Blown-in insulation in El Paso TX - even coverage from the middle to the eaves
Upstairs rooms that won't cool down usually mean a thin attic floor. We seal the gaps, then blow fill to an even depth.
Have your attic checked before topping up
Call (915) 265-1142 or use the form, and you'll know what's already in your attic before you pay for more.
Is blown-in insulation right for your El Paso attic?
Blown-in insulation is loose cellulose or fiberglass blown through a hose across your attic floor. At Wraptight El Paso Insulation Company we use it in El Paso homes with vented attics to slow the heat coming through the ceilings.
Most El Paso attics we open already have some insulation, usually packed down over the years, with gaps around pipes, lights and the hatch. The price turns on how big the attic is, how many inches are already up there, whether the old material has to come out and how much sealing the attic floor needs. The schedule turns on what I find first, because a roof leak, a wiring question or a fan venting into the attic has to be fixed before we start. My written estimate lists each step, so you can see what you're paying for.
Why El Paso homeowners call Wraptight for blown-in insulation
I look at every attic myself
I come out to every job and write the estimate myself. Our installers do the work, and I check it before we leave, a habit I brought from a city crew where every job got checked.
Licensed and insured, problems found first
We're licensed and insured. Before any fill goes in, I write down what has to be fixed first, because insulation laid over a leak or bad wiring just hides it.
Texas and New Mexico, since 2023
We started in El Paso in 2023 and work across the city and the cities around it, on both sides of the Texas and New Mexico line. You get the same crew and checks in El Paso, Socorro or Sunland Park.
On an attic, the order of the work matters most. Set up a visit and I'll tell you what's up there before we quote anything.
How we install blown-in insulation
I go through the attic first and note anything that has to be fixed, because fill blown over a problem just buries it. Our crew then does the air sealing, closing the gaps around pipes, wires, light boxes and the hatch in the attic floor, so the new insulation isn't fighting a draft. We set baffles at the eaves, guards that keep the vents open and stop fill from spilling into them, and then blow the fill all the way out to the edges of the ceiling, not just deep in the middle. We keep it off recessed lights that aren't rated for contact, and the depth on your estimate is the depth it settles to, not the depth on day one.
If the old insulation is soaked, stained or full of droppings, it comes out first with insulation removal, because new fill on top keeps the problem. If the attic is only one part of a drafty house, we look at the walls and crawl space too as part of home insulation.
Blown cellulose
Cellulose is dense and packs in around wires and framing, so it suits attics with lots of joists, pipes and corners. It settles more than fiberglass, which is why we plan the job around its settled depth.
Blown fiberglass
Fiberglass is lighter and settles less, so it suits large, open attic floors and ceilings where you want to keep weight down. It still needs the gaps sealed underneath to work the way it should.
Foam when the ducts are up there
Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates. For most attics, sealing the gaps and topping up with loose fill is the better buy, but when your ductwork runs through the attic, foam can be worth it.
How can you tell your attic needs more insulation?
Upstairs won't cool down
The bedrooms upstairs stay hot long after sunset while the AC keeps running. That usually means heat is coming straight through a thin attic floor, and every summer you wait shows on the power bill.
The room over the garage
One room is hotter in summer and colder in winter than the rest. Rooms over garages often have less insulation and more gaps, and they won't even out until both get fixed.
You can see the joists
If you look in from the hatch and the tops of the ceiling joists show, the old layer is thin or packed down. It won't get any deeper, and the bare spots keep letting heat through.
Droppings or damp patches
Droppings, nests or dark, damp patches in the old insulation mean pests or a leak got there first. New fill on top hides it, so it has to be cleared and fixed before anything else.
What happens after you call us about blown-in insulation?
Call and set an attic visit
Call (915) 265-1142 or use the form, and I'll come look. I go through the attic, note what needs fixing first and write an estimate that lists each step.
Our crew works from the list
On the day of the job, our installers work through the estimate in order. The sealing and the eave baffles are done before any fill goes in.
Walk the finished attic together
I check the work, then walk it with you before we leave. You'll see the gaps we sealed, the vents still open and the depth across the whole floor.
Blown-in insulation questions
These are the questions El Paso homeowners ask most about blown-in insulation. If your attic has something odd going on, call or send the form and ask about your own house.
Is blown-in insulation cheaper than batts in El Paso?
Usually, yes. Blowing in loose fill, whether fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose, usually costs less than laying batts and reaches more of the attic, though installation costs vary from job to job. Your own price depends on what I find up there, and the written estimate breaks it down step by step.
What happens before blown-in insulation goes into an attic?
The attic gets checked for problems first, then the openings in the attic floor get sealed, and only then does fill go in. Attic sealing guidance says to look for live knob and tube wiring, the old wiring on porcelain posts, vermiculite insulation, which may contain asbestos, roof leaks and bath fans that vent into the attic. If I find one of those, I tell you, and the job waits until it's handled.
Can I still store things in my attic with blown-in insulation?
Not on top of it, because loose fill covers the attic floor and leaves no room to set things down. An extension guide suggests rigid board insulation laid on the attic floor and covered with plywood if you need the storage. Tell me at the estimate if you keep things up there, and we'll talk through whether a board floor suits you better.
How long does blown-in cellulose insulation last?
Properly installed cellulose can work well for decades, according to the cellulose makers' trade group. The same group lists sound control and fire protection among its benefits. What usually decides how long it keeps working is what's underneath, which is why leaks get fixed and gaps get sealed first.
Do I need a permit for blown-in insulation in El Paso?
I check your job address with the right office before we start, because the rules differ between El Paso, the county areas and the New Mexico cities. When a permit applies, we take care of the application and the inspections. Inside El Paso, permits go through the city's Citizen Access Portal, where you can also see the application status, and the city uses the International Energy Conservation Code as its energy code.
How do I get my attic ready for an insulation estimate?
Clear the way to the attic hatch and jot down where your recessed ceiling lights are, so I can find each one from above and see whether insulation can touch it. If the hatch is in a closet or the garage, move whatever's under it so I can set up a ladder.
Get a written estimate for your attic
Tell us where your attic hatch is, whether you store things up there and if you have recessed lights. We reply within one business day to set up your free on-site estimate, with no obligation.
Examples of blown-in insulation
Other insulation work we do
Insulation removal
When old insulation is wet, stained or full of droppings, removal clears the attic so the new fill starts on a clean floor.
Learn moreHome insulation
For a house with drafts or cold floors in more than the attic, we look at the walls, floors and crawl space together.
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