Most homes in Bradenton and Sarasota are built on a concrete slab, so there’s no crawl space under the floor. If your house is hot, your floors are rarely the problem. The heat is coming in through your attic, where it can hit 150 degrees on a summer day. That’s where new insulation makes the biggest difference.
What a crawl space is
A crawl space is the short, open area under a raised house, between the ground and the floor. They’re common up north and in older raised homes, but rare in Manatee and Sarasota, where nearly every house sits on a slab.
Check your attic first
Signs the attic is the real problem:
- Rooms that stay hot no matter the thermostat
- An A/C that never seems to shut off
- Summer electric bills that keep climbing
- Thin, flat, dirty or patchy insulation up top
We’ll look at your attic for free and tell you what’s going on. If the old insulation is wet, flat or full of rodent mess, we’ll remove and replace it. If it’s just thin, we’ll blow in fresh insulation on top.
Frequently asked questions
Do Florida homes have crawl spaces?
Most don’t. They’re built on a concrete slab, so the attic is where you’ll get the most out of new insulation.
Why are my floors or rooms so hot?
In most Bradenton and Sarasota homes, heat pours in through an under-insulated attic and spreads through the house. Fixing the attic is usually what makes rooms feel better.
What if my home is on a raised foundation?
A few older or coastal homes are. Give us a call and we’ll tell you honestly what’s worth doing, starting with the attic.
Free attic inspections across Bradenton and all of Manatee and Sarasota. Call or text 941-705-0305, veteran-owned, fully insured, and honest about what your home actually needs.