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Attic Insulation in Metro Detroit

Blown-in cellulose top-ups, usually in a single day.

Up to 40% of your heat is leaving through the attic, and most homes here have about half the insulation they should. We top yours up over what is already there — no demolition, no tear-out.

  • We blow over your existing insulation
  • Air sealing before any depth goes down
  • Most attics finished in one day
  • DTE rebate paperwork handled for you
Call (248) 565-5650
Recommended here (DOE Climate Zone 5)
R-49 to R-60
What most pre-1980 homes measure
R-11 to R-19
DTE rebate on qualifying work
Up to $600
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Family-owned

Based in Southfield, not a franchise

Most jobs, 1 day

In and out, cleaned up behind us

Free assessment

We measure before we quote

Up to $600

DTE insulation rebate, we handle the paperwork

Why insulation

Cold floors. A room nobody uses. Ice at the edge of the roof.

How heat leaves a Michigan house Cross-section of a two-storey house. Warm air rises and escapes through gaps in the attic floor. Cold air is drawn in low, at the rim joist where the framing meets the foundation, and washes across the first floor. Up to 40% of your heat leaves here Thin, unsealed attic floor Rim joist Rim joist Cold air pulled in low to replace what escaped

These are not separate problems. They are the same problem showing up in different places — warm air escaping through the ceiling plane and cold air pulled in low to replace it.

The ice is the one that costs people the most, because it usually gets misdiagnosed as a roofing issue. Heat escaping into the attic warms the roof deck, snow melts, the water runs to the cold overhang and refreezes into a dam that backs meltwater up under the shingles. The roof is fine. The attic is leaking.

Sealing the attic plane and bringing the depth up is what actually stops it — and it is the same work that stops the cold floors and the room you gave up on.

Our process

How it goes, start to finish

01

We measure what you actually have

A ruler in the existing insulation, a look at the sheathing, a check of the soffit vents. Half an hour, no charge, no obligation.

02

You get a number and the reasoning behind it

What we found, what we would do, what it costs, and which rebates apply. If the work is not worth it for your house, we say so.

03

We seal, baffle, and blow to depth

Air sealing first, baffles at the eaves, cellulose to a settled depth with markers stapled to the trusses so you can verify it.

04

We clean up and file your rebate paperwork

Floors vacuumed, route cleared, and the DTE paperwork handled on your behalf. Then your furnace stops working so hard.

A good chunk of this comes back to you.

DTE pays up to $600 on qualifying insulation work. The federal 25C credit covers 30% of the cost, up to $1,200 a year. Consumers Energy runs its own program. We handle the paperwork as part of the job.

See what you qualify for

Testimonials

What Metro Detroit neighbors say

“Called Fill It on a Thursday, had my quote Friday, and they finished the job Monday. My house has never been more comfortable.”
— Mike T.
“Best investment I've made in my house. We're finally warm all winter—and our energy bill dropped by $90/month!”
— Sarah M.
“Finally found an insulation company that actually shows up when they say they will. Professional, clean, and the results speak for themselves.”
— Jennifer K.
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Where we work

Southfield · Royal Oak · Birmingham · Troy · Berkley · Bloomfield Hills · Farmington Hills · Rochester Hills · Ferndale · Clawson — and more across Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties.

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Common questions

Do I need to remove my old attic insulation first?

Usually not. If the existing material is dry, clean and rodent-free, we blow cellulose right over the top and it keeps working underneath. Removal is only necessary for rodent contamination, water damage or mold — and we check before quoting rather than assuming.

How much insulation should a Metro Detroit attic have?

We are in DOE Climate Zone 5, where R-49 to R-60 is recommended for attics. Most pre-1980 homes here measure R-11 to R-19, which is roughly three to six inches. Closing that gap usually means adding ten to fourteen inches of blown cellulose.

How long does the work take, and do I need to leave the house?

Most attics are a one-day job and you can stay home. The work happens in the attic with the hose run through a window or door. We protect the floors along the route and vacuum up before we leave.

Are there rebates for insulation in Michigan?

Yes. DTE pays up to $600 on qualifying insulation work, and the federal 25C tax credit covers 30% of the cost up to $1,200 per year. Consumers Energy runs its own program. We handle the rebate paperwork as part of the job.

Do you work with builders and contractors?

Yes — new construction and trade work is a real part of what we do, with pricing and scheduling built around a build calendar rather than a homeowner timeline.

Find out what your attic is actually costing you.

Free assessment, measured depth, honest numbers. We tell you if you do not need the work.

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