House freezing and energy bills doubled in Newark this winter?
Your attic insulation might be the problem. Here's how blown attic insulation can fix it.
Your heating bill in Newark jumped from $150 to $300 this winter. The upstairs bedrooms stay cold no matter how high you set the thermostat. You can feel cold air coming from somewhere but can't figure out where.
Most heat escapes through your attic, especially in Newark's older homes from the 1950s and 60s. If you can see your floor joists through the insulation up there, you're losing heat every hour your furnace runs. Old insulation settles and compresses over time, leaving gaps where warm air escapes.
Blown attic insulation typically costs $2 to $4 per square foot for most Newark homes. A 1,200 square foot house usually takes one day and runs $2,400 to $4,800 depending on how much insulation you need. Homes near Interstate 70 or State Route 79 often need more insulation due to wind exposure.
Go up to your attic this week with a flashlight. If you can see floor joists, you need more insulation. Call Central Insulation Systems Inc. for a free estimate. They'll measure what you have and calculate exactly how much blown insulation you need to reach R-38 to R-60 levels required for Ohio winters.
Once your attic has proper insulation, your upstairs rooms will stay warm. Your heating bills should drop 20 to 40 percent next winter. Most Newark homeowners see the insulation pay for itself in 2 to 3 years through lower energy costs.
What people in Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark and the area around it.