Insulation contractor in Roswell, NM - rooms that stay comfortable year-round
Atlas Roswell Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor based in Roswell, NM. We seal and insulate attics, walls, crawl spaces and commercial buildings across the city, and I show you what's going on before we fix anything.
The houses we work on in Roswell
Roswell is the hub of Southeastern New Mexico, down in the Pecos Valley, and our calls here show it, from family homes and rentals to shops and offices that run too hot or too cold.
We work across the area, Artesia and other cities nearby included. Roswell has its own mix, though. There are older homes near downtown with a few tired inches of insulation, single-story ranch houses with ductwork running through the attic, and newer houses where the builder's insulation has settled. Two neighbors can need very different jobs, so I want to see your attic or crawl space before I put a number on anything.
Services in Roswell, NM
Attic insulation
Many Roswell attics have only a few inches of old, settled insulation left. We measure what's there and bring it up to full depth, edges included.
Attic air sealing
Roswell's wind pushes dust in around can lights, pipes and the attic hatch. We seal those gaps first, so the new insulation isn't fighting a draft.
Spray foam insulation
A room over the garage runs hot here because heat comes through its floor and side walls. Spray foam insulation seals and insulates those spots at once.
Insulation removal
Some older Roswell attics hold insulation that's been soaked by a leak or is full of droppings. We bag it out and clean up before fresh material goes in.
Crawl space insulation
Roswell houses over a crawl space often have cold floors from bare or sagging insulation below. We insulate and seal it so the floor isn't so cold underfoot.
Commercial insulation
Shops and offices around Roswell often run too hot or too cold. We check the roof, the walls and the gaps, then insulate where it counts.
Permits and pricing on a Roswell insulation job
Building permits in Roswell come from the city's Building Inspection office, which covers renovations, remodels, additions and other building work. Its permit list names electrical, plumbing, mechanical and re-roofing work but doesn't spell out insulation. So I check with the office about your job, go over what I learn at the estimate, and we take care of the permit when one is needed. If your job does need a permit, the city's turnaround can decide the start date more than our crew does, and I'll tell you that up front. We're licensed and fully insured, and it's fair to ask anyone bidding on your house about that.
Price here mostly comes down to what's already in your attic or crawl space and what shape it's in. Old material that's wet or dirty has to come out first. The gaps need sealing before anything new goes down, and foam costs more than loose fill. A tight attic or a room over the garage also takes more time than an open attic with good access. You get your own number in a written estimate after I've been up there and seen it.
What Roswell heat and older houses do to your insulation
Summer is what most people here notice first. A lot of Roswell houses run their ductwork through the attic, so the cooled air picks up heat before it ever reaches a vent. Foam costs more, but it seals air while it insulates, so when the ducts live up there it usually earns its price. When they don't, I'd rather seal the gaps and top up with blown-in insulation, loose fill blown through a hose, because that usually does the job for less.
Older homes have their own story. We often find insulation that's piled deep in the middle and thin at the edges, or that has buried the eave vents. When that happens, the attic can't breathe and moisture shows up in the framing. We fix that first, then lay the new material evenly and keep the vents clear.
Get a free on-site insulation estimate in Roswell
Send the form and you'll hear back within one business day to set up a visit to your Roswell home. I come out myself, look things over, take photos and walk you through what I found. Then I write up your estimate, and you're under no obligation to go ahead.
How it goes when you call us in Roswell
Call or send the form
Call (575) 363-2021 or use the contact form and tell me what's bothering you, like a hot upstairs or cold floors. We'll set up a time for me to come out.
I come out and look
I come out myself and go up into the attic or down into the crawl space to see how many inches are already there. I take photos of everything I find so you can see it too.
Walk through what I found
We go over the photos together, and I explain what's causing the problem and what I'd fix first. Then I write up your estimate and tell you what I've learned about the permit.
Get the house ready
Before the crew arrives, clear a path to the attic hatch or crawl space door and move anything stored right below it. We put down covers on the way in, because somebody lives there.
Crew works, then we walk it
Our installers seal the gaps, clear out anything that has to go and put in the new insulation. When they're done, I go over the finished job with you before we pack up.
Roswell insulation questions we hear
How much does it cost to insulate a house in Roswell, NM?
I can't give you an honest number until I've seen your attic or crawl space. Two houses the same size can need very different jobs, because one only needs a top-up and the other starts with pulling out wet, dirty insulation. Doing one attic costs less than doing the attic, walls and crawl space together, and you'll have the written estimate in hand before you decide anything.
Who issues electrical permits in Roswell now?
The State of New Mexico reviews and issues electrical permits for Roswell for now, not the city's permit office. That only touches an insulation job if we find wiring or old can lights in the attic that need an electrician first. If we do, I'll tell you before we go any further.
What building codes does Roswell use for insulation work?
An undated codes list on the city's site includes the 2021 IECC, the energy code, under its New Mexico name, NMECC, along with the residential and commercial building codes. The same list puts Roswell in Climate Zone 3B, the zone the energy code uses to set insulation levels for houses here. I'll talk through what that means for your attic or walls when I'm out there.
How do I find out if my house in Roswell is in a flood zone?
Start with the GIS maps on the city's website. They cover flood zones along with zoning and fire districts. If your crawl space or walls took on water, the wet insulation should come out before anything new goes in. The city's site has also listed a Home Recovery Program that offers flood-damage aid, with workshops and town halls, so it's worth asking the city whether it fits your situation.
How long do we have to stay out of the house after spray foam insulation?
Usually you, the kids and the pets stay out while we spray and for a waiting period afterward, called the re-entry time. The foam maker's instructions set how long that is. I'll give you the hours for the exact product before we book, so you can plan where everybody goes. Blown-in jobs usually don't need you to leave at all.
How long does it take to insulate an attic in Roswell?
Most of the time goes into what's already up there, because sealing gaps and clearing out bad insulation take longer than blowing in new material. A low, tight attic takes longer than an open one with good access. I'll tell you how long to plan for when I write up the estimate.
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Call about your Roswell attic today
I still answer the phone myself, early mornings and evenings included, so call (575) 363-2021 or send the form when the house is bothering you.