Project description
Our single-family house has an attic that was insulated decades ago, and the current material has settled, compressed, and left gaps around the eaves and near the chimney chase. Energy bills have been climbing every season, and an infrared inspection we had done last month showed noticeable heat loss through the ceiling in three bedrooms and the upstairs hallway. We are looking for a licensed insulation contractor to assess the attic, remove the old, degraded material where necessary, air-seal penetrations such as recessed lighting housings, plumbing stacks, and the attic hatch, and then install new insulation to bring the space up to a modern R-value appropriate for our climate zone.
We are open to either blown-in loose-fill insulation or batt insulation, whichever the contractor recommends after inspecting the joist depth, roof ventilation, and any moisture issues. There is a whole-house fan and several bathroom exhaust ducts running through the attic that need to be checked for proper insulation and sealing so they do not become thermal bridges or sources of condensation. We would also like baffles installed at the eaves to maintain soffit-to-ridge airflow and prevent ice damming in winter.
The attic is accessed through a pull-down ladder in the upstairs hallway, and the usable floor area is roughly 900 square feet with a mix of stored boxes we can relocate before work begins. Please include in your proposal: a walkthrough and moisture/mold check, recommended R-value and material type, removal and disposal of old insulation if needed, air sealing of top-plate gaps and penetrations, baffle installation, and a final walkthrough with photos documenting coverage depth. We need proof of licensing and insurance, and would appreciate references from at least two recent attic jobs of similar size. Work should be scheduled on a weekday when the house is otherwise empty, and please confirm what protective measures will be used to keep dust and fibers out of the living space during the removal and installation process. A written estimate with itemized costs and an expected completion timeframe is required before we approve any work.
We are open to either blown-in loose-fill insulation or batt insulation, whichever the contractor recommends after inspecting the joist depth, roof ventilation, and any moisture issues. There is a whole-house fan and several bathroom exhaust ducts running through the attic that need to be checked for proper insulation and sealing so they do not become thermal bridges or sources of condensation. We would also like baffles installed at the eaves to maintain soffit-to-ridge airflow and prevent ice damming in winter.
The attic is accessed through a pull-down ladder in the upstairs hallway, and the usable floor area is roughly 900 square feet with a mix of stored boxes we can relocate before work begins. Please include in your proposal: a walkthrough and moisture/mold check, recommended R-value and material type, removal and disposal of old insulation if needed, air sealing of top-plate gaps and penetrations, baffle installation, and a final walkthrough with photos documenting coverage depth. We need proof of licensing and insurance, and would appreciate references from at least two recent attic jobs of similar size. Work should be scheduled on a weekday when the house is otherwise empty, and please confirm what protective measures will be used to keep dust and fibers out of the living space during the removal and installation process. A written estimate with itemized costs and an expected completion timeframe is required before we approve any work.
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