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Serving Altoona, PA and surrounding areas. (814) 552-1335
Altoona Insulation installs spray foam, attic, crawl space, and blown-in insulation for homeowners across central Pennsylvania. Stop heating the outdoors and start keeping the warmth where it belongs.
Altoona Insulation is a full-service insulation contractor based in Altoona, PA, offering 16 insulation and air sealing services to homeowners and businesses across 12 cities in central Pennsylvania. Whether you have an older home losing heat through the attic or a crawl space that has never been properly sealed, we have the right solution. Every job starts with a free on-site estimate and ends with a walkthrough so you know exactly what was done.
Gaps in your walls or crawl space letting cold air in? Spray foam expands to fill every crack and delivers the highest R-value per inch of any insulation type.
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If your heating bill spikes every January, your attic is likely the culprit. Proper attic insulation keeps warmth inside and stops ice dams from forming on your roof.
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Thin or patchy attic coverage? Blown-in insulation fills corners and irregular spaces older homes are full of, without tearing out drywall or disrupting your home.
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Drafty rooms, cold floors, or climbing utility bills all signal under-insulated walls and ceilings. We assess your whole home and fix what is costing you money.
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Old, damaged, or moldy insulation undermines everything else you have done to your home. We remove it cleanly so fresh, effective material can go in.
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Cold floors above an uninsulated crawl space are not normal. Insulating your crawl space seals out cold air, moisture, and pests from below.
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Feel a draft near your outlets in winter? Hollow or under-insulated walls bleed heat year-round. Wall insulation stops that without a full renovation.
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Insulation slows heat movement, but gaps in your building envelope let conditioned air escape entirely. Air sealing closes those bypasses and makes your insulation work harder.
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An uninsulated basement rim joist and walls let cold in at the foundation level, driving up heating costs all winter. Basement insulation fixes this at the source.
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Closed-cell foam delivers the highest R-value per inch, adds structural rigidity, and acts as a moisture barrier - ideal for crawl spaces and rim joists in cold climates.
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Open-cell foam is flexible, cost-effective, and great for interior attics and walls where moisture control is less critical and some sound dampening is welcome.
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Commercial buildings lose significant energy through uninsulated walls, roofs, and mechanical spaces. We serve businesses of all sizes across central Pennsylvania.
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Moisture creeping up from bare crawl space ground damages your floors and framing over time. A vapor barrier stops that moisture at the source.
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Wet basements and crawl spaces need more than insulation. A properly installed vapor barrier controls ground moisture and protects your home from the inside out.
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Air leaks around recessed lights, pipes, and attic hatches defeat your insulation entirely. Attic air sealing closes those bypasses before they cost you another winter.
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Already own an older home? Retrofit insulation adds modern energy performance without a full renovation - targeting the areas that are costing you the most.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or online form and tell us what is going on - high bills, cold rooms, or a crawl space you have been avoiding. We ask a few quick questions about your home so we show up prepared. You will hear back from us within 1 business day to set up a visit.
We visit your home, walk through the problem areas, take measurements, and check for moisture or air leaks that affect the scope of the work. You receive a written estimate that breaks down what will be done, what material will be used, and the total cost - no vague phone quotes, no surprises later.
On installation day, our crew arrives, handles all setup, and gets the work done with minimal disruption to your home. When we finish, we walk you through what was installed so you can see the results yourself. We handle any required permits and leave your home clean and ready to enjoy.
We are a registered home improvement contractor under Pennsylvania law, which means you have real legal recourse if anything is ever in dispute. Every project carries full liability insurance from day one.
Every estimate is written, detailed, and free. We visit your home, measure the area, and give you a quote that spells out exactly what will be done. You are never pressured to commit on the spot.
We have been working on homes in Altoona and the surrounding area since 2018. We know the older housing stock here, the climate conditions, and what local homeowners actually deal with every winter.
If something about the installation is not right, we come back and make it right. We do a final walkthrough on every job because we want you to see the work before we leave.
Ready to get started? Call us at (814) 552-1335 or submit a request online.
"We had them spray foam the crawl space and rim joists in our 1950s home. The cold floors we had lived with for years were noticeably warmer within a week. The crew was clean, explained everything, and finished in one day."
David R., Hollidaysburg - Spray foam insulation
"Our heating bills were climbing every winter and we had ice dams forming every January. After the attic insulation and air sealing, the ice dams are gone and our gas bill dropped noticeably the first full winter after the job."
Karen M., Altoona - Attic insulation
"I got three quotes for blown-in insulation in my older Altoona home. Altoona Insulation was the only one who actually went into the attic and showed me photos of what was up there before quoting. That detail mattered to me."
Tom B., Duncansville - Blown-in insulation
We respond within 1 business day. This estimate is completely no-obligation - you are not committing to anything by submitting. After you send your request, someone from our office will call you to learn a bit more about your project and schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you.
(814) 552-1335Altoona Insulation serves Altoona and the surrounding region, including Hollidaysburg, State College, Duncansville, and 9 additional communities across central Pennsylvania. We cover all 12 service areas and can typically schedule a free on-site estimate within the same week you reach out.
R-value measures how well a material resists heat flow - the higher the number, the better. For homes in central Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends attic R-values between R-49 and R-60 - well above what most older Altoona homes currently have.
Air sealing matters every time there are gaps around light fixtures, pipes, and wall tops - because insulation slows heat movement but air sealing stops the drafts that bypass it entirely. In older Altoona homes with attic bypasses, skipping air sealing can cut your energy savings in half.
Closed-cell foam is the right choice for spaces exposed to moisture or cold ground - crawl spaces, rim joists, and basement walls in a climate like Altoona. Open-cell is softer, more affordable, and works well in interior attics where moisture is not a concern.
Ice dams form when heat escaping through the attic melts snow near the roof peak, which then refreezes at the cold eaves. The fix is insulating and air-sealing the attic so the roof surface stays at a more even temperature. For Altoona homes averaging over 60 inches of snow per winter, this is a practical concern.
Yes. The federal government offers a tax credit worth up to 30 percent of qualifying insulation material costs. Pennsylvania utility providers have also offered rebate programs for insulation upgrades. Ask your contractor which materials qualify and confirm the credit with your tax preparer.
Blown-in insulation is one of the best options for older homes because it conforms to irregular cavities, odd framing, and narrow spaces common in pre-1950 construction. It can usually be added on top of existing material without tearing anything out. One important check: older homes may have knob-and-tube wiring that needs to be addressed first.
Altoona Insulation is a licensed and insured insulation contractor company based in Altoona, PA, serving 12 communities across central Pennsylvania since 2018. We are a registered home improvement contractor under Pennsylvania law, which means we are accountable under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and carry full liability insurance on every job. Since 2018, we have completed insulation projects across 16 service types for homeowners and businesses throughout the region. We know the older housing stock in Altoona, the climate conditions that make insulation critical here, and what it takes to do the job right the first time.
Learn more about our companyNot always. New blown-in material can be added directly on top of existing insulation in many cases. If the old material is wet, moldy, or pest-damaged, removal is the right call before anything new goes in.
Most homeowners notice improved comfort within the first few weeks. Energy bill savings typically show up clearly by the end of the first full heating season after the work is done.
A good contractor tells you what they find - moisture damage, knob-and-tube wiring, or inadequate ventilation - before they start. You decide how to proceed. No reputable contractor proceeds on something unexpected without your sign-off.
Have questions about your specific home before scheduling? Call us at (814) 552-1335 and we will answer them honestly.
Altoona is a city of about 43,000 people tucked into a valley in the Allegheny Mountains of Blair County, Pennsylvania. The city was built almost entirely around the Pennsylvania Railroad, which established its main repair shops here in the 1850s. Those railroad boom years left behind block after block of worker row houses and cottages - many still standing today - that make up a large share of the city's housing stock. The Railroaders Memorial Museum downtown preserves that history for anyone who lives here or visits.
Most homes in Altoona were built before 1940, and census data shows a high share of owner-occupied housing - meaning most residents here have a real stake in keeping their homes in good shape. The city sits below Brush Mountain to the west and near the famous Horseshoe Curve, a National Historic Landmark just a few miles from downtown. Families have gathered at Lakemont Park for over a century, and the uneven terrain of the valley gives many residential lots their characteristic slope and drainage challenges.
Altoona averages around 60 to 70 inches of snow per winter, and the Allegheny Mountain climate means heating costs here are a real budget item - not a minor line item. That is the context in which Altoona Insulation works every day. From the row house blocks near downtown to the hillside streets above the valley floor, we have worked on all kinds of Altoona homes - brick, wood frame, older and newer - and we understand what local homeowners are actually dealing with when they call us.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Altoona Insulation
709 2nd Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Always open, 24/7.
Call Altoona Insulation today or submit your request online - we respond within 1 business day and every estimate is completely free.