Spray foam insulation
Spray foam seals air and insulates in one pass, so it fits best where ductwork runs through the attic or the room over the garage won't hold its temperature.
Insulation Contractor in Palermo, CA - Attics and Crawl Spaces Done in Order
Professional Chico Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor working in Palermo, CA. We insulate and air seal attics, crawl spaces and walls, pull out old or damaged insulation, and install spray foam where it earns its cost.
Professional Chico Spray Foam Insulation handles insulation in Palermo from the attic down to the crawl space. Most calls start with a hot upstairs, cold floors or a power bill that keeps climbing. I come out, look at what's already up there, and tell you what it needs, including the cheaper fix when that's the right one.
Insulation work on Palermo homes, attic to crawl space
We're an insulation contractor in Chico, CA, and Palermo is one of the cities around it that we cover. The houses we see out this way run from older places with a few thin inches of settled fill in the attic to newer homes where the attic looks fine but the gaps around the hatch and the lights were never sealed. Either way, I measure what's up there before I suggest anything.
Plenty of the houses we work on out here sit over a crawl space, and that's usually where cold floors start. We check it for moisture and a torn vapor barrier before adding anything, because insulation laid over damp ground soaks it up and sags. We do the same work down the road in Gridley, so the crew knows these kinds of houses.
- Based in
- Chico, CA 95928
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 8 AM–9 PM
Insulation services we offer in Palermo
Attic insulation
When the upstairs stays hot, the attic is usually why. We seal the gaps first, then bring coverage up evenly, edges included, without burying the eave vents.
Blown-in insulation
Blown-in insulation is loose fill blown through a hose, and it's often the cheaper way to top up an attic that has settled down to a few thin inches.
Home insulation
If the whole house feels drafty and you're not sure where to start, I walk the attic, walls and crawl space and tell you what to do first.
Insulation removal
Old insulation that's been soaked, flattened or filled with droppings comes out first, because new material laid on top just hides the problem.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors usually trace back to the crawl space. We check for moisture first, then insulate under the floor so the insulation stays dry and stays in place.
Wall insulation
Outside walls that feel cold to the touch are often empty or thinly filled. We fill them through small openings and patch those openings when we're done.
Air sealing services
Air sealing is closing the gaps around pipes, wires and the attic hatch before any insulation goes in, so the new layer isn't fighting a draft.
Basement insulation
If your house has a basement, the rim joist along the top of the wall is usually where cold air slips in, so that's where we start.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam is dense foam that also blocks moisture, so it's what we reach for in a damp crawl space or along a rim joist.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is softer and lighter, and it fills odd roof lines and wall cavities well in spots where moisture isn't the concern.
Commercial insulation
Shops, offices and small commercial buildings get the same order of work as a house, sealing first and insulating second, scheduled around your hours.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A torn or missing plastic sheet over the crawl space dirt lets ground moisture into the framing, so we lay a new barrier and seal the seams.
Vapor barrier installation
Where moisture moves through a wall, floor or ceiling, we put the barrier on the side where it belongs so the insulation behind it stays dry.
Attic air sealing
Can lights, plumbing stacks and the attic hatch are the usual leaks into an attic. We seal them before topping up, which is the step most often skipped.
Retrofit insulation
An older house can be brought up without tearing into finished rooms, because we work through the attic, the crawl space and small openings in the walls.
Get a free on-site insulation estimate in Palermo
We reply to calls and messages within one business day to set a time that works for you. I come out to your Palermo home myself, look at the attic and crawl space, and write the estimate right there, free and with no obligation.
(530) 399-1513Permits, paperwork and price for Palermo jobs
When Butte County is the building authority for your address, its Building Division issues the building permit and runs the plan review and inspections. If your job needs a permit, that review and the inspection set part of the schedule. We handle the application and the inspection for you, and we'll tell you which office covers your address.
Butte County doesn't issue business licenses for businesses working in its unincorporated area, so where that applies there's no county business license to ask a contractor for. What you can ask us for is proof that we're licensed and insured, and we'll gladly show you. We work the same way in Thermalito and Oroville.
The price moves with what I find: how many inches are already up there, whether old material has to come out first, how many gaps need sealing, and whether foam makes sense or loose fill will do. The schedule turns on the permit, if there is one, and on any repair another trade has to finish first. The estimate is where you get your own number.
Why Palermo homeowners call us
I grew up on my family's farm, where you fixed things right the first time because nobody was coming to do it twice. I learned insulation on other contractors' crews and started this business in Chico in 2020. Our crew lead and installers do the work, and I check the attic or crawl space myself before we call it done.
I won't install over a problem. If there's a roof leak, a wet crawl space or wiring that needs an electrician, I'd rather tell you and wait for that trade than cover it up. We're licensed and insured, and it's satisfaction guaranteed on every job. Call (530) 399-1513 or use our request form to set up a visit.
What Palermo homeowners can check and expect
A few county tools and rules touch an insulation job here, and a few attic problems show up again and again. Here's what each one means for your house.
Follow your permit online
If your job goes through the county, its Permit Portal lets you follow the application's status and see when inspections are requested. Licensed contractors and homeowners can both apply there. We take care of the application, but you don't have to call us to find out where things stand. You can watch each step yourself, and I'll let you know when the inspection is coming up.
Look up your fire hazard zone
You can type your address into the state's Fire Hazard Severity Zones viewer and see your property on the map. The viewer covers the State Responsibility Area. If your property falls in the Local Responsibility Area, the local jurisdiction has the information for it. It's worth knowing before any work on the house, and I'm happy to pull it up with you at the estimate.
Old insulation gets hauled, not burned
Butte County suspended permits for residential dooryard burning starting June 15, 2026, and burning stays off until further notice. That doesn't change much for us, because we bag old insulation and job debris and haul it away rather than leave anything for a burn pile. If you were planning to burn scraps from other projects, check the county fire page first.
What we find in attics here
The same few problems show up in attics around Palermo and the cities nearby. Old fill has settled to a few inches, gaps around can lights and the hatch were never sealed, eave vents are buried, and coverage is deep in the middle but thin at the edges. We seal first, keep the vents clear so the attic can breathe, and bring the edges up to match.
Questions Palermo homeowners ask about insulation
Is spray foam worth the extra cost over blown-in insulation?
Usually not, unless your ductwork runs through the attic. Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, but sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill gets most attics where they need to be for less. Where the ducts live up there, foam is often the better buy, and I'll tell you which one fits your house.
How long will the insulation crew be in my attic?
That depends on what's up there, so I give you the timing at the estimate once I've seen it. A straight top-up of loose fill goes much quicker than a job that starts with pulling out old, dirty material and sealing a lot of gaps. Either way, you'll know the plan before we start.
Do we have to leave the house during spray foam insulation?
Usually yes for spray foam, and the foam maker's instructions set the re-entry time, which is how long before you, the kids and the pets can come back inside. We follow those instructions and tell you the time before the job starts. Blown-in insulation and air sealing usually don't need you out of the house.
Can you put new insulation over the old insulation in my attic?
Only if the old material is dry and clean. If it's been soaked by a leak, packed down or full of droppings, we pull it out first, because new insulation on top just hides the problem. I check it at the estimate and tell you which one you've got.
How do I get my house ready for an insulation job?
Clear a path to the attic hatch or crawl space door and move anything stored right under it. If you keep boxes up in the attic, bring them down before we come, since we need the floor open to seal the gaps and spread the insulation evenly. We cover the floors along our path in and out.
Which building codes apply to a new permit application in Butte County?
A permit application the county receives now is reviewed under the 2025 building standards codes, because the older code cycle closed at the end of 2025. If your insulation job needs a permit, we apply under the current codes and handle the inspection, so you don't have to sort out which rules apply.
Have me take a look at your attic
We answer the phone seven days a week from 8 AM to 9 PM, so call (530) 399-1513 or send the contact form whenever it suits you.