Airlock Lubbock Spray Foam Insulation insulates and air seals attics, walls and crawl spaces in Slaton, TX, clearing out old or damaged material first so the new insulation does its job through hot summers and cold snaps.
Slaton is an old railroad town a short drive from Lubbock, and a lot of the houses we walk through there sit near the middle of town on pier-and-beam floors, raised on short posts over a crawl space. Newer homes and a few shops fill in toward the edges, so the calls look a lot like the ones we answer in Lubbock. Drafty rooms, a hot back bedroom and a power bill that climbs every July are the usual ones.
In the older houses the attic is often shallow, and the insulation up there has settled to a few thin inches, with bare spots where somebody pulled it back for wiring years ago. That's why I look at what's already in the attic and under the floor before I talk about adding anything, because cold floors and uneven rooms usually start with gaps and not just with how deep the pile is.
Foam seals and insulates in one pass, which suits ceilings with no attic space above them and ductwork that runs through a hot attic. It costs more, so I only steer you to it when the house calls for it.
Explore serviceMost Slaton calls start with a hot upstairs or a high power bill, and the attic is usually where we find the reason. We fix what's wrong up there before adding depth.
Explore serviceBlown-in is loose fill sent through a hose, and it tops up a settled older attic without tearing anything out. We close the gaps underneath first so it isn't fighting a draft.
Explore serviceWhen the whole house runs uneven, I look at the attic, walls and floor together. That way you pay to fix the cause and not just the room that bothers you most.
Explore serviceIf old insulation got soaked by a roof leak or is full of droppings, we take it out first. Covering it with fresh material just keeps the problem in your ceiling.
Explore servicePier-and-beam houses often have cold floors in winter because wind moves right through the crawl space. Insulating under the floor takes the chill off the rooms above.
Explore serviceWalls in older houses are often empty or close to it. How we fill them depends on the siding and the finish inside, and I'll walk you through the options at the estimate.
Explore serviceAir sealing closes the gaps around can lights, pipes, wire holes and the attic hatch before any insulation goes on. It's the step that stops drafts at the source.
Explore serviceBasements aren't common around here, but when a house has one, we insulate the walls so the space is easier to heat. I'll check for water coming in before anything goes up.
Explore serviceClosed-cell foam is a dense foam that blocks moisture, so it fits crawl spaces, metal buildings and spots where damp is a worry. It's the firmer, pricier of the two foams.
Explore serviceOpen-cell foam is softer and lighter, and it suits a roof deck or walls where you want the air sealed but don't need a moisture barrier. It usually costs less than closed-cell.
Explore serviceWe insulate shops, metal buildings and storefronts in Slaton too. I walk the building first to see how it's framed and how you use it before suggesting anything.
Explore serviceA vapor barrier laid over the dirt keeps ground moisture from rising into the floor framing. It matters most under older homes with an open crawl space.
Explore serviceWe put vapor barriers where moisture would otherwise work its way into walls or ceilings. If your house doesn't need one, I'll tell you so plainly.
Explore serviceBefore anything new goes in the attic, we seal the top of every interior wall and each hole cut for wires and pipes. Then the new insulation can do its job.
Explore serviceRetrofit work adds insulation to a finished house without gutting it, and it's most of what older Slaton homes need. We work through the attic, the crawl space and small openings in the walls.
Explore serviceThe City of Slaton issues building permits here, and its list covers residential remodels, additions and new single-family homes, so when insulation is part of a project like that, the permit sets the start date. When a job needs a permit, we get it from the city and take care of the paperwork, and when I'm not sure, I call the city's building office and ask before we start. If the attic turns up wiring or a pipe that needs an electrician or plumber, the city wants that contractor to apply in person with a valid Master License and proof of insurance, so it's fair to ask to see both. We're licensed and insured, with satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
The price moves with the size of the attic or crawl space, how many inches are already up there, whether soaked or dirty material has to come out first, and whether you go with foam or loose fill. The schedule turns on any permit review, a roof or wiring repair that has to happen first, and how easy the attic is to get into. We come down from Lubbock for Slaton jobs the same way we head out to Levelland and Brownfield, and I've been doing this work around here since I started as a helper, with my own business since 2021.
Tell us what's going on, whether it's a hot upstairs, cold floors or an attic that hasn't been touched in years, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out myself, look at the attic, walls or crawl space and go over what I see before you decide anything, with no obligation to book. If you go ahead, our own crew does the work, and I check the finished job with you.
(806) 370-4846Yes, the city lists plans examination, a review of your drawings, before it approves permits for residential remodels, additions and new single-family homes. Applicants fill in every section of the application and turn it in with two sets of drawings. If new insulation is part of that project, we plan our work around the review so it doesn't hold anything up.
Usually not, because sealing the gaps and topping up the loose fill does the job for less in most older attics. Foam costs more, but it seals air while it insulates, so I lean toward it when your ductwork runs through the attic. I'll show you what I see up there and tell you which way I'd go.
For blown-in and air sealing, most families stay home, though it's noisy for a while and the hatch stays open. Spray foam is different, so we go over the re-entry time, when you can come back inside, before we book the day so you can plan for the kids and pets.
The sealing usually takes longer than the insulating, because we close the gaps before any material goes in. Old material that has to come out first or a tight way into the attic adds time, and I'll go over that with you at the estimate.
As an insulation contractor based in Lubbock, TX, we work in Lubbock and the cities around it, including the ones listed here. If your city isn't on the list, give us a call and ask.
We're open from 6 in the morning on weekdays and 7 on weekends until 9 at night, so you can reach us before work or after supper at (806) 370-4846 or through the contact form.
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