Blown-in insulation in Midland TX - an attic covered evenly to the edges
Hot upstairs rooms and a high power bill usually mean a thin attic. We seal the gaps, then blow insulation evenly to the edges.
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Is blown-in insulation right for my Midland attic?
Blown-in insulation is loose fill, cellulose or fiberglass blown through a hose across the floor of your attic so your ceiling holds back the heat. In Midland, it's usually the simplest way to bring a thin attic up to where it should be, and plenty of older houses here have little or nothing up there to start with.
Most of the time you don't need foam, and you don't need to tear out what's already there. What moves the price is the size of your attic, how many inches are up there now, how many gaps need sealing and whether anything has to be fixed first, and those same fixes are what move the schedule. If your job calls for a permit, we pull it as your contractor, and my written estimate spells out the rest for your house.
How do you know your attic needs more insulation?
Upstairs stays hot
If the upstairs or the room over the garage is still hot in the evening after the AC has run all day, heat is usually coming straight through the ceiling. Every summer you wait, the power bill pays for it.
Joists showing in the attic
Stick your head up through the hatch, and if you can see the tops of the ceiling joists, there isn't much between your rooms and a hot roof. Old insulation keeps packing down over the years, so it only gets thinner.
Old insulation looks bad
Dark, matted or damp-looking insulation, or droppings, usually means a roof leak or critters at some point. Blowing fresh material over that just buries the problem, so it's worth a look before anything new goes in.
Work that often goes with it
Home insulation
If the whole house feels drafty and not just the upstairs, the attic may be only one piece of what your walls and floors need.
Insulation removal
When the old layer is wet, moldy or full of droppings, it has to come out before anything new goes on top.
How we do blown-in insulation
Before I quote, I check how much room there is down at the eaves, because you need space for the insulation and for air to move above it. On install day our crew seals the gaps first, around can lights, pipes and the attic hatch, so the new insulation isn't fighting a draft. Then we set baffles, guards at the roof edge, so your eave vents stay open and the attic keeps breathing. Last, we blow it even all the way to the edges, at a steady density so it doesn't settle into thin spots, instead of piling it deep in the middle and thin where the roof comes down.
Top-up over what's there
This suits most attics where the old insulation is dry and clean but thin. We seal the gaps and blow the new layer on top, which is usually the most you get for your money.
Clear out and start fresh
This suits attics where the old layer got soaked, matted down or full of droppings. It costs more up front, but it's the only way the new insulation does its job.
Foam instead of loose fill
Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, so it mostly earns its price when your ductwork runs through the attic. If it doesn't, sealing the gaps and blowing loose fill usually wins, and I'll tell you so.
Get a written estimate for your attic
Send the form and we reply within one business day to set up a free visit at your house, with no pressure to book. Calling (432) 218-4671 works too.
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Why Midland homeowners call DraftWise for blown-in insulation
The owner climbs in your attic
I come out myself, look the attic over and write your estimate, and I check the work before we call it finished. You deal with the person who answers for the job from start to end.
Sealing first since 2013
We've been in business since 2013, and we're best known for sealing the leaks in an attic before we add anything on top. I used to sell this work and got tired of seeing attics oversold and under-sealed, so you pay for what your house needs and nothing past that.
Licensed, insured, easy to check
We're licensed and fully insured. The City of Midland registers contractors and verifies licensing, so it's worth asking about that with anyone you're comparing.
Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee, and the first step is setting up a time for me to come look.
What happens after you call about blown-in insulation
Call or send the form
Tell us a little about the house and the attic, and we'll set a time for me to come out. We keep long hours, so evenings and weekends usually work.
I look the attic over
I get up in the attic, check the room at the eaves and look for anything that needs fixing first. You get a written estimate that lists air sealing as its own step and names the insulation level we're aiming for.
Permit first, then install
If your job calls for a permit, we pull it, and the city lets work start only after it's issued, so that's when we schedule. Then our installers do the work you approved.
I check it before we finish
When the crew is done, I go up and look at the depth from the middle out to the edges and make sure the vents are clear. We clean up, and only then do we call it finished.
Common questions
How much does blown-in insulation cost in Midland, TX?
A dry, open attic that only needs sealing and a top-up costs the least, and the price climbs when old insulation has to come out, old wiring has to be dealt with or a lot of can lights need covers. A tight attic with a small hatch also takes more time. I'll put your number in writing after I've been up there.
Can new insulation go over what is already in my attic?
Usually, yes. Blown fiberglass and cellulose lay down evenly over existing insulation, so the new layer can go right on top as long as the old stuff is dry and clean. If it's been soaked or critters have been in it, we take it out first.
What happens before the insulation is blown in?
Air sealing comes first, closing the gaps in the ceiling so the insulation isn't fighting a draft. A federal checklist for this work also says live knob and tube wiring, an older type of house wiring, gets replaced or boxed in first, work stops if the old insulation is vermiculite, which may contain asbestos, and a gas furnace or water heater that vents on its own draft gets a test to make sure fumes aren't spilling into the house. Those are normal first steps, and I look for all of them on the first visit.
How do I know if my attic has room for blown-in insulation?
Look at the eaves, where the roof comes down to the outside walls, because that's where room runs out. There has to be enough height there for the full amount of insulation plus an air gap above it for ventilation, and if there isn't, loose fill may not be the right fit. If it's tight, we talk about other options before you spend anything.
Who gets the building permit for insulation work in Midland?
The city issues building permits for most construction projects in Midland, and the property owner or a contractor representing the owner takes it out. If your job calls for one, we pull it as your contractor and handle the paperwork. If you're not sure whether your attic job needs a permit, the city's permitting office can tell you.
What is the best insulation level for an attic in Midland, TX?
The insulation should meet or exceed what current building code calls for, and Texas building guidance puts Midland County in climate zone 3, a band set by how much heating and cooling homes here need. Your written estimate names the level we're aiming for, and you're welcome to ask what that zone calls for. How many inches you already have decides how much we add.
Have your attic looked at in person
Call (432) 218-4671 or send the form, and if you know your home's age, where the attic hatch is, or that there's old wiring, vermiculite or can lights up there, tell us so I come out ready.