Crawl Space Insulation in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Crawl Space & Basement

Crawl Space Insulation

Insulation on the walls or under the floor, chosen for your crawl space so the house above stays warmer and drier.

Where you put insulation in a crawl space matters as much as what you use. In a vented crawl space, insulation belongs in the floor above. In a closed crawl space, it belongs on the walls, because the space is treated as part of the house.

We evaluate the space first: moisture, vents, ground condition and mechanical equipment. Then we recommend wall insulation with foam board or spray foam for a closed space, or floor insulation with proper supports for a vented one, and we explain the tradeoffs in plain language.

Wall insulation for a closed space

Rigid foam or closed-cell spray foam on the foundation walls works with a sealed barrier on the floor. It keeps the space milder and protects ducts and pipes.

Floor insulation for a vented space

Batts under the subfloor, held in place by supports, work when the crawl space stays vented. They need an air barrier on the underside and good moisture control.

Pests and moisture

Fiberglass in a damp crawl space often falls and gets wet. A foam product or a closed approach tends to hold up better in our humid climate.

Ducts and plumbing

Pipes and ducts in the crawl space need insulation too. Insulated and sealed ducts keep your conditioned air from being lost under the house.

What is included

  • Inspection and a recommendation
  • Moisture and pest check
  • Choice of wall or floor insulation
  • Installation with supports or adhesive
  • Ducts and pipes insulated
  • Final inspection
Before and after

See the transformation.

Drag the handle to compare.

After: a crawl space with a clean white vapor barrier on the floor and walls with tidy insulationBefore: a crawl space with bare dirt, loose insulation and damp conditionsBeforeAfter
Damp crawl space becomes clean and sealed. From bare dirt, loose insulation and damp conditions to a clean white vapor barrier on the floor and walls with tidy insulation.
Why it works

What you get with Crawl Space Insulation

Walls or floor

Placed where it works for your space.

Foam board or spray foam

Moisture-resistant materials.

Ducts and pipes

Wrapped and sealed.

Moisture review

Humidity addressed with the insulation.

Air barrier

Stops wind washing under floors.

Warmer floors

Comfort you can feel.

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Spray Foam Board Feet and Thickness Calculator

Enter the area and the thickness to see board feet of foam and the approximate R-value for open-cell and closed-cell.

How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call and schedule

    You tell us what is going on, which rooms bother you and what you hope to change, and we set a time that fits your day.

  2. 02

    Inspect and assess

    We walk the attic, walls, crawl space and equipment, measure depths and use thermal imaging when it helps.

  3. 03

    Seal and prepare

    We protect the house, seal air leaks, place baffles and fix small problems so the insulation can do its job.

  4. 04

    Install the insulation

    Loose-fill, batts, foam or board goes in to the planned depth, with clean edges and clear markers.

  5. 05

    Verify and test

    We measure the result, take photos and test air leakage when the scope includes it.

  6. 06

    Walk through and enjoy

    We walk the finished work with you, answer questions and leave the site clean.

Questions

Crawl Space Insulation FAQ

Should I insulate the walls or the floor?

If you plan to close the crawl space, insulate the walls. If you keep it vented, insulate the floor. We explain which suits your home.

Will crawl space insulation lower my bills?

It can reduce heat loss through the floor and often makes the floors feel warmer. Results vary with the house.

Is fiberglass a good choice under the floor?

It works when installed tight and kept dry. Foam is often a better fit in damp conditions.

Do I need to remove old insulation?

If it is wet, moldy, contaminated or falling, yes. We inspect and tell you.

Can you insulate a very low crawl space?

Often yes. Low spaces slow the work but rarely stop it.

Next step

Get your free Crawl Space Insulation estimate.

Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.

Or call (615) 357-7797 to talk now.

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