Spray foam insulation
Foam seals air while it insulates, but it costs more. Sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill usually wins, so I point to foam mainly when your ductwork runs through the attic.
Insulation contractor in Olive Branch, MS - warmer floors and a cooler upstairs
Comfort Bartlett Insulation Company insulates attics, walls and crawl spaces for homes and rental properties in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and we seal the air leaks first so the new insulation can do its job.
What insulation work looks like in Olive Branch
We've insulated homes across the Memphis area since 2017 as an insulation contractor based in Bartlett, TN, and Olive Branch is one of the Mississippi cities we cross the state line for, along with Southaven, MS, just as we head over to West Memphis, AR. The price of a job here turns on how many inches are already up there and what shape they're in, how many gaps need sealing, how easy the attic or crawl space is to reach, and whether you choose foam, which costs more, or loose fill. The schedule depends mostly on whether old material has to come out first and whether a licensed electrician or heating and cooling contractor needs a turn. Your estimate gives you the figure for your own house.
Olive Branch has grown a good deal, and its city limits now take in land that used to be county, so whether your house sits inside the city or out in DeSoto County decides which office we check with about your job. The city's flood rules note that its flood hazard areas take on water from time to time. On homes near them I look in the crawl space for standing water and damp framing before we add anything, because insulation laid over a wet spot only hides it.
Permits go through the city
Inside city limits, the Olive Branch Building Department issues building permits and inspects the work. You're ultimately responsible for permits as the owner, but a contractor can apply, and we handle any that's ours.
Licensed trades for wiring and gas
When a job turns up wiring, gas or heating and cooling work, we bring in a contractor licensed in that trade for that part, so each piece is done by the right hands.
Old insulation checked first
If what's in your attic was soaked by a leak or holds droppings, it comes out before new material goes in, because laying fresh insulation over it only keeps the problem.
Insulation services we offer in Olive Branch
Attic insulation
Most calls about a hot upstairs or a high power bill start here. We measure what's already down, seal the gaps, then add even coverage all the way out to the eaves.
Blown-in insulation
Blown-in insulation is loose fill blown through a hose, and it settles well around framing. We keep it full depth at the edges, where attics are often thinnest, and leave the eave vents clear.
Home insulation
When several rooms run drafty, I look the whole house over, attic, walls and crawl space, and tell you which part is worth doing first and which can wait.
Insulation removal
Old insulation that got wet, packed down or full of droppings comes out with vacuum equipment, and we clean up the attic floor before anything new goes in.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors in winter usually trace back to a bare crawl space. We fit insulation between the floor joists and hold it snug against the subfloor so it stays where it belongs.
Wall insulation
Outside walls in older houses are often empty or thin. We can fill them through small holes that get patched afterward, so you get warmer rooms without opening up the drywall.
Air sealing services
Air sealing closes the gaps that let air slip through, around pipes, wiring, doors and the sill plate. Insulation can't slow heat well while a draft is pulling straight through it.
Basement insulation
We insulate basement walls and the rim joist, the band of framing along the top of the foundation, where drafts often get into the floor above.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam is the dense kind that also blocks moisture, so it suits rim joists, crawl space walls and other spots that stay damp, where softer insulation would soak it up.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is softer and lighter, and it fills rooflines and interior walls well while quieting sound between rooms. It doesn't stop moisture the way closed-cell foam does.
Commercial insulation
We insulate offices, shops and rental buildings, and landlords and property managers get the same plain write-up of what we found and what we'd do that homeowners get.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A heavy plastic sheet laid over the crawl space dirt keeps ground moisture from rising into your floor and insulation. We overlap and tape the seams and run it up the walls.
Vapor barrier installation
Where a wall, ceiling or floor needs a moisture layer, we place it where that part of the house calls for it, because on the wrong side it can trap water in the framing.
Attic air sealing
Before new insulation goes down, we seal the attic floor around the hatch, can lights, vent pipes and wiring holes, so the air you pay to heat and cool stays in the rooms below.
Retrofit insulation
Adding insulation to a finished house means working around what's there, like the room over the garage that's never been comfortable. We top up, fill and seal without tearing rooms apart.
Get a free on-site insulation estimate in Olive Branch
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time, then I come to your house, look the job over and write the estimate. It's free, and there's no obligation.
The same person on the job
I also lead the crew that does the work, so what I saw in your attic and wrote down is what we follow. We're licensed and insured, and satisfaction is guaranteed.
What I check up there
I measure the inches already down, look for gaps around lights, pipes and the hatch, and make sure the eave vents are clear, so the estimate covers what your attic needs.
A straight answer on what to skip
If a job isn't worth the money for your house, I'll tell you so plainly. I'd rather lose the work than sell you something your house doesn't need.
Questions about insulation work in Olive Branch
Here are plain answers to what Olive Branch homeowners ask about permits, contractor licenses and whether you'll need to leave the house.
Do I need a permit to insulate my attic in Olive Branch, MS?
The city's published permit list doesn't name insulation, so we ask rather than assume. It covers new construction, additions and renovations, and new or added electrical circuits, gas piping, or new or replaced heating and cooling equipment each take their own trade permit. Before work starts we check what your job calls for, and applications can go in online through the city's permit page.
Does an insulation contractor need a Mississippi license to work on my house?
The Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses residential contractors, and its flyer says a license is required for residential remodeling, additions or roofing over $10,000 and for new home construction over $50,000. Subcontractors doing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or heating and cooling work on a home project need a board license as well, so it's fair to ask anyone you hire which license they hold.
Do we have to leave the house while you insulate the attic?
For blown-in insulation and air sealing, usually not, because the work stays up in the attic and you can go about your day below. Spray foam is different. You, the kids and the pets stay out until the re-entry time passes, which is the wait the foam maker sets before it's safe to come back in, and I give you that time before we start.
Cities we serve for insulation work
These are the cities with their own page on our site, and we work in others across the Memphis area too. If yours isn't listed, call (901) 295-2959 or send the form and ask.
Have your attic looked at first
Our phone is answered until 11 PM every day, so call (901) 295-2959 after work, or send the form tonight.