Insulation Pros of Coquitlam
We proudly serve our community because Coquitlam, BC is our home too. Serving our fellow neighbors and businesses in their insulation installations is our pleasure. Call us today for a free quote.
Surrey Insulation Services
Our insulation contractors provide expert services in everything insulation. Insulation Pros of Coquitlam proudly serves the community of Surrey and Coquitlam, BC. As we all know, having insulation in your home that works properly will keep the heat in and the cold out during the rainy winter months here in our
west coast city. In the summer months, having insulation is just as important because it keeps your energy bills lower by maintaining the air conditioning levels throughout your home. Naturally, if your furnace or HVAC system has to work harder to manage the temperature throughout the house you are going to spend more each month. Read on to find out what services we offer and why you might need better insulation installed in your home. You can reach us at
(604) 924-7267
Our Service Area
~ Proudly serving all the communities in the greater Vancouver, BC area~
Surrey Neighbours & Communities We Serve
Alluvia
Bear Creek Green Timbers
Cloverdale
East Newton
Elgin
Fleetwood
Grandview Heights
King George Corridor
North Surrey
Queen Mary Park
Sullivan
Whalley
Clayton
Crescent Beach – Ocean Park
Elgin Chantrell
Fraser Heights
Guildford
Newton
Panorama Ridge
South Surrey
West Newton
Saint Helen’s Park
Surrey Newton
Panorama Ridge
Mud Bay
Aloha Estates
Campbell Heights
What Services Do We Offer?
We have helped many customers in Surrey, BC replace and install new insulation. As some of the top contractors here in the lower mainland, we put our customer’s needs as the highest priority. We factor in your budget and timeline while offering quality services you will be thankful for. If you have purchased an older home, we recommend having your insulation inspected by Insulation Pros of Coquitlam to ensure you aren’t seeing any significant heating loss or gains throughout the house. Alternatively, if you think your home has been at risk of water damage or having compromised insulation, we can help you get your home back into tip-top shape. Part of our assessment will include checking your vapour barrier is performing as it should. The vapour barrier and air barrier in your home are there to make sure your home is airtight and doesn’t allow any moisture into your home. If compromised you are potentially looking at higher energy bills and at risk of water damage in your ceilings, attic and walls. Vapour barrier is usually made up of plastic or foil and understanding which to use and when to use it is part of our service expertise.
New Home Insulation Installation
Are you building a new home or adding an addition to your existing home in Surrey, BC? Our insulation installers are ready to help you choose the correct insulation for your home. We walk you through the proper R-values for each room and ensure your vapour barrier is installed correctly from the beginning. It is better to get this done properly right from the beginning because going back after to fix or replace your insulation will end up costing you more money unnecessarily. As an example, your R-value in your exterior walls should be between R-13 and R-23, while your attic or ceilings should have R-30 or R-60. We commonly recommend higher-rated insulation for the areas that are most susceptible to heat loss, such as the attic.
Some new home builders opt out of finishing their basements. We understand the added cost of designing an additional space including insulation, hanging drywall, priming and painting, and running plumbing for any bathrooms you may want to have down there. With all that being said, we highly recommend at least installing the insulation and vapour barrier because basements are notorious for heat loss during the summer months. If you choose not to hang the drywall during the build phase, so you can come back and finish designing the space later then you hang drywall in front of the insulation to help keep it protected. We also recommend insulating your basement ceilings because this will keep your main floor from losing too much heat through the basement. All in all, something to consider and Insulation Pros of Coquitlam is here to help you decide what the best first steps are.
Insulation Replacement & Restoration Services
Replacing your insulation isn’t an easy choice but is sometimes a necessary one. Each area of your house has its own specific insulation needs and recommended requirements to provide your home with the best coverage. As a standard, you will want to replace or retrofit your insulation every 15 to 20 years to make sure it’s performing properly. Insulation doesn’t last forever and technology changes over time which makes some styles more effective than others. Time is a huge factor when it comes to replacing insulation in your home. Some other factors that are less by choice and more out of necessity include water damage, compromised insulation, and unusually high energy bills. Our installers actively work with homeowners to help them choose the best option to help save on costs and provide services in a timely manner.
Mould Growth
If you have walls, ceilings or attics with mould growth you are putting the residents in your home at risk. The health concerns of having black, white, or green mould throughout your home include respiratory infections and issues, skin irritations, and many other concerns. If you are experiencing any of these issues and you can’t find a reason for it then it’s time to call Insulation Pros of Coquitlam to investigate your walls. This mould forms because the water can’t dry out properly and it becomes a perfect breeding ground for fungal growths. Our customer’s safety is far above any other priority at our company. We recommend leaving this type of damage to the insulation experts because we provide insurance for our team members and are licensed to deal with these types of issues. Our insulation team comes in with the proper personal protective safety equipment to make sure no one gets sick on the job.
Rot in Your Walls and Ceilings
When water forms within your walls either from flooding, improper vapour barrier or a leaky roof you risk pools forming below your batt and roll insulation. These pools of water have to go somewhere and will begin to soak into the framing and drywall. When framing absorbs the water and isn’t given the room it needs to dry this will begin to rot, similar to why mould growth forms. If caught soon enough, our team will bring in industrial dehumidifiers and fans to dry it out. We want to save whatever materials we can before replacing your insulation or you have to hire a framing company in the case of more extensive damages. If this rot forms in your ceilings you risk the structural integrity of your ceiling which could lead to injury as well as the cost of fixing it. Our Surrey insulation contractors are here to help you get your home back to how it should be.
Compromised Insulation
Your insulation can become compromised for a multitude of reasons some of which are obvious and some that happen without your control. The most common occurrence is when you perform renovations on your home. If you have had an electrician or plumber perform some changes within your walls, your insulation can get moved and this creates gaps that allow your air to flow more freely. You want your insulation to be a tight fit within your walls for it to work most efficiently. During renovations, it's not uncommon for your vapour barrier to be moved and your seal to be compromised or broken. If the seal is broken then moisture and air can escape or enter your home and that reduces your energy efficiency within your home.
Rodents or Pests Within Your Walls
Rodents or pests are unwanted visitors in your home that can damage your insulation and it will need to be replaced. You will need to replace it because once they have moved in, the insulation is more than likely contaminated with feces and possibly diseases if they were carrying any. Mice and other small critters will use the insulation to build a nest within your walls or attic. Mice only need ¼ inch hole to enter your home making it easy for them to find a warm place to live in your walls and floors. There are various methods we can use while installing your batt and roll insulation that helps prevent this from happening again. Mesh wiring is one of the ways to help prevent this along with assessing how they entered your home and improving your external barrier.
Increased Energy Bills
When your insulation is compromised for any reason, from water damage to unwanted visitors one of the common issues you will see arise is increased heating or HVAC bills. Yes, throughout the year you will see a natural shift as you require different amounts of power or gas. However, you shouldn’t see a drastic rise or steady increase throughout the years. Sometimes it can start gradually if the insulation is reaching its max lifespan, which is on average 10-15 years. Other reasons include water damage, broken air seals, and shifted insulation. For whatever reason, if you feel your home is spending too much monthly on energy bills Insulation Pros of Coquitlam can help!
Batt and Roll Insulation
Where ever you need insulation installed we have you covered with our batt and roll insulation. It comes in varying thicknesses and R-values to ensure your home meets building codes and provides the coverage you need to prevent heating and cooling issues. It is a cost-effective solution because of how easy it can be to install and our team can get that taken care of quickly for you. It offers lower labour rates because it doesn’t require some of the same levels of protection as spray foam or blown-in insulation and the speed at which our insulation contractors can install it for you. It is also a great choice for long-term insulation needs because it is easy to maintain and replace sections as needed.
Common Spots for Heat Loss and Gains in Your Home
Attic Insulation:
As we all know, heat rises, making your attic the number one place in your home to keep insulated properly. Other homeowners like you in Surrey, BC find that this is one area of their home they lose the most heat. As your home gets older batt insulation can naturally shift over time. You will notice fluctuations in your energy bills from over usage of your furnace or air conditioning system. The harder they have to work to maintain your desired temperature will leave you with higher bills. Our team can use infrared technology to see where the air is escaping. If the attic is the culprit you will want to install new insulation and have your vapour barrier checked. In the lower mainland, we see lots of water throughout the year and attics with a leaky roof risk water-damaged insulation. This water damage can go unnoticed from being tucked away in an area you don’t go to often, if ever.
Using your attic for storage
It’s not uncommon to store boxes and other items in your attic. It is a space that is out of the way for those household items or boxes of old photos that you don’t look at anymore. Often when moving these items up there, you can unknowingly move the insulation in your attic. Any movement to this insulation will create gaps in your insulation seal. This most likely won’t lead to a full replacement but will require some work to ensure it is properly placed back into the correct position. However, if something was damaged and the insulation was torn, you will likely want to replace it. Our insulation services team is well-equipped to help you assess where your possible energy leaks are. Let’s make sure your heat stays in during those winter months and the cool air remains in the house during those hot summer months.
Garage Insulation:
Many homes in Surrey and Coquitlam, BC have attached garages, making it really convenient for a resident to park their car or have a workshop close by for those weekend projects. It isn’t uncommon that garages aren’t insulated. The walls already create an effective barrier to keep out the elements leaving you with a clean and dry space to utilize as you see fit. However, what most homeowners don’t consider is the heat loss from this large uninsulated space that should really be considered another room within your home. Here is something to consider, if you have a bonus room or bedroom above the garage you will greatly benefit from insulating the garage ceiling because that room above your garage will have to work much harder to maintain a consistent temperature. We usually recommend installing batt insulation because it is a cost-effective option that has low labour costs.
Some homeowners heat their garage with either a garage heater or the use of a floor space heater. Without proper insulation, your heater is going to have to work extra hard which only ends up costing you more. These heaters do not substitute the use of insulation in your garage. Especially if you are using it as a workspace that requires keeping your work dry or at a certain temperature. The biggest thing to consider is that because the garage is attached you have an additional 2-3 exterior walls that allow the transfer of heat when not insulated. One way you can more effectively insulate your home and protect it from this issue is by using insulation with a higher R-value on the wall between the house and the garage.
Basement Insulation:
Your foundation is made from concrete which doesn’t effectively insulate your basement. It makes a strong and effective building material that is a necessity in your home’s foundation, but it has very limited insulation levels. Concrete allows hot and cold air to easily pass through it. Even the thicker concrete walls only have a max of 2 R-value if any at all. So, adding batt and roll insulation to your basement walls makes a big difference in your home. It helps prevent mould, saves money and overall makes your home more pleasant to live in. Insulation Pros of Coquitlam highly recommends this is done on your home. If your basement is unfinished and the concrete is exposed it creates the perfect conditions of being a dark cold environment where mould and mildew grow in. Simply put having the wall properly sealed with a vapour barrier combined with the proper insulation then water can’t get in and mould won’t grow.
Exterior Walls:
Homes have various types of siding or building materials used to create their exterior walls. Vinyl siding for example has very limited insulation properties because its main purpose is to protect your home from the weather elements. It doesn’t keep heat in or prevent cooling loss from within your home. In this case, you will need properly rated insulation due to the type of siding chosen. A common misconception is that brick or concrete is an effective insulator. This isn’t accurate because these materials allow cold and warm air to easily pass through it as well as moisture. While an option such as brick may look decorative it doesn’t serve your home well as an insulator. You will want to have your walls insulated and a vapour barrier installed to keep your home safe from moisture and higher energy bills. Save yourself some money and do it properly!
Insulation Pros of Coquitlam is the go-to choice for your insulation installation, replacement, and restoration services in Surrey, BC. Our contractors are highly trained and ready to help you navigate the insulation options for your home. Reach out today for your no-obligation quote and assessment.
Regardless of your choice of insulation, we can help you!
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