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Serving Sherman, TX and surrounding areas. (903) 294-5640
If your floors feel cold in winter, your energy bills spike every summer, or you have moisture under your home, your crawl space is likely the source. We fix it with the right insulation for North Texas conditions.
Crawl space insulation in Sherman, TX acts as a thermal barrier between the ground beneath your home and the living areas above - keeping floors warmer in winter and reducing the heat your HVAC fights in summer. Most jobs take one to two days.
A crawl space that has never been properly insulated or sealed is one of the most common sources of wasted energy in Sherman homes - especially in the older housing stock that makes up a large share of the city. The space below your floor is connected to outside conditions more directly than most homeowners realize. Cold air, ground moisture, and summer heat all move through an unprotected crawl space and affect how your home feels and how hard your HVAC has to work.
We often pair crawl space work with wall insulation for homeowners doing a full home efficiency upgrade, or with a crawl space vapor barrier when moisture from the soil is part of the problem.
If you step onto your kitchen or living room floor on a January morning in Sherman and it feels noticeably cold through your socks, your crawl space is letting cold air reach the underside of your floor. This is especially common in Sherman homes built before the 1980s, where little or no insulation was installed below the floor joists.
A musty or earthy odor that comes from the floor - especially after rain or during humid summer months - often means moisture is rising from an unprotected crawl space. Sherman's clay soils hold water, and without a vapor barrier and insulation, that moisture ends up in your living space.
If your electric bill jumps significantly in July and August or in December and January, and your habits have not changed, your crawl space may be the culprit. An uninsulated crawl space forces your HVAC to work much harder to maintain a comfortable temperature in Sherman's climate extremes.
Sherman sees occasional hard freezes, and pipes running through an uninsulated crawl space are vulnerable. If you have had a pipe freeze or a plumber has warned you the pipes are at risk, crawl space insulation is one of the most direct ways to protect them going forward.
We install spray foam, rigid foam board, and fiberglass batt insulation in crawl spaces, and we recommend the right type based on what your specific space needs. For most Sherman homes, spray foam applied to the crawl space walls and rim joist is the most effective option because it addresses both air sealing and insulation in one step. Rigid foam board is a solid alternative for the walls when a hard surface barrier makes sense. When a crawl space vapor barrier is part of the project, we install it across the dirt floor before the insulation goes in.
For homeowners with older homes who also need work done above the floor, wall insulation can be added as a separate or combined project. Every job starts with a crawl space inspection so we know exactly what is there before any material goes in. If old insulation needs to come out first, we handle that as part of the project.
The most thorough option for Sherman homes - seals air and blocks moisture in one application along the crawl space perimeter.
A durable wall insulation option for crawl spaces that need a hard surface barrier against ground moisture and outside air.
Installed between the floor joists above the crawl space - a solid option when moisture control is already handled by a vapor barrier.
A combined project sealing the crawl space walls, floor, and vents - best suited for Sherman homes with active moisture or high humidity below the floor.
Sherman sits on Grayson County's expansive clay soils, which absorb water when it rains and shrink when it dries out. That constant movement can open small gaps in crawl space foundation walls over time, letting in both moisture and outside air. On top of that, Sherman summers push temperatures above 95 degrees with high humidity from June through September - conditions that create ideal circumstances for mold and wood rot in an unprotected crawl space. Insulation here is not just about comfort - it is about protecting the structure of your home. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that properly insulating and air-sealing a crawl space can reduce heating and cooling costs by 10 to 20 percent in many homes.
Older Sherman homes - particularly those in the historic neighborhoods near downtown and the residential corridors developed in the 1950s through 1970s - often have crawl spaces with little to no insulation, or original material that has long since degraded. These homes see the biggest improvement after a crawl space insulation project because they are starting with so little protection. We serve homeowners throughout Sherman and neighboring Pottsboro dealing with exactly these conditions.
We ask a few basic questions - your home's age, any moisture issues you have noticed, and what is prompting the call. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a free on-site estimate at your convenience.
A contractor goes into your crawl space and takes a close look - checking existing insulation, moisture levels, any signs of mold or wood damage, and the condition of the vapor barrier if one exists. You receive a written estimate before any work begins.
The crew arrives, sets up outside, and works entirely in the crawl space below. You can go about your normal day inside. Old insulation is removed first if needed, then moisture issues are addressed, the vapor barrier is installed if applicable, and new insulation goes in.
When the work is complete, the contractor walks you through what was done and answers any questions. Ask to see photos of the finished crawl space if you would rather not go in yourself - a good contractor will have taken them. No drying time needed - your home is ready right away.
We respond within 1 business day. No obligation. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site crawl space estimate at a time that works for you.
(903) 294-5640Insulating over a wet crawl space traps moisture and leads to wood rot and early insulation failure. We assess moisture conditions during the inspection and address any problems before new material is installed - so you are not paying to redo the job in three years.
We are a local company, not a franchise crew. We know Grayson County clay soils, the older housing stock in Sherman's established neighborhoods, and the specific crawl space conditions that come with North Texas winters and summers.
You receive a written, itemized estimate before any work begins. If something unexpected is found during the job, you hear about it before work continues - not after. The price on the estimate is the price you pay.
Texas requires insulation contractors to hold a license through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. We are licensed and fully insured, which means you have real accountability and your homeowner's coverage is protected throughout the project.
A crawl space is out of sight, but it should not be out of mind. We document the space before and after the job so you can see exactly what was done - and verify our TDLR license at naima.org for industry installation standards we follow.
Insulation added to exterior wall cavities in existing Sherman homes for a more complete thermal envelope.
Learn MoreHeavy-duty plastic sheeting installed across the crawl space floor to block ground moisture before it reaches your home.
Learn MoreSummer heat and winter freezes both hit harder when your crawl space is unprotected - call today or submit a request online and we will respond within 1 business day.