How I got into insulation work
I taught myself the basics of insulation from reading and small jobs, then learned the rest crawling through attics and crawl spaces around Santa Maria. I started this business in 2013, and I still come out myself to look at the job and write the estimate, because what's actually up there decides what you need.
Most of our calls come from people with a hot room upstairs, cold floors or an older house that never feels comfortable, plus some property managers. Santa Maria gets regular high winds, and wind finds every gap, so on our insulation work around Santa Maria we seal the leaks before anything else goes in. I care most about the work in the places nobody looks at once we leave. A house that's comfortable and safe to live in matters more to me than selling you the biggest job.
- 2013Established
- 13Years in business
- 16Services
- 12Service areas
What you can expect from us
You see what's up there before you get a price
I come out to look at your attic or crawl space and walk you through what's there, how many inches you already have and what shape it's in, before anyone quotes you. If something needs another trade or a test first, I'll tell you plainly, and we wait until it's handled instead of covering it up.
Leaks sealed before insulation goes in
We do the air sealing first, closing the gaps around can lights, pipes and the attic hatch, so your new insulation isn't fighting a draft. We also keep the eave vents clear so the attic can still breathe and moisture doesn't end up in the framing.
The right fix, even when it's the smaller job
Foam costs more and seals air while it insulates, but sealing the gaps and topping up with blown-in insulation, loose fill blown through a hose, usually wins unless your ductwork runs through the attic. I'll tell you which one fits your space, even when the smaller job is the better choice.
Licensing, insurance and permits
Serving Santa Maria Since 2013
California contractor license
The California Contractors State License Board requires a license when a job needs a building permit, uses employee labor, or the contracts come to $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and a contractor has to hold it before bidding. It's worth checking anyone you hire, us included, with the state's license lookup, which also shows complaint history.
Licensed and fully insured
Licensed and fully insured. Before work starts we check with the building office that covers your address, city or county, and if they say a permit is needed, we take care of the application and set up the inspections.
Where we work
D&M Santa Maria Insulation Company is based in Santa Maria, California, and works across the cities around it, from Orcutt to Nipomo. The 12 cities below have their own pages, and they aren't the only places we go. If you don't see yours, send us a note and we reply within 1 business day.
Book a free on-site estimate
I'll come out, show you what's in your attic or crawl space, and give you a straight answer with no pressure and no obligation.