01
Why are my floors cold in winter?
In most Vernon homes with cold floors, the crawlspace below has little insulation, wet insulation, or gaps that let cold air in. We find the cause during the free inspection.
Crawlspace Insulation in Vernon, BC
Cold floors in a Vernon winter usually start under the house. We insulate crawlspaces across Vernon and Coldstream so the floors stay warm, the pipes stay safe, and the space under your home stays dry.
Book a free crawlspace estimate in Vernon | Call 250-491-5818
What Every Vernon Crawlspace Job Includes
- A free inspection. We check the current insulation, moisture levels, ground cover, and any signs of pests before we quote.
- The right approach for your crawlspace. We either insulate the crawlspace walls or the floor above, based on how your crawlspace is built and vented.
- Removal of wet, sagging, or pest-damaged insulation where needed.
- A sealed ground cover (poly vapour barrier) where the crawlspace needs one, to keep ground moisture out.
- A clean site. Your home is left the way we found it.
Why Vernon Crawlspaces Need Attention
A crawlspace with little or no insulation pulls heat out through the floor all winter. In Vernon, where overnight lows stay below freezing for months, that means cold feet in the kitchen, a main floor that never warms up, and water lines at risk of freezing.
Moisture is the other half of the problem. Bare earth and poor ground cover let damp air rise into the crawlspace, where it soaks old batts and invites mould and pests. Insulation that has fallen or gone wet stops working. A properly insulated and sealed crawlspace keeps the warmth in and the damp out.
Crawlspace Walls or Crawlspace Ceiling?
There are two ways to insulate a crawlspace, and the right one depends on your home:
- Insulating the crawlspace walls turns the crawlspace into part of the heated home. It works well for sealed, unvented crawlspaces and protects pipes and ducts that run through the space. Spray foam is often the best fit here.
- Insulating the floor above (the crawlspace ceiling) keeps the crawlspace outside the heated home. It suits vented crawlspaces and homes without plumbing or ducts below the floor.
We recommend one approach after we see the space, not before.
Ask Us About Radon
The crawlspace is where soil gas enters many homes. If you are insulating, it is the right time to add a radon barrier. See our radon barrier page.
Crawlspace Insulation Rebates in Vernon
Home Renovation Rebate Program (HRRP): the program pays $0.09 per square foot for each R-value point added to basement or crawlspace walls, up to $1,200. Insulating the floor over a crawlspace instead pays $0.07 per square foot per R-value point, up to $1,000. The program pays one rebate for either the crawlspace walls or the floor over the crawlspace, not both.
Combine your crawlspace with an attic upgrade and you may qualify for the multi-upgrade bonus. Insulation must be installed by a Home Performance Contractor Network member like us. We confirm what your home qualifies for at your free estimate.
What 52 Google Reviews Say About Us
4.7 average from 52 Google reviews.
25%
of written Google reviews
Shows Up On Time
“a professional job done well and in a very timely fashion”Cathy G., May 2021. Read on GoogleSee all 15
17%
of written Google reviews
Honest Advice First
“knowledgeable, professional and courteous”Blair P., Sep 2021. Read on GoogleSee all 9
21%
of written Google reviews
Leaves It Clean
“The workers were efficient and never left a mess”Wanda L., Apr 2020. Read on GoogleSee all 14
Listed by
Read Every ReviewWhy Vernon Homeowners Choose Okanagan Insulation Services
Serving the Okanagan since 1973.
We have been insulating homes and new builds across the Okanagan for more than 50 years.
Registered for rebates.
Our Home Performance Contractor Network membership means your crawlspace work qualifies for HRRP rebates.
Full-service insulation.
Batts, blown-in, spray foam, and vapour barrier from one company, so you get the method that fits your crawlspace, not the only one a contractor sells.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crawlspace Insulation in Vernon
02
Should my Vernon crawlspace be vented or sealed?
It depends on how the home was built and what runs through the crawlspace. Many crawlspaces with pipes and ducts perform better sealed and insulated at the walls. We assess yours before recommending either.
03
Can you remove old, wet insulation from my crawlspace?
Yes. We remove wet, fallen, or contaminated insulation before installing new material. See Insulation Removal.
04
Is crawlspace insulation eligible for rebates?
Yes. The Home Renovation Rebate Program covers crawlspace walls or the floor over a crawlspace, one or the other. We confirm eligibility during the estimate.
05
Do you serve Coldstream, Lavington, and Armstrong?
Yes. See our Vernon page for the full list of communities we serve.