Hot upstairs and the room over the garage
Those rooms usually sit under the thinnest part of the attic, so an even layer of loose fill across the ceiling tends to show up there first, in comfort you can feel.
Blown-in insulation in Bartlett TN - an attic covered evenly from the middle to the edges
Upstairs running hot and the power bill climbing? We look your attic over first and tell you plainly whether more insulation is worth paying for.
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What blown-in insulation does for an attic
Blown-in insulation is loose fill that our crew blows through a hose across your attic floor, and for most houses in Bartlett, TN it's the plainest way to bring a thin or settled attic back to a full, even layer without opening up a single wall.
Most calls start the same way, with a hot upstairs, a cold room over the garage or a power bill that has crept up, and the attic is usually where it begins. The price turns on how big the attic is, how many inches are already up there, how old the house is, how much sealing it needs first and whether anything old has to come out, and the schedule turns on those same things plus how easy the attic is to reach. I'll give you your own figure once I've seen it in person.
We look before we add anything
I check the depth, any damp spots and the wiring before I quote, because insulation laid over a leak or old wiring only hides a problem you'd pay for later.
An honest call on whether it's worth it
If your attic already has plenty, I'll tell you so. I'd rather you keep your money than pay for inches your house doesn't need.
The owner on your job
I come out to look and write the estimate, and I lead the crew that does the work, so what we talked over in your driveway is what gets done.
How we blow in an attic, step by step
I start in your attic by measuring how high the old insulation sits against the joists and checking it for dampness, droppings and old wiring, and then I tell you whether adding more is worth paying for. If it is, we seal the gaps around can lights, pipes and the hatch first, an air sealing step that keeps the new fill from fighting a draft, and we keep the eave vents clear so the attic can still breathe. When we blow it in, we work for an even depth across the whole attic, all the way out to the walls, since the edges are where coverage usually runs thin. If we turn up wiring, gas or heating and cooling work along the way, we bring in a licensed contractor in that trade for that part.
If the old layer is soaked, matted or full of droppings, we take it out first with insulation removal, because new fill over a bad layer leaves the problem in place. When the attic is only part of why the house feels drafty, home insulation takes in the walls, floors and crawl space as well. Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, but sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill usually wins, unless your ductwork runs through the attic.
When blown-in insulation is the right fit
Older houses with a settled layer
Loose fill packs down over the years, and the inches that were up there when you moved in may have thinned out. Topping it up evenly brings the whole ceiling back level.
A fresh start after removal
Once soaked or droppings-filled insulation comes out, blown-in fill gives the attic a clean, even layer across every joist bay, with the gaps sealed before it goes down.
Rental houses between tenants
Landlords and property managers call us for plain answers and tidy work, and an empty house is the easiest time for our crew to get into the attic and leave it clean.
Get a free on-site estimate for your attic
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I'll come out, look your attic over and write a free estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
Tell us if you can see the joists
If you can look into the attic, note whether the joists show above the insulation. It helps me plan the visit and gives us a starting point on the phone.
Mention vermiculite if you've seen it
If you think your attic holds vermiculite, please say so when you reach out, because that means testing comes first and it changes what we can book.
Calls taken early and late
We take calls from 6 AM to 11 PM on weekdays and from 7 AM to 11 PM on weekends, so you can reach us around your own workday.
Blown-in insulation finishes and attic layouts
These examples show loose-fill depths, clear eave vents and sealed hatches, so you can point to what you'd like to see in your own attic.
Blown-in insulation questions from Bartlett homeowners
Here are straight answers to what Bartlett homeowners ask most before they book blown-in insulation for the attic.
How do I know if my attic needs more insulation?
If the insulation sits level with or below the attic floor joists, so you can see the joists easily, your attic needs more. If it sits well above them, adding more may not be worth the money. I'll measure it on my visit and tell you which side of that line your house is on.
How much insulation should a Tennessee attic have?
The University of Tennessee Extension recommends insulating existing Tennessee attics to at least R-49, R-value being a rating of how well insulation slows heat. It's a recommendation, not a rule, and the depth it takes depends on what's already up there. Ask each quote you get to state the R-value your finished attic will reach, so you can compare them fairly.
What does blown-in insulation cost in Bartlett, and are there rebates?
Attic insulation in the Memphis area usually costs about $1,400 to $4,500 per job, depending on the attic's size, what's already up there and how much sealing or removal comes first. EnergyRight rebates through TVA and local power companies run up to $300 on insulation and air sealing, so ask your power company before you book. Our estimates are free and on site.
Can new blown-in insulation go over old insulation?
Yes, if the old insulation is dry and evenly spread, it can stay where it is and the new fill goes on top, which keeps the job smaller and the price lower. If it has been soaked or is full of droppings, I'd take it out first, because covering it only hides the problem.
What happens if my attic has vermiculite insulation?
Work stops until it's tested, because vermiculite may contain asbestos, and a professional testing service or contractor needs to check it before anything else happens up there. If you've spotted it, tell us when you call, and plan on that testing before any new insulation is booked.
Do I need a permit for blown-in insulation in Bartlett?
The city's permit list doesn't settle it, so it's worth asking. Bartlett Code Enforcement issues permits for all projects in the city, and its list names water heaters, HVAC, electrical and siding but not insulation. You can reach the office at 901-385-6425. Before we start, we check with the city and handle any permit and inspection that's ours, and we're licensed and insured.
Have us look at your attic
Call (901) 295-2959 or send the form, and we'll set a time to look at your attic while you're home to ask questions.