Spray foam, blown-in, fiberglass, attic, crawl space, and commercial insulation for Urbana homes, rental properties, and university-area buildings. Headquartered in Mattoon, serving Champaign County since 1974.
Urbana is the county seat of Champaign County and home to the main campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, one of the largest public universities in the country. With approximately 40,000 residents and a housing stock shaped by more than a century of university-driven growth, Urbana has insulation needs that are distinct from any other city in our service area.
Only 37% of Urbana's housing units are owner-occupied. The remaining 63% are rentals, driven by the university's 50,000+ student population.
That split means insulation work serves two customers: homeowners upgrading for comfort, and landlords investing in their rental portfolio to reduce costs and maintain property value.
The median construction year for homes in Urbana is 1979. About 16% was built before 1950, concentrated in neighborhoods near downtown and campus. Another 25% was built after 2000, reflecting continued development driven by university enrollment growth.
Our Mattoon headquarters is 50 miles south on I-57, and our crews work in the Champaign-Urbana metro area regularly.
Urbana's oldest neighborhoods contain Craftsman bungalows, American Foursquares, and early 20th century homes with balloon-frame walls, plaster-and-lath interiors, and minimal insulation. Many have been converted to student rentals. Dense-pack cellulose wall insulation, attic air sealing, and blown-in attic insulation are the most impactful upgrades—and can be completed without removing plaster walls.
With 63% of Urbana's housing units occupied by renters, the rental market is a major segment of our work. Landlords who insulate their properties see lower tenant turnover, fewer comfort complaints, reduced utility costs, and better property inspection outcomes. We schedule work between tenants, during university breaks, or in coordination with property managers.
Homes east of Philo Road, along Florida Avenue, and in the Scottswood and Stone Creek areas include construction from the 1970s through 1990s. These homes commonly have R-13 to R-19 in the attic (current code requires R-49), uninsulated rim joists, and crawl spaces with failing fiberglass. Attic blown-in insulation and rim joist spray foam are the highest-value upgrades.
Urbana has seen significant development since 2000 near campus and along University Avenue. Newer multi-family buildings need insulation that meets current fire-rating requirements and energy code standards. We work with developers and general contractors on new construction insulation projects that comply with the 2021 IECC for Climate Zone 5.
Open-cell and closed-cell spray foam for attic rooflines, rim joists, crawl spaces, and new construction.
Blown-in cellulose and fiberglass for attic floors and dense-pack wall retrofits. Ideal for older homes.
Air sealing and insulation upgrades. From R-13 to R-49 in a single day.
Vapor barriers, wall insulation, and vent sealing for Urbana crawl spaces.
Cost-effective batt and roll insulation for new construction walls.
Spray foam for pole barns and agricultural buildings surrounding Urbana.
Spray foam for steel-framed commercial buildings and warehouses.
Offices, retail, restaurants, university-area buildings, and multi-unit residential.
We understand scheduling constraints, tenant coordination, and cost-benefit calculations. We schedule around lease turnovers, work during university breaks, and provide documentation for property records.
Dense-pack cellulose fills balloon-frame walls without removing plaster. Attic air sealing addresses bypasses that make old homes drafty. 50 years of experience with this type of work.
Our Mattoon headquarters is a straight shot north on I-57. We schedule Urbana estimates within one to two business days and our crews are in the Champaign-Urbana metro regularly.
General liability and workers' compensation on every project. Certificates of insurance for landlords, property managers, and general contractors.
Five hundred residential, commercial, and agricultural insulation projects across central Illinois.
Detailed, written estimates at no cost for homeowners and property owners throughout Urbana.
In addition to Urbana, we serve the entire Champaign-Urbana metro area and surrounding communities:
Serving Urbana from our Mattoon, IL office
706 Dewitt
Avenue East
Mattoon, IL 61938
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
24/7 Emergency Support
Available
Whether you own a historic home near downtown, manage rental properties near campus, or are building new construction, we will assess your insulation needs and provide a detailed estimate. No cost, no obligation. 50 years of experience across central Illinois.