Insulation Contractor in Evansville, IN - Older Homes Sealed, Then Insulated
A&B Evansville Insulation Services is an insulation contractor based in Evansville, IN. We seal the leaks in attics, walls and crawl spaces first, then insulate, mostly on older homes and some business buildings around the city.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
The older homes we work on in Evansville
We're based in Evansville, and most of our calls come from owners of older homes here. We also work across the river in Henderson, KY, out in Mount Vernon and in other cities nearby.
Most of the houses we see have been lived in, added onto and rewired over the decades, and their attics show it. Some have more history than insulation, with a few inches of old material, a newer layer tossed on top and every gap underneath left alone. So on an Evansville house, the job starts with finding out what's really up there before anyone talks about adding more.
Our services in Evansville, IN
- Attic air sealing
Older Evansville attics usually have open gaps around can lights, pipes and the hatch, and warm air pours through them no matter how deep the insulation is. We close those gaps before anything goes on top, which is the part most attics we open never got.
- Blown-in insulation
A lot of older attics have a few inches that settled thin over the years, and it's usually thinnest at the edges, which is backward. We top it up with blown-in insulation, loose fill blown through a hose, and keep it deep out to the eaves without burying the vents.
- Insulation removal
When old insulation was soaked by a roof leak or is full of droppings, new material on top keeps the smell and the damp right where they are. We pull it out, clean up, and tell you if the roof needs fixing before we put anything back.
- Crawl space insulation
Cold floors in an older house usually start in the crawl space underneath, where nobody has looked in years. We check for water down there first, because insulation in a wet crawl space soaks it up and quits working, then insulate once it's dry.
- Spray foam insulation
The room over the garage is often the hot one, since its floor and walls leak straight into an open garage. Spray foam insulation seals the air and insulates in one pass, so we use it where the gaps are too many or too awkward to seal one at a time.
- Commercial insulation
Some of our calls come from business owners with an older building in Evansville that's drafty or costly to heat. We go through it the way we would a house, finding the leaks first and then picking the insulation that fits the roof and walls.
What older Evansville houses need before insulation
Older houses come with older roofs and older wiring, and both matter once insulation goes over them. If I find a leak wetting the attic or wiring that shouldn't be buried, I'll tell you to get it fixed first, because insulation on top just hides the problem until it's a bigger one. I'd rather tell you that than sell you work that won't help.
Your price mostly turns on what's up there now, whether old material has to come out, how many gaps need sealing and whether foam makes sense anywhere. The schedule turns on the same things, plus any roof or wiring fix that has to come first, and I write your estimate after I've been in your attic and crawl space so the number fits your house.
Get a free insulation estimate for your Evansville home
Fill out the form or call (812) 205-2872, and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out to your Evansville house, look in the attic and crawl space, and write the estimate myself, free and with no pressure to book. If you go ahead, our own crew does the work, and I'm on most jobs with them.
Insulation from attic to crawl space
Evansville insulation questions answered
Do I need a permit to insulate my attic in Evansville?
Ask the Building Commission, because it issues building permits for Evansville and Vanderburgh County, and its list covers alterations inside or outside a house without naming insulation. We check with the office that covers your address before work starts, and when the job calls for a permit, we handle it.
What happens if insulation work starts before the permit in Evansville?
The city triples the permit fee when work that needs a permit starts before the permit is issued. A building permit has to be in hand before the job begins, which is why we ask first and start second.
How do I check that an insulation contractor in Evansville is licensed?
Ask to see their local license and proof of insurance before anyone climbs into your attic. To get licensed here, local contractors pass a written exam, have their experience verified and show proof of insurance and workers' comp, then keep up three hours of continuing education a year to renew. We're fully licensed and insured, and glad to show you.
What building code covers insulation work on Evansville homes?
The Indiana Residential Code, which covers house construction everywhere in the state, Evansville included. It's built on the national residential code for one- and two-family homes, and the Building Commission is the place for questions about how it applies to your project.
How much does it cost to insulate an older house in Evansville?
The price turns mostly on one choice, sealing the gaps and topping up with loose fill or spraying foam, and foam costs more. Foam seals air while it insulates, but in an older attic, sealing and topping up usually wins unless your ductwork runs up there, which is where foam earns its keep. I'll tell you which one your house needs when I write the estimate.
How long until we can go back inside after spray foam insulation?
That's the re-entry time, the wait before you can come back, and the foam maker's instructions set it, not us. I give you the hours for the product we're using before the day is booked, so you can plan for the kids and pets.