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Serving Norwich, CT and surrounding areas. (959) 234-0488
Cold floors and high heating bills are signs your basement is working against you. We fix that with the right insulation for Norwich homes.
Basement insulation in Norwich, CT slows heat loss through your foundation walls and floor joists, most projects finish in one to two days and most homeowners notice warmer floors within the first heating cycle.
Norwich has a long heating season stretching from October through April, and an uninsulated basement is one of the biggest reasons heating costs stay high no matter how much you adjust the thermostat. Heat escapes downward through the floor and sideways through the foundation walls all winter long.
The good news is that basement insulation is one of the most cost-effective upgrades available to homeowners here. Many jobs also benefit from pairing insulation with crawl space insulation to address the full lower envelope of the home at once.
If the floors on your first floor feel noticeably cold even with the heat running, heat is escaping downward through an uninsulated basement. In Norwich's long winters, this is one of the most common complaints homeowners describe before getting their basement insulated.
If your gas or electric bill keeps rising even though your habits have not changed, heat loss through an uninsulated basement is one of the most likely culprits. Eversource customers in Norwich can request a home energy audit that often confirms exactly where the heat is going.
White chalky deposits on your concrete walls and a persistent musty odor are signs that moisture is moving through your foundation. This is common in Norwich's older homes near the river valley, and it signals you need to address moisture before adding insulation, not after.
If you can see the insulation between your floor joists and it looks thin, discolored, or has fallen away in spots, it is no longer doing its job. Insulation installed in the 1980s or 1990s may have settled, shifted, or been damaged by moisture over the decades.
We install basement insulation in two main configurations. Foundation wall insulation brings the whole basement inside your home's thermal envelope - the right choice when you heat your basement or use it as living space. Floor joist insulation, sometimes called ceiling insulation, targets the underside of your first floor when you want to keep warmth from escaping upward from an unheated basement. Both approaches benefit from pairing with closed-cell foam insulation at the rim joist, the band of wood sitting right at the top of your foundation where cold air sneaks in most often.
Many Norwich basements also need air sealing before insulation goes in, especially in homes built before 1960 where decades of settling have opened gaps no original builder planned for. We always assess air leakage during our estimate visit. If the work reveals a related need in your crawl space, we can discuss crawl space insulation at the same time so you address the full lower level in one project.
Best for homeowners who heat their basement or use it as finished living or storage space.
Ideal when the basement is unheated and the priority is keeping warmth from escaping into the first floor above.
Suited to any Norwich home where drafts near baseboards or cold spots along exterior walls suggest air is sneaking in at the foundation top.
The right fit for older Norwich homes with irregular framing, stone foundations, or moisture concerns that fiberglass cannot address alone.
Norwich sits at the confluence of the Shetucket, Yantic, and Thames rivers, and the river valley setting means groundwater levels can be elevated, especially in spring. Homes in low-lying areas near the waterfront or Chelsea neighborhood deal with moisture pressure against foundation walls every year. That combination of cold winters and persistent moisture is exactly why basement insulation here needs to address both heat loss and vapor control at the same time. We check for water intrusion signs before recommending any material so you are never trapping a moisture problem behind new insulation.
Norwich also has one of the largest shares of pre-1940 homes in Connecticut, and many of those basements have stone or early concrete foundations, uneven framing, and decades of settling. These conditions call for a more thorough assessment and often a more flexible approach than you would use in a newer home. We serve homeowners across the area, including Groton and Waterford, where older housing stock and coastal moisture conditions create similar challenges.
We reply within one business day. During the call we ask a few basic questions - the size of your basement, whether it is finished, and whether you have had any moisture issues - so we arrive prepared with the right materials.
We walk through your basement, check the foundation walls, floor joists, existing insulation, and any moisture signs. This takes 30 to 60 minutes and ends with a written estimate. We also tell you upfront if a Norwich building permit is needed for your project.
Before the crew arrives, move stored items away from the perimeter walls and ceiling areas where they will work. Clear access is the main thing - we handle the rest.
Most projects finish in one day. Before we leave, we walk through the finished work together. If a permit was pulled, we coordinate the city inspector visit on your behalf.
No pressure, no obligation. Just a clear, written estimate for your Norwich home.
(959) 234-0488In Norwich's older homes and river valley neighborhoods, skipping the moisture check is a mistake that shows up later as mold or rot. We look for efflorescence, staining, and odor before any material goes in, so you are not paying to trap a problem.
Connecticut requires every home improvement contractor to hold a valid state license. You can verify ours on the Connecticut eLicense portal any time before we start work. That registration puts us on record and gives you legal recourse if something is not right.
We know when a Norwich building permit is required for insulation work and we handle the paperwork for you. A permit means a city inspector verifies the job was done correctly, which protects you at resale and gives you one fewer thing to worry about.
Energize Connecticut rebates can meaningfully reduce your out-of-pocket cost on qualifying basement insulation projects. We help you understand what you qualify for before you sign anything, so the final price after rebates is not a surprise.
Every job we do in Norwich ends with a walkthrough so you can see exactly what was installed and where. We also connect you with available Energize Connecticut rebates before the project begins, not after.
High-performance spray foam that insulates and air-seals in one step, ideal for rim joists and foundation walls in Norwich's older homes.
Learn MoreSeal and insulate your crawl space to stop moisture intrusion and cold-floor complaints that often go hand in hand with a poorly insulated basement.
Learn MoreCall us today or request a free estimate online - winter is long here, and the sooner your basement is insulated, the sooner your heating bill drops.