Retrofit insulation in Jerome ID - a house that holds its heat in winter
Hot upstairs, cold floors or a power bill that keeps climbing? We seal the leaks and add insulation to the house you already have.
Retrofit insulation for a house you live infor Jerome homes, done in order
If the upstairs runs hot, the room over the garage won't warm up or the power bill keeps climbing, the house is usually short on insulation or leaking air. Retrofit insulation in Jerome, ID adds insulation to the attic, walls, floors, crawl spaces and basement rim joists, the framing that sits on the foundation, and seals the gaps air sneaks through.
The price turns on the attic's size, how many inches are already up there, how old the house is, whether the walls get filled and what has to be fixed first, like wet old insulation or tired wiring. Those fixes and any permit also set the schedule, and my estimate lists what comes first and why.
You can count on seeing what's in your attic before we add a thing, so call (208) 544-9045 and I'll come take a look.
What retrofit insulation covers in your house
Every house is already partway insulated, so we start from what's up there and in the walls, then add what's missing in the order your house needs it.
Attic floors
We top up your attic insulation with blown-in fill, loose insulation blown through a hose, keeping the edges as deep as the middle and the eave vents open.
Finished walls
Finished walls usually get drill and fill, small holes near the top of each cavity that get packed with blown-in insulation and patched. The questions below cover inside versus outside.
Foam where ducts run
Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates. Sealing gaps and topping up loose fill usually wins, unless your ducts run through the attic, where spray foam insulation pays off.
Why homeowners pick Steady Jerome Spray Foam Insulationfor retrofits done in order
Working with us starts with me in your attic or crawl space, explaining what I see before anyone touches a thing. Satisfaction guaranteed.
I come out and look myself
The person who writes your estimate is me, after going through the attic or crawl space with you and answering whatever you want to ask.
Fixes come before insulation
Insulation laid over a leak, a wet spot or bad wiring just hides the problem, so those go to the top of the list and get handled first.
You'll understand your own house
I explain what I'm seeing and why it matters, so you can judge our work, and the next contractor's too. Questions are the point, not an interruption.
Licensed and insured, easy to check
We're licensed and insured. Anyone can look up formal actions against registered contractors on the Idaho Contractors Board's public search, and I'd rather you did.
Back at this work since 2021
I ran insulation jobs when I was younger, left the trade for years and came back in 2021 because I missed doing this work carefully.
Plan your attic and wall retrofitwith Steady Jerome, at your house
Tell us your home's age, how you get into the attic and how you heat, and we'll reply within one business day to set up a free estimate at your home. I'll come out myself, and there's no obligation.
From first call to walkthroughfor a retrofit in Jerome
I keep it simple by looking at the house before I put a number on anything, and by telling you what comes first and why.
Call or send a note
Call (208) 544-9045 or fill in the form with a little about your house, and we'll set a time for me to come out.
I look with you
I go through the attic, walls, basement or crawl space with you, take photos and write a plan that puts anything needing a fix at the top.
Permit and prep
Once you say yes, we settle the permit question, move stored items, flag wiring boxes so they stay easy to find and make sure bath fans vent outside.
The work, in order
Once the fixes on the list are done, our own installers seal the gaps and add the insulation, then clean up behind themselves before they leave.
Walkthrough with me
I check the work and walk the finished job with you, so you can see the depth, the sealed gaps and the open vents for yourself.
Retrofit insulation questions
How much does retrofit insulation cost in Jerome, ID?
Across the US, installing blown-in attic insulation usually runs about $4 to $7.50 per square foot, and that's a national figure for attic work, not our price. Your number moves with the attic's size, what's already up there, the sealing and fixes that come first and whether walls get filled. I'll give you your own figure in the estimate once I've seen the house.
Can I get free insulation through Idaho Power in Jerome County?
Some homes can. Idaho Power says low- and near low-income customers in electrically heated homes may get free upgrades worth up to $6,000, which may include insulation, and a certified weatherization auditor decides what a home qualifies for. For Jerome County, the utility lists South Central Community Action Partnership at 208-733-9354.
Why do you seal air leaks before adding insulation?
Because fiberglass and cellulose slow heat but don't stop air, so an open gap blows right through the new layer. We close the gaps around light fixtures, duct boots where the ducts meet the ceiling, wiring, pipes and flues first, in the same job. They're easy to reach while the attic floor is open and miserable to find once they're buried.
Is it better to insulate existing walls from inside or outside?
Going in from inside leaves the outside of the wall alone, which is why I lean that way when the rooms are easy to work in. Drilling from outside breaks the wall's drainage plane, the weather layer behind the siding, if it has one, so that layer then has to be patched or fully replaced. If your house was built before 1980, you should be aware of lead safety rules, depending on how much of the inside or outside surface the work disturbs.
How do I know if my old attic insulation can be covered?
It can be covered once it's dry, clean and sitting over safe wiring, so that's what I check first. Live knob and tube wiring, the old porcelain-knob kind, has to be replaced or properly boxed before insulation goes over it, and vermiculite, a pebbly gray-brown fill that may contain asbestos, stops the job until it's dealt with. Insulation that's been soaked or is full of droppings comes out, because new material on top just hides the problem.
How long does it take to add insulation to an existing house?
Most of the schedule turns on what comes before the insulation, not the insulation itself. Clearing stored items, sealing leaks and any fixes on the list take the time, and a permit adds its own wait when the job needs one. I'll tell you what's on your list after I've looked, so you know what the crew is in for.
Retrofit insulation around Jerome
Based in Jerome, we also work in Twin Falls, Kimberly and nearby cities, so pick yours below. Jerome's Building Safety Department issues permits, and we ask the office covering your address whether you need one, then handle any permit for you.
Get retrofit insulation started in Jeromebefore the cold settles in
Call (208) 544-9045 or send the form, and I'll check your attic for wet spots and bad wiring before winter, so nothing gets buried under new retrofit insulation.