Experienced Insulation Contractor in Abilene TX - Rooms That Hold Their Temperature
A&D Abilene Insulation Company adds attic, blown-in and spray foam insulation in Abilene and the cities around it. We also seal the air leaks behind a hot room over the garage and insulate crawl spaces under older houses.
Your insulation contractor in Abilene, TX
A&D Abilene Insulation Company is an insulation contractor based in Abilene, TX, and we're licensed and insured. I started the business in Abilene in 2017, after years in other work, because I missed figuring out why a house won't stay comfortable. We offer 16 insulation services for homes and commercial buildings, and we're best known for tracking down air leaks and sorting out older attics and crawl spaces. You can read more about us and how we work.
Insulation services for Abilene homes
Our work runs from attic top-ups and spray foam to crawl spaces, walls, vapor barriers and commercial buildings. Price and schedule turn on how much old material comes out, how many gaps need sealing and which material fits, and your written estimate lays that out.
Spray foam seals air and insulates in one pass, which suits a roofline, a cramped wall cavity or a spot loose fill can't reach. It costs more, so we'll tell you plainly when a cheaper material would do the same job.
Most calls about a hot upstairs or a high power bill end in the attic. We check how many inches are already up there and what shape they're in before deciding whether to top it up or start over.
Blown-in insulation is loose fill blown through a hose, so it reaches the corners and wires that rolled insulation leaves open. We keep it full depth at the edges and clear of the roof vents so the attic still breathes.
When the whole house feels off, we look at the attic, walls and floors together and tell you which one matters most. That way you can do the part that helps now and save the rest for later.
Old insulation that got soaked or filled with droppings has to come out, because new material laid over it just keeps the problem. We haul it out, clean the attic floor and check the framing before anything new goes in.
Cold floors over a crawl space usually come from air moving under the house. We insulate the floor above or the crawl space walls, depending on how it's vented and whether pipes or ducts run down there.
Open walls during a remodel are the easy time to insulate, and closed walls can usually be filled through small holes we patch afterward. Either way, we check for wiring and framing inside first.
Air sealing means closing the gaps around pipes, wires, can lights and the attic hatch before any insulation goes on. It's often the best-value fix for a drafty house, and it's where we start looking.
Basement walls and the framing on top of the foundation lose more heat than most people expect. We'll pick foam board or spray foam based on whether the walls stay dry, since moisture decides what works down there.
Closed-cell foam is a dense foam that blocks moisture as well as air, so it fits crawl spaces, metal buildings and walls that see damp. It's the pricier foam, and we'll say if open-cell would do.
Open-cell foam is softer and lighter, so it fills rooflines and wall cavities well and quiets noise between rooms. It costs less than closed-cell and suits dry spaces where moisture isn't the worry.
Offices, shops and metal buildings get the same look we give a house, starting with where the air gets in. We'll work out the timing with you so the business can keep running.
A plastic vapor barrier over the dirt in your crawl space keeps ground moisture from rising into the floor framing. We run it up the walls and seal the seams so it doesn't just lie there loose.
In walls, ceilings and some commercial spaces, a vapor barrier controls where moisture can travel. Which side it goes on matters, and one in the wrong place can trap damp, so we check before we add one.
This is air sealing done from the attic side, while the floor is bare or the old insulation is pulled back. It stops air rising from the rooms below, so the new layer can do its job.
Older houses often have thin insulation and plenty of gaps, and they're the jobs we enjoy most. We work out what can be added without opening finished rooms, and in what order, so you spend on what helps first.
What happens after you call us
Call or send the form
Call (325) 266-6064 or fill out our contact form, and we'll get back to you within one business day. Tell us what's bothering you, like a hot upstairs room or a high power bill, so I know where to start looking.
I come out and look
I usually come out myself, look in the attic, crawl space or walls, and ask what burns fuel inside, because sealing a house changes how a furnace breathes. Your free written estimate explains what I found and why, with no obligation.
Permit, install and walkthrough
When work inside Abilene city limits needs a building permit, we handle it with Building Inspections before we start, and if we're not sure, we ask the office. Our installers do the job, and I walk through it with you before we call it done.
Examples of attic and crawl space insulation
Insulation questions from Abilene homeowners
How much does attic insulation cost in Abilene?
The cost depends on your attic, so I'd rather see it than guess on the phone. The size of the attic, how many inches are already up there, whether old insulation has to come out, how many gaps need sealing and which material you pick all move the number. You'll see each piece spelled out in the written estimate.
Is spray foam or blown-in insulation better for my attic?
Sealing the gaps and topping up blown-in insulation is usually the better buy for an attic. Spray foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, so it earns its price mainly when your ductwork runs through the attic. I'll show you what's up there and tell you which one I'd pick.
Do I have to leave the house while you insulate?
For blown-in insulation and air sealing, you can usually stay home while we work. Spray foam is different, so you, the kids and the pets stay out while it goes on and until the re-entry time is up, which is how long the product needs before you can safely come back inside. We'll tell you that wait before the day comes.
Do insulation contractors have to register with the City of Abilene?
Yes, the City of Abilene requires contractors to register, and there's no fee. They renew their registration, insurance and bonds as each one expires, and building contractors also provide a $75,000 bond. Before you hire anyone, ask to see their registration or check with the city's Planning & Development Services office.