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When your attic reaches 150 degrees in July, thin insulation is the only thing between that heat and your living space. We fix that in a single day.
Attic insulation in Wichita Falls slows the movement of heat between your attic and your living space - most jobs in a single-story home finish in one day, sometimes in just a few hours. Think of it as a thick blanket between the 150-degree air in your attic and the ceiling above your head.
A significant portion of Wichita Falls homes were built in the 1950s through 1980s, when insulation standards were far lower than they are today. Many have never been upgraded, which means those homes are spending money on cooling every single month that a proper attic job would save. The most effective approach combines new insulation with attic air sealing - filling gaps before the new material goes in so you get the full benefit of both.
Wichita Falls winters also matter. Temperatures drop into the 20s regularly, and the same attic insulation keeping summer heat out holds your heat in when a cold front rolls through. The February 2021 freeze reminded a lot of homeowners that this climate demands insulation that performs in both directions.
If your air conditioner runs for hours without ever really catching up during a Wichita Falls summer, thin attic insulation is often the reason. When the attic gets extremely hot and the insulation is inadequate, heat pushes through your ceiling faster than your system can remove it. This is one of the most common signs something is wrong above the ceiling.
Walk through your home on a hot July afternoon and notice whether any rooms on the top floor feel significantly warmer than the rest. Uneven temperatures from room to room often point to uneven insulation, with thin spots or gaps allowing heat in more in some areas. This is not a duct problem - it is usually an attic problem.
If your electricity bill has been creeping up over the past few summers and nothing else has changed, deteriorating attic insulation is a likely cause. Insulation settles and compresses over time, losing effectiveness gradually, which means the change can be slow enough that you do not notice it until you compare bills year over year.
Many Wichita Falls homes built before the 1990s have insulation that is now considered inadequate. If you have lived in your home for years and never had anyone look at the attic, there is a real chance the material is thin, compressed, or damaged from a past roof leak or pest activity.
We install blown-in fiberglass and cellulose insulation in attics across Wichita Falls and the surrounding region. Blown-in material is the most common approach for existing homes because it fills gaps and odd-shaped spaces without tearing out what is already there. Blown-in insulation can often be added directly on top of existing material if the old insulation is in acceptable condition, which keeps the project scope and cost lower.
Before new insulation goes in, we address air sealing. Attic air sealing fills the small cracks and gaps around light fixtures, plumbing penetrations, and framing that let conditioned air escape. Skipping this step leaves a significant portion of the benefit on the table because air leaks cancel out much of what insulation does. We always address sealing first.
When old insulation is damaged, wet, contaminated by pests, or simply too far gone to save, we remove it before anything new goes in. We also provide the documentation you need to claim any available federal tax credits after the job is complete.
Existing homes where new material can be added over current insulation to bring depth up to modern standards.
Homeowners who prefer recycled content material or need denser coverage in specific attic configurations.
Homes with water-damaged, pest-contaminated, or extremely degraded insulation that cannot be built upon safely.
The most effective combination for any Wichita Falls attic, delivering both air control and thermal resistance in one visit.
Wichita Falls attics are not the same as attics in milder climates. Average high temperatures in July and August regularly reach 98 to 100 degrees, and attic temperatures can exceed 150 degrees on the hottest afternoons. If your insulation is thin, that heat pushes straight through your ceiling and forces your air conditioner to run almost constantly just to keep up. Getting your attic properly insulated is not a comfort upgrade here - it is a basic defense against the climate.
Oncor Electric Delivery serves the Wichita Falls area, and electricity costs in Texas have been volatile in recent years. Because air conditioning accounts for such a large share of summer electricity use in this climate, homeowners here tend to see faster payback on insulation upgrades than homeowners in milder parts of the country. We regularly serve homeowners across Wichita Falls and surrounding communities including Gainesville, TX and Sherman, TX.
Wichita Falls winters bring a separate challenge. The city sees temperatures drop into the 20s regularly, and the February 2021 freeze showed just how unprepared many local homes were for extreme cold. The same insulation that keeps summer heat out keeps winter cold out as well, and a home that is properly insulated in the attic performs better in both directions all year long.
We ask about your home's age, approximate square footage, and any comfort problems you have noticed. We respond within 1 business day and schedule an in-home estimate - no cost or obligation. An honest estimate requires actually seeing the attic.
We go into your attic, measure what is already there, check for air leaks, and look for any moisture or pest activity. This usually takes 20 to 40 minutes. We walk you through what we found and explain our recommendation before you agree to anything.
The crew brings a blowing machine connected to a long hose that runs up into the attic. We seal air gaps first, then blow in new insulation to the correct depth. Most jobs finish in two to four hours. You can stay home - the work happens entirely in the attic.
We clean up and show you photos of the finished attic so you can see the depth and coverage yourself. We also provide any paperwork you need for a federal tax credit or utility rebate before we leave the job.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no cost and no obligation - we come out, look at the attic, and give you a straight answer about what it needs and what it will cost. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a time.
(940) 298-1772We carry full general liability insurance and are properly licensed for insulation work in Texas. Every job is covered from start to finish. You will never be in an awkward position if something unexpected happens on the job.
The federal government offers a tax credit worth up to 30 percent of insulation project costs. We provide the documentation you need to claim it when you file your taxes, so you are not chasing paperwork after the fact.
We have worked on attics throughout Wichita Falls, from older ranch homes in established neighborhoods to properties near Sheppard Air Force Base with frequent tenant turnover. We know what these attics typically look like and what they need.
Most contractors skip air sealing to save time. We do not. Sealing first means the insulation does the work it is supposed to do from day one, rather than compensating for air movement that should have been blocked.
The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that homes in the North Texas climate zone maintain attic insulation equivalent to approximately 13 to 14 inches of blown fiberglass. We measure what is there before the job and confirm the final depth so you know exactly what you got.
Blown-in loose fill is the most common attic insulation method and can be added on top of existing material to bring your attic up to current performance standards.
Learn moreAir sealing closes the gaps and cracks that let conditioned air escape before new insulation goes in, making the insulation work significantly harder.
Learn moreSpring and early fall fill up fast - schedule your estimate now so your attic is ready before the next extreme season arrives.