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Sarah M.
Acadia
“They found air leaks our last contractor completely missed. Warm upstairs for the first time in years.”
Calgary attic performance · Climate Zone 7A
Cold rooms. Icicles. High bills.
Your attic is probably the reason.
“They found air leaks our last contractor completely missed. Warm upstairs for the first time in years.”
Sarah M. · Acadia
“Showed us photos of our actual attic and explained everything. No pressure, just honest advice.”
Dave R. · Cochrane
“Booked the free inspection, got a clear quote same day. Crew was clean and on time.”
Priya K. · Okotoks
“Our heating bill dropped noticeably after the top-up and air sealing. Worth it.”
Tom & Lisa B. · Airdrie
“Measured the depth in six spots with rulers and left us the photos. Zero pressure at any point.”
J. Morrison · Lake Bonavista
“The icicles on our eaves are gone this winter. They sealed everything before topping up.”
S. Kowalski · Huntington Hills
“Found a bath fan blowing into the attic and fixed it the same visit. Furnace runs noticeably less.”
M. Wong · Dalhousie
“Honest enough to tell us half the attic was fine. We only paid for what it actually needed.”
A. Gill · Strathmore
A local Calgary company offering a free attic photo inspection. We show you exactly what's up there, then you decide.
In the field · Calgary, AB
01 · Sound familiar?
The signs are downstairs. The cause is upstairs.
Calgary's older bungalows and two-storeys were built for a different era of insulation. Add chinook swings and −30 °C snaps, and the attic shows up in your everyday comfort, and your bill.
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One room never gets warm
Usually the one under the most under-insulated stretch of attic.
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Icicles & ice dams every winter
Escaping heat melts the roof snow; Calgary cold refreezes it at the eaves.
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Heating bills creeping up
Up to ~30% of a home's heat leaves through the roof. You're paying for it monthly.
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Upstairs hot/cold imbalance
Second floors sit right under the problem, so they feel it first.
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Frost or moisture in the attic
Warm, moist house air freezing on the roof deck. It can literally rain indoors.
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Old, flattened insulation
Insulation settles over decades. “Done in 1985” usually means half-done today.
Ticked two or more? Your attic deserves a look. Book the free inspection.
~30%
of a home's heat escapes through the roof and attic
R-60
Calgary's attic standard today (Climate Zone 7A)
½ or less
what many older Calgary attics actually measure
The 60-second attic lesson
Where your heat actually goes
Scroll to play · 4 beats
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Your furnace works all winter
Calgary throws −30 °C at it; the furnace answers. Physics sends every degree of that heat straight up.
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It finds every gap
Pot lights, the attic hatch, plumbing stacks: warm, moist air rides the stack effect through them into the attic.
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Thin insulation can't hold it
Many older Calgary attics measure around R-12, settled and flattened. Today's standard is R-60. That gap is your heating bill.
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Seal first. Then fill to R-60.
Air sealing, blown-in insulation, balanced ventilation. One system, done in the right order. That's attic performance.
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Fig. A · heat loss and the fix · older Calgary home, typical values
02 · The free inspection
We look. We measure.
We show you the photos.
A complete attic check-up, documented so you see everything we see. Most take under an hour.
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Insulation depth & estimated R-value
Rulers in several spots, so you see the real number
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Attic hatch condition
A leaky hatch is a hole in the ceiling's winter coat
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Ventilation & baffle check
Blocked soffits trap moisture, so we check the airflow path
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Bath-fan venting
Fans venting into the attic cause frost and attic rain
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Visible air-leak points
Warm air sails through insulation where gaps aren't sealed
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Frost, moisture & pest signs
Early warnings, caught before they're expensive
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Clear photos of everything
Your own attic, which most homeowners have never seen
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Optional thermal imaging
Heat loss made visible
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Same-day quote
Clear options and pricing on the spot, no pressure
Free · no obligation · you keep the photos
Book my free inspection
03 · The fix
The Attic Performance Package
Most crews just blow in insulation. We treat the attic as a system: sealing, insulation and ventilation working together. That's why results last.
Most popular
Everything your attic needs. Done once, done right.
- Blown-in top-up to your target R-value
- Air sealing of accessible leaks, first
- Attic hatch insulated & sealed
- Ventilation baffles where needed
- Depth rulers installed, check it yourself
- Before & after photos of the whole job
- Full cleanup
- 10-year workmanship warranty
$2,500 to $5,000 most homes · exact price after your free inspection
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Insulation Top-Up
Bring the depth up to standard. Right for attics that already seal and breathe well.
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Essential Fix
A targeted repair of the most urgent issue: a bare hatch, a disconnected bath fan, a blocked soffit.
Not sure?
The inspection decides it.
We recommend only what your attic measurably needs, and we show you the photos to prove it.
01
Book
Fill the form. We text you from our company number to confirm a time.
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Inspect
We photograph and measure your attic, then walk you through what we found.
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Quote
Clear options on the spot. The quote doesn't expire at the door.
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Install
Vetted crew, before/after photos, 10-year workmanship warranty.
04 · Proof, not promises
We're new. That's exactly why we document everything.
Behind the fresh name: nearly a decade of hands-on attic experience, applied with everything to prove.
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Photo & thermal documentation
Before and after, every job. You watch what we found and what we fixed.
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10-year workmanship warranty
Real contracts, company-collected payment, not a one-off subcontractor.
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Safety before any sale
We never disturb vermiculite or suspected asbestos. We test, then bring in experts.
Google reviews: be one of our first.
We won't fake testimonials. Reviews from real Calgary homeowners appear here as the work earns them.
Owner photo slot: team & truck, on a Calgary street
05 · The way we work
“We'd rather teach you than sell you. A homeowner who understands heat loss doesn't need to be closed.”
The BETR Insulation team · new name, nearly a decade in attics
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We air-seal first. Most crews don't.
Insulation is a thermal barrier, not an air barrier, so warm air leaks straight through it. Sealing the gaps first is why our results last. Most bargain quotes never mention it.
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We treat the attic as a system.
Insulation, air sealing and ventilation work together. Add insulation but block the soffits and you've traded heat loss for a moisture problem.
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We measure to Calgary's real standard.
Zone 7A calls for about R-60. We measure your attic's depth with rulers, in several spots, and show you the number, not an opinion.
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You see the proof.
Photo and thermal documentation, before and after. We don't ask you to take our word for anything.
What neighbours say
Placeholder reviews, swapped for live Google reviews at launch
06 · Learn it yourself, free
The Attic Academy
Six short interactive lessons on what's happening above your ceiling: drag the insulation ruler, watch attic rain form, find the heat leaks. No sign-up, no pitch. Just the science, explained simply.
- 01 Where your heat goes
- 02 Attic rain, explained
- 03 The R-value ruler
- 04 Air sealing first
- 05 One system: ventilation
- 06 Check your understanding
07 · Where we work
Calgary, and the towns around it
All four quadrants, with a soft spot for the older neighbourhoods where attics fall furthest below today's standard. Plus Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Chestermere, Strathmore and Langdon.
Outside the map? Ask. If we can serve you well, we will; if we can't, we'll say so.
Check your address, book free08 · Straight answers
FAQ
Still curious after these? Call (587) 555-0100, or take the free course and out-know the next contractor who rings your doorbell.
The shortest answer of all:
the inspection is free, and you keep the photos either way.
01 Is the inspection really free?
Yes. Free and no obligation. It's how we earn work in the neighbourhood.
02 How long does it take?
Under an hour for most homes. We photograph and measure the attic, then walk you through exactly what we found.
03 How much does attic insulation cost?
It depends on what your attic needs, and that's what the free inspection determines. Most homes land between $2,500 and $5,000.
04 I already have insulation. Do I need more?
Often yes. Insulation settles and flattens over the years, so the R-value drops even if it looked fine when installed. The free inspection measures what you actually have today.
05 What R-value do you recommend?
About R-50 to R-60, Calgary's current standard for a cold climate (Zone 7A). Curious what that means? The Attic Academy explains it in two minutes.
06 Do you offer a warranty?
Yes, a 10-year workmanship warranty on every install, plus before/after photos so you can see exactly what was done.
07 Are there rebates?
There may be rebate or financing options depending on the current programs. We'll point you to the details and help you verify. We never promise a specific amount.
09 · Book your free inspection
See what's in your attic. Then decide.
Fill the form and we'll text you from our BETR Insulation number to confirm a time. Evenings and Saturdays available.
- Takes under an hour, photos included
- Same-day quote if work is worth doing
- If your attic is fine, we'll tell you that too
Prefer to talk? (587) 555-0100
BETR Insulation Co. is an independent, local Calgary company. The inspection is free with no obligation, and you keep the photos either way.