House freezing and energy bills doubled in Florence?
Your attic insulation is probably the problem. Here's how blown attic insulation fixes it.
Your heating bill doubled this winter in Florence, and some rooms stay cold no matter how high you set the thermostat. You can feel drafts but can't figure out where they're coming from. Most of the heat you're paying for is escaping through your roof.
When you can see your attic floor joists through the insulation, or when insulation looks thin and patchy, heat rises straight through your roof. Florence homes built before 2000 often have R-19 insulation when they need R-38 to R-60. Cold air then gets pulled in through small gaps around windows, outlets, and baseboards to replace that lost warm air.
Blown attic insulation for a typical Florence home costs $1,500 to $3,500 depending on square footage and current insulation levels. The work takes 4-6 hours and involves removing old insulation if it's damaged, air-sealing gaps, then blowing cellulose or fiberglass to the right depth. Larger homes or those needing complete removal cost more.
Check your attic this week. If you can see floor joists, call Central Insulation Systems Inc. for a free estimate. Don't add insulation over damaged or moldy material. Don't block soffit vents with new insulation. Get the air-sealing done first, then the insulation blown to proper depth.
Your heating bills drop 20-40% the first winter. Rooms stay comfortable at lower thermostat settings. The work typically pays for itself in 2-3 years through energy savings.
What people in Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence and the area around it.