Insulation Company in Kirby, TX
Kirby homeowners call us when their attic insulation has failed or was never enough to begin with. Most insulation jobs in Kirby run $900 – $2,400 depending on square footage and the R-value your home needs. We’re Laurel Attic Insulation, part of the Relay Home Co. family, and we work on the split housing stock here every week: 1950s-70s ranch homes with original batts on the east side, newer 2000s-2010s tract builds that meet code but leak air through unsealed top plates and recessed lights. Call (254) 279-0971 for a written quote before any work starts.
Why Kirby Homes Are Different
Kirby’s housing stock splits in two, and each half fails differently. The older ranch homes, dominant east of FM 78, were built when R-11 attic batts were standard. Decades of Texas heat and the occasional plywood storage deck have compressed much of that material to under R-5. We regularly find ceiling temps above 90°F in those homes during July, even with the AC running. Newer subdivisions from the 2000s and 2010s often pass inspection but skip air sealing entirely: top plates, can lights, and plumbing penetrations all leak conditioned air into the attic. Humidity compounds both problems. Kirby’s muggy summers mean a poorly sealed attic pulls damp outside air into the home, which drives up cooling loads and creates condensation risk around ducts. Older homes with crawlspaces need careful vapor barrier placement to keep that moisture from feeding mold. The low-pitch roofs and minimal eave overhangs on mid-century ranch homes also force us to work differently: less attic headroom means more careful maneuvering, and venting decisions have to account for tight soffit spaces.
Our Main Kirby Services
Most Kirby homeowners reach out for one of two reasons: their existing attic insulation has failed, or they want spray foam to fix air sealing plus thermal performance in a single pass. We also remove old, contaminated, or pest-damaged material before new insulation goes in.
Attic Insulation in Kirby
In Kirby’s aging ranch homes, attic insulation is usually the single highest-ROI upgrade available. We blow in fiberglass or cellulose to the R-value your home needs, which in this climate typically means R-38 to R-49. Before we add material, we check for the hidden problems Kirby homes are known for: compressed batts, unsealed top plates, and recessed can lights that leak air straight into the attic. Those issues get fixed in the same visit, not left for a second trip. See the full breakdown on our Attic Insulation in Kirby page.
Spray Foam Insulation in Kirby
Homes in Kirby that already meet code but still run hot in August usually have an air sealing problem, not just an insulation problem. Closed-cell spray foam solves both in one application. It insulates and air seals at the same time, which also helps with the humidity Kirby’s climate brings. Open-cell foam works well for attic rooflines in the newer tract homes, while closed-cell handles the tighter clearances and moisture concerns in older crawlspaces. Chase Whitaker and our crew match the foam type to the structure, not to what’s on the truck. Details here: Spray Foam Insulation in Kirby.
Insulation Removal in Kirby
Older Kirby homes often need removal before anything new goes in. Rodent droppings, raccoon damage, old water stains from roof leaks, or simply 50-year-old batts that have turned to dust: none of that should stay buried under new insulation. We vacuum out the old material, sanitize where needed, and prep the space for fresh insulation the same day. If you’re pulling down a plywood storage deck and finding compressed, dirty batts underneath, start with our Insulation Removal in Kirby page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Kirby
We install and remove insulation from every major manufacturer, and we pick the material for the job rather than pushing whatever’s in stock. That includes Owens Corning batts and blown-in fiberglass, Icynene open- and closed-cell spray foam, Demilec closed-cell foam for humid crawlspaces, and GreenFiber cellulose for retrofit attics. See our brands for the full range. Most materials arrive at your Kirby job site within one to two business days.
Pricing for Insulation Company in Kirby, TX
| Service | Typical range in Kirby |
|---|---|
| Attic insulation (blown-in, standard ranch) | $1,100 – $2,400 |
| Attic insulation (small attic or partial top-up) | $900 – $1,400 |
| Attic insulation (larger 2000s two-story) | $1,800 – $3,200 |
| Radiant barrier add-on | $400 – $800 |
| Air sealing package (top plates, can lights, penetrations) | $300 – $700 |
| Open-cell spray foam attic roofline | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| Closed-cell spray foam crawlspace | $3,000 – $6,500 |
| Insulation removal (1,200 sq ft attic) | $800 – $1,600 |
| Insulation removal plus new blown-in | $1,900 – $4,000 |
What pushes a Kirby quote toward the top of those ranges: vaulted ceilings, tight attic access, pest damage that requires removal first, or an older ranch home where we’re correcting compressed batts rather than starting fresh. Every quote is written before work begins, with the full price in your hand. No door-step changes.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Kirby
We work throughout Kirby, from the mid-century ranch streets east of FM 78 to the newer subdivisions that spread west and south. Our techs know which neighborhoods have the tightest attic clearances, which were built before wall insulation became standard, and which tract homes need air sealing more than they need more inches of fiberglass.
- Kirby Estates
- East Kirby ranch homes near FM 78
- Kirby Hills
- Subdivisions west of Binz-Engleman
- Newer 2000s-2010s builds south of Gibbs Sprawl
Most Kirby jobs are scheduled within a few business days. Same-week slots are common in spring and fall.
Service Area – Cities Near Kirby
In addition to covering all of Kirby, we serve homeowners nearby. Our crews regularly work in San Antonio, TX, to the west, and up through Selma, TX and Converse, TX toward the northeast. We also cross over to Leon Valley, TX for larger jobs. Dispatch runs from our San Antonio office, but the crew you see at your door is assigned to Kirby-area work.
Serving Kirby, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Kirby area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Insulation Company in Kirby
Most Kirby jobs get scheduled within three to five business days, and emergency removal work can often be same-week. Call (254) 279-0971 and we’ll give you a live arrival time, not a four-hour window. Every job includes technician tracking.
Most attic insulation, spray foam, and removal jobs in Kirby don’t require a city permit because they’re considered maintenance rather than structural changes. If your project is tied to a larger renovation with its own permit, we’ll work with whatever the city requires.
Yes. We work in every Kirby neighborhood, including the older east-side ranch streets and the newer subdivisions. If you’re inside Kirby city limits, you’re in our service area. If you’re just outside, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local insulation pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 1-hour.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Kirby Customers Say
"Easy to book and easy to pay. The invoice came by text and I paid it from the driveway."
- Rudy B."Good job. The crew arrived about 30 minutes late, but the tracker showed it."
- Pete K."Utility bill dropped the next month. Our summer electric bill was lower by a visible amount."
- Gary J.