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Installer guiding the insulation hose between attic trusses as loose fill blows across the floor

For homeowners · Eastern Iowa

The room that never feels right? Look up.

A bedroom that’s too hot in July or too cold in January can start in the attic. We find out what’s going on up there before we recommend anything.

Inspect the systembefore choosing the material.
  • Insulationdepth + condition
  • Air pathsleaks + bypasses
  • Ventilationintake + exhaust
  • Moisturesources + evidence
  • Ductworklocation + condition
  • Pest damageafter active control
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Three attic upgrade paths

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Each path is a scope we recommend after the assessment, not a package picked from a price list.

  1. For thin attics

    Top-Off

    More depth for an attic that is already in good shape.

    For an attic with clean, dry, suitable insulation and no condition that calls for removal. We document the existing material and depth, protect required ventilation paths, and add compatible loose fill to the specified installed target.

    • Existing material and depth documented
    • Required ventilation paths protected
    • Compatible loose fill added to the specified target

  2. For leaky attics

    Remove, Seal & Re-Blow

    Clear it out, seal what was hidden, and blow it back in.

    We remove the existing loose material so accessible top plates, penetrations and bypasses can be inspected and sealed. The scope may include one-part foam or approved sealants, removing and reinstalling the baffles, ventilation preparation, and new loose-fill insulation installed to the specified depth.

    • Removal of the existing loose material
    • Accessible top plates, penetrations and bypasses sealed with can foam
    • Baffles removed and reinstalled
    • New loose fill to the specified depth

  3. For damaged attics

    Complete Attic Reset

    The fresh start for an attic that has been through it.

    When old insulation is contaminated, matted, or full of nesting debris, adding more only buries the problem. The Complete Attic Reset takes the attic back to the framing and rebuilds it clean: the old material comes out, the attic is sanitized and treated to discourage rodents from coming back to nest, the top plates and penetrations are sealed with rig-applied foam, the baffles go back in with spray foam sealing their bottom edges, and the attic gets a complete re-blow to the specified depth.

    • Full removal of old insulation and nesting debris
    • Sanitizing and rodent treatment of the cleared attic
    • Rig-applied foam at the top plates and penetrations
    • Baffles removed and reinstalled, with spray foam sealing the bottom of each baffle
    • A complete re-blow to the specified depth

When to call

What have you noticed?

Start with what you can see. Each answer covers what it can mean and what needs to happen first.

What it can mean

Hard to heat or cool?

Attic insulation may contribute to discomfort throughout the home. If one room is the main problem, ask an HVAC contractor about airflow and duct distribution.

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What we look at

We visually review the parts of the attic we can reach safely. Depending on access and conditions, that may include:

  • Existing insulation depth and coverage
  • Visible damage, contamination, or moisture signs
  • Accessible gaps where air can enter the attic
  • Baffles and visible ventilation conditions
  • Visible attic duct insulation and obstructions

We'll explain what we saw and prepare an estimate for suitable Thermal Shop work.

What the visit covers

Accessible areas only

This is a visual assessment, not a whole-home inspection or diagnostic audit. Access and existing conditions determine what we can see.

Some repairs need another trade first

  • Active animals: contact pest control
  • Active roof leaks: contact a roofer
  • HVAC failure or room-specific airflow: contact an HVAC contractor
  • Structural or electrical hazards: contact the appropriate trade

Before the visit

Questions about attic work

Do I need to be home?

Plan to be home unless we arrange otherwise. You can point out what you've noticed and discuss the findings with us.

Will I receive an estimate?

If Thermal Shop work is a fit, we'll prepare an estimate listing the proposed work and price.

Can I stay home during installation?

It depends on the material, removal work, and access involved. We'll discuss any precautions before the job.

Where do you work?

We serve communities across Eastern Iowa. Send the property address or call the shop to confirm availability.

Have us take a look

See what your attic needs

“The team was professional, thorough, and respectful—cleaning up their work area before leaving.”

Chris H., Google review
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