Blown-In Attic Insulation in Palm Bay, FL

Blown-in attic insulation is the most economical way to bring many Palm Bay attics up to standard. A machine blows loose fiberglass or cellulose through a hose into an even blanket across the attic floor, filling around joists, wiring and fixtures. Laid over a ceiling that has been air sealed, it delivers a lot of performance for the price.

Fiberglass or cellulose

Loose-fill fiberglass is light, resists moisture and settles very little. Cellulose is recycled paper treated for fire resistance; it is denser and slows air through the layer a bit more. Fixr lists blown fiberglass at $1.65 to $2.60 per square foot and cellulose at $1.75 to $3.80. In a humid climate with occasional roof leaks, we often lean toward fiberglass, but both work over a sealed ceiling.

How much

Florida's 2023 energy code sets R-38 for ceilings in Zone 2, and ENERGY STAR suggests R-49 for an existing Zone 2 attic with no insulation or adding R-38 where there are three to four inches. Many Palm Bay homes from the city's early decades have far less. We set depth markers so you can confirm the installed depth.

Seal first

Loose fill slows heat but does not stop air. Humid attic air moving through open gaps at lights, plumbing, top plates and the hatch carries heat and moisture into the house. Every blown-in job we quote includes sealing those gaps first.

The FPL rebate

FPL's residential ceiling insulation program standards, effective September 1, 2025, list a $220 rebate when the home's existing ceiling insulation is verified below R-8 and the installation is done by a FPL participating contractor. If your attic is that thin, check FPL's current program and contractor list before work begins.

Ducts

While we are in the attic, we note loose, crushed or leaking ducts and seal visible joints. Insulation should not bury ducts that need repair; if they do, we tell you so your HVAC company can fix them first.

Top up or remove

If the existing insulation is dry and reasonably even, we blow new material over it. If it is wet, stained, moldy or full of droppings, removal comes first.

Most attics are done in a day. Ask for a written quote. Get a free estimate