the attic or insulation that looks like gray pebbles, so I can plan for it before I come out.