Insulation contractor in Lovington, NM - cooler upstairs rooms, fewer drafts
B&M Hobbs Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor based in Hobbs, NM, working in Lovington, NM. We insulate and air seal attics, walls and crawl spaces, spray foam shops and metal buildings, and remove old insulation that's past saving.
Lovington homes and the insulation calls we get
Lovington is one of the cities we work in from our base in Hobbs, and I come out to look at each job here myself, the same as I do at home. The calls sound a lot like the ones we get in Hobbs, a hot room upstairs, cold floors or a power bill that keeps climbing, along with landlords getting a rental ready and owners of shops and metal buildings that bake in the afternoon. We do the same work across the state line in Seminole, TX, so the way we run a job won't change from one city to the next.
What moves the price here is mostly the house itself, the size of the attic, how many inches are already up there, whether old material has to come out first and whether the ductwork runs overhead. The schedule turns on those same things plus how easy the attic is to reach, and I'll give you the figure for your house at the estimate.
Lovington houses and buildings we insulate
Lovington has older houses, newer builds, rentals and metal shop buildings, and each one gains and loses heat in its own way. Here's what we usually find once we climb up to look.
Older houses often have loose fill that has packed down over the years, so we measure the inches already up there before planning anything.
Ductwork often runs through the attic, so attic heat warms the air in those ducts before it ever reaches your rooms.
A room over the garage sits above an unheated space with outside walls on several sides, which is why it runs hotter or colder.
Shops and metal buildings pull heat straight through the panels, and the inside of bare metal can sweat once the air cools.
That's why I come out to look at the attic or building myself before I write the estimate, so the plan fits what's actually up there.
Where we work around Lovington
We're based in Hobbs, NM, and we work in Lovington, North Hobbs and Seminole, TX, as well as other cities around them. If you don't see your city below, please call and ask.
Insulation services for Lovington homes and shops
Spray foam insulation
Spray foam seals and insulates in one pass, which suits a Lovington attic with ductwork or a room over the garage that never stays comfortable.
Attic insulation
When the upstairs runs hot and the power bill climbs, we check how many inches are up there, seal the gaps, then bring the attic up evenly.
Blown-in insulation
Blown-in insulation, loose fill sent through a hose, is how we usually top up an older attic, full at the edges and clear of the vents.
Home insulation
For a drafty house where every room feels different, we look at the attic, walls and floors together and tell you which one to fix first.
Insulation removal
Old insulation that's been soaked by a roof leak or fouled by mice comes out first, so the new layer isn't covering the same problem.
Crawl space insulation
If the floors stay cold over a crawl space, we insulate between the floor joists or along the crawl space walls, depending on how it's vented.
Wall insulation
Exterior walls in older houses are sometimes empty or half-filled, and we can fill them through small holes without tearing out the drywall.
Air sealing services
Air sealing, closing the gaps around pipes, wires and doors before insulating, is how we cut down the drafts you feel across a whole house.
Basement insulation
Where a house or building has a basement, we insulate the walls so the space below stays closer in temperature to the rooms above it.
Closed-cell foam insulation
Closed-cell foam, a dense foam that also blocks moisture, is our pick for metal buildings, shop walls and spots where condensation has been a problem.
Open-cell foam insulation
Open-cell foam is lighter and softer, and it works well at a home's roofline or in interior walls where you'd also like to quiet the noise.
Commercial insulation
For shops, offices and rental buildings in Lovington, we plan the work around your hours and tell you ahead of time which areas need to be cleared.
Crawl space vapor barrier
A heavy plastic sheet laid over bare dirt keeps ground moisture from rising into the crawl space, which helps the floors and the insulation above them.
Vapor barrier installation
We put a vapor barrier on the right side of the insulation in walls and ceilings, because one on the wrong side can trap moisture inside.
Attic air sealing
Before anything new goes into the attic, we seal around ceiling lights, plumbing vents and the hatch, the spots where house air leaks up most.
Retrofit insulation
Retrofit work adds insulation to a finished house without remodeling it, which is how we bring older Lovington homes closer to how newer ones hold temperature.
Get a free on-site insulation estimate in Lovington
Thank you for reaching out. We reply to every request within one business day to set a time, and then I come out to your Lovington home or building myself to look at the job and write your free estimate. There's no obligation, so please take whatever time you need to decide.
- Call
- (575) 318-2651
- Hours
- Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Why Lovington owners hire our crew
Thank you for considering us for your work in Lovington. Here's how we run a job, so you know what to expect from the first visit to the cleanup.
I look at every job myself
I come out to see the attic or building and write the estimate, and our installers do the work with me checking it along the way, so the person who planned the job sees it go in.
Each step explained before we start
We walk you through the order before anyone climbs into the attic, first any old material out, then the gaps sealed, then the new insulation. If the schedule changes, I'll call ahead rather than leave you waiting.
In business since 2017, licensed and insured
We've been insulating for homeowners, landlords and owners of shops and metal buildings since 2017, and we're licensed and insured. Your satisfaction, guaranteed. To set up a visit, please call (575) 318-2651.
Insulation questions from Lovington homeowners
How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Lovington, NM?
The cost of attic insulation in Lovington comes down to the size of the attic, how many inches are already up there and whether old insulation has to come out first. Foam costs more than loose fill but seals air while it insulates, and sealing the gaps and topping up with blown-in usually wins unless your ductwork runs through the attic. I'll write the figure for your house at the estimate.
Do I need a permit for insulation work in Lovington, NM?
The City of Lovington's Planning and Zoning Department handles City permits, so that's the office to ask about your address and your job. Its checklist calls for site plans for all structural work, and State rules require a permit before a structure is built, altered or repaired unless the rules say otherwise. Before work starts, I check with the office that covers the address, and if the job calls for a permit, we apply for it and arrange the inspections.
Does an insulation contractor need a state license in New Mexico?
Yes. New Mexico's Construction Industries Division says anyone engaged in construction-related contracting in the state must be licensed, and only someone the division has licensed can apply for a permit. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask me about it at the estimate.
Can I get a homeowner's permit and insulate my own house in Lovington?
A residential property owner in New Mexico can get a homeowner's permit, within the limits the state sets. HVAC and gas installations fall outside a homeowner's permit and need a properly licensed contractor, which matters if ducts or a furnace have to be moved to reach the attic. If you're weighing it, I'm glad to walk the attic with you and explain what the job involves.
How long does attic insulation take in Lovington, and do we have to leave the house?
The time our crew spends in your attic depends on its size, whether old insulation has to come out first and whether we're blowing in loose fill or spraying foam, and I'll go over the plan with you before we start. With blown-in you can usually stay home, while spray foam comes with a re-entry time, how long before people can come back inside, so I'll tell you ahead of time when the kids and pets can return.
What causes a hot upstairs and a high power bill in an older Lovington house?
Usually it's air leaking through gaps around ceiling lights, pipes and the attic hatch, along with insulation that's deep in the middle and thin at the edges, which is backward. Eave vents buried under old insulation make it worse, because the attic can't breathe and moisture can show up in the framing. At the estimate I'll measure what's up there and show you where the heat is getting in.
Tell us about your Lovington insulation job
A quick note on which rooms bother you and how old the house is helps me plan the visit, so please call (575) 318-2651 or send it through our request form.
Mon–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM