Spray foam insulation
Foam insulates and seals in one pass, which earns its higher cost when ducts run through the attic. You'll stay out until its re-entry time, the wait before it's safe to come back, has passed.
Insulation contractor in Collierville, TN - attics checked before they're filled
Comfort Bartlett Insulation Company insulates attics, walls and crawl spaces in Collierville, TN, clears out old insulation that's past saving, and seals the air leaks behind a hot upstairs, a drafty room or cold floors.
What we find in Collierville attics and crawl spaces
We're an insulation contractor based in Bartlett, TN, and we work in Collierville the same way we do in Germantown next door and Olive Branch just over the state line in Mississippi. Homeowners call us here, and so do landlords and property managers with rentals. The houses near Town Square and the historic district along Main Street tend to be older, and the neighborhoods farther out are newer, so no two attics we open here look quite alike.
The price turns on what's already up there: how many inches you have, whether the old insulation is wet or full of droppings and has to come out first, how many gaps around can lights, pipes and the hatch need sealing, and whether your ductwork runs through the attic. Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, but sealing the gaps and topping up with blown-in insulation, which is loose fill blown through a hose, usually wins unless the ducts live up there. The schedule turns on the same things, plus any wiring a licensed electrician has to handle and any permit or inspection the Town of Collierville calls for, which you can follow on the city's online permit center, where permit status and inspection results are posted. I'll give you your own figure at the estimate. In the older houses the work is usually about what's hidden under the old insulation, and in the newer ones it's the edges, where coverage runs thin over the outside walls and the vents along the roof edge get buried.
I come out and lead the crew
I look your house over myself and write the estimate, and I lead the crew that does the work, so the person who priced your job is the one in your attic.
Problems first, then insulation
Insulation laid over a leak, a damp spot or old wiring only hides it, so we deal with what we find first, and I'll tell you plainly if a job isn't worth the money.
Checked with the city first
Before work starts, I check with the city about what your job calls for, and we take care of any permit and inspection that's ours to handle, so you aren't left chasing paperwork.
Insulation services for Collierville homes
Attic insulation
We measure how many inches are already up there and check what shape they're in, then bring the edges up to the same depth as the middle, where coverage usually runs thin.
Blown-in insulation
Loose fill blown through a hose settles evenly around joists and wiring, so it's usually the sensible way to top up an older attic whose insulation has packed down over the years.
Home insulation
When several rooms feel drafty or the power bill keeps climbing, I look at the attic, walls and crawl space together, so we fix the weakest spot first instead of guessing.
Insulation removal
Old insulation that's been soaked or is full of droppings comes out before anything new goes in, because fresh material laid on top keeps the problem in your house.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors usually start underneath, so we check the crawl space for damp before insulating, since insulation held against wet wood soaks up water instead of slowing heat.
Wall insulation
Outside walls in older houses are often empty or thinly filled, and we can fill those cavities through small openings without tearing out the whole wall.
Air sealing services
Air sealing, which means closing the gaps before insulating, stops drafts around pipes, wires and can lights, so the new insulation isn't fighting air pouring through the ceiling.
Basement insulation
Basement walls stay cool and can collect moisture, so we choose a material that won't hold water against the wall and insulate the rim where the house sits on the foundation.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam is dense foam that also blocks moisture, so we use it where damp is the worry, such as rim joists, crawl space walls and some basement walls.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is softer and lighter than closed-cell and still seals air well, which suits the underside of a roof deck when the ductwork shares the attic.
Commercial insulation
We insulate shops, offices and rental buildings as well as houses, and for property managers we keep the work tidy and the write-up plain enough to pass along to an owner.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A heavy plastic sheet laid over the crawl space floor keeps ground moisture from rising into the floor framing and the insulation above it, which is often why floors feel clammy.
Vapor barrier installation
We put the vapor barrier on the side of the wall or floor where it belongs, because a barrier in the wrong place traps moisture in the framing instead of keeping it out.
Attic air sealing
We seal around the hatch, can lights, plumbing pipes and the tops of interior walls before adding anything, and we keep the vents along the roof edge clear so the attic can breathe.
Retrofit insulation
Retrofit work adds insulation to a finished house one area at a time, so you can fix the hot room over the garage without waiting for a remodel.
A free on-site insulation estimate in Collierville
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a visit. I'll come out, look the house over and write your estimate on site, with no obligation to go ahead.
Tell us what you're noticing
A hot upstairs, a cold room over the garage or a power bill that keeps climbing each point to a different spot, so a line about it helps me plan the visit.
Rentals and managed homes too
Landlords and property managers call us for plain answers and tidy work, and we'll work out access with you so tenants know when we're coming and what to expect.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured, and we treat your house and your time with courtesy, from the first phone call to the last sweep of the floor. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Questions about insulation work in Collierville
Here's what homeowners and landlords in Collierville usually want to know about plans review, codes and licenses before insulation work starts.
Who reviews building plans and inspections for insulation work in Collierville, TN?
The city does its own plans review, which means checking building plans, and its own code enforcement, under an exemption from the State Fire Marshal's Office, so the state's residential permit program doesn't apply here. When your job has a permit, status questions go to the city's Building & Codes Division at (901) 457-2310.
What building code does Collierville enforce for insulation?
A city staff report says Collierville currently enforces the 2018 code edition. A proposed update before the city's board would adopt the 2024 family of codes along with the 2021 energy code, the part that covers insulation, but no city source yet shows it adopted. I'll check which one applies to your job when I check with the city before we start.
Who can do electrical, plumbing or HVAC work during an insulation job in Collierville?
The city's permit portal states that all mechanical, plumbing and electrical work needs a State or Shelby County licensed contractor. Our crew does the insulation, and when a job turns up wiring, gas or heating and cooling work, I bring in a licensed contractor in that trade for that part, so it's handled properly before anything gets covered up.
Does an insulation contractor need a business license in Collierville, TN?
Yes. Shelby County asks every business to register with the County Clerk's Office within 20 days of starting, at $15 per application, and a business working inside a city needs a separate city business license as well. The county exempts a few, including businesses that gross less than $3,000 a year. It's fair to ask any contractor about their licenses before you hire.
Cities we serve for insulation work
We're based in Bartlett and work in cities across the Memphis area, over the state lines into Mississippi and Arkansas too. These cities have their own pages, and if yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Call or message us about your attic
Our hours run until 11 PM every day of the week, so call (901) 295-2959 or send the form whenever it suits you.