GreenFiber Home Energy Audit in Seguin: What to Know First
We provide independent GreenFiber home energy audit in Seguin, typically scheduling within 48 hours and completing the full diagnostic same day. Most audits run between $280 and $520 depending on home size and whether duct leakage testing is included, and you’ll get a written price before we start - no exceptions. This page is for GreenFiber owners in Seguin, New Braunfels, and the Hill Country edge who’ve noticed uneven room temperatures, rising utility bills, or suspect their cellulose insulation isn’t performing as installed. Call (830) 549-6646 for a free estimate, or text if that’s easier.
How GreenFiber Products Fail - and How We Fix Them
- GreenFiber All Borate loose-fill cellulose settling below R-value in Seguin’s humidity. The borate fire retardant holds up fine, but cellulose compresses over years in our Gulf Coast humidity cycles, dropping from R-38 to R-28 or lower in truss-framed attics. We measure actual depth with a probe grid during audit, calculate the real R-value, and specify replenishment only where it’s warranted - never a full removal unless it’s justified.
- GreenFiber Sanctuary blown-in system installed over unsealed top plates and can lights. Sanctuary performs well when the envelope is tight, but we’ve found dozens of Seguin installs where the crew blew cellulose directly over leaky electrical penetrations. Our blower-door test - a pressurization reading that shows, in one number, how much air your building envelope is losing - catches this every time. We seal first, then add.
- GreenFiber stabilized cellulose in vented attics absorbing roof-deck condensation. The ammonium sulfate stabilization additive can off-gas in poorly ventilated attics during Seguin’s spring shoulder season when dew points spike. We thermal-image the roof deck during audit to distinguish moisture intrusion from insulation gaps, then specify either ventilation correction or a vapor-barrier retrofit.
- GreenFiber low-dust formulations masking rodent contamination. The low-dust binder makes cellulose pleasant to install, but it also hides where mice have tunneled through and compressed channels. Our inspection includes a density probe test; soft spots get photographed, mapped, and noted in your report. If removal is needed, we handle it before any new material goes in.
- GreenFiber wall-spray systems shrinking away from studs in balloon-framed Seguin bungalows. Near downtown and the neighborhoods around Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1940s and 1950s framing with minimal blocking lets wall-spray cellulose settle. We borescope the wall cavity during audit and specify dense-pack retrofit only where the cavity geometry supports it.
Our GreenFiber Home Energy Audit Process
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Schedule and scope. Call or text (830) 549-6646. We confirm home age, square footage, known comfort complaints, and whether you have prior audit documentation. Written price before any work starts - Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Blower-door test and thermal imaging. We depressurize the house to 50 Pascals and record your CFM50 baseline. Then we walk the interior with a FLIR camera, marking air leakage paths and insulation voids on a floor plan you’ll keep.
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Attic and crawl inspection. We probe GreenFiber depth at minimum 10 points, photograph condition and any compression or contamination, and check top-plate and penetration sealing status. The report goes home with you - the numbers do the talking.
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Duct leakage test (if specified). We pressurize the duct system and measure leakage to outside. In Seguin’s summer heat, 20% duct leakage can add $40-$80 monthly to your cooling bill. We show you the percentage and the estimated cost impact.
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Written findings and prioritized scope. You get a printed report with blower-door number, thermal images, probe measurements, and a ranked fix list with flat prices. No work starts until you approve in writing.
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Execution and verification (if you proceed). We air-seal first, then insulate, then re-run the blower door. Before-and-after numbers are printed and signed. Documented Photo Record included.
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AfterWhat GreenFiber Home Energy Audit Costs in Seguin
| Service | Typical Range | What Moves It |
|---|---|---|
| Basic home energy audit (blower door + thermal imaging + attic inspection) | $280 - $380 | Home size, access difficulty, number of attic entries |
| Standard audit with duct leakage test | $380 - $520 | Duct accessibility, number of HVAC zones |
| GreenFiber-specific density probe mapping | Included in above | Additional borescope work if wall cavities suspected |
| Follow-up verification blower door after our work | $0 (included) | N/A - standard on every air-sealing job |
Homes over 3,500 square feet or with multiple attic spaces run toward the higher end. Crawl space additions add $90-$150. Every estimate is free, written, and valid for 30 days. Call (830) 549-6646 for yours.
Why Seguin Homeowners Call Topside Attic Insulation Seguin for GreenFiber Work
We’re independently owned and operated under The Haven Standard since 2016 - not a franchise, not a brand affiliate. Wes Okafor and our crew have handled GreenFiber systems in Seguin long enough to know which batch years had the higher dust content, which contractors in the area skipped air sealing in 2019-2021, and how the Hill Country’s freeze-thaw cycles stress attic envelopes differently than Houston’s constant humidity.
Our 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all completed work. Background-checked, uniformed technicians. Calls answered by a live person, 24/7. We also service Reflectix radiant barrier systems when that’s what’s in your attic. Materials sourced from Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, Icynene, Demilec, and GreenFiber - no proprietary lock-in means we specify what performs, not what we’re pressured to move.
FAQs
No. GreenFiber’s limited warranty covers product defect, not installation or subsequent modification. Our audit is non-destructive and documented; we photograph before and after any probe or borescope work. If you’re concerned about warranty status, we’ll review your installation paperwork with you before we start. Call (830) 549-6646 and we’ll walk through it.
GreenFiber cellulose is a loose-fill or stabilized product, not a component system with “parts” in the traditional sense. When we find compromised material - moisture-damaged, rodent-contaminated, or compressed below spec - we specify new cellulose from GreenFiber or an equivalent borate-treated product from our multi-brand lineup. We don’t lock you into a single supplier.
Repair is cheaper when the issue is localized settling or a few unsealed penetrations. We add material and air-seal, typically $800-$1,400. Full removal and replacement runs $2,200-$3,800 for a standard Seguin attic and is only justified when contamination or moisture damage is widespread. Your audit report ranks options by cost and performance impact so you decide with actual numbers.
Most Seguin appointments are available within 48 hours, same-day if it’s an urgent comfort or suspected moisture issue. The audit itself takes 2.5-4 hours depending on home size. Written findings are delivered before we leave. Call (830) 549-6646 or text to hold a slot.
We audit and service all major insulation brands - GreenFiber, Reflectix, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, and others. If your audit shows a different material would perform better for your specific envelope, we’ll say so and price it. No brand loyalty except to what the blower-door numbers support.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner & Lead Insulation Technician, Topside Attic Insulation Seguin at Topside Attic Insulation Seguin, serving Seguin and nearby areas.