Vortex Insulation Comfort Scan

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Most insulation companies show up, poke around your attic, and recommend more insulation.

They don't check your walls. They don't inspect your crawl space. They don't seal air leaks. They just pile more insulation on top of the real problem.

And six months later, you're right back where you started.

Here's the truth: Your home is a system. The attic, the exterior walls, and the crawl space all work together to create what's called the building envelope — the barrier between the inside of your home and the outside world.

When one part of that envelope fails, the whole system breaks down:

Heat escapes through gaps in your attic — your HVAC runs nonstop trying to keep up
Cold air leaks through your walls — certain rooms are freezing no matter how high you crank the heat
Moisture rises from your crawl space — you get mold, musty smells, and poor indoor air quality
Rodents find entry points — they chew through insulation, leave droppings, and create even more gaps

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1. The Attic (Top of the Envelope)

Using thermal imaging, we scan:

✅ The attic floor — Is insulation missing or compressed? Are there gaps around light boxes, electrical penetrations, and junctions?

✅ The underside of the roof — Is the attic properly ventilated? Is heat escaping through the roof deck?

✅ Air sealing — Are there cracks, gaps, or open chases letting conditioned air escape and outside air (and rodents) in?

✅ Structural issues — Rodent damage, moisture intrusion, improper framing

Why this matters: If your attic floor isn't properly sealed, heated or cooled air from your living space rises straight into the attic and out through the roof. Your HVAC runs 24/7, your bills skyrocket, and your system wears out years early.

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2. The Exterior Walls (Middle of the Envelope)

We check:

✅ Insulation presence and quality — Is there insulation in the walls? Is it installed correctly or sagging and full of gaps?

✅ Air leaks around windows, doors, and penetrations — Are there gaps where outside air and pests can enter?

✅ Thermal bridging — Are studs and framing conducting heat/cold directly through the wall?

✅ Moisture intrusion — Are there signs of water damage, condensation, or mold?

Why this matters: Your walls make up the largest surface area of your building envelope. If they're poorly insulated or full of air leaks, you'll have uneven temperatures room-to-room, drafts, and wasted energy — no matter how good your attic insulation is.

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3. The Crawl Space or Floor (Bottom of the Envelope)

We inspect:

✅ Floor insulation — Is it installed correctly or sagging and falling down?

✅ Moisture and ventilation — Is damp air rising from the crawl space into your home?

✅ Air leaks and rodent entry points — Are there gaps where outside air, pests, or moisture can enter?

✅ Vapor barriers — Is there a proper moisture barrier protecting your floors and keeping humidity out?

Why this matters: If your crawl space isn't sealed and insulated, cold, damp air rises into your home. Your floors are freezing. Your HVAC struggles. Mold and mildew grow. Rodents move in. And your family breathes in allergens, dust, and contaminants.

When we inspect your home, we're not just looking for "where to add insulation." We're looking at how your building envelope is performing as a whole.

Because here's the thing: The right insulation in the wrong place doesn't fix anything.

•If you add batt insulation to your attic but don't air-seal the floor, heat still escapes through the cracks.

•If you insulate your walls but ignore your crawl space, cold air still rises into your home.

•If you seal your attic but leave rodent entry points open in your eaves, they'll chew right through your new insulation.

That's why we start at the top, check the middle, and inspect the bottom. We find every gap, every leak, every entry point — then we build a plan to seal and insulate your entire building envelope so it works together.

1. Fill out a quick questionnaire

(5 minutes — tell us about your home and what you're experiencing).

2. Internal reveiw

We review your project and reach out within 24 hours to schedule your free Comfort Scan.

3. Comfort Scan Inspection

We come to your home and perform the thermal imaging scan. We'll show you what's going on and explain what types of insulation and sealing will work best for your building envelope.

4. We deliver a clear proposal.

No jargon. No upselling. Just honest engineering and a plan that makes sense.

Plan Confirmation & Scheduling

After we have our plan set we schedule a time that works for you and set the date for install.

Install Day

Most projects take 1–3 days to complete. Then your home is set for years.