Insulation contractor in Richardson, TX - attics sealed first, then insulated
Steadfast Dallas Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor working in Richardson, TX. We seal and insulate attics, walls and crawl spaces for homeowners, landlords and property managers, using spray foam or loose fill.
Richardson homes and what we find in their attics
Richardson is a short drive north of us in Dallas, and the calls from there sound familiar. A hot upstairs, a drafty bedroom, a room over the garage nobody wants to sleep in, and a power bill that keeps climbing.
A lot of what we see are single-family houses with rentals mixed in, so I hear from landlords and property managers about as often as from homeowners. The older the house, the more likely its attic has a thin, settled layer that's been topped up a few times, sometimes right over material that got wet. Attics in Carrollton tell the same story. That history decides the job, because I need to know what's up there and what shape it's in before we add anything.
What Richardson attics usually need first
Most of the problems we find in Richardson houses aren't about how thick the insulation is. They're about what's under it, around it and beside it, and they come down to a few things.
In a lot of these homes the ductwork and air handler sit in the attic, which changes whether foam or loose fill makes sense.
We often find attics piled deep in the middle and thin at the edges, which is backward, since the edges sit over your outside walls.
Older insulation that got soaked by a roof leak or filled with droppings has to come out, because covering it keeps the problem.
Rooms over the garage run hot or cold because the floor and the short attic walls beside them are usually the thinnest spots in the house.
What's up there, what has to come out and how many gaps need sealing set the price and schedule, so I check all three on the estimate.
Working in Richardson and from our Dallas base
We're based in Dallas and work across Richardson and the cities around it, including Carrollton and Rowlett. If your city isn't listed below, call and ask, because the list isn't the whole map.
Insulation services for Richardson homes
Spray foam insulation
When the ductwork runs through your attic, spray foam under the roof brings those ducts inside the insulated space and seals air leaks at once.
Attic insulation
For a hot upstairs, we check what's already up there, seal the gaps, then bring the attic up to an even depth with the eave vents left clear.
Blown-in insulation
Blown-in insulation, loose fill blown through a hose, is how we usually top up an attic that has a few settled inches left from years ago.
Home insulation
If several rooms run drafty or the power bill climbs, I look at the whole house, attic to crawl space, and tell you which part to fix first.
Insulation removal
When old insulation is soaked, flattened or full of droppings, we pull it out and clean the attic floor before anything new goes down.
Crawl space insulation
For cold floors over a crawl space, we insulate between the floor joists and seal the gaps into the rooms above, so crawl space air stays down there.
Wall insulation
Exterior walls in older Richardson houses are sometimes empty or thin, and we can fill them through small holes instead of opening up the whole wall.
Air sealing services
Air sealing, closing the gaps before we insulate, goes after drafts at outlets, baseboards, plumbing under sinks and the door into the garage.
Basement insulation
Basements are uncommon here, but for a house with one or a below-grade room, we insulate the walls so the room holds its temperature better.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam, a dense foam that blocks moisture, is what we use where damp is the worry, like crawl space walls and the framing along the floor's edge.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is softer and costs less than closed-cell, and it suits attic rooflines and inside walls where moisture isn't the concern.
Commercial insulation
For offices, shops and rental buildings around Richardson, we work around tenants and business hours, the way I learned doing upkeep for a property management company.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A plastic vapor barrier laid over the dirt in a crawl space slows ground moisture rising into the floor and the insulation above it.
Vapor barrier installation
Outside the crawl space, we add vapor barriers where a wall or ceiling needs one and leave them out where they'd trap moisture.
Attic air sealing
Before new insulation goes into your attic, we seal the wire and pipe holes, the can lights and the hatch, so the new layer isn't fighting a draft.
Retrofit insulation
Retrofit insulation is for a finished house you're living in, where we add insulation from the attic and crawl space and leave the finished rooms as they are.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Richardson house
We reply to calls and requests within one business day, and there's no obligation. I come out to your Richardson house myself, look at the attic and anything else you're worried about, and write the estimate there. If you go ahead, our crew does the install and I check the work before we call it done.
- Call
- (214) 706-4099
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Why Richardson owners and landlords call us
I learned insulation doing upkeep in buildings full of tenants, and I started this business in 2017 to do the work in the right order. Here's what that looks like on your job.
Sealing first, insulating second
Insulation over a roof leak, bad wiring or an open gap just hides the problem, and I cleaned up plenty of that. We sort out what's underneath, or tell you who should, before the new layer goes down.
The owner writes your estimate
I'm the one who comes out, looks at the job and writes the estimate, and I check the crew's work before we call it done. If the attic doesn't need anything, I'll say so.
Licensed, insured, since 2017
We've been in business since 2017, licensed and insured, with satisfaction guaranteed. Call (214) 706-4099 or use the contact form to set up a visit.
Richardson insulation questions we get asked
How much does attic insulation cost in Richardson, TX?
The price for a Richardson attic comes down to its size, what's already up there and how much has to come out before anything new goes in. Sealing the gaps and topping up with loose fill usually costs less than spraying foam, and pulling out wet or dirty old material adds to either one. I'll give you the number for your house after I've been up in the attic, at no charge.
Do I need a permit to insulate my house in Richardson?
Ask the city's Building Inspection office at 972-744-4180, because it issues building permits in Richardson and can tell you what your job needs. We check with that office before we start, and when a job needs a permit, we handle the application and the inspections with the city. If you're also adding a backyard building over 40 square feet, the city requires a building permit for it, approved and posted at the property before work begins.
How do I check if an insulation contractor is registered in Richardson?
Look the company up on the city's Registered Contractors List before you sign anything. Richardson requires contractors working in the city to register with the building inspection office before a permit is issued, and a registration is good for one year, so make sure it's current.
What building codes does Richardson use for insulation work?
Richardson works from the 2021 International Codes, including the residential and energy conservation codes, with regional and local amendments. The energy code is the part that covers insulation, and the amendments can change the details, so I check what applies to your house before we start.
How long does attic insulation take in a Richardson home?
The time we spend in your attic comes down to its size and how much old material has to come out first, and I'll give you that for your house at the estimate. With loose fill you can usually stay home. Spray foam is different, because the house has to air out first, so I'll tell you the re-entry time, the hours before people and pets can come back in, before we book the day.
What is the best way to insulate a Richardson attic, spray foam or blown-in?
Sealing the gaps and topping up with blown-in insulation is usually the better buy, because it stops the drafts and adds depth for less than foam. Foam earns its higher price when your ductwork is in the attic, since it seals and insulates around the ducts in one go. I'll tell you which one your attic needs, and if it needs neither, I'll tell you that too.
Call or write about your Richardson attic
We take calls from 8 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 6 AM to 9 PM on weekends, so call (214) 706-4099 or send the form whenever it suits you.
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM