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Serving Reno, NV and surrounding areas. (775) 491-3183
Reno Insulation is a licensed insulation contractor serving Reno, NV with attic insulation, spray foam, blown-in, and crawl space services. We have been working in this market since 2021, respond within one business day, and provide written estimates before any work begins.
Most Reno homes built in the 1970s and 1980s were insulated to standards that fall short of what the current climate zone requires. A whole-home insulation assessment covers the attic, walls, crawl space, and any basement to find where conditioned air is escaping. Our home insulation service tailors the scope to your house's specific construction and the areas that will deliver the best return first.
Reno's summer heat routinely tops 100°F, and the attic is where that heat enters the living space first. Blown-in loose-fill in the attic floor is the most cost-effective upgrade for most existing homes in Reno's older neighborhoods. We assess existing depth and coverage, then bring the attic up to the R-value the Department of Energy recommends for this climate zone.
Closed-cell spray foam is the preferred solution for Reno crawl spaces and rim joists, where moisture resistance and a high R-value per inch matter most. It adheres to concrete and framing, seals air gaps at the same time as it insulates, and holds up through Reno's freeze-thaw winters without settling or shifting.
Reno's wildfire smoke seasons mean air sealing is not just about energy savings, it also keeps particulate matter out of your home when smoke is heavy in the valley. We seal gaps around recessed lights, plumbing penetrations, attic hatches, and exterior wall penetrations to reduce both energy loss and outdoor air infiltration.
Reno's older neighborhoods have a higher share of homes with vented crawl spaces than newer subdivisions. An uninsulated crawl space allows cold to rise directly into your floors in winter. We install floor-joist insulation and crawl space vapor barriers together for homes where ground moisture and cold floors are both problems.
Homes in Reno's downtown, Midtown, and older southwest neighborhoods occasionally have insulation that has been contaminated by rodents, damaged by water, or is simply too old and compressed to perform. We remove old material safely and prepare the space for a proper reinstall, handling the full job so you are not coordinating between two different contractors.
Reno sits at 4,505 feet in the Great Basin high desert. The combination of extreme UV exposure, hard freeze-thaw winters, and dry summers that push past 100°F creates conditions that age building materials faster than homeowners expect. The same climate that cracks driveways and concrete flatwork also works on the insulation inside walls and under roofs. Materials from the 1970s and 1980s, which make up a large share of Reno's housing stock, were not designed for the performance expectations of today and degrade over decades even when undisturbed.
Reno's population grew quickly in the 1990s and 2000s, adding large subdivisions in South Reno, Northwest Reno, and Spanish Springs. Homes from that era are now reaching the point where their first-generation insulation needs to be reassessed. Meanwhile, the older neighborhoods near downtown, Midtown, and the University of Nevada campus have homes from the 1920s through the 1950s, where the original materials have been patched and repaired over the decades but rarely brought up to a consistent standard.
Wildfire smoke in the Truckee Meadows is an additional local factor. Air leakage that is primarily an energy problem in most markets also brings smoke into the living space when valley conditions worsen. Homes that are well air-sealed hold up better during smoke events, which is a reason to address insulation and air sealing together rather than treating them as separate projects.
Reno Insulation has been working in Reno since 2021, pulling permits through the City of Reno's Building and Safety Division and working on homes in every part of the city. We know the permit office, the local inspectors, and the kind of conditions that come with homes in different Reno neighborhoods, from the stucco ranch houses built in the 1980s along Plumb Lane and Neil Road to the older wood-frame bungalows in the Old Southwest.
The city's major corridors, Virginia Street through downtown and South Meadows Parkway out toward newer developments, cut through a range of housing vintages. Homes near the University of Nevada, Reno campus tend to be older wood-frame construction with irregular cavities that benefit from blown-in material. Homes closer to the Truckee River corridor sometimes have moisture history that affects which materials are appropriate.
We serve the broader Truckee Meadows area as well. Homeowners in Sparks directly east of Reno, and further out toward Fernley, are on our regular service routes. Same team, same standards, no premium for leaving city limits.
Reach us by phone at (775) 491-3183 or through our online contact form. We respond within one business day and can usually schedule a visit within the week for most Reno locations.
We come to your property, assess the current insulation levels, identify air leakage points, and give you a written estimate before committing to any work. There is no cost for the estimate, and we will tell you upfront whether a permit is needed for your project.
We do not subcontract the installation work. Our crew handles the job start to finish using materials rated for Reno's climate zone. Most residential projects are completed in a single day, and you do not need to vacate your home.
After the work is done, we walk you through what was installed and provide documentation of the materials and R-values achieved. This documentation is what you will need if you apply for an NV Energy rebate or the federal energy efficiency tax credit.
We serve Reno homeowners across all neighborhoods, from Midtown and Old Southwest to South Reno and Northwest Reno. Written estimates, no pressure, one business day response.
(775) 491-3183Reno is the second-largest city in Nevada, with roughly 265,000 residents and a metro area of about 500,000 when Sparks and the surrounding communities are included. The city sits at 4,505 feet above sea level in the Truckee Meadows valley, bounded by the Virginia Range to the east and the Sierra Nevada to the west. It is best known for the iconic Reno Arch spanning Virginia Street downtown and for the Truckee River that runs through the heart of the city.
Reno's housing stock spans a wide range of vintages. The oldest homes are concentrated in the downtown core, Midtown, the Old Southwest, and the University of Nevada neighborhood, where construction from the 1920s through the 1950s is common. The big build-out of the 1970s and 1980s pushed the city outward into tract subdivisions with stucco ranch homes that now make up a large share of the city's middle-ring neighborhoods. Newer developments in South Reno and Northwest Reno added larger two-story homes through the 1990s and 2000s.
Reno continues to grow, drawing residents from California and other western states. The city's owner-occupancy rate sits around 47 percent, with a substantial rental market supporting the university and the growing technology and logistics sector. Adjacent Sparks to the east and Carson City to the south are both within our regular service area and share many of the same housing and climate characteristics as Reno.
Expanding foam that seals gaps and insulates walls, roofs, and crawl spaces in a single step.
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Learn moreHigh-density closed-cell foam with a high R-value and built-in vapor barrier properties.
Learn moreLightweight open-cell foam ideal for interior walls, ceilings, and sound dampening.
Learn moreSealing attic bypasses and penetrations before insulation is installed for maximum efficiency.
Learn moreHeavy-duty plastic sheeting that blocks ground moisture from entering your crawl space.
Learn moreProfessional vapor barrier installation in crawl spaces, basements, and wall assemblies.
Learn moreAdding insulation to existing finished walls and spaces without major demolition.
Learn moreInsulation solutions for commercial buildings, warehouses, and light industrial spaces.
Learn moreEnergy bills in Reno climb every summer and winter. The sooner you address under-insulated attics, crawl spaces, or walls, the sooner you start recovering that cost. Call us today or request a free estimate online.