Insulation contractor in Hobbs, NM - attics sealed first, then insulated
B&M Hobbs Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor based in Hobbs, NM. We insulate attics, walls, crawl spaces and metal shops with spray foam or blown-in fill, sealing the gaps first so the new insulation can work.
Hobbs houses, rentals and shops we work on
Hobbs is home for us, and it's where most of our calls come from. I see a little of everything here: single-story houses with low attics, rentals a landlord wants finished before the next tenant moves in, and the shops and metal buildings that business owners work out of. We do the same work just up the road in North Hobbs and over in Lovington, so a job here gets the same crew and the same order of steps.
What shapes a Hobbs job most is what's already in the attic. On many houses I find a few inches of old fill that has settled over the years, gaps around the lights and the hatch, and ductwork running overhead, and each of those changes what we do first.
What we find in Hobbs houses and attics
Most calls here start with a room that runs hot, a drafty spot or a power bill that keeps climbing. These are the things I usually find once I'm up in the attic.
Many attics are deep in the middle and thin along the edges, which is backward, so we bring the edges to the same depth.
Vents along the roof edge often get buried, and an attic that can't breathe shows moisture in the framing, so we keep them clear.
Foam costs more, so I usually recommend sealing the gaps and topping up loose fill unless your ductwork runs through the attic and needs foam's seal.
Landlords often call between tenants, because an empty house lets our crew reach every attic hatch and room without working around anyone's things.
Every attic is a little different, so I'd like to see yours in person and write your estimate from what's actually up there.
Where we work from our Hobbs base
We're based in Hobbs and work all over the city. We also work in North Hobbs and Lovington, along with other cities around them, and we're glad to hear from you.
Insulation services we do in Hobbs
Spray foam insulation
When your Hobbs attic holds the ductwork or the roofline is hard to reach, we spray foam that seals air and insulates in one pass.
Attic insulation
For rooms that run hot or a climbing power bill, we measure the inches already up there and bring the whole attic to an even depth.
Blown-in insulation
We blow loose fill through a hose to top up a thin attic floor, because it reaches the corners and edges that rolled batts usually miss.
Home insulation
If several rooms feel drafty and you're not sure where to start, I walk the whole house and tell you which areas to do first and why.
Insulation removal
When old fill got soaked from a roof leak or holds droppings, we pull it out and clean up before anything new goes in.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors over a crawl space usually mean bare framing underneath, so we insulate between the floor joists and keep it snug against the floor above.
Wall insulation
Exterior walls with little or nothing inside can often be filled through small holes from outside or inside, which we patch once the wall is full.
Air sealing services
Drafts usually come through gaps around lights, pipes, wiring and the attic hatch, so we close those up and stop the air before it reaches your rooms.
Basement insulation
If your house has a basement, bare concrete walls usually let the room run cold, so we insulate them in a way that keeps moisture from getting trapped.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam is the dense kind that blocks moisture, so we use it on metal shop walls and other spots where condensation is a worry.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is softer and lighter, a good fit inside walls and under the roof when moisture isn't the concern and you want it sealed for less.
Commercial insulation
Shops, offices and metal buildings around Hobbs get the same careful order of work, and we plan the schedule around your business hours so you can keep running.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A crawl space with bare dirt lets ground moisture rise toward your floors, so we cover it with a heavy plastic vapor barrier and seal the seams.
Vapor barrier installation
In walls and attics, a vapor barrier on the right side of the insulation keeps moisture from collecting inside it, and we place it before closing up.
Attic air sealing
Before we touch the insulation in your attic, we seal around the hatch, light boxes and plumbing vents, because loose fill alone won't stop air moving through them.
Retrofit insulation
For an older house with thin or missing insulation, we add to what's there wherever it's sound and only take out what's soaked or damaged.
Get a free on-site insulation estimate in Hobbs
We reply to every call and request within one business day to set a time that suits you. I come out to your Hobbs home or building myself, look over the attic and the problem spots, and write your estimate, with no obligation to go ahead.
- Call
- (575) 318-2651
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Why Hobbs homeowners call us for insulation
Thank you for considering us. Here's how we run a job, so you know what to expect from the first visit to the final check.
The owner writes your estimate
I come out to look at your house and write the estimate myself, and I explain each step before we start so nothing in your home is a surprise.
Licensed, insured, working since 2017
We're licensed and insured, and we've been insulating homes and shops since 2017. Our installers do the work, and I check it along the way, not just at the end.
A call ahead if plans change
I spent years running a busy company's schedule, so I'd rather call ahead about a change than leave you waiting. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. Please call (575) 318-2651 to set up a visit.
Insulation questions we hear in Hobbs
Who issues building permits for a house in Hobbs, NM?
In Hobbs, permits come from the city's Building Inspections office, which issues building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits for homes and businesses. If your address is outside the city limits, Lea County has to approve an address and new construction application first. The city's GIS maps show whether an address falls inside the city limits and the permit area.
How do I find out if adding insulation needs a permit in Hobbs?
Ask Building Inspections, because insulation isn't named on the city's lists either way. The city says permits are typically needed for new buildings, additions, remodels, re-roofs and heating and cooling systems, and its residential guide lists painting, tiling, carpeting, cabinets and countertops as work that needs none. Before work starts, I check with the office that covers your address, and if the job calls for a permit we apply for it and arrange the inspections.
Can I pull my own permit to insulate my house in Hobbs?
Yes, if it's the single-family house you live in or will live in, state law lets you do your own work on it without a contractor's license, and you apply for the homeowner permit in person. That exemption doesn't cover rentals or commercial buildings. When you hire out the work, the contractor has to hold a valid license and is the one who applies for the permits and requests the inspections.
How much does insulation cost in Hobbs, NM?
I give you a price after I've seen the job in person, because the cost turns on what's already up there. The biggest factors are the size of the attic or building, how many inches you have now, whether wet or dirty fill has to come out first, how many gaps need sealing and whether the job calls for foam, which costs more, or loose fill.
Do we have to leave the house while you spray foam our Hobbs home?
Yes, for spray foam you, your kids and your pets stay out until the re-entry time, the wait the foam's maker sets before people come back inside. I'll tell you that time before we start so you can plan around it. With blown-in fill, most people can usually stay home and just keep clear of the attic while we work.
What causes a hot room over the garage in my Hobbs home?
Usually it's thin or missing insulation in the floor and the short walls around that room, plus gaps where air from the garage and the attic leaks in. We seal those gaps first, then insulate the floor and walls so the room keeps pace with the rest of the house.
Call about your Hobbs insulation today
We take calls at (575) 318-2651 from 6 AM to 11 PM every day, so you can reach us before or after your own workday, or you can send the form anytime.
Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM