Loading...
Serving West Memphis, AR and surrounding areas. (870) 551-9184
Every gap and crack in your home lets hot Delta air in and cooled air out - your AC fights it all summer. We find those leaks and seal them so your HVAC system can finally do its job.
Air sealing in West Memphis means finding and closing the gaps, cracks, and penetrations where outside air sneaks in and conditioned air leaks out - most whole-home projects covering the attic, crawl space, and main living areas are completed in one to two days, with no curing time required after the work is done.
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that air leaks account for 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating and cooling in a typical home. In West Memphis, where summers are long and the heat index regularly tops 100 degrees, that leak rate drives real costs every month. Older homes in this area - many built before 1980 - were never designed with air sealing in mind, and decades of settling have opened even more gaps since then.
Air sealing works best alongside proper insulation. If your attic or crawl space still has thin or missing insulation, pairing air sealing with basement insulation or attic upgrades in the same visit will give you the full benefit of both improvements together.
If your cooling costs climb dramatically from May through September and your habits have not changed, air leaks are a likely cause. In West Memphis, where summer heat and humidity are relentless, a leaky home forces your AC to run almost constantly - and that shows up on your monthly bill every year.
If one bedroom or a back hallway always feels warmer and stuffier than the rest of your home, air is probably leaking in through gaps in that area. This is a common complaint in older West Memphis homes where settling over the decades has opened small gaps that add up to a big problem.
If you are finding more insects inside than you would expect, or if there is a persistent musty smell from the walls or floor, outside air is getting in somewhere. In the Delta's humid climate, that incoming air carries moisture, mold spores, and whatever is living in your crawl space or attic.
If your air conditioner seems to run all day without ever fully shutting off, it may not be an equipment problem - it may be that the house leaks so much cool air that the system can never catch up. A well-sealed home allows a properly sized system to cycle off regularly. If yours never rests, air sealing is worth investigating before replacing equipment.
A thorough air sealing job addresses the attic floor, crawl space, and all the penetrations where pipes, wires, and ducts pass through walls and ceilings - not just the obvious spots around windows and doors. We use a combination of spray foam, caulk, weatherstripping, and rigid foam board depending on where the gap is and how large it is. Before recommending a scope, we walk through your home and identify the highest-impact areas so you know exactly where your money is going.
For many West Memphis homes, the attic is the single most impactful place to seal - heat rises, and if your attic floor is not sealed, conditioned air constantly escapes upward. We also address the crawl space floor and walls, which is especially important in this part of the Delta where ground moisture and warm outdoor air rise from below year-round. If you are also considering attic air sealing as a standalone project, we can assess both in one visit and quote them together or separately.
Sealing the attic floor is often the single highest-impact air sealing project in a West Memphis home - it stops the thermal stack effect that drives heated and cooled air out of the home.
Sealing the floor above the crawl space and the crawl space walls addresses both energy loss and moisture intrusion from below - critical for homes on the flat Delta terrain.
A complete assessment and sealing of all major leakage zones - attic, crawl space, and main living areas - for homeowners who want to address the full picture in one project.
West Memphis sits on low-lying Mississippi River Delta land, where summer temperatures regularly climb into the mid-to-upper 90s and humidity makes it feel even hotter. When your home has air leaks, that hot, sticky outdoor air pours in constantly - forcing your air conditioner to run harder and longer just to keep up. Electricity rates in Arkansas are generally below the national average, but the sheer volume of cooling hours needed in West Memphis means annual utility bills can still be substantial. A properly sealed home reduces how many hours your system has to run, and that shows up as real savings on every monthly statement.
The warm, humid climate around West Memphis also creates ideal conditions for insects to find their way inside through the same gaps that let air escape. Sealing your home properly closes those entry points, which means you are addressing energy loss and pest intrusion at the same time. We work throughout the area, including West Memphis, AR and Horn Lake, MS, and we understand what homes on both sides of the river deal with every summer.
We ask about your home's age, whether you have noticed specific problems like high bills or drafty rooms, and whether any insulation or energy work has been done before. We respond within 1 business day and can usually schedule a visit within a few days.
We walk through your attic, crawl space, and main living areas looking for gaps and problem zones - checking outlets, baseboards, attic hatches, and penetrations where pipes and wires pass through. You receive a clear written quote telling you what will be addressed, what materials will be used, and the total cost.
The crew works through the home from top to bottom - typically starting in the attic, then the crawl space, then the main living areas. Most of the work happens in spaces you do not use daily. A typical single-story home is finished in one day with minimal disruption to your routine.
When the work is complete, we walk you through what was done and show you the key areas that were sealed. You can return to your normal routine immediately - no curing period, no special steps required. You should start noticing the difference in comfort and energy use within the first few weeks.
Free on-site estimate - no obligation. We respond within 1 business day and work around your schedule.
(870) 551-9184We hold a valid Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board license you can check before we start. That credential gives you a state body to contact if anything is ever not right - it is not just a piece of paper, it is accountability.
We are not driving in from Memphis to cover this market as a side job. We are based in Crittenden County, we work on West Memphis homes every week, and we know the crawl spaces, older brick ranches, and Delta humidity issues that make this area different from anywhere else.
Poor air sealing work focuses only on visible gaps around windows and doors and misses the hidden ones in the attic and crawl space that cause the most energy loss. We address the full building envelope - attic floor, crawl space, and all penetrations where pipes and wires pass through.
After the assessment, you get a clear written quote before you commit to anything. Take your time, compare quotes if you are getting more than one, and ask questions about anything that is not clear. A contractor who can answer those questions confidently is one who knows what they are doing.
We combine a whole-home approach with local knowledge of West Memphis housing stock - so you get a job that addresses the actual sources of energy loss, not just the obvious ones. The ENERGY STAR air sealing guidelines define what a thorough job looks like - we follow that standard on every project so you know you are getting real results, not just a surface-level patch.
Insulating and sealing basement walls and rim joists to stop heat transfer and moisture from below.
Learn MoreTargeted sealing of the attic floor to stop air from rising out of the living space into unconditioned space above.
Learn MoreEvery week you wait is another week your AC fights through gaps it should not have to - call us today and schedule your free estimate.