Energy bills keep climbing every month?
Attic insulation might be the problem. Lexington, KY solutions that work.
Your heating and cooling costs just keep going up. Your house feels cold in winter, hot in summer, and the HVAC runs constantly. Many Lexington homes built before 1990 have insufficient attic insulation that lets conditioned air escape through the roof.
High energy bills usually mean your house is losing heated or cooled air faster than your HVAC system can replace it. Most of that loss happens through your attic. Old or thin insulation lets air escape through the roof, forcing your system to work harder and run longer.
Adding blown-in attic insulation typically costs $1,500 to $3,500 for most Lexington homes. The work takes one day. Older homes in neighborhoods like Chevy Chase or near Gratz Park often need more insulation to reach current standards. Larger homes or those with complex rooflines cost more.
Check your attic insulation level first. You need 10 to 14 inches of insulation for Kentucky's climate zone. If you see less, or if the insulation looks compressed or damaged, call for an estimate. Central Insulation Systems can measure your current R-value and calculate exactly how much you need to meet building standards.
Proper attic insulation cuts your energy bills by 15 to 30 percent year-round. Your house stays comfortable with less HVAC runtime. Most homeowners see the investment pay for itself within three to five years through lower utility costs.
What people in Lexington say
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"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 Lexington ask
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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 Lexington and the area around it.