Serving Lompoc, CA and surrounding areas. (805) 291-8906
Insulation slows heat. Air sealing stops it from leaving entirely. If your Lompoc home is drafty even after adding insulation, hidden gaps are the reason - and we find every one of them.
Air sealing services in Lompoc find and close the small gaps, cracks, and openings where outside air sneaks into your home - or your heated air leaks out. Most jobs take one to two days and cover the attic, crawl space, and perimeter of the home, with a diagnostic test before and after the work so you can see the actual improvement in numbers.
Lompoc's marine-influenced climate means cool air is pushing against your home's envelope on most mornings and evenings, even in summer. Older homes in the area - many built in the 1950s through 1970s - were never designed with air sealing in mind. The gaps around pipes, wires, fixtures, and framing joints have been quietly leaking energy for decades. Insulation slows heat movement through materials, but it cannot stop air from moving through gaps. That is what sealing does.
Air sealing pairs naturally with other insulation work. If your attic also needs material added, our attic air sealing service addresses the attic floor specifically - sealing every penetration before new insulation goes in so the two improvements work together rather than one undermining the other.
Lompoc's coastal marine layer keeps nighttime temperatures low year-round. If your home does not hold heat well overnight, air is escaping faster than your heater can replace it. This is one of the most common complaints from homeowners in older Lompoc neighborhoods - and air sealing is usually the fix.
Hold your hand near an electrical outlet on an exterior wall - if you feel a slight breeze or temperature difference, air is moving through the wall cavity. The same test works near baseboards, window frames, and the bottom of exterior doors. These are easy to notice and exactly the kinds of gaps that air sealing addresses.
Dark staining or dust rings around recessed lights, attic access panels, or where the ceiling meets the wall are visual evidence that air has been moving through those spots for a long time. The air carries dust with it, and the deposits leave a visible trail. This is a reliable sign that your attic and living space are not properly separated.
If your gas or electric bill seems high compared to your home's size or the number of people living there, air leaks are one of the most likely causes. This is especially worth investigating in Lompoc homes built before 1980, which were constructed without the energy efficiency standards that newer homes must meet.
We start with a blower door diagnostic test - a large fan placed in your front door that pressurizes the house and reveals exactly where air is leaking. This takes about an hour and gives us a map of your home's specific problem areas before any work begins. It also gives you a before measurement so the post-job test can show you a real before-and-after comparison in numbers, not just impressions.
The sealing work covers every area where different materials meet: the attic floor, rim joists in the crawl space, around every pipe and wire penetration, recessed light fixtures, and the edges of the attic hatch. We use foam, caulk, and weatherstripping depending on the location and gap size. Our basement insulation service addresses the rim joist and foundation level as part of a full-building approach for homes with basements or accessible crawl spaces. For California rebate and tax credit eligibility, see the ENERGY STAR federal tax credits page to understand what qualifying work looks like.
Pinpoints exactly where leaks are before any work begins - so every dollar spent hits the right spot.
The highest-return area in most older Lompoc homes - sealing every penetration before insulation is added.
Seals the foundation-level gaps where air, moisture, and pests enter the lower part of your home.
A second blower door test after the work shows the actual reduction in air leakage - in measurable numbers.
Lompoc sits in the Santa Ynez Valley close enough to the coast that marine air rolls in on most evenings and mornings - even in summer. That means your heating system works harder here than most people in a mild-weather city expect it to. Homes built in the 1950s through 1970s were constructed before modern energy codes existed, and air sealing was simply not part of the process. The gaps in those homes - around wiring, pipes, attic hatches, and framing joints - have been leaking energy for 50 or 60 years. Sealing them makes a more noticeable difference here than in newer homes because the starting point is usually much worse.
We serve homeowners across the region, including in Pismo Beach and Buellton, where similar coastal conditions and mid-century housing stock create the same pattern of persistent drafts and higher-than-expected bills. Many homes in these communities have never had a professional energy assessment - and for most of them, air sealing delivers the most noticeable improvement of any single project.
Reach out by phone or form and we respond within 1 business day. Just describe what you have noticed - drafts, cold rooms, high bills - and we will ask a few questions about your home's age and layout before scheduling a visit.
We place a diagnostic fan in your front door and walk the home while it runs, mapping where air is moving. This takes about an hour and produces a written list of problem areas. You get a clear picture of what your home needs before any work is agreed to.
The crew works through the attic, crawl space, and perimeter using foam, caulk, and weatherstripping on every gap identified. Most of the work is not loud or messy - you can go about your normal day while the crew works. A typical single-family Lompoc home takes one to two days.
We run the blower door again after the work to confirm the leaks have been reduced - you see the before-and-after numbers. We walk you through what was done and answer any remaining questions before the crew leaves. If your project qualifies for a utility rebate, we help with the paperwork.
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation - if your home does not need air sealing, we will tell you. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule your free assessment.
(805) 291-8906We hold a current California Contractors State License Board license. You can verify it on the CSLB website before you sign anything. Every job carries full liability coverage so you are protected if something unexpected happens on your property.
We use a blower door test at the start and again at the end of every air sealing job. That means you see real before-and-after numbers - not just a contractor's word that the gaps are closed. Most Lompoc homeowners find this is the proof point that matters most.
SoCalGas and PG&E both offer rebates for qualifying air sealing work, and the federal tax credit program adds another layer of savings. We know which programs are active, help you determine eligibility, and assist with the paperwork so you do not leave money on the table.
We are a Lompoc-based business that works in homes across the city and up and down the Central Coast. We know the housing stock in these neighborhoods - the age of construction, the typical gap locations, and the conditions that make air sealing particularly valuable here.
Air sealing is one of the few home improvements where you can measure the result in real numbers before and after the same day. We hold our work to the standards set by the Building Performance Institute - the leading national certification body for home energy professionals. If the numbers do not show a meaningful improvement, we want to know why before we leave your property.
Targeted sealing of the attic floor - the highest-return single area in most older Lompoc homes, done before new insulation is added.
Learn moreFoundation-level insulation and rim joist sealing that works together with air sealing for a complete lower-building solution.
Learn moreLompoc's cool coastal mornings start earlier than most people expect - call now and we will get your home assessed before the heating season books our schedule.
