Why This Question Comes Up
Insulation is easy to forget about because it sits inside walls, ceilings and attics where nobody sees it. Homeowners in Janesville, Madison and Baraboo often ask us whether insulation is something we do on its own, or only when a bigger job is already underway. It is a fair question, and the answer is that we handle it both ways.
The Short Answer
Yes. We install insulation as its own project, and we also handle it as part of a larger remodel or repair. A homeowner does not have to wait for a major renovation to have it looked at. Our remodeling, carpentry and insulation work covers it, and the same crew can take care of the surrounding repairs.
When Insulation Comes Up on Its Own
Some homeowners call because a room never quite warms up, or because a heating bill keeps climbing. Others have an attic, a basement or an addition they suspect was never finished properly. In those cases the project is simply insulation. A call describing the space and what you are noticing is enough to get started, and we follow it with an in-person visit to look at the area before we put together a free estimate.
When It Is Part of a Bigger Project
After Water Damage
When a wall or ceiling is opened up for a water repair, it is a good moment to look at the insulation inside it before it is closed back up. Because we handle water damage restoration and the rebuild that follows, the check happens during the same visit instead of becoming a separate problem later. Our post on who handles repairs after water damage explains how that one crew approach works.
During a Remodel or Carpentry Job
Any time carpentry, drywall or flooring work exposes a wall cavity or attic space, we can look at what insulation is actually there. Doing it while the space is open means one schedule and one clean job site, rather than reopening a finished wall later.
Before Cold Weather
Wisconsin winters make attic and basement work harder to schedule once the cold sets in. We cover the seasonal side of this in why fall is a good time to think about insulation.
Where Insulation Tends to Get Missed
- Attics. A common place for insulation to be thin or missing.
- Basement rim joists. Easy to overlook and a common source of cold floors above.
- Additions and older sections of a house. These may not have been insulated to the same standard as the rest of the home.
- Rooms over a garage. Often the coldest room in the house.
Tying It Together With the Finish Work
Once insulation is in and the wall is closed, the surface needs to look right again. Our flooring, drywall and painting work handles that, including texture matching so a repair blends in. That is the benefit of one crew: the insulation, the drywall and the paint are planned together.
Who We Are
Sky High Homes LLC is a locally owned and owner-operated company that has spent 3 years restoring and remodeling homes in and around Janesville. Our focus stays on a fast response, a clean job site, and honest communication from the first call through the finished job.
Serving Janesville, Madison, Baraboo and the Surrounding Area
We are based in Janesville, Wisconsin and serve Janesville, Madison, Baraboo and the surrounding area, roughly an hour around Madison. Call (608) 290-1541 or send a message describing the space, and we will confirm your address is in range and set up a time to take a look. We are open Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 7:00am to 6:00pm.
