Home insulation in Burley ID - a warmer house, sealed before it's insulated
Drafty rooms, cold floors and a house that won't hold heat usually start in the attic or crawl space, and we fix them in order.
Why is my house so hard to heat, and where do I start?
Home insulation in Burley means adding insulation to your attic, floors, crawl space and the rim joists that cap your basement walls, and sealing the air leaks around them, so the heat you pay for stays in your house.
Most calls start with a house that's hard to heat, drafty rooms or cold floors, so I walk the whole place, attic to crawl space, before I suggest where to start, and sometimes the best first step is a small one. The price moves with how many inches are already up there, whether old insulation that's soaked or full of droppings needs insulation removal first, how many gaps need sealing and how hard the attic is to reach. The schedule turns on any repairs that have to come before the insulation and on whether your job needs a permit, and your estimate spells out that prep so you see it before you decide.
Why homeowners choose us for home insulation
You can count on the steps going in the right order, so nothing gets covered up that should've been fixed first, and on plain answers about your house.
I write your estimate
I come out, look at the job and write the estimate myself, so the person quoting it is the one running it.
In Burley since 2021
I started this business here in 2021, and most of our calls come from drafty, hard-to-heat houses like yours.
Fully licensed and insured
We're fully licensed and insured, so the people working in your attic and crawl space are covered while they're there.
Told when it isn't ready
If your attic isn't ready for insulation yet, I'll say so and tell you what needs fixing first.
Open seven days a week
We take calls Monday through Sunday, 6 AM to 11 PM, so you can reach us after work or on a weekend.
Home insulation choices we'll talk through
The right choice depends on what I find on the walk-through, mostly where your house loses heat and whether ductwork runs through the attic, and we talk it over before anything's settled.
Ask us about home insulation
Call (208) 679-8041 or send the form, and I'll come look at your attic and crawl space before anything gets quoted.
How Total Burley Spray Foam Insulation handles home insulation
I spent most of my working life in maintenance before I learned this trade on another contractor's crew, and both taught me the same thing about order. On the walk-through I look for insulation that's soaked or full of droppings, because fresh material laid over it keeps the problem, so that comes out first.
When the new insulation goes in, we keep it deep out at the edges, not just piled in the middle, and clear of the eave vents so the attic still breathes and moisture stays out of the framing. When it's done, I go over the finished attic with you. Your satisfaction, guaranteed.
Home insulation questions we hear
How much does attic insulation cost in Burley, ID?
Across the US, attic insulation usually costs about $1,700 to $2,500 per job, and that's the going rate nationally, not our price. Your number moves with what the walk-through turns up, like what's already up there and what has to be fixed first, and your estimate shows it before you commit.
Is blown-in insulation better than batts for an attic?
For most attic floors, yes, because blown-in fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose usually costs less than batts and covers better. The usual advice is to price loose fill first, keeping in mind that install costs vary from house to house.
What should I fix in my attic before adding insulation?
Wet insulation, moldy or rotted framing, poor ventilation and knob and tube wiring all get dealt with before new insulation goes in, because knob and tube can be a fire hazard when insulation touches it. If you see gray, pea-size, flaky vermiculite, it stays put until an approved lab tests it and finds no asbestos. We build those repairs into the plan and the budget first.
Do I need to seal air leaks before adding insulation?
Yes, in an existing vented attic the openings through the attic floor get sealed first with sealant, one-part spray foam or rigid blocking, and a complete quote includes that work. If you have a fuel-burning furnace, a fireplace, a stove or an oven, the usual advice is to work out how much fresh air the house needs and make sure those are vented properly before the sealing starts.
How long do we have to stay out of the house after spray foam?
You stay out, kids and pets too, until the foam has cured and the house has been aired out and cleaned. Some foam makers recommend 24 hours for professional systems, but it varies by product, so plan on time away and I'll give you the re-entry time, when you can come back, for the foam we're using.
How do I check an insulation contractor's license in Idaho?
Look them up with the state's Search for a Registration tool, because Idaho requires contractor registration for a construction job over $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies. Homeowners working on their own house are exempt, though that exemption is limited for owners who build to sell right away.
What happens when you call us about home insulation in Burley?
Every job starts with a look at your whole house, and the plan is built around what has to be fixed first and when the work fits your week.
You call or write
Call (208) 679-8041 or send the form and tell us what's bothering you, whether it's cold floors or a high power bill, and we'll get back to you.
I look at the house
I come out and look at the attic, walls and crawl space, check what's already there and note anything that has to be fixed first.
Your estimate
The estimate spells out any prep work alongside the insulation, so you can see what comes first and why before you decide anything.
We do the work
Once you say yes, we check on permits and schedule the job, and our crew does the work with me running it.
Home insulation in Burley, Rupert and Kimberly
We're based in Burley and work in Rupert, Kimberly and the cities around them. Burley's building department issues permits, so we check with it, and if your job needs one, we handle it and the inspections. Pick your city below.
Get an insulation estimate in Burley
Call (208) 679-8041 or send the form, and if you can, tell us how old the house is and roughly how many inches are already in the attic.