Energy Efficient Insulation
Insulation and air sealing for houses that never cool down evenly
Attics in the Valley reach well over 130°F in summer. If the insulation above your ceiling is thin, compressed or missing in patches — which it is in most houses built before the 1990s — that heat comes straight down into your rooms and your air conditioner spends all afternoon fighting it.
We air seal before we insulate. Sealing the gaps around can lights, top plates and duct penetrations does more per dollar than any amount of extra batting laid over leaky ceilings.
Typical timeline
Most attic jobs are completed in one day; removal and replacement of contaminated insulation takes two. Wall insulation happens inside the remodel schedule while the framing is open.
Licensed: CSLB License #1088081
Class B — General Building Contractor
What's included
The scope, in plain terms
Attic insulation
Blown-in or batt insulation brought up to current depth, with baffles at the eaves so intake ventilation isn't blocked.
Air sealing
Sealing top plates, recessed light housings, plumbing and duct penetrations and attic hatches before new insulation goes in.
Wall insulation
Batts in open walls during remodels and additions, including sound insulation between bedrooms and bathrooms.
Removal of damaged insulation
Clearing out insulation contaminated by rodents or roof leaks, cleaning the space and replacing it rather than covering it.
Garage and crawlspace
Insulating garage ceilings below living space and floors above vented crawlspaces where conditions call for it.
Duct and ventilation check
Inspecting duct runs and attic ventilation while we're up there, because insulation over leaking ducts solves half the problem.
Questions
What homeowners ask about energy efficient insulation
How do I know if my attic insulation is inadequate?+
If you can see the tops of the ceiling joists, there isn't enough. Thin, gray, compressed batting is another sign, and so is a second floor that runs several degrees hotter than the first.
Blown-in or batts?+
Blown-in covers irregular framing and gaps better in an existing attic. Batts make sense in open walls and where we need a specific thickness in a tight cavity.
Will this fix a room that's always hot?+
Often, but not always. Insulation, ventilation and duct delivery all feed that problem, so we look at all three before telling you what to spend money on.
We work in Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and the surrounding communities. See the full service area.
Other services
Air Conditioning & Heat Pump
AC and heat pump systems sized, installed and ducted properly — cooling in summer, heating in winter, one system.
Energy Efficient Windows
Dual-pane replacement windows and patio doors, installed and flashed so they seal, slide and stay dry.
Energy Efficient Lights
LED recessed, under-cabinet and exterior lighting on proper circuits and dimmers, at the right color temperature.
Attic Fan
Attic ventilation and powered fans that pull built-up heat out of the roof space above your ceilings.
Kitchen Remodeling
Full gut-and-rebuild kitchens: layout changes, custom cabinetry, slab counters and lighting.
Bathroom Remodeling
Primary suites and guest baths: real waterproofing, curbless showers, stone and vanity millwork.
Tell us about your project.
Send us the room, the rough scope and a few photos. We'll come out, measure, and give you a written estimate you can actually compare.