Insulation Contractor in Andrews, TX - Attics Sealed Against Heat and Dust
B&R Odessa Insulation Company insulates homes, rental houses and shops in Andrews, TX. We seal the gaps that let heat and dust in, top up thin attics, and insulate crawl spaces, walls and metal buildings.
- Service area
- Andrews, TX
- Call
- (432) 280-0033
Homes, rentals and shops across Andrews
Andrews is a working oilfield city up the road from Odessa, and most of the houses we go into are single-story brick ranch homes, many of them old enough that the attic still has whatever thin layer went in when they were built. We also see plenty of rental houses, manufactured homes out on the edge of the city and metal shops on bigger lots, the same mix we work in around Midland and down in Monahans.
What shapes the work here is the sun and the wind. Those low attics bake all summer, the wind pushes fine dust through every gap around the hatch, the can lights and the pipes, and a lot of homes run their ductwork through the attic, so before I talk about adding anything I want to see where the air is getting in and what's already up there.
Our services in Andrews, TX
Most attics we open in Andrews have a few inches of old fill that's settled, and it's usually thinnest at the edges over the outside walls, which is backward. We measure what's there, keep the eave vents clear with baffles, short chutes that hold insulation back from the vents, and bring the depth up evenly all the way to the edges.
If you're dusting the same windowsills every couple of days, a lot of that dust is coming down from the attic through gaps in your ceiling. We do air sealing, closing those gaps with foam and caulk before insulation goes in, because insulation laid over an open gap just has a draft running through it.
Older ranch houses here often have a back bedroom or a room over the garage that never keeps up with the rest of the house. Our home insulation work starts with finding out why, whether it's the attic, the walls or the floor, so you're paying to fix the room that's actually the problem.
In older homes and rentals we sometimes find attic fill that got soaked by a roof leak or is full of rodent droppings, and new material on top of that just buries the problem. We vacuum the old insulation out, clean up, and make sure the leak is fixed before anything new goes in.
Older Andrews homes built up off the ground can have cold floors in winter, because the wind moves right through the crawl space underneath. We check the ground and the plumbing under there first, then insulate the floor and close up the openings that let cold air and critters in.
Metal shops and small business buildings around Andrews get hot as an oven in summer and drip condensation in winter when the steel isn't insulated right. I spent years on crews insulating metal buildings before I started this business, and we usually spray foam the panels because it seals and insulates in one pass.
Every service we offer
Spray foam insulation
Attic insulation
Blown-in insulation
Home insulation
Insulation removal
Crawl space insulation
Wall insulation
Air sealing services
Basement insulation
Closed-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam insulation
Commercial insulation
Crawl space vapor barrier
Vapor barrier installation
Attic air sealing
Retrofit insulation
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What happens when you call us about an Andrews house
Call and talk it through
Call (432) 280-0033 or send the form, and I'm happy to talk over what you're noticing on the phone before anyone drives out. Then we set a time for me to come up to Andrews.
I come out myself
I go through the attic, walls or crawl space myself, looking for roof leaks, wiring problems, wet ground or bad old fill that should be fixed before we insulate. You don't need to climb up with me, but it helps if you're home so I can show you what I find.
Go over options and estimate
I lay out your options in plain terms and give you a written estimate, so you know what you're paying for before you sign anything. The price and the schedule mostly turn on how much has to happen before insulation goes in, like pulling out old material or sealing a lot of gaps, which is why I look first.
Our crew does the work
Once you're ready, our crew lead runs the job with the crew and seals the gaps before any new insulation goes in. At the end we walk the house with you so you can see what was done.
Andrews insulation questions answered
What building codes does Andrews, TX use for home projects?
Andrews has adopted the international building, residential, existing building, fire, mechanical, plumbing and fuel gas codes by ordinance, along with the national electrical code, and they apply together with the city's amendments. The city's Building Official is responsible for enforcing them. On an insulation job they matter most when the work gets near wiring or ductwork, which is part of what I look at during the estimate.
Do I need a permit to insulate my house in Andrews, TX?
Ask the City of Andrews before work starts, because the city keeps its permit fees and requirements in force through that same code ordinance, and the Building Official enforces it. When a job does need a permit, we handle it with the city or the county and tell you up front. It's worth settling early, since the city treats a violation of the ordinance as a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $2,000.
How do I check a contractor's license in Texas before hiring them?
Use the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's online license search, which shows whether a person or business holds a current license from that department. The state licenses trades such as air conditioning contractors and electricians, so it's a good check on anyone who'll move ductwork or rewire a light in your attic. We're fully licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask me anything about who'll be working in your house.
What is the best insulation for an attic in Andrews, TX?
For most Andrews houses, sealing the gaps and topping up blown-in insulation, loose fill blown through a hose, is the better buy. Spray foam costs more because it seals air while it insulates, so it earns its keep when your ductwork runs through the attic and you want those ducts inside the insulated part of the house. I'll tell you which one your house calls for and why.
How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Andrews?
There's no honest number until someone has been in your attic, because most of the price is set by what's up there now and what has to happen before new insulation goes in. Wet or dirty old fill that has to come out, a lot of gaps to seal, or a tight, low attic all add time, and choosing foam over blown-in moves the number more than anything. I write all of it out for your house at the estimate.
Do we have to leave the house while you insulate the attic?
For blown-in insulation and air sealing you can usually stay home, and we'll just ask you to keep kids and pets away from the hatch and the work area. Spray foam is different, so you'll be out of the house while it goes in and until the re-entry time, the point the foam maker says it's safe to come back, has passed. I'll tell you that time before the job goes on the calendar.
Get a free on-site estimate for your Andrews house
We reply within one business day, and I'm glad to talk it through on the phone first. Then I come out to Andrews, look at the house myself and give you a written estimate, free and with no obligation.
- Call
- (432) 280-0033
- Location
- Odessa, TX 79761
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–9 PM
Have your Andrews attic looked at
An attic is a lot easier to work in before the summer heat comes back, so call (432) 280-0033 or send the form while it's mild out.