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Serving Stillwater, OK and surrounding areas. (405) 338-4339
Stillwater attics can hit 150 degrees on a summer afternoon. Without enough insulation between that heat and your ceiling, your AC never gets ahead. We upgrade attic insulation to recommended levels so your home stays cooler and your energy bills stop climbing.
Attic insulation in Stillwater, OK slows the movement of heat between your attic and living spaces - most blown-in jobs for an average home are completed in a single day. In summer, it keeps scorching air above your ceiling from pushing down into your rooms; in winter, it holds the warmth your furnace has already paid to create inside your home.
Without enough insulation, your heating and cooling system works overtime - and you pay for that every month. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends that homes in Oklahoma reach R-49 to R-60 in the attic, and many older Stillwater homes fall well short of that, especially those built near the OSU campus before 1990.
A complete attic upgrade pairs insulation with air sealing - closing the gaps around pipes, wires, and light fixtures before any new material goes in. Our blown-in insulation service is the most common method for existing homes because it fills in around obstacles and odd-shaped spaces that batts cannot reach cleanly.
If the second floor or rooms directly below the attic are noticeably hotter in summer or colder in winter than the rest of your home, your attic insulation is not doing its job. In Stillwater's summers, this is one of the most common complaints homeowners bring to insulation contractors - the upstairs becomes nearly unbearable by mid-afternoon even with the AC running.
Stillwater homeowners served by OG&E often see summer electric bills double or triple compared to spring and fall. If your bills seem unusually high compared to neighbors with similar-sized homes, or if they have been climbing year over year, under-insulated attic space is one of the first places to investigate. Your cooling system is working harder than it should to compensate.
Homes built in Stillwater before the early 1990s were constructed to older energy standards that allowed much thinner insulation than what is recommended today. If you have lived in your home for years and cannot recall any insulation work being done, it is worth having someone take a look. You may have insulation - it just may not be nearly enough.
If you peek into your attic and can clearly see the wooden joists running across the floor of the attic space, your insulation is almost certainly too thin. Properly insulated attics in Oklahoma should have insulation deep enough that those beams are buried. This is one of the simplest self-checks a homeowner can do - a flashlight and a few seconds at the attic hatch is all it takes.
We install blown-in insulation for most existing attics in Stillwater because it fills around obstacles, irregular spaces, and gaps that pre-cut batts cannot reach cleanly. Before any new material goes in, we seal air leaks around ceiling penetrations, recessed lights, plumbing chases, and wiring - because adding insulation on top of unsealed gaps is one of the most common ways a job underperforms.
For new construction or open attic frames, batt insulation can be the right choice, and we assess which approach makes sense for your specific home. We also work with homeowners who are doing larger upgrades and want to combine attic insulation with attic air sealing for the most complete result. After every job, we document the finished work with photos and a summary so you have a record for utility rebates or future home sales.
Best for existing homes - fills gaps and odd shapes that batts cannot reach. Completed in hours.
Suited for new construction or open attic frames with clear access between joists.
We close the gaps around pipes, wires, and ceiling penetrations before adding any material.
We measure what is there and tell you exactly how far short you are of Oklahoma recommendations.
We know current program availability and can help you apply before work starts.
Photos and a written summary for your records - useful for rebates and home sales.
Stillwater sits in a climate zone where summer temperatures regularly exceed 95 degrees and the heat index pushes well above 100 for weeks at a time. That means your attic can reach 150 degrees or more on a hot afternoon, and without enough insulation, that heat radiates straight down into your living spaces. The cooling season in Stillwater runs from late May through September - a long stretch where an under-insulated attic costs you money every single day.
A significant portion of Stillwater's housing was built in the 1950s through 1980s, particularly in the neighborhoods surrounding Oklahoma State University. These homes were built to standards that allowed far less insulation than what is recommended today. We serve homeowners throughout Stillwater and the surrounding region - including Edmond and Enid. For authoritative R-value guidance, ENERGY STAR publishes recommended insulation levels by state and climate zone so you can see exactly where your home should land.
We ask a few basic questions about your home - age, whether you have had any recent roof or storm damage, and what is prompting you to call. We respond within 1 business day and can usually schedule an estimate visit within a few days.
We go up into your attic and take a look before quoting anything. We measure existing insulation depth, check for air leaks around pipes and light fixtures, and look for any moisture or damage that needs to be addressed first. This visit takes 20 to 30 minutes and is free.
For a blown-in job, we seal any air gaps first - then run the insulation hose into the attic and fill it to the right depth. For most homes, the work is done in two to four hours. There will be some noise, but your living spaces stay accessible throughout.
Before we leave, we walk you through what was done - often showing you photos from inside the attic so you can see the finished result without climbing up yourself. We leave you with documentation of the work completed, which is useful for utility rebates or when you sell the home.
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit. We go up into your attic, measure what is there, and give you a clear written quote before any work begins.
(405) 338-4339Every estimate starts with a contractor going up into your attic - not just guessing from the hatch. We measure what is there, check for air leaks, and give you a written quote that reflects your home's actual condition.
Most Stillwater homes are served by Oklahoma Gas and Electric, which has periodically offered rebates for insulation upgrades. We know the current program status and can help you apply before the job starts - not after. Some programs close partway through the year.
A thorough attic job seals gaps around pipes, wires, and ceiling penetrations before any new insulation goes in. Skipping that step is the difference between a job that performs as promised and one that just looks complete from the hatch.
Stillwater Insulation is licensed through the Oklahoma Construction Industries Board and carries full liability insurance. You have documentation and accountability behind every job we complete - not just a handshake and a truck in the driveway.
Every one of those details matters because attic insulation is not a visible upgrade - you do not see it once the job is done. What you do see is the difference on your OG&E bill and how your home feels in July. We build our reputation on jobs that perform after we leave.
Blown-in insulation is the go-to method for topping up an existing attic - it fills gaps and odd-shaped spaces that batts cannot reach cleanly.
Learn moreSealing the gaps around pipes, wires, and ceiling penetrations before adding insulation is what separates a thorough job from a quick one.
Learn moreSchedule your free attic assessment now - Stillwater summers do not wait, and our schedule fills up fast once the heat arrives.