New construction and additions
Open framing is the easiest and cheapest time to get insulation right. We work to the assembly the build calls for across walls, ceilings and roof lines.
What we do
Insulation Installation in Elgin, IL & Kane County
New insulation for attics, crawlspaces, basements, walls, garages and whole buildings.
What it is
About insulation installation
Installation covers everything from a single crawlspace to a whole new build. We work in both residential and commercial buildings, including pole barns, and we install all four materials, so the recommendation is driven by the building rather than by what happens to be on the truck.
Most jobs start the same way: find where the building is actually losing heat and air, decide which material suits that assembly, and install it properly. A correctly fitted mid-range material beats a premium product installed badly, every time.
Homes that were never insulated properly
Older Kane County homes often have thin attic coverage, empty rim joists and untouched crawlspaces. Those are usually the three places where the money goes furthest.
Commercial and outbuildings
Pole barns, garages, workshops and commercial spaces have different priorities from a house, and different materials suit them.
Process
What to expect
The same order every time, so you know what is happening in your house and when.
- 01
Free estimate
We look at the space, talk through what the building is doing, and put a written price together. No charge for the visit.
- 02
Material and assembly plan
Spray foam, blown-in, batt or reflective, and where each one goes. You get the reasoning, not just the number.
- 03
Prep and protection
Access routes and finished surfaces are protected, ventilation is arranged and the work area is set up before anything is installed.
- 04
Installation
The material goes in to the specified depth or thickness, cut and fitted around every obstruction rather than through it.
- 05
Walkthrough and cleanup
We clean the site, take the debris with us, and walk the finished work with you before we leave.
Benefits
Why it is worth doing
- All four materials installed, so the building decides the method
- Residential and commercial, including pole barns
- Whole-building coverage from crawlspace to roof line
- Free estimates, and we typically reply within about ten minutes
- Family-owned crew, based in Elgin
Where it goes
Areas of the building
- Attic
- Basement
- Ceiling
- Crawlspace
- Exterior wall
- Foundation wall
- Garage
- Interior wall
- Roof
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Where should I insulate first?
In most homes here the attic floor comes first, then the rim joist and crawlspace or basement. Those three tend to give the largest change in comfort and energy use for the least money.
Do you work on commercial buildings?
Yes. Alongside houses we insulate commercial buildings, pole barns, garages and workshops, residential and commercial alike.
How long does an insulation job take?
It depends on the size and the material. Many attic and crawlspace jobs are finished in a day; larger whole-building projects take longer. We give you the expected timeline with the estimate.
Other services
What else we do
Where we work
Insulation Installation near you
We install across Kane County and the towns around it. Solar Spray Foam Insulation Inc. is based in Elgin.
Get a free estimate on insulation installation
Send us the details of the space and we will come back with a written price. Free estimates, and we typically reply within about ten minutes.