Serving Rutland, VT and surrounding areas. (802) 855-9280
Rutland homes lose heat fast through old attics, basement rim joists, and drafty walls. We seal and insulate them so your furnace works less and every room stays comfortable.
Rutland homes lose heat fast through old attics, basement rim joists, and drafty walls. We seal and insulate them so your furnace works less and every room stays comfortable.
Rutland Insulation is your local insulation contractor in Rutland, VT, offering 16 services that cover every part of your home. From spray foam and blown-in attic insulation to crawl space vapor barriers and commercial projects, we handle it all. We serve 12 communities across central and western Vermont, and we are fully licensed and insured. If your home is losing heat, we can find where and fix it.
Air leaks costing you heat? Spray foam seals gaps and insulates in one step, even in the hardest-to-reach corners.
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Ice dams and cold upstairs rooms? Proper attic insulation keeps heat in and your roof cold the way it should be.
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Thin or patchy coverage in your attic? Blown-in insulation fills every gap evenly and improves comfort fast.
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Paying too much to heat a drafty house? Whole-home insulation brings every room up to the same comfortable temperature.
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Old, damaged, or contaminated insulation holding your home back? We remove it safely before adding anything new.
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Cold floors and moisture problems often start below. Crawl space insulation cuts both and protects your floor structure.
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Drafty exterior walls make some rooms nearly unlivable in winter. Wall insulation stops the heat loss at the source.
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Insulation alone cannot stop drafts. Air sealing closes the gaps that let cold air in and warm air out all winter.
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Uninsulated basements bleed heat from every floor above them. Insulating yours is one of the highest-return upgrades available.
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Need moisture control and high R-value in tight spaces? Closed-cell foam delivers both, ideal for Vermont's wet winters.
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Great for interior walls and sound dampening, open-cell foam fills large cavities effectively at a lower cost per square foot.
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Commercial buildings lose heat fast with inadequate insulation. We work on offices, warehouses, and multi-family buildings.
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Moisture rising from bare ground causes mold, rot, and musty odors. A vapor barrier stops it at the source.
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Condensation on walls and floors signals a moisture problem. Vapor barrier installation protects your structure year-round.
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Most attic heat loss happens through tiny gaps, not thin insulation. Air sealing the attic floor fixes the root cause.
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Older homes without wall insulation can be upgraded without tearing out drywall. Retrofit insulation adds comfort with minimal disruption.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We will ask a few quick questions about your home and the problems you have noticed - high bills, cold rooms, ice dams. We respond within 1 business day to schedule your free on-site visit.
One of our team members visits your home, walks through the attic, basement, and any problem areas, and measures what is actually there. You get a clear, written estimate that spells out the foam type, coverage area, and total cost - with no pressure to commit.
Our crew arrives on the scheduled day, protects your home, and completes the work from start to finish. Before we leave, we walk you through what was done so you can see the coverage yourself. Most jobs are finished in a single day.
We hold a current Vermont Department of Labor contractor license and carry full liability and workers compensation coverage. You can verify our license directly with the state before signing anything.
Every estimate includes an in-person assessment, a written breakdown of materials and labor, and a clear scope of work. There is no charge and no pressure - you decide if and when you want to move forward.
We have been working on homes in Rutland and the surrounding area since 2015. We know the housing stock here - the old foundations, the knob-and-tube concerns, the ice dam patterns - because we have seen all of it firsthand.
We respond to all new inquiries within 1 business day. Once you are scheduled, most attic and basement jobs are completed start to finish in a single visit, so you are not waiting around for a multi-day project.
Ready to get started? Call (802) 855-9280 or request a free estimate online.
We had ice dams every single winter for years. After they insulated and sealed our attic, we went through last winter without a single one forming. The difference was immediately visible - and our heating bill dropped noticeably that February.
Michael T., Rutland - Attic Insulation
The crew was thorough and on time. They found a section of the rim joist that had never been insulated - no one had caught it before. The basement has been noticeably warmer and drier since the spray foam went in.
Sandra K., Brandon - Spray Foam Insulation
I was skeptical about how much blown-in insulation could actually change things in a house this old. But the upstairs bedrooms are genuinely warmer now, and we are not running the thermostat as high to compensate. Worth every dollar.
James R., Castleton - Blown-In Insulation
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation and no pressure - just a free on-site assessment and a written estimate. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule your free visit at a time that works for you.
(802) 855-9280Rutland Insulation is based in Rutland, VT and serves 12 communities across central and western Vermont, including Brandon, Middlebury, Castleton, and Killington. We aim to schedule most jobs within the same week you call, and we cover the full region from one crew.
Vermont sits in one of the coldest climate zones in the country. Federal guidelines recommend attic insulation levels of R-49 to R-60 for this region - significantly more than most older homes have. If your attic joists are visible through the insulation, you almost certainly fall short.
Homes built before 1960 were constructed before modern insulation standards existed. Wall cavities were left empty, rim joists were unprotected, and attic floors had little coverage. Those gaps compound over decades, and by now most of Rutland's pre-war homes are losing heat from multiple directions at once.
Ice dams form when heat leaking through your attic warms the roof deck, melting snow that then refreezes at the cold eaves. Insulating and air sealing the attic floor keeps that heat inside your living space - removing the cause instead of just managing the symptoms. The U.S. Department of Energy recommends this approach at energy.gov.
Insulation slows heat movement, but air sealing stops it from bypassing the insulation entirely through gaps. A well-insulated attic with unsealed light fixtures or plumbing penetrations can still lose significant heat. Quality contractors address both in the same visit, because doing one without the other leaves real money on the table.
Yes. Efficiency Vermont, the nation's first statewide energy efficiency utility, offers rebates for insulation and air sealing upgrades. Income-qualified households can access even larger incentives. Rebate amounts and eligibility rules change annually, so checking with Efficiency Vermont at efficiencyvermont.com before scheduling work is a smart first step.
Homes built before 1950 may have knob-and-tube wiring, which requires evaluation before insulation is added over it. Some older attics contain vermiculite insulation, which can contain asbestos and needs professional testing. A contractor who works regularly on Rutland's older housing stock will check for these conditions before any work begins.
For detailed insulation guidance specific to Vermont, the Efficiency Vermont website is a reliable source for current rebates, recommended R-values, and participating contractors.
Rutland Insulation is a licensed and insured insulation contractor based in Rutland, VT, serving 12 communities across central and western Vermont since 2015. We hold a current contractor license issued by the Vermont Department of Labor, which requires meeting the state's standards for training, insurance, and professional accountability.
We have completed insulation projects across Rutland's older housing stock - from Victorian-era homes in the Hill Section to newer construction near the edge of town - offering 16 insulation and air sealing services to residential and commercial customers. If you want to learn more about who we are and how we work, read our About page.
If your insulation is more than 20 to 30 years old, has been wet, or shows signs of pest damage, it may need to be removed before new material is added. Adding fresh insulation on top of compromised material traps the problem underneath instead of solving it.
Air leaks around recessed lights, plumbing penetrations, and attic hatches can bypass even thick insulation entirely. Heat escapes through those gaps in large volumes. Sealing them first is what makes the insulation investment actually perform as expected.
Not always. Spray foam costs more and is the right choice for specific situations - crawl spaces, rim joists, and areas where moisture control is critical. Blown-in insulation is often the best value for attics and wall cavities where moisture is not the primary concern.
If you are unsure where to start, the best first step is a free on-site assessment. Call (802) 855-9280 and we will come out, walk through your home, and tell you exactly what we see.
Rutland is Vermont's second-largest city, home to about 15,000 residents and the commercial hub for a wide stretch of central and western Vermont. The city sits in the Otter Creek valley, flanked by the Taconic Mountains to the west and the Green Mountains to the east - a geography that makes winters here particularly demanding. Temperatures regularly drop below 10 degrees Fahrenheit in January, and the heating season stretches from October through April.
A large share of the homes here were built before 1940 - Victorian wood-frame houses, older Colonials, and multi-family buildings throughout neighborhoods like the Hill Section and the streets around Merchants Row. These older homes were built long before modern insulation standards, with stone or early poured-concrete foundations, empty wall cavities, and attic floors that were never meant to handle Rutland's sustained cold. The freeze-thaw cycles that hit repeatedly each winter work on every gap and crack in these buildings, year after year.
Rutland is also the closest real city to Killington Resort, and Rutland Regional Medical Center is one of the area's largest employers. We work on homes all across the city - from tight in-town lots near downtown to larger properties on the outskirts. If your home is in Rutland and you are dealing with high heating bills, ice dams, or cold rooms that never seem to warm up, we can help.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Rutland Insulation
60 Williams StAlways open, 24/7.
Call (802) 855-9280 or submit a request online - we respond within 1 business day and offer free on-site estimates with no obligation.
