Air Sealing Services in Manhattan KS - A House That Keeps the Heat and Cool You Pay For
Drafty rooms, a hot upstairs or a power bill that keeps climbing? We find the hidden leaks in your attic and basement and seal them.
What does air sealing fix?Drafts you feel in Manhattan homes
Air sealing closes the gaps that let outside air into your house and let the air you paid to heat or cool slip out. That's why a room can stay drafty no matter where the thermostat sits. With fewer leaks, your furnace and air conditioner don't have to work as hard to keep up.
When people call us for air sealing services in Manhattan, KS, they usually point to a window. The leaks that matter most are usually up in the attic or down in the basement, so that's where I spend my time looking, around wiring, pipes, lights and the hatch, before we worry about the windows.
The price turns on how many gaps there are, how hard your attic and basement are to reach, and whether repairs or insulation go with it. Repairs and any permit set the schedule. Inside city limits, you can check the city's list of work that needs no building permit, and we confirm with the office before we start.
At the estimate I'll show you what I found and the order I'd do it in, so call (785) 236-2032 to set up a visit.
Where air sealing goes in your house
Every house leaks in its own places, so we seal what your attic, basement and crawl space actually show us, with materials suited to the size of each gap.
Attic floor openings
Wiring, pipes, can lights and the attic hatch all pass through your ceiling, and each gap lets house air rise. We seal them from the attic side.
Basement and rim joist
The rim joist, where the house sits on the foundation, lets outside air slip in. We seal it and add basement insulation when the walls need it.
Foam versus seal and fill
Foam costs more and seals while it insulates. Sealing gaps and topping up loose fill usually wins, unless ductwork runs through your attic, where closed-cell foam insulation earns its cost.
Why homeowners call Sterling Manhattanabout drafts, attics and crawl spaces
I come out myself, take my time looking under the old insulation, and tell you what I found and why each step comes when it does, with no push to decide that day.
The owner comes out to look
I come out to look at every job myself, and I'm on site with our own installers while they do the work.
We check under old insulation
If the old insulation is soaked or full of droppings, covering it just keeps the problem, so we look under it before adding anything new.
Licensed and insured for the work
We're licensed and insured, so the work in your attic, basement or crawl space isn't a risk you carry on your own.
Trained on a checked crew
I learned this trade on a municipal crew where every job got checked before sign-off, and I've run this business that way since 2023.
Backed by our satisfaction guarantee
Before we start, you'll know what you're paying for and why each step comes in the order it does.
Air sealing and attic checkfrom Sterling in Manhattan
Tell us which rooms are drafty, how you reach the attic, any gas or oil appliances and whether you plan to insulate. We reply within one business day about a free in-person estimate, with no pressure to book.
From your call to walkthroughwith the owner on every job
You'll know what I found and the order I'd do things in before anything gets booked, so you know what each step is for and why it comes when it does.
You call or send a message
Call (785) 236-2032 or use the form and tell us which rooms bother you. We get back to you to set up a time for me to come out.
I look the house over
I go up in the attic and down in the basement or crawl space myself, then walk you through what I found and the order I'd do things in.
Fixes and permits first
Anything that has to be fixed before sealing goes at the front of the plan, and we sort out any permit with the right office before work starts.
We seal the leaks
Our installers and I seal the gaps on the plan, and we take the same care in the corners and along the edges that nobody checks later.
We walk it with you
When we're done, I walk the finished job with you and show you what we sealed and where, so you know what you paid for.
Air sealing questions we hear
How much does air sealing cost in Manhattan, KS?
Professional attic air-leak sealing usually costs about $250 to $750 per job across the US, so treat that as a national range, not a Manhattan price or ours. Complex work, testing, new insulation and putting finishes back can add a lot to it. Your estimate shows what your own house needs.
How do I find air leaks in my house?
A certified home energy auditor can find them with a blower door test, a big fan that pulls air through the house, and a thermal camera that shows where air is getting in. If you're comparing contractors, it's fair to ask whether a job includes that kind of testing.
Should I air seal before adding attic insulation?
Yes, seal first. When an existing vented attic gets more insulation, the usual guidance is to seal the openings through the attic floor first, because new insulation laid on top hides the spots that need sealing. We plan the sealing and any attic insulation as one job in that order.
Is air sealing safe if I have a gas furnace or water heater?
It can be, with one extra check. The common advice is to have a gas or oil appliance tested for proper drafting before and after sealing, because a tighter house can sometimes make a naturally venting appliance push its exhaust back inside. Mention yours when you call so it's part of the plan.
What should be fixed in the attic before air sealing?
The usual advice is to have a professional fix wet insulation, moldy or rotted rafters, little or no ventilation and knob and tube wiring first, and the wiring matters most because it can be a fire hazard where insulation touches it. It's also worth checking that kitchen, bath and dryer vents go outdoors, not into the attic.
How do I know if my house needs air sealing?
A house might benefit from air sealing if it has drafty rooms, uneven temperatures from room to room, or high heating or cooling bills. Ice dams in winter, dry indoor air in winter and dust in the rooms under the attic are other signs worth noting.
Air sealing around Manhattan, KS
We're based in Manhattan and work the cities around it. Pick yours below. Riley County requires a building permit before remodeling, so we check with the office for your address and handle any permit your job needs before we start.
Get your Manhattan air sealing startedwith a look in your attic
Call (785) 236-2032 or use the form, and bring a list of the rooms that bother you most, since that's where I start asking questions before I climb up to see what's causing it.