Hot rooms upstairs
When the upstairs runs hot in summer and chilly in winter even with decent insulation overhead, air leaking through the ceiling is often the cause, and sealing goes straight at it.
Attic air sealing in Bartlett TN - fewer drafts and rooms that stay comfortable
Hot upstairs rooms and drafts near the ceiling often come from gaps in the attic floor, and we seal them in the right order.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free in-person estimates.
- We reply within 1 business day.
What attic air sealing does for your house
Attic air sealing in Bartlett, TN, closes the gaps between your rooms and the attic around light fixtures, pipes, wiring and flues, so the air you pay to heat and cool stays in the house and the insulation above it can do its job.
Most people call me because the upstairs runs hot in summer, the room over the garage never feels right, or they're about to add insulation and want to know what should come first. What moves the price is the size and condition of the attic, and what moves the schedule is what the first look turns up, since anything found gets fixed before we seal. We're licensed and insured, and before work starts we check with the city about what the job calls for, and when the attic turns up wiring, gas or heating and cooling work, we bring in a licensed contractor in that trade for that part. Your own figure comes from the estimate I write after I've seen your attic.
The owner sees your attic
Since 2017, I've come out myself to look at each attic and write the estimate, and I lead the crew that does the work, so the person who found the problem fixes it.
A straight answer on value
If your attic is already tight and the job isn't worth the money, I'll tell you so, because I'd rather lose a sale than sell you work your house doesn't need.
Courtesy in your home
Our crew treats your house and your time with courtesy, from the first phone call to the cleanup, and we tidy the hallway under the attic hatch before we leave.
How we seal an attic, step by step
I start by looking over the whole attic for old wiring, roof leaks and bath fans that blow into the attic instead of outside, because sealing over any of those only hides the trouble. If the house has gas appliances, we see that they get a safety check for proper venting before anything is closed up. Then our crew works across the attic floor, sealing around light fixtures, pipes, wiring holes and flues, which are the openings where your house air slips up into the attic. We keep the eave vents clear so the attic still breathes, and we fit the attic hatch so it closes snug, because a loose hatch leaks straight into the hallway below.
Sealing is usually the first half of the attic job. With the gaps closed, many houses are ready for retrofit insulation on top of what's already up there, and I'll tell you if the inches you have are enough as they are. Foam seals air while it insulates and costs more, so I suggest spray foam insulation mainly when the ductwork lives in the attic, and for most attics, sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill is the better use of your money.
When attic air sealing is worth doing
The room over the garage
Rooms over a garage often have gaps where the ceiling, walls and garage meet, so we look closely there when that room is the one that bothers you.
Rentals between tenants
Landlords and property managers call us for plain answers and tidy work, and sealing an attic between tenants can settle drafts before the next family moves in.
Older houses around Bartlett
In Bartlett and the cities around it, including over the state lines in Mississippi and Arkansas, we often find ceilings cut for new lights, fans or ducts over the years and never closed back up.
Get a free attic air sealing estimate
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look the attic over and write your free estimate, with no obligation.
Tell us about gas appliances
If your furnace or water heater burns gas, mention it on the form, because those get a venting safety check before we seal and it helps to plan that step early.
Note any past roof leaks
An old leak you know about tells me where to look for damp wood or stained insulation, so I can check that spot before we seal anywhere near it.
Say where the attic hatch is
Let us know whether the attic opens from a closet, a hallway or the garage, so I come ready to get up there without disturbing more of your house than I need to.
Attic air sealing details in photos
These example photos show sealed light boxes, foamed pipe gaps and fitted attic hatches, the kinds of details worth talking through at your estimate.
Questions about attic air sealing in Bartlett
Here are the questions Bartlett homeowners ask before they book, from the order of work to permits, gas appliances and rebates.
Should I seal my attic before adding insulation?
Yes, seal first. Federal guidance on attic air sealing handles the safety checks and attic vents first and finishes sealing before any insulation goes in. Fiberglass and loose fill slow heat but don't stop air, so a well-insulated attic can still leak, and the gaps need caulk, foam or sealant, or rigid blocking where they're wide. If you're planning both, book the sealing first.
Why do gas appliances need a safety test before attic air sealing?
The test checks that a gas furnace or water heater venting by natural draft isn't backdrafting or spilling exhaust into your rooms once the attic is sealed. Federal guidance calls for it in homes with that kind of equipment, and any problem it finds gets fixed before attic work goes ahead, which can add a step before we start.
Does attic air sealing need a permit in Bartlett, TN?
Bartlett's permit list names water heaters, heating and cooling, electrical work and siding, not attic air sealing, and the city says that list may not cover everything. Questions go to Code Enforcement at 901-385-6425. If the attic check turns up electrical, heating and cooling or water heater work, the city says a licensed contractor must pull that permit.
Is there a rebate for attic air sealing in Bartlett?
TVA EnergyRight lists a $300 rebate for sealing air leaks in a home's outer shell when a member of its Quality Contractor Network does the work. Before you book, check the program's air sealing rebate page to see whether your home qualifies, and ask any contractor you're weighing whether they're in that network.
How much does attic air sealing cost in Bartlett, TN?
The cost comes down to how many gaps your attic has and how hard they are to reach. A low, crowded attic, old insulation that has to come out, can lights that need boxing in, or a fix the safety check turns up will raise it, while an open attic with few openings keeps it down.
Have your attic checked before you insulate
We're open seven days a week, from early morning until late evening, so call (901) 295-2959 or send the form whenever it suits you.