Energy bills keep climbing higher every month?
Your attic insulation might be the culprit. Central Insulation Systems serves Covington, KY.
Your heating and cooling costs in Covington keep going up, but your house still feels drafty in winter and stuffy in summer. Many homes in neighborhoods like MainStrasse Village and Wallace Woods lose most of their conditioned air through inadequate attic insulation.
High energy bills usually point to heat escaping through your roof. In Kentucky's climate, your attic needs R-38 to R-60 insulation to keep conditioned air inside. Most older Covington homes have far less than that, forcing your HVAC system to work overtime.
Adding blown-in fiberglass insulation to your attic typically costs $1,500 to $3,500 for most homes. The work takes one day. Larger homes or those needing air sealing first will cost more. Houses built before 1980 often need the most help.
Check your current insulation level first. If you see floor joists or have less than 10 inches of coverage, you need more. Central Insulation Systems can assess your attic and install the right amount of blown insulation to meet current energy codes. Do not add insulation over damaged vapor barriers or without proper ventilation.
Once your attic has proper insulation, your energy bills drop noticeably within the first month. Your house stays comfortable year-round without your system running constantly. Most homeowners see 15-30% lower utility costs.
What people in Covington 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 Covington ask
house cold high energy bills insulation
Check your attic insulation first. Most heat loss happens through the roof. If you can see floor joists through the insulation, you need more. R-38 to R-60 blown insulation typically pays for itself in 2-3 years.
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.
attic insulation contaminated with rodent droppings
Don't try to clean contaminated insulation yourself. Rodent waste carries serious diseases like hantavirus. The safest approach is complete removal, sanitization of the attic space, and fresh insulation installation to current R-value codes.
when to remove old insulation before adding new
Remove old insulation if it's damaged by water, contaminated by pests, or contains asbestos. If it's clean and dry, you can usually add new insulation on top. Get the old material tested first if your house was built before 1980.
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.
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Central Insulation Systems handles attic insulation in Covington and the area around it.