Insulation contractor in Fernley, NV - gaps sealed before the insulation goes in
M&T Fernley Spray Foam Insulation is an insulation contractor based in Fernley, NV. We seal the gaps and insulate attics, walls and crawl spaces in Fernley houses, and we insulate shops and commercial buildings for their owners.
- Licensed and insured.
- Free on-site estimates.
- Expect a reply within 1 business day.
Insulation work in Fernley homes and shops
Fernley is home base for us, so most of our week goes to attics, crawl spaces and shop walls around the city. We see a real mix here. There are newer subdivision houses, older homes on bigger lots, manufactured homes, and shops and commercial buildings toward the edges of the city. We do the same work out in Silver Springs and Fallon, but Fernley is where most of our calls come from.
Each kind of house hides its own problem, from a newer attic that's thin at the edges to an older crawl space where the insulation has sagged or gotten wet. What's already in there, how much has to come out and how easy the space is to reach set both the price and how long we're on site.
What we do on Fernley properties
Attic insulation
Many Fernley attics we open have thin, crushed insulation, deep in the middle and bare at the edges. We build it up evenly and keep eave vents clear.
Attic air sealing
Drafty rooms here usually trace back to open gaps around can lights, pipes and the attic hatch. We seal those first, so new insulation isn't fighting a draft.
Spray foam insulation
Rooms over the garage here are often the drafty ones, full of unsealed gaps. Our spray foam insulation seals and insulates in one pass, which suits those spaces.
Insulation removal
Older Fernley attics sometimes hold insulation that's soaked or full of droppings, and topping it up buries the problem. We pull it out and start clean.
Crawl space insulation
Cold floors over a Fernley crawl space usually mean missing or sagging insulation under the floor. We check for water first, then insulate so it stays put.
Commercial insulation
Shop and building owners in Fernley call us when a space needs insulating for work or storage. We look at how you use it before choosing the material.
What Fernley houses usually need first
Most Fernley houses don't need more insulation so much as the right steps in the right order. I spent years on roofing crews before I switched to insulation, and I kept finding the same things under the roofs we worked on. Insulation was crushed, gaps were wide open, and eave vents were buried so the attic couldn't breathe. So we seal the gaps first, clear the vents and only then add insulation, because insulation laid over a leak or an open gap is money wasted.
Foam costs more because it seals air while it insulates. For most attics here, sealing the gaps and topping up with blown-in insulation, which is loose fill blown through a hose, does the job for less, unless your ductwork runs through the attic. If your attic is in decent shape, I'll tell you it can wait.
Get your Fernley insulation estimate from the owner
Send the form or call (775) 980-1020, and we'll reply within one business day. I come out to your Fernley house or building, look at the attic, walls or crawl space, and write the estimate myself, free and with no obligation. If you go ahead, our own installers do the work and I check it before we call it done.
Fernley insulation questions
These are the questions Fernley homeowners ask us most about permits, inspections and cost. If yours isn't here, call or send the form and ask about your own house.
Who issues building permits for insulation work in Fernley?
The City of Fernley's Building Division handles building permits inside city limits, along with mechanical, electrical and plumbing permits. Whether your insulation job needs a permit depends on the work, so we check before we start. When it does, we pull it and line up the inspections with the city or county office that covers your address.
Does an insulation company need a Fernley business license?
Yes, city code requires any business working for profit inside Fernley to get a City business license first, apart from the exemptions the code lists. A business that also needs a state, county or federal license has to show proof of it when it applies or renews. We're licensed and insured, and you're welcome to ask about it at the estimate.
How long does it take to get a building inspection in Fernley?
If the request reaches the city by 4:00 PM, it goes on the next available inspection day, and requests after 4:00 PM may land on the following business day. Weekends, holidays, staffing, workload and weather can push it back. We send the requests ourselves and plan the job around them.
What building code does Fernley use for insulation work?
Fernley adopts the International Building Code with the Northern Nevada amendments. One undated version of the city code adopts the 2018 editions, and the city's handouts also list a 2024 Northern Nevada amendments handout. On a permitted job, we confirm what's current with the Building Division before we start.
How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Fernley?
The price comes down to how much space we cover, what's already there and what has to come out first. Sealing gaps and topping up loose fill usually costs less than foam, while removing soaked or dirty insulation, a tight crawl space or ductwork in the attic adds to it. I give you your number at the estimate, after I've measured and seen the space.
How do I keep water out of my crawl space in Fernley?
Stop the water and dry the space before anyone insulates, because wet insulation stops working and holds moisture against the framing. Lyon County's flood guidance tells residents to clear leaves and debris so water flows freely to drainage ditches, and the county and city run self-fill sandbag sites, including Out of Town Park, the top of Seabiscuit Dr and 1170 W Newlands Dr. Bring your own shovel, and check the county's flood page for current sites.
Insulation work up close
Other areas we work in
Pick an area from the list for its local details, or call us if your city isn't on it, since we work around these too.