Spray foam insulation
Foam sprayed into rim joists, walls or the room over the garage seals air and insulates in one pass. It costs more, so we put it where it earns its keep.
Insulation contractor in Jacksonville, IL - attics and crawl spaces done in order
Prime Springfield Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor based in Springfield, IL. We insulate and air seal attics, walls, crawl spaces and basements in Jacksonville houses, and pull out old insulation that's past saving.
Insulation work in Jacksonville's older houses
We're based in Springfield, and Jacksonville is one of the central Illinois cities we work in, along with Lincoln and Taylorville. The price here moves with how much attic or crawl space there is, how many inches are already up there, whether old material has to come out first and how many gaps need sealing. The schedule mostly depends on whether a roof leak or a damp crawl space has to be fixed before we start, and on the product, since foam needs a wait before you're back inside. I come out, look over the space and give you a price for your house, not a guess.
A lot of the houses we see here are older, with additions, a room over the garage or a crawl space under part of the floor. Each piece was insulated by somebody different, or by nobody, so we work through the house one space at a time instead of pricing it as one big attic.
Price after a look
I come out for every estimate myself and look over the attic or crawl space before we price anything, because what's already up there decides what the job really is.
Leaks get fixed first
Insulation laid over a roof leak or a wet crawl space only hides the problem for a while. If your space isn't ready yet, I'll tell you so and tell you why.
Permits checked for your address
Permit rules differ from one city office to the next, so we check with the office that covers your Jacksonville address before we start. If one's needed, we take care of it.
Insulation services for Jacksonville homes
Attic insulation
Most calls start up here. We check how many inches are already in the attic and whether they're dry and clean before we add anything on top.
Blown-in insulation
Blown-in is loose fill sent through a hose, and it's the usual way to top up an older attic. We keep it full depth out to the edges, where it's usually thinnest.
Home insulation
When the upstairs is hot, the floors are cold and the power bill keeps climbing, we look at the whole house and start with where the air gets in.
Insulation removal
Old insulation that's been soaked, flattened or filled with droppings comes out first, because new material laid on top keeps the problem living in your house.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors over a crawl space usually mean bare framing or batts that fell down years ago. We deal with any water down there before we insulate.
Wall insulation
Walls in older houses are often empty or close to it. We fill them through small openings and patch as little as the house allows.
Air sealing services
Air sealing closes the gaps around pipes, wiring and the attic hatch before any insulation goes in. Skip it and the new insulation spends its life fighting a draft.
Basement insulation
Insulated basement walls and rim joists make the room down there usable and keep the floor above from going cold. We look for water before we cover anything.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam is dense foam that also blocks moisture, so it suits rim joists, crawl space walls and other spots that run damp.
Open-cell foam insulation
Softer, lighter foam for rooflines and interior walls where you want the air sealed and the noise cut, and moisture isn't the worry.
Commercial insulation
Offices, shops and rental buildings, with the work planned around tenants and business hours. Plenty of landlords and property managers already know me from my maintenance days.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A sealed sheet over the dirt floor of a crawl space keeps ground moisture out of the floor framing and the insulation above it.
Vapor barrier installation
A moisture barrier in walls, basements or crawl spaces has to go on the right side of the insulation, because on the wrong side it traps water instead of stopping it.
Attic air sealing
We seal around can lights, plumbing pipes, wiring holes and the hatch before insulation goes down, so warm air quits leaking up into the attic.
Retrofit insulation
Adding insulation to an older house you're living in, through the attic, walls and crawl space, without tearing the place apart. Most of the houses we see here could use some.
Get a price for your Jacksonville attic or crawl space
Send the form and we'll reply within one business day to set a time. I come out, look over the space and price it on site, free and with no obligation.
Licensed and insured
We're licensed and insured. Our crew does the install, and I'm on most jobs or checking the work myself before we pack up.
Satisfaction guaranteed
That's our promise on the job. Before we leave, we show you the attic so you can see the coverage runs out to the edges and not just the middle.
In business since 2017
I started the company in 2017 after years of maintenance work in attics and crawl spaces for a property management company, fixing jobs somebody else rushed.
Questions about insulating a Jacksonville house
These come up when Jacksonville homeowners ask about insulation, mostly what has to be fixed first and what happens on the day.
Do I need to fix a roof leak before insulating my attic in Jacksonville?
Yes, the roof gets fixed first. New insulation over a leak soaks up the water and hides the stain until the decking rots, which is a bad trade for a warmer upstairs. Illinois licenses roofing contractors, so ask your roofer which state license they hold. A leaking pipe in the crawl space is the same story, and the state licenses plumbers too.
How do I check if my house in Jacksonville, IL is in a flood zone?
Start with the effective flood maps posted on FEMA's Map Service Center, where you can search by address. FEMA says you may need flood insurance even outside a high-risk zone, because most homeowners policies don't cover flood damage. It's worth knowing before we insulate a crawl space or basement, since water down there decides which material makes sense.
What if the old insulation in my attic might have asbestos?
Leave it alone and get it checked before anyone disturbs it. The state requires contractors who do asbestos abatement projects to be licensed and insured, so ask to see both before you hire one. We're an insulation company, so if I see old material at the estimate that looks suspect, I'll tell you, and the new insulation waits until it's dealt with.
Do we have to leave the house while you insulate the attic?
Usually not for blown-in or batts, though the hallway under the hatch will see traffic and some dust. Spray foam is different because it gives off fumes while it cures, so it comes with a re-entry time, the wait before kids and pets come back inside, set by the foam maker. I'll tell you that wait at the estimate so you can plan around it.
Insulation work across our central Illinois cities
Besides Jacksonville, these cities have their own page. We work in the cities around them too, so if yours isn't listed, call or send the form and ask.
Have us look at your attic first
We answer the phone seven days a week and into the evening, so call (217) 210-0709 or use the form whenever it suits you.