Spray foam insulation
We spray foam where loose fill can't stay put or can't seal, such as the roof deck over an attic full of ductwork or the rim joists along a crawl space.
Insulation contractor in Lakeland, TN - attics and crawl spaces done in the right order
Comfort Bartlett Insulation Company is an insulation contractor based in Bartlett, TN. In Lakeland we insulate attics, walls and crawl spaces and close up drafts, from the hot room over the garage to cold winter floors.
What insulation work looks like in Lakeland
We're based next door in Bartlett, and our crew works across the area, from Arlington to Millington. The Lakeland homes we're called to are mostly two-story houses with a bonus room over the garage and ductwork in the attic, along with older houses on bigger lots that sit over crawl spaces. What moves the price is the size of the attic and how easy it is to reach, how many inches are already up there and what shape they're in, and how much air sealing, the work of closing gaps around pipes, wiring and lights, the attic needs first. The schedule turns on whether old insulation has to come out and whether an electrician or a heating and cooling contractor needs to fix something before we close it up. You'll get your own figure when I come out and write the estimate.
Those houses shape the work. The room over the garage is usually hot because the gaps around it were never sealed and the insulation over it runs thin at the edges, and a crawl space that stays damp after heavy rain needs the moisture handled before any insulation goes in.
I come out myself
I look the job over and write the estimate myself, and I lead the crew that does the work, so the person who saw your attic is the one standing in it.
The old layer gets checked first
New insulation laid over soaked material or droppings only hides the problem, so we check what's already up there and pull it out when it's past saving.
Licensed, insured and permits checked
We're licensed and insured. Before we start, we check with the right office about what your job calls for, and wiring, gas or heating work goes to a licensed contractor in that trade.
Insulation services for Lakeland homes
Attic insulation
Most Lakeland calls start with a hot upstairs, so we measure the inches already up there, seal the gaps and bring the edges up to the same depth as the middle.
Blown-in insulation
Blown-in insulation, loose fill sent through a hose, tops up an attic that has settled over the years, and we keep it off the eave vents so the attic still breathes.
Home insulation
If you aren't sure where your house is losing heat, we look it over from attic to crawl space and tell you which parts are worth doing and which aren't.
Insulation removal
When old insulation is soaked, flattened or full of droppings, we bag it and take it out before anything new goes in, so the problem doesn't stay hidden up there.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors over a crawl space usually trace back to batts that have sagged or fallen, so we check for damp first and then put the insulation back tight to the subfloor.
Wall insulation
Older walls with little or nothing inside can usually be filled through small holes, and we patch them afterward so the room looks the way it did before we came.
Air sealing services
We close the drafts around pipes, wiring holes, outlets and the attic hatch that new insulation alone won't stop, because moving air carries heat right past it.
Basement insulation
Where a house has a basement, we insulate the walls with material that holds up to the damp that comes through block and concrete, so it doesn't turn musty behind the finish.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam, a dense foam that blocks moisture, suits crawl spaces and rim joists that tend to stay damp, though it costs more than the other choices.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is softer and lighter than closed-cell, and it fits walls and rooflines inside the house where moisture isn't the worry, such as a bonus room over the garage.
Commercial insulation
For offices, shops and rental properties, we follow the same order as on a house, problems first and insulation second, and we give property managers plain answers.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A vapor barrier across the crawl space floor keeps ground moisture out of the framing and insulation above, and we lap and tape the seams so it stays put.
Vapor barrier installation
We put a vapor barrier where your walls, floors or attic need one and leave it out where it would trap moisture, because one on the wrong side causes the damage it should stop.
Attic air sealing
Before anything is added up top, we seal around can lights, pipes and the hatch, so the new insulation isn't fighting a draft coming up from the rooms below.
Retrofit insulation
Retrofit insulation adds to a finished house without tearing it apart, and we choose the method by what each wall, attic and floor in your home can take.
Get your Lakeland insulation estimate on site
Send the form or call, 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, free and with no obligation.
Tell us what you notice
A hot upstairs, drafty rooms, cold floors or a power bill that keeps climbing tells me where to start looking, so a line about it saves time at the visit.
Share what you know
If you know the age of the house or roughly how many inches are in the attic, please add it, because both shape what I check first and what your estimate covers.
Landlords and managers welcome
Property managers and landlords call us too, and we'll set the visit around your tenants and treat them with the same courtesy we'd show you.
Questions about insulation work in Lakeland
Here are straight answers to what Lakeland homeowners usually ask before we start on an attic, a wall or a crawl space.
Who handles construction permits and inspections in Lakeland, TN?
In Lakeland, construction code permits and inspections go through Shelby County Construction Codes, and Construction Enforcement is the office that issues construction permits and reviews plans. The city's Planning Department issues certain other permits. Before work starts, we check with the right office about your insulation job and take care of any permit and inspection that's ours to handle.
Does flash flooding in Shelby County affect crawl space insulation in Lakeland?
It can. One flood data site says flash flooding from heavy summer thunderstorms is the main flood risk in Shelby County, and in a house that water usually shows up first in the crawl space. We check for damp before we insulate. Being in a mapped flood hazard area is a label for flood insurance and floodplain rules, not a prediction your lot will flood.
How long will the crew be in my attic, and do we have to leave the house?
For air sealing and blown-in insulation, you can usually stay home while we work, and how long we're up there depends mostly on how easy the attic is to get into and move around in. Spray foam is different, because it has a re-entry time, the hours the maker says to keep everyone out, kids and pets included. I'll go over both at the estimate.
Is spray foam worth the extra cost over blown-in insulation in Lakeland?
Usually not, unless your ductwork runs through the attic. Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, but for most houses, sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill does the job for less. When the ducts are up there, foam under the roof brings them inside the sealed part of the house, and that's when I'd recommend it.
Cities where we do insulation work
Lakeland is one of the cities with its own page here, and we work across the Memphis area, including cities in Mississippi and Arkansas. If yours isn't listed, call and ask.
Have your attic looked over before adding more
Call (901) 295-2959 or use the form, and if your attic doesn't need more insulation, I'll tell you so before you spend anything.