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Serving Essex, VT and surrounding areas. (802) 876-8645
Essex Insulation handles spray foam, attic, blown-in, crawl space, and 12 other insulation services for homes and businesses across Essex, VT and the greater Burlington area.
Essex Insulation is a licensed insulation contractor serving Essex, VT with 16 residential and commercial services. Whether your home is losing heat through the attic, letting cold air in through the walls, or dealing with moisture in the crawl space, we have the right solution. We serve 12 communities across the greater Burlington area, including Burlington, Colchester, Williston, and Shelburne.
Cold drafts seeping in through every gap? Spray foam seals and insulates in one pass - no second layer needed.
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Heat rises straight through a thin attic floor. Stop it here and your whole home stays warmer for less.
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Covers every corner and irregular space older homes have, giving you the depth Vermont winters demand.
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Tired of uneven temperatures room to room? A full home assessment finds where you're losing heat and fixes it.
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Old, wet, or pest-damaged insulation holds your home back. We remove it cleanly before putting in fresh material.
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Cold floors above and moisture problems below - crawl space insulation fixes both at the source.
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Feel a chill near your outlets on a cold day? Wall insulation stops outside air from treating your home like a pathway.
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Insulation slows heat - air sealing stops the leaks that undermine it. Both together deliver the biggest savings.
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An uninsulated basement is a cold floor factory. Insulating it keeps your home warmer from the ground up.
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The highest-performing option for Vermont's cold and moisture - twice the R-value per inch of fiberglass.
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A budget-friendlier foam option that works well for interior walls and adds real sound dampening.
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Warehouses, offices, and mixed-use buildings all lose money through uninsulated walls. We fix that.
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Ground moisture travels up. A vapor barrier stops it before it reaches your floors and framing.
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Protect walls, floors, and framing from the moisture that Vermont winters and springs push through every gap.
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Sealing the attic floor before adding insulation is the step most contractors skip - we never do.
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Already-finished walls don't have to stay cold. We add insulation without tearing down drywall.
Learn MoreThree straightforward steps from your first call to a warmer, tighter home.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We respond within 1 business day - usually faster. Tell us what you have noticed: cold rooms, high bills, ice dams, or anything that feels off. That helps us show up prepared for the estimate visit.
We come to your home at no charge, look at the areas you want addressed, and check for any conditions - like moisture or older wiring - that could affect the job. You get a written quote that explains the scope, materials, and cost. No pressure to decide on the spot.
Our crew handles everything on installation day - from sealing air gaps first to finishing with a clean, even layer of insulation. Before we leave, we walk you through the finished work so you can see it yourself and ask any questions. Most jobs are done in a single day.
We carry full liability insurance and workers compensation, and we are licensed through the Vermont Department of Labor. Every project is documented and meets Vermont building standards - which matters if you sell your home or need to make a warranty claim.
We come to your home, assess the space, and give you a written quote at no charge. You decide on your own timeline - we never pressure you to sign on the spot. Most homeowners receive their estimate within 48 hours of the visit.
We have been working in Essex and the surrounding Chittenden County area since 2015. We know the housing stock here - the older ranch homes and split-levels from the 1960s and 1970s, the newer subdivisions off Susie Wilson Road, and everything in between.
Before the crew leaves, we show you exactly what was done - the coverage, the depth, and how it was installed. You should be able to see the work with your own eyes and ask questions. If you have concerns after we leave, we come back. That is the guarantee.
Ready to get started? Call (802) 876-8645 or send us a message.
"We had ice dams every winter for years. After Essex Insulation did the attic, last winter was the first one where we didn't have a single problem along the roofline. The crew sealed everything first before blowing in material - you could tell they knew what they were doing."
Sarah M., Colchester - Attic insulation
"Our basement was always the coldest part of the house. They came out, gave us a written estimate that same week, and the job was done the following Friday. The floor above the basement is noticeably warmer now - we noticed it within the first few days."
David R., Williston - Basement insulation
"We had spray foam done in the rim joists and crawl space. The estimator flagged some older wiring we needed to address first - which we appreciated since nobody else mentioned it. Once that was handled, the job went smoothly and the crawl space is completely different now."
Karen T., Burlington - Spray foam insulation
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office calls to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(802) 876-8645Essex Insulation is based in Essex, VT and serves 12 communities across Chittenden County and beyond - including Burlington, South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, and Shelburne. We offer same-week scheduling in most areas and typically respond within 1 business day.
Vermont winters are hard on under-insulated homes. Here is what matters most.
Vermont sits in one of the coldest climate zones in the continental US - and the federal government recommends attic insulation levels here that are among the highest in the country. If your attic insulation is less than 10 inches deep, you are losing heat every night from October through April. The U.S. Department of Energy insulation guide explains recommended R-values by climate zone.
Most of Essex was built between the 1960s and 1990s - before modern energy codes existed. Homes from that era often have little or no insulation in rim joists, knee walls, and attic hatches. Vermont freeze-thaw cycles also gradually open gaps that were not there when the home was built, making air sealing just as important as adding new material.
Ice dams form when heat escapes through a poorly insulated attic, melts snow on the roof, and refreezes at the cold eaves. Removing ice dams each winter treats the symptom. Sealing the attic and insulating properly removes the source of heat that caused them. Most Essex homeowners who fix their attic insulation stop seeing ice dams within the first winter.
Yes. Efficiency Vermont - the nation's first statewide energy efficiency utility - offers rebates for attic, wall, and basement insulation upgrades. Getting a home energy audit first often qualifies you for a higher rebate amount. Federal tax credits for home energy improvements can stack on top of those rebates, reducing your out-of-pocket cost by hundreds of dollars.
Always before. Air sealing fills the gaps that let warm air escape and cold air enter. If you add insulation on top of unsealed gaps, you slow heat transfer but the air leaks keep working against you. A contractor who skips air sealing is giving you half the benefit at the full price - always ask what air sealing is included in your quote.
Closed-cell foam is the stronger choice for Vermont's cold climate - it insulates at roughly twice the rate of open-cell per inch and acts as a moisture barrier. Open-cell is softer, less expensive, and works well for interior walls and sound dampening. For rim joists, crawl spaces, and anywhere moisture is a concern, closed-cell is the right call in this climate.
Essex Insulation is a licensed, insured insulation contractor based in Essex, VT, serving 12 communities across Chittenden County and the greater Burlington area since 2015.
We are licensed through the Vermont Department of Labor, which oversees contractor licensing for insulation work in Vermont. Our license means every project we complete meets the state's standards and is performed by trained, accountable professionals - not a crew working without credentials.
Since 2015, we have completed insulation projects across 16 service categories - from spray foam and blown-in attic insulation to crawl space vapor barriers and commercial buildings. We know the housing stock in Essex and the surrounding area well, and we bring that local knowledge to every estimate.
If your insulation is wet, compressed, or shows signs of mold or pest activity, it needs to come out before new material goes in. Old dry insulation can often be supplemented rather than replaced - a contractor inspection will tell you which situation you are in. The EPA mold guidance page explains when moisture-damaged materials need removal.
Retrofit wall insulation is possible without tearing down drywall. Contractors drill small holes, blow material into the wall cavity, and patch the openings. It is one of the most cost-effective upgrades for older Essex homes where wall insulation was never installed to begin with.
For blown-in insulation, depth markers left in the attic let you check coverage yourself. For spray foam, even thickness without gaps or thin spots is the visual standard. Ask your contractor to walk you through the finished work before they leave - a confident, professional crew will never hesitate to do this.
Have questions about what your home needs? Call us at (802) 876-8645 or request a free estimate online.
Essex is one of Vermont's most populated towns, home to around 22,000 to 23,000 residents spread across Essex Junction - which became Vermont's newest city in 2022 - and the surrounding town of Essex. The majority of homes are owner-occupied, and a large share of the housing stock was built between the 1960s and 1990s - well before today's insulation standards existed.
That older housing stock is a big part of why insulation upgrades matter here. Homes built in that era often have little or no insulation in rim joists, knee walls, and crawl spaces. The neighborhoods near Five Corners in Essex Junction and the established streets throughout the town have a mix of ranch homes, split-levels, and Colonials - many of which have never had a real insulation upgrade. Vermont's cold winters and heavy freeze-thaw cycles gradually open gaps in older homes, making air sealing just as important as insulation depth.
Essex Insulation has been working in this community since 2015. We know the difference between the compact streets near the Junction and the newer subdivisions on the town's edge. Whether your home is steps from The Essex Experience or out on a larger lot toward Jericho, we serve the full town - and we respond within 1 business day.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Essex Insulation
4 Craftsbury Ct
Essex, VT 05452
Always open, 24/7.
Call or message us today - we respond within 1 business day and the estimate visit is always free.