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Serving Eureka, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 572-3718
Stop losing heat through your attic and walls. Blown-in insulation fills gaps batts miss and helps your home hold warmth through Eureka's long, damp winters.
Blown-in insulation in Eureka, CA is loose material - cellulose or fiberglass - blown into your attic or wall cavities using a machine, filling corners and odd-shaped spaces that rigid batts simply cannot reach. Most attic jobs for a standard Eureka home are finished in a single day.
If you live in one of Eureka's older Victorian or Craftsman homes, the attic above you is likely bare or has insulation that has settled well below where it should be. That gap is why rooms on the top floor feel cold and clammy even with the heat running. A proper blown-in job puts a thick, even layer between your living space and the outside air - and pairs it with air sealing so the heat you are paying for actually stays put.
If your project also involves the walls, wall insulation can be added at the same time using a dense-pack blown-in method that does not require removing your drywall.
In Eureka's cool, foggy climate, a well-insulated home should hold warmth reasonably well even on the chilliest days. If your furnace runs almost nonstop and rooms still feel drafty or clammy, heat is escaping through the attic or walls. This is one of the most common complaints in older Eureka neighborhoods where original insulation has settled or was never adequate.
If you can safely peek into your attic and see the wooden beams clearly, your insulation is either very thin or missing entirely. A properly insulated attic should have a thick, even layer of material that covers the joists completely and sits well above them. Visible joists are the clearest signal that a blown-in upgrade is overdue.
When the attic above a room has poor insulation, that room loses heat faster than the rest of the house. If you pile on extra blankets in an upstairs bedroom while the downstairs stays comfortable, the attic insulation directly above that space is the most likely cause. Blown-in material adds the thermal barrier that fixes this room-to-room imbalance.
Eureka's persistent coastal humidity means moisture problems surface faster here than in drier parts of California. Water stains, soft spots in the ceiling, or a musty smell from the attic area can indicate that warm indoor air is meeting cold surfaces and condensing. Waiting makes the damage compound - and the repair bill grow.
We offer both cellulose and fiberglass blown-in material, and we recommend the right one based on your attic layout, moisture conditions, and budget. Cellulose is made from recycled paper treated to resist fire and pests. Fiberglass holds its shape longer without settling. Both meet the R-value recommendations for Northern California's climate zone when installed to the correct depth. If your project also touches your interior walls, our home insulation service covers attic, wall, and crawl space work in a single coordinated project.
Before any material goes in, we seal air gaps around pipes, wires, and light fixtures. Insulation slows heat transfer but does not stop air movement on its own. Skipping that step leaves a significant portion of the benefit on the table. Our approach treats air sealing as a required part of the job, not an optional add-on - because a complete job is what actually moves the needle on your heating bills.
Best for homes with little or no existing attic insulation - the highest-impact upgrade most Eureka homeowners can make.
Fills empty wall cavities in older homes without removing drywall, using small holes that are patched and painted after.
Recycled, fire-treated material that settles into corners and irregular framing - a good fit for Eureka's older housing stock.
Holds its depth longer without settling and performs well in well-ventilated attics where longevity is a priority.
Eureka sits on Humboldt Bay and experiences some of the most consistently foggy, humid conditions on the West Coast. That moisture does not just affect how you feel outside - it works its way into attic spaces and can compress or damage insulation that was not installed with moisture management in mind. Unlike drier California cities where insulation is mainly about summer heat, blown-in insulation here has to hold warmth through a long, damp heating season and resist the moisture that comes with coastal air. Homes in McKinleyville and Arcata face the same coastal climate conditions, and we serve both communities with the same approach we use throughout Eureka.
A large share of Eureka's homes were built before the 1970s - many in the Victorian and Craftsman eras that define the city's historic neighborhoods. Homes that old were built with little or no insulation by today's standards, and their attic structures often include unusual framing, low clearances, or non-standard layouts. Blown-in material handles all of that better than rigid batts because it fills whatever space it finds. If you are in a pre-1960 home and your heating bills keep climbing, the attic is almost always where the story starts. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends R-38 to R-60 for attics in Northern California's climate zone, which typically means 10 to 15 inches of blown-in material.
We'll ask a few basic questions - your home's age, whether you've had insulation work done before, and what is prompting the call. You'll hear back within one business day, and we'll schedule an in-person visit because no honest contractor gives a firm price without seeing the space first.
We access your attic - usually through a hatch in a closet or hallway ceiling - and check what's there, how thick it is, and whether moisture issues or air leaks need attention first. In an older Eureka home, this step sometimes reveals surprises like unusual framing or knob-and-tube wiring that affects how the job gets done.
You receive a written estimate that breaks out materials and labor. Air sealing is listed separately so you can see what you're paying for. We also explain whether your project may qualify for PG&E rebates or the federal energy efficiency tax credit - before anything is signed.
The crew sets up outside and runs a hose into your attic. Air gaps are sealed first, then the insulation is blown to the depth specified in your estimate. A typical Eureka attic takes two to five hours. Before leaving, we invite you to look into the attic and confirm a consistent, even layer - and we leave you documentation of the R-value achieved for any rebate claim.
Free estimate, no obligation. We reply within one business day and handle PG&E rebate paperwork for you.
(707) 572-3718We assess attic moisture before any material goes in. Eureka's Humboldt Bay location creates damp attic conditions that can damage insulation installed without proper moisture management. Our process includes sealing air gaps and evaluating ventilation so the job protects your home rather than creating a new problem.
We seal gaps around pipes, wires, and light fixtures as a standard part of every blown-in job. Skipping this step can cancel out a significant share of the thermal benefit. The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association identifies air sealing as an essential companion to blown-in installation - and we treat it that way.
Victorian and Craftsman-era homes throughout Eureka present irregular framing, low attic clearances, and sometimes outdated wiring. We flag these issues during the initial assessment - not mid-job. Homeowners in our service area from Bayside to Fortuna count on this experience with older housing stock.
PG&E rebate programs require documented R-value records and contractor information. We prepare and provide that paperwork as part of every job so you are not chasing down forms after the crew leaves. We also flag federal tax credit eligibility so nothing is left unclaimed.
These proof points add up to one thing: a job done correctly the first time, in a home like yours, in a climate like Eureka's. That's the standard we hold every project to, from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.
Covers your full home - attic, walls, and crawl space - in a single coordinated project tailored to Eureka's older housing stock.
Learn MoreDense-pack blown-in for existing walls that fills empty cavities without removing drywall or disturbing finished surfaces.
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