Insulation Company in Burbank, CA
Blown in insulation solves the single biggest comfort problem in Burbank: attics that turn into ovens by 2 p.m. and radiate that heat straight down into bedrooms and living rooms. Most Burbank homes were built between 1920 and 1959 for Lockheed and movie-industry workers, and a surprising number still have little or no attic insulation. We install blown in cellulose and fiberglass, spray foam, and batt insulation throughout Burbank’s 91505, 91506, 91507, and 91508 ZIP codes. Call (866) 605-6949 for a free attic assessment.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank sits in the San Fernando Valley’s heat basin, pressed directly against the Verdugo Mountains. In July and August, attic temperatures routinely exceed 150°F. The housing stock is largely single-story stucco bungalows and Spanish-style homes from the 1920s through the 1950s, built when insulation was an afterthought or skipped entirely. Many still have original construction with thin to zero attic coverage, single-pane windows, and low-pitch or flat roofs that bake in the high-angle summer sun.
The hillside pockets above Glenoaks Boulevard and the post-war tracts through Magnolia Park and Rancho Adjacent vary widely in attic access. Some attics have a proper hatch and enough headroom for blown in work. Others, especially flat-roof additions common off Magnolia and Olive, hide zero-access voids that require blowing insulation in from a gable end or roof hatch. Winter heating demand is mild here. The real enemy is radiant heat gain through under-insulated attics and ducts. Add wildfire-season ember concerns in Verdugo-adjacent hills, and sealing the attic floor becomes as important as the insulation itself. This is why method matching matters: a 1950s R-0 attic with a 95°F upstairs bedroom often needs air sealing and blown in coverage more than extra batts.
Our Main Burbank Services
Two jobs dominate our Burbank schedule: attic insulation retrofits in older bungalows, and spray foam for hillside homes and flat-roof additions with difficult attic geometry.
Attic Insulation in Burbank
Older Burbank attics typically have fiberglass batts that were installed decades ago, if anything at all. Heat pours through the ceiling plane and ductwork, driving air conditioners harder than they should work. We remove or top up old material, air-seal the attic floor around penetrations, and install the right R-value for this climate. In tight single-story bungalows with low-pitch roofs, access sometimes means working through a small interior hatch. We handle that daily. Learn more on our Attic Insulation in Burbank page.
Spray Foam Insulation in Burbank
Hillside homes and flat-roof additions often have roof lines that leave no ventilated attic at all. When the ceiling is the roof deck, spray foam is the right call. We install both open-cell Icynene for interior air sealing and closed-cell Demilec where R-value per inch and moisture resistance matter most. It stops radiant heat before it enters the living space and tightens the building envelope in one pass. See the full breakdown on our Spray Foam Insulation in Burbank page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Blown In Insulation in Burbank
Most Burbank attics we inspect from the 1940s and 1950s housing boom have either no insulation or a thin, settled layer of old fiberglass. Blown in insulation is the most cost-effective way to bring those attics up to current code and actually stop the afternoon heat from cooking the rooms below. We install both GreenFiber recycled cellulose and blown fiberglass, matching the material to the attic’s condition, depth, and access. For a detailed look at the service itself, see our Blown In Insulation page.
Cellulose Insulation
Signs you need it
Your attic has less than 6 inches of existing insulation, or the material you can see is uneven and settled far below the joist tops.
What it costs in Burbank
GreenFiber blown in cellulose across a typical Burbank attic runs $1,200 to $3,300 depending on square footage and depth.
How we do it
We air-seal the attic floor penetrations first, then blow GreenFiber cellulose to the target depth with professional hose equipment from the attic hatch.
Blown In Attic Insulation
Signs you need it
Upstairs rooms run 10 to 15 degrees hotter than the rest of the house by mid-afternoon, and your AC runs constantly through summer.
What it costs in Burbank
A full blown in attic job in Burbank typically lands between $1,000 and $3,400 for an average single-story bungalow.
How we do it
We confirm attic access, remove any rodent-damaged or compressed old material when necessary, then blow fresh insulation to an even, code-meeting depth across the entire attic floor.
What Blown In Insulation Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Cellulose attic blow-in (typical bungalow) | $1,200 – $3,300 |
| Fiberglass attic blow-in | $1,000 – $3,400 |
| Air sealing + blown in insulation package | $1,600 – $4,200 |
Does blown in insulation really lower AC bills in Burbank?
Yes. Attics here hit 150°F in summer, and an uninsulated attic pours that heat through the ceiling all afternoon. Blown in coverage drops ceiling-plane heat gain dramatically, letting your AC cycle normally and cutting cooling costs.
Can you blow insulation into a flat-roof Burbank addition?
Often yes, if there is any accessible void. We blow from a gable end or roof hatch when there is no interior attic access. Call (866) 605-6949 and we will inspect the addition and confirm access before quoting.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We carry and install products from eight manufacturer brands, and our Burbank trucks stock the fast movers: GreenFiber cellulose for blown in work, Owens Corning and CertainTeed batts for attic jobs, and Icynene and Demilec spray foam systems. See the full our brands page for the complete lineup.
Pricing for Insulation Company in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Blown in fiberglass attic insulation | $1,000 – $3,400 |
| Blown in cellulose (GreenFiber) | $1,200 – $3,300 |
| Air sealing package with blown in insulation | $1,600 – $4,200 |
| Attic insulation inspection and thermal check | $75 – $150 |
| Full attic insulation removal and replacement | $1,800 – $4,800 |
| Spray foam insulation (open-cell, exterior walls) | $2,000 – $4,500 |
| Spray foam insulation (closed-cell, roof deck/flat roof) | $4,500 – $9,000 |
| Attic air sealing only | $700 – $1,800 |
| Batt insulation installation | $1,500 – $4,000 |
Older Burbank homes push prices up when we find original knob-and-tube wiring that needs to be moved before insulation is blown, rodent damage that requires attic cleanup, or zero-access flat-roof voids that slow the job down. You get a fixed quote before we start, and that price does not change on install day.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work across Burbank weekly. Our typical response time is same-day or next-day for an inspection call, depending on the day’s schedule. The neighborhoods below represent where we are most often working:
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Adjacent
- Burbank Hills (above Glenoaks)
- Toluca Lake area (91501 side)
- North Hollywood-Victory corridor (91505)
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Hollywood Insulation Co serves Burbank and the surrounding San Fernando Valley. We regularly work in Universal City, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Glendale, CA, and Studio City, CA. If you’re in a neighboring ZIP, call us and we will confirm coverage.
Serving Burbank, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Insulation Company in Burbank
Most Burbank inspections happen same-day or next day. We schedule insulation installs within a week in most cases. Call (866) 605-6949 in the morning and we will usually have a technician in your attic that afternoon.
Most insulation retrofits do not require a permit in Burbank. If your project involves structural changes, electrical work, or a major remodel, the general contractor on the job pulls the permit. We will tell you if your specific scope needs anything.
We cover all Burbank ZIP codes: 91505, 91506, 91507, and 91508. That includes the hills, the flats, and everything in between. If you are right on the city line, call and we will confirm service for your street.
Ready to get your Burbank attic sorted before the next heat wave? Call Hollywood Insulation Co at (866) 605-6949 for a free estimate. We will inspect your attic, tell you exactly what you need, and give you a fixed price on the spot.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local insulation pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 30–60 min.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Burbank Customers Say
"Plastic laid from the front door to the attic hatch and they vacuumed the hallway afterward."
— Heather Walsh"Attic was at maybe R-11 from the 1970s and blown in over the top would have just buried the problem. They removed the old material, air sealed the top plates and penetrations first, then blew in to R-49. The upstairs is a completely different house in August."
— Cole Sullivan"Found and sealed a gap around the chimney chase that was basically an open chimney to the attic."
— Brandon Wong