Air sealing services in Memphis TN - a tighter house that still breathes safely
Drafty rooms, a hot upstairs and a power bill that keeps climbing usually trace back to air leaks. We find them and seal them in order.
Will air sealing stop the drafts in my house?
Air sealing services in Memphis, TN close the gaps where outside air slips into your house, using caulk or foam, so rooms stop feeling drafty, your heating and cooling stops working so hard, and less damp air gets into the wood framing.
Most calls start with a cold floor in winter, a hot upstairs in July or a power bill that doesn't match the size of the house. The price turns on how many gaps your house has, how hard the attic is to move around in, and whether old insulation has to come out first through insulation removal because it's soaked or full of droppings. The schedule turns on getting into the attic and on anything I find up there that needs fixing before we seal, and I give you your own figure once I've looked at the job.
How our air sealing services work
We start by finding where the air is really getting in instead of guessing, because the big leaks are usually hidden under the insulation, not at the windows you can feel. Before we close anything up, I check how the house gets fresh air for anything that burns fuel, since a tighter house changes how that equipment breathes. Then our installers pull back the old insulation where they need to and seal the gaps around can lights, pipes, wiring holes, the attic hatch and the tops of the walls with caulk or foam. We keep the vents at the eaves clear so the attic still breathes, and only then does new insulation go on top, so it isn't fighting a draft.
Some houses need more than caulk and canned foam. If your ducts run through the attic, closed-cell foam insulation seals and insulates in one pass because it's a dense foam that also keeps moisture out. Down below, the rim where the framing sits on the foundation is one of the leakiest spots in a house, so we often seal it as part of basement insulation.
Caulk and foam, then loose fill
This suits most attics, where the ducts sit down in the house. We seal the gaps first and then top up with blown-in insulation, loose fill blown through a hose, which usually costs less and is the choice I'd make for most houses.
Spray foam when ducts are in the attic
Foam costs more, but when your ductwork lives in the attic it seals and insulates at the roofline so the ducts sit in milder air. That's the one case where I'll tell you the extra money is worth it.
Air sealing services in Memphis and what changes here
The office to ask about a permit for air sealing here is Memphis and Shelby County Construction Enforcement, which issues construction permits for Memphis, Arlington, Germantown, Lakeland, Millington and unincorporated Shelby County. When a job calls for a permit, we handle the application and set up the inspections with the city or county office that covers your address. We're based in Memphis and work across the cities around it in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas.
Memphis has a mixed-humid climate, so the air leaking into your house carries a lot of water, and over time that moisture can damage wood and lead to mold. We seal from the house side and leave alone the openings meant to move air, because combustion air ducts and soffit, ridge and gable vents only work if they stay open, and we see the same damp attics on jobs in Bartlett and Collierville.
Air sealing up close
Why call us for air sealing
Years in heating and cooling first
I worked on furnaces and ductwork for years before I started this business in 2021, and a lot of Memphis houses keep that equipment and its ducts up in the attic. So I look at your heating and cooling along with the gaps, because a tighter house changes how it runs.
The owner gives your estimate
I come out to look at the job and give you the estimate myself, and our installers do the work. You hear about your house from the person who was in your attic, not from someone reading a form.
Licensed and insured on your job
We're licensed and insured. That covers you if something goes wrong while our installers are working in your attic or around your house.
What I care about most is that your house is safe to live in once it's tight, so when you contact us, tell us what burns fuel in it and any attic problems you already know about. Satisfaction guaranteed on every job.
(901) 203-1514Ask for an air sealing estimate at your house
We reply to every call and message within one business day. I'll set a time to come out, look at where your house is leaking and give you the estimate myself, free and with no obligation.
Air sealing questions from Memphis homeowners
Do I need a fresh air check before air sealing my house?
Yes. Before any sealing starts, the house's fresh air needs should be worked out, including air for stoves, ovens, fuel-burning furnaces and fireplaces. Without enough ventilation, water vapor and harmful gases can build up once the leaks are closed, which is why it's the first thing I look at.
Should I seal air leaks before adding insulation to my attic in Memphis?
Yes, seal first. Blown-in and rolled batt insulation still let air through, so leaks get sealed with caulk or foam before insulation goes in, and in an existing vented attic every opening through the attic floor should be closed first. Where gaps can't be reached, as inside finished walls, dense pack insulation or blown-in foam gives an adequate level of sealing.
How do I find out where air is leaking into my house?
A certified home energy auditor finds leaks with a blower door test, which uses a big fan in a doorway to pull air through the house, and a thermal camera that shows warm and cool spots. BPI's testing rules for certified pros call for a blower door test before and after sealing, so it's fair to ask whether a crew tests at both points.
How much does air sealing cost in Memphis, TN?
Your price comes from the estimate, after I've seen how many gaps your house has and how hard they are to reach. TVA EnergyRight and the local power company offer rebates of up to $300 on insulation and air sealing done by a member of its Quality Contractor Network. Check the EnergyRight rebate page for current terms in Memphis before you book.
How do I stop air leaking around recessed can lights in my ceiling?
Seal them in two places, because gaps around recessed lights rated for contact with insulation let a lot of air through. Caulk closes the gap where the fixture meets the ceiling, and a cover set over the fixture from the attic side seals its small holes.
What should I tell an insulation crew before air sealing starts?
Tell them about anything you know of in the attic, since the work area gets inspected for these before work starts. The list covers active knob and tube wiring, vermiculite insulation, bath fans vented into the attic, roof leaks, unvented kerosene heaters or gas fireplaces, and attic flooring. Mention them when you book so nothing surprises anyone on the day.
Talk to us about air sealing your house
Call (901) 203-1514 any day from 8 AM to 9 PM or send the form, and we'll find where your air is leaking.
