8 Signs Your East Texas Home Needs More Insulation
Hot upstairs rooms, cold pier and beam floors, pine pollen indoors and a sweating shop. Eight signs your East Texas home or building needs insulation.
East Texas · Spray foam and attic insulation
Insulation contractor in Tyler, Longview and East Texas
Spray foam, blown in, batt and crawl space insulation for Piney Woods homes, rentals and shops. Cooler rooms, drier attics and lower summer bills.
6 citiesAcross Smith and Gregg counties
FreeAttic inspection and estimate
In writingYour estimate before any work starts
Every typeAttics, walls, crawl spaces and shops
Free estimate
Start with a few details about your house
Fill this out in a couple of minutes. A photo of your attic or crawl space helps a lot, and sometimes it is enough for us to price the job before anyone drives out.
- 1We call you back to set up your free inspection.
- 2We pick a time to look at your attic or crawl space, free of charge.
- 3You get a written estimate to read on your own time. No hard sell.
Services
Insulation services for East Texas
Older pier and beam houses in Tyler and Longview, newer subdivisions in Whitehouse and Lindale, shops and barns out on acreage. Each one needs something a little different, and we fit the insulation to the building.
Spray foam insulation
Open and closed cell for attics, walls and crawl spaces.
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Blown in attic insulation
Fiberglass or cellulose blown to the right depth.
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Batt insulation
Walls, floors and additions in new builds and remodels.
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Removal and replacement
Damp, moldy or pest damaged insulation out, new in.
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Metal buildings and barns
Closed cell foam that stops heat and condensation.
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Radiant barrier
Reflects roof heat before it reaches the attic floor.
Learn more →Spray foam vs fiberglass
Why spray foam fits a humid East Texas house
Spray foam is not always the answer. Plenty of attics only need more blown in depth, and we will say so. See the full comparison.
01
It stops muggy air
Foam closes the gaps around lights, vents and wall tops where damp outside air slips into the house.
02
Drier crawl spaces
Closed cell foam under a pier and beam floor slows the moisture that rises from the ground.
03
Ducts out of the heat
With foam on the roof deck, the air handler and ductwork sit in a space much closer to room temperature.
04
Less attic condensation
A sealed attic keeps humid air off cold duct surfaces, where it can drip and stain ceilings.
05
Metal roofs that stay dry
Closed cell foam bonded to the panels keeps shop and barn roofs from sweating.
06
Less pollen and dust
Fewer air leaks means less of that yellow spring pine pollen finding its way indoors.
How it works
Four steps, no guesswork
01
Reach out
Call or use the form. Send an attic or crawl space photo if you can.
02
Free inspection
We measure what is there and look for air leaks, damp spots and signs of mold.
03
Written estimate
The material, the depth and every area covered, spelled out on paper.
04
Install and clean up
We do the work, clean up behind ourselves and walk you through what was done.
What we insulate
Houses, crawl spaces, shops and barns
- Older pier and beam homes
- Crawl spaces
- New construction
- Additions and remodels
- Rental houses
- Metal shops
- Barns and pole barns
- Light commercial
Locations
Where we insulate
We cover the Piney Woods around Smith and Gregg counties, from Lindale and Tyler east to Kilgore and Longview, and south to Whitehouse and Bullard.
Costs
What does insulation cost?
We do not quote a number until we have seen the house. Area, material, access and how much cleanup or moisture repair comes first all change the price. Blown in fiberglass is usually the least expensive way to add attic depth. Spray foam costs more, and in return it seals air leaks and helps with humidity.
Our cost guide walks through what raises or lowers an East Texas job, so you can compare quotes fairly.
FAQ
Common questions
Should I insulate my crawl space?
- If your floors feel cold in winter or the crawl space smells musty, it is worth a look.
- Closed cell foam or batts with proper support are the usual fixes, depending on how damp it is underneath.
How much attic insulation does an East Texas home need?
- ENERGY STAR recommends R-49 for an uninsulated attic in this climate zone.
- If you already have 3 to 4 inches, it recommends adding R-38.
Is spray foam worth it here?
- Often yes for attics with ductwork, leaky older homes and metal buildings.
- If the attic only needs more depth, blown in is usually the better value.
Can you remove damp or moldy insulation?
- Yes. We vacuum it out, find out why it got wet, and put fresh insulation back in.
Which towns do you serve?
- Tyler, Longview, Whitehouse, Lindale, Kilgore and Bullard, plus nearby parts of Smith and Gregg counties.
Do you insulate shops and barns on acreage?
- Yes. Closed cell spray foam is the usual pick because it also keeps metal roofs from sweating.
Insulation guides
Read up before you decide
Attic Moisture in a Humid Climate: What East Texas Homeowners Should Know
Sweating ducts, bath fans venting into the attic and mold on the decking. What causes attic moisture in East Texas and how insulation and air sealing help.
Crawl Space Insulation for East Texas Pier and Beam Homes
Cold floors, sagging batts and a damp crawl space? How closed cell foam and encapsulation compare for pier and beam homes in Tyler, Longview and Kilgore.