Attic Insulation in the Chicago Suburbs
If your upstairs is hot all summer and your heating bill climbs every winter, the attic is the first place to look.
We start with a free attic inspection: how much insulation you have, where air is leaking and whether the old material has to come out.
Top Air Solutions has served the Chicago suburbs since 2008, from offices in Glenview, Oak Brook and Addison.
Short version. Top Air Solutions installs blown-in attic insulation, removes old or damaged insulation and air-seals attics across the Chicago suburbs. For this climate, ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 in an uninsulated attic, or adding R-49 if you already have 3 to 4 inches. We measure what you have first, free.
Signs your attic needs more insulation
Most of these you can spot without climbing into the attic.
- Upstairs rooms that run hot in summer and cold in winter
- Ice dams along the edge of the roof in winter
- Heating and cooling bills that keep creeping up
- Insulation level with or below the tops of the floor joists
- Old insulation that is flattened, wet or damaged by pests
How much attic insulation do you need in Chicago?
The Chicago area sits in climate zone 5. ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for an uninsulated attic here, or adding R-49 on top of 3 to 4 inches of existing insulation.
How many inches that takes depends on the material, which is why we measure before we quote. More detail is in our Chicago attic insulation guide.
What our attic insulation service includes
- Free attic inspectionWe check the depth and condition of your insulation, look for air leaks and moisture, and look at how the attic is ventilated.
- Removal when neededWet, moldy, pest-damaged or badly compacted insulation comes out first with a high-powered vacuum that feeds collection bags outside the house.
- Air sealingWe seal the gaps where warm air escapes into the attic before any new insulation goes down.
- Blown-in insulationNew insulation is blown in evenly across the attic floor to the R-value we agreed on.
Book a free attic inspection. We measure and give you a free estimate before any work starts.
Blown-in or batt insulation?
Both work. Blown-in insulation fills in around joists, wires and odd corners, so it leaves fewer gaps and is the usual way to top up an existing attic. Batts fit best in open, evenly spaced joist bays.
We install both, including blown-in cellulose and fiberglass, and recommend one after we see your attic.
Related services
If the old insulation has to go, see attic insulation removal and our guide to what insulation removal costs. For a top-up over what you have, see blown-in insulation. Ventilation matters too: read why attic ventilation matters.
We insulate attics across the Chicago suburbs from offices in Glenview, Oak Brook and Addison. Check our service areas for your town.
Attic insulation FAQ
How much does attic insulation cost?
It depends on the size of your attic, the R-value you are aiming for and whether old insulation has to come out first. We measure during a free attic inspection and give you one price before any work starts. Our Chicago attic insulation guide covers typical national costs.
How much insulation do I need in my attic?
In the Chicago area, ENERGY STAR recommends R-60 for an uninsulated attic, or adding R-49 on top of 3 to 4 inches of existing insulation. How many inches that takes depends on the material, so we measure before recommending anything.
Do you remove old attic insulation?
Yes. Wet, moldy, pest-damaged or heavily compacted insulation usually has to come out before new insulation goes in. We also do insulation removal as a standalone job.
Does attic insulation lower energy bills?
It usually helps. ENERGY STAR estimates that air sealing plus insulation saves homeowners an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs. Your result depends on how under-insulated the attic was and how much air it was leaking.
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Top Air Solutions
1975 N Lake Terrace
Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-565-7990
Email: contact@topairhvac.com
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 20:00. Sunday closed.
We also have offices in Oak Brook and Addison for the west suburbs. Not sure we cover your town? Check our service areas or call.