Bridgetown house freezing with sky-high energy bills?
Your attic insulation is probably the culprit. Here's how blown attic insulation fixes both problems.
Your heating bill doubled this winter in Bridgetown, but half your house still feels like an icebox. You can feel cold drafts but can't figure out where they're coming from. The problem is likely right above your head.
Most heat escapes through your attic. If you can see wooden floor joists through your insulation, or if there's less than 10 inches of fluffy material up there, your warm air is flowing straight out through the roof. Old insulation settles and compresses over time, losing its ability to trap air and keep heat inside.
Blown attic insulation typically costs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot for most Bridgetown homes. A standard 1,200 square foot house runs $1,800 to $4,200 depending on current insulation levels and attic access. The job takes 4-6 hours. Bigger homes or those with multiple attic spaces cost more.
Call Central Insulation Systems Inc. this week for a free attic inspection. Check your current insulation depth first by poking around with a ruler near the attic entrance. If it's under 10 inches, you need more. Don't wait until next winter when heating costs spike again and contractors get booked solid.
Once properly insulated to R-38 or R-60 levels, your house stays warmer with less furnace runtime. Most homeowners see 20-40% lower heating bills and notice fewer cold spots within the first month.
What people in Bridgetown say
"THEY DID A GOOD JOB AND I THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE."
"I worked with Kevin Con, their field specialist. Kevin talked to me over the phone for quite awhile to make sure that I had a good estimate and knowledge of the procedure. The team came out early and they were efficient in the processes. I would highly recommend them especially because they worked so closely with our roofing team to get the job done in one day."
"I am just so happy. They came out on a Tuesday (the owner Steve and his son) and took a look and had a crew of 2 out for me the next day! They got there at 8:30 am and all was completed by 2:00. The follow up was excellent. I could just go on and on. I am very impressed and want to insulate everything NOW because they were so excellent!"
Other things people in Bridgetown ask
blown in attic insulation cost
Blown-in fiberglass costs $1.50-3.00 per square foot installed. Price depends on R-value needed and attic access. For a 1200 sq ft attic, expect $1800-3600 total. Cheaper quotes often mean lower R-value.
how to tell if plaster has asbestos
Don't disturb the plaster until you know what you're dealing with. Have a licensed asbestos inspector take a sample and send it to an accredited lab for testing — this is the only way to know for sure. If asbestos is confirmed, contact a certified asbestos abatement contractor to handle removal safely. Never sand, scrape, or drill into suspected asbestos plaster on your own.
attic insulation removal cost
Costs vary depending on the cause and how much insulation is affected, but most jobs require full removal and sanitation before re-insulation. Removal runs $1–2 per sq ft, and replacement adds another $1.50–4 per sq ft depending on insulation type. For a typical 1,000–1,500 sq ft attic, expect to pay $3,000–$10,000 or more when sanitation is involved. Pest or fire damage usually means the most thorough cleanup. Call us for a free estimate — we'll walk you through exactly what your attic needs.
adding insulation to old house worth it
It's never too late to add insulation. Older houses often have the most to gain from upgrades. You can blow insulation into existing walls and add attic insulation anytime. Most projects pay for themselves within 3-5 years.
Ready to talk?
Central Insulation Systems handles attic insulation in Bridgetown and the area around it.