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Serving Manhattan, KS and surrounding areas. (785) 236-2287
Manhattan Insulation handles spray foam, attic, crawl space, and whole-home insulation for Kansas homeowners who are tired of paying for heat that leaves the house.
Manhattan Insulation is a local insulation contractor based in Manhattan, KS, offering 16 insulation and air sealing services for homeowners and building owners across 12 cities in Kansas. From spray foam and attic blown-in to crawl space vapor barriers and retrofit wall insulation, we match the right material to each part of your home. Every estimate is free, and every job is backed by a licensed, insured crew that treats your home the way we would treat our own.
Drafty walls or a leaky crawl space? Spray foam seals air gaps and insulates in one step - outperforming every other option for Kansas wind and humidity.
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Is your upstairs unbearable in July? Proper attic insulation blocks summer heat from baking through your ceiling and keeps winters from draining your furnace.
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Settling batt insulation leaving cold spots in your attic? Blown-in material fills every gap and corner - bringing older Manhattan homes up to modern comfort standards.
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Tired of rooms that never match the thermostat? A whole-home insulation upgrade addresses the attic, walls, and crawl space so your entire house holds temperature evenly.
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Old or damaged insulation working against you? We remove contaminated, settled, or pest-damaged material safely before installing fresh, properly rated insulation.
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Cold floors and moisture problems start under your house. Insulating your crawl space stops heat loss at the source and protects your floors and subfloor year-round.
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Can you feel cold radiating from your exterior walls in January? Wall insulation adds a thermal barrier that makes every room feel warmer without cranking the heat.
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Insulation slows heat - air sealing stops drafts. Sealing gaps around pipes, wires, and fixtures is the step most contractors skip, and the one that makes the biggest difference.
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An uninsulated basement is one of the biggest sources of heat loss in a Manhattan home. Proper insulation keeps pipes from freezing and the floors above noticeably warmer.
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Need a moisture barrier and an air seal in one product? Closed-cell foam is the right choice for crawl spaces, basement walls, and rim joists in Kansas humidity.
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Open-cell foam seals air gaps and dampens sound in attics and interior walls - a cost-effective choice where moisture control is less of a concern.
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Commercial buildings have different insulation demands than homes. We work with building owners and managers on spray foam, blown-in, and specialty commercial applications.
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Manhattan summers push moisture into crawl spaces every year. A vapor barrier stops that moisture at the source before it causes rot, mold, or floor damage.
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Moisture moving through walls and floors causes more damage than most homeowners realize. We install vapor barriers where your home needs them most.
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Most attic insulation jobs skip the air sealing - and that is where your money leaks out. We seal gaps around fixtures, pipes, and framing before any insulation goes in.
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Own an older Manhattan home with walls that were never insulated? Retrofit insulation adds thermal protection to existing walls without a full renovation.
Learn MoreYou reach out - by phone, or through the form on this page. We ask a few basic questions about your home and what you have been noticing: high bills, cold rooms, drafts. That conversation takes five minutes and helps us show up to the estimate prepared. We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day.
A contractor visits your home and inspects the attic, crawl space, basement, or walls - wherever insulation is the concern. We measure what is there, look for air leaks, and flag any moisture issues before recommending anything. You get a written estimate in plain language: what we will do, what it costs, and why.
The crew arrives, seals air gaps first, then installs the insulation to the right depth and coverage. Most jobs finish in one to two days. Before we leave, we walk you through every area we worked on so you can see exactly what was done. The results show up in your first full heating or cooling bill after the work.
We carry general liability and workers compensation on every project. Before work starts, we can provide proof of coverage on request - so there are no surprises for you.
Every estimate starts with a free in-person assessment. You get a written quote that breaks down the work and the cost before you commit to anything. No pressure, no follow-up calls chasing you.
We live and work in Manhattan. We know the housing stock, the climate, and what Kansas homes actually need - not what works in a milder market somewhere else.
Most insulation jobs skip the air sealing step. We include it as part of the work because insulation without air sealing only solves half the problem. Your bills will show the difference.
Ready to stop guessing about your insulation? Call (785) 236-2287 or request a free estimate online.
We had cold floors and high gas bills every winter for years. After the crawl space insulation and vapor barrier, the first floor finally feels the way the rest of the house does. The crew was done in a day and walked us through everything before they left.
Janet R., Manhattan - Crawl space insulation
Our attic had the original insulation from the 1960s - just a thin layer of compressed batts. After the blown-in job, the upstairs bedrooms stopped being an oven in July. The estimate was honest and the price matched what they quoted.
Marcus T., Junction City - Blown-in insulation
I had spray foam done on the rim joists and basement walls before winter. The drafts I used to feel near the floor are gone, and I can actually tell a difference in how long the furnace runs. Straightforward process from start to finish.
Renee S., Topeka - Spray foam insulation
We respond within 1 business day. There is no cost and no commitment for the estimate visit. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site assessment where we measure your space and walk you through exactly what your home needs.
(785) 236-2287Manhattan Insulation is based in Manhattan, KS and serves insulation customers across 12 communities in Kansas - including Junction City, Topeka, Salina, and Lawrence. We typically schedule same-week assessments for most service areas and can often accommodate urgent requests within 24 to 48 hours.
Wind pressure pushes outside air through gaps in your home's shell - around outlets, pipes, and framing. Insulation slows heat transfer, but only air sealing stops that infiltration. In Kansas, where wind is persistent, combining both is what actually eliminates drafts.
If your crawl space has a dirt floor or open vents, humid summer air enters every year. Over time that moisture causes wood rot, floor squeaks, and mold. A vapor barrier paired with insulation stops moisture at the source - insulation alone does not solve a moisture problem.
Go into your attic and look at the floor. If you can see the wooden joists, your insulation is too thin. Properly insulated attics in Kansas should have enough material that the joists are buried. The federal government recommends significantly more insulation for this climate zone than many older homes have.
Through the Inflation Reduction Act, homeowners can claim a federal tax credit of up to 30 percent on qualifying insulation improvements, up to $1,200 per year. Ask your contractor which materials qualify, and save your receipts. The ENERGY STAR federal tax credit page has the current eligibility details.
Open-cell foam is softer and works well in attics and interior walls where you want air sealing and sound dampening. Closed-cell foam is denser, water-resistant, and better for crawl spaces, basement walls, and rim joists. In Kansas's humid summers, closed-cell is usually the right choice anywhere moisture could be a factor.
Homes built before the 1990s were constructed under energy codes that allowed far less insulation than what is recommended today. Many have uninsulated rim joists, thin attic coverage, and no insulation in the walls at all. Standards have changed significantly - what was acceptable in 1970 falls well short of what your home needs to perform well in Kansas winters.
Manhattan Insulation is a licensed and insured insulation contractor based in Manhattan, KS, serving homeowners and commercial property owners across 12 Kansas communities since 2024. We hold a Kansas contractor license for insulation and weatherization work, issued through the Kansas Department of Labor. Since opening, we have completed insulation projects across all 16 service types - from spray foam and attic blown-in to vapor barriers and commercial applications. We are a small local business, not a franchise, which means the person who gives you the estimate is connected to the crew that does the work. Learn more about us.
In homes with little or no existing insulation - common in Manhattan neighborhoods built before 1985. The Department of Energy estimates a 10 to 20 percent reduction in heating and cooling costs, and older homes tend to see savings toward the higher end of that range.
Wet insulation loses most of its thermal value and can promote mold. This is why vapor barriers and proper installation sequencing matter in humid climates. A contractor who skips this step is creating a future problem.
Not during the spraying itself. The home needs to be vacated for at least 24 hours after application while the foam cures. Blown-in attic insulation, by contrast, typically does not require you to leave.
For independent guidance on insulation standards and energy efficiency, the U.S. Department of Energy insulation resource is the most authoritative starting point. When you are ready to talk through your specific home, call (785) 236-2287 for a free estimate.
Manhattan is a city of roughly 55,000 people anchored by Kansas State University and Fort Riley, one of the largest U.S. Army installations in the country. The mix of a large university population, military families, and longtime Kansas residents means the housing stock runs from 1920s brick homes near Aggieville to newer subdivisions on the northwest and west sides of town. About 47 percent of housing units in Manhattan are renter-occupied - a figure driven by the university - which means many homes have seen years of deferred maintenance, including insulation that was never upgraded.
The city sits at the eastern edge of the Flint Hills, a region known for its rocky limestone terrain and persistent wind. Manhattan experiences genuine four-season weather: average July highs around 90 degrees, winter lows regularly below 10 degrees, and wind that pushes cold air into every gap in a home's shell. Homes near Tuttle Creek Lake and in the older neighborhoods south of Poyntz Avenue tend to feel the climate demands most acutely - especially those built before the 1990s with minimal attic coverage and uninsulated crawl spaces.
Manhattan Insulation works throughout Manhattan and the surrounding Kansas communities - from homes near the K-State campus and the older residential streets downtown, to the newer developments on the city's edges and properties near Fort Riley. Whether you are a homeowner dealing with high winter heating bills, a landlord managing rental properties, or a military family new to the area who wants to know what they are working with, we offer free on-site assessments and can typically schedule within the same week.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Manhattan Insulation
1009 Poyntz Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502
Always open, 24/7.
Call Manhattan Insulation today for a free on-site insulation estimate in Manhattan and surrounding Kansas communities.