Home insulation in Evansville IN - a house that holds heat with fewer drafts upstairs
Drafty rooms, a hot upstairs or a power bill that keeps climbing? We seal the leaks first, then add insulation where it counts.
Does my Evansville house need more insulation, and where?
Home insulation in Evansville usually means sealing the air leaks between your attic and your living space, then adding insulation where the house loses the most. That's one of the cheapest ways to cut heating and cooling bills and calm the drafts.
Most of my calls come from older homes in and around Evansville with an upstairs that bakes in July, a room over the garage nobody wants to sleep in, or cold floors all winter. Usually the attic is the culprit, and usually it's leaking air as much as it's short on insulation. The price depends on how big the attic is, how many inches are already up there and whether old material has to come out first. The schedule depends on what we find, because a roof leak or old wiring gets fixed before any insulation goes in. Your own number comes from the estimate.
How we do home insulation, and in what order
Most houses don't need everything at once, so we pick the one or two places that will make the biggest difference and start there. I go up first and tell you what's really in your attic, because new insulation over old stuff that's soaked or full of droppings just hides the problem, and some attics have more mouse than insulation. Next our crew does the air sealing, closing the gaps around can lights, pipes and the attic hatch before anything new goes down, so the insulation isn't fighting a draft. We keep the eave vents clear so the attic can still breathe, lay the insulation as deep at the edges as in the middle, then clean up and show you what went in.
If what's up there has to go first, insulation removal comes before anything new. When the complaint is cold floors rather than a hot upstairs, the fix is usually under the house, so we'd look at crawl space insulation before piling more into the attic.
Why Evansville homeowners call A&B Evansville Insulation Services
I see the attic myself
I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, and our own crew does the work, with me on most jobs. The person who climbed into your attic is the one who comes back to fix it.
We seal before we insulate
I started this business in 2023 after some years away from the trade, and coming back I kept seeing leaks skipped and insulation piled on top. I'd rather tell you to fix the roof or the wiring first than sell you work that won't help.
Licensed and insured for Evansville work
We're fully licensed and insured. Evansville and Vanderburgh County require licensed contractors and inspections for work on buildings, so it's fair to ask that of anyone you call.
Your building office checked first
Evansville requires a building permit before alterations to any structure, and its list names windows, siding and drywall but not insulation, so we ask the building office that covers your address before work starts. When the job calls for a permit, we handle it.
On this job the order matters most, because insulation over a leak or a wet crawl space just hides it. If you already know what's up there, like old knob and tube wiring or gray, pebbly vermiculite, mention it when you call (812) 205-2872 or request an estimate.
Get a free on-site estimate for your attic and insulation
We'll reply within one business day to set a time for me to come out, look at your attic and write your estimate on site. The estimate is free, and there's no pressure to book.
Attic insulation work up close
Questions before you book home insulation
How much does attic insulation cost in Evansville?
Attic insulation in Evansville usually costs about $1,400 to $4,800 per job, and that's the going rate around here, not our quote. Where your house lands depends on the attic's size, what's already up there and how much sealing it needs. Every job is backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
How much could new insulation save on my heating and cooling bills?
Sealing air leaks and adding insulation can save, on average, up to 15% on heating and cooling costs, going by national figures. That's the top of an average, so your savings may be smaller, and it's worth weighing the price against it before you decide.
Is blown-in insulation better than batts in an attic?
Usually, yes. An older federal fact sheet says blown-in insulation, which is loose fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose blown through a hose, usually costs less than batts and covers better. The same sheet notes installation costs vary, so compare prices on your own attic.
What should I do if my attic has vermiculite insulation?
Leave it alone and don't stir it up. The EPA says to treat vermiculite as if it contains asbestos and either leave it undisturbed or have a trained professional remove it. The federal attic checklist stops insulation work when it's there, so plan on professional removal first, and I'll tell you if that's what I see.
How do I know if old knob and tube wiring will hold up my insulation job?
If it's still live and in the attic, it will. The federal attic checklist says insulation goes over active knob and tube wiring only after it's replaced or properly boxed. The electrical work comes first, and we build it into the plan instead of burying the wiring.
How do I check that my insulation was installed right?
Ask about a certificate at the hatch. A federal guide for weatherization installers says to post an insulation certificate by the attic entrance when the job is done, so it's fair to ask whether your installer does the same. You can also look for yourself, since the edges should be about as deep as the middle and the eave vents should still be clear.
Related insulation work
- Insulation removal
When the old insulation is wet, dirty or full of pests, clearing it out gives the new layer a clean start.
- Crawl space insulation
Cold floors usually point under the house, and insulating the crawl space goes after the problem where it starts.