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Serving Hobbs, NM and surrounding areas. (575) 665-9727
Stop paying to cool a home that leaks air. Hobbs Insulation insulates attics, walls, and crawl spaces so your HVAC actually keeps up - without running nonstop.
Hobbs Insulation is a licensed insulation contractor serving Hobbs, NM and the surrounding region. We offer 16 insulation and air sealing services for homes and businesses, covering everything from spray foam to vapor barriers. Whether your house was built in the 1960s oil boom era or is a newer build on the west side of town, we have the right solution to stop heat, moisture, and dust from driving up your bills. We serve 12 cities across southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.
High bills and drafts? Spray foam seals every gap and acts as both insulation and an air barrier in one application.
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Attic heat pushing into your home all summer? Proper attic insulation stops heat transfer at its source and cuts cooling costs.
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Uneven coverage in an older attic? Blown-in insulation fills every corner and irregular space without tearing out walls.
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Rooms that never cool down? A full home insulation assessment finds every weak spot and fixes them in one project.
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Old, wet, or pest-damaged insulation? We remove it cleanly so your next installation starts with a proper foundation.
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Cold floors and moisture in the crawl space? Insulating below the floor keeps your living space comfortable year-round.
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Drafty exterior walls making your HVAC work overtime? Wall insulation stops heat from moving through your home's envelope.
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Air leaks around fixtures and pipes waste more energy than most homeowners realize. Air sealing closes those gaps permanently.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form. We will ask a few basic questions - your home's age, which areas you want insulated, and what is prompting your call. No technical knowledge required. We respond within 1 business day and can usually schedule your free on-site estimate within a few days.
A contractor visits your home, inspects the attic, crawl space, or walls, and measures what is already there. They check for moisture, pest activity, and air leaks that need sealing. You receive a written estimate before anyone leaves - no obligation to hire, no pressure to decide on the spot.
On installation day, the crew arrives with their equipment and gets to work. Most jobs are finished in one day. Before they leave, they walk you through the finished work so you can see exactly what was installed and where. The difference in comfort is usually noticeable within the first full day.
We carry a current New Mexico contractor's license through the Construction Industries Division, plus full liability insurance and workers' compensation on every job. You can verify our license number before signing anything.
Every estimate is free, includes a physical inspection, and is delivered in writing. There is no pressure to decide on the spot and no mystery line items. You know exactly what you are agreeing to before any work begins.
We are a locally owned business rooted in Hobbs - not a franchise or a crew passing through. We know the desert heat, the older housing stock, and the dust problems that come with living in Lea County.
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. For most projects, we can schedule your estimate visit within the same week. Available 24/7 for urgent situations.
Ready to get started? Request your free estimate or call us at (575) 665-9727.
They came out, checked the attic, and gave me a written quote the same day. The blown-in was done the following Tuesday and I noticed the back bedroom was finally the same temperature as the rest of the house. Solid work and no surprises on the bill.
Marcus T., Hobbs - Blown-in insulation
We had spray foam put in the crawl space and some wall sections on our 1970s brick home. The crew was on time, explained what they were doing, and the dust coming in from the wind has noticeably dropped since. Worth every dollar for a house this age.
Sandra R., Carlsbad - Spray foam insulation
I called about removing old insulation in the attic. They scheduled the estimate fast, showed up when they said they would, and had the old material out and new blown-in in within two days. My electric bill the next month was the lowest it had been all summer.
Derek W., Lovington - Insulation removal
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation, no pressure. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(575) 665-9727Hobbs Insulation is based in Hobbs, NM and serves 12 communities across southeastern New Mexico and West Texas, including Carlsbad, Roswell, Lovington, Midland, and Odessa. We can typically schedule your estimate within the same week and complete most jobs within a few days of approval.
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Heat radiates through an under-insulated attic and forces your air conditioner to run almost continuously. In Hobbs, where summer highs regularly exceed 100 degrees, that extra runtime shows up directly on your utility bill. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates proper attic insulation can cut cooling costs by 10 to 20 percent - see the DOE insulation guide.
Yes. Lea County's persistent high winds push fine caliche dust through gaps around outlets, light fixtures, and window frames in older homes. Spray foam and thorough air sealing close those pathways and reduce how much particulate matter enters your living space on a windy spring day.
Almost certainly. Homes built during Hobbs's mid-century oil boom were constructed to standards far below what is recommended today. If you can see the wooden floor joists when you look into the attic, your insulation level is too low. A free estimate visit from a licensed contractor will tell you exactly where you stand.
Closed-cell foam offers superior moisture and air resistance and is typically the right choice for crawl spaces and exterior walls in southeastern New Mexico. Open-cell foam is softer, more affordable, and works well for interior walls and attic spaces where moisture is not a concern. The right answer depends on where the foam is going.
If existing insulation is wet, moldy, pest-damaged, or contaminated with dust and debris, adding new material on top locks in the problem. A contractor should inspect what is already in the attic before quoting so you know whether removal is necessary or whether a top-up will do the job.
Yes. As of 2024, homeowners upgrading existing home insulation may qualify for a federal energy efficiency tax credit worth up to 30 percent of material costs, capped at $1,200 per year. Ask your contractor to itemize the invoice so you have the documentation needed. Confirm eligibility with a tax professional before filing.
Hobbs Insulation is a licensed and insured insulation contractor based in Hobbs, NM, serving 12 communities across southeastern New Mexico and West Texas since 2023. We hold a current New Mexico contractor's license issued by the Construction Industries Division and carry full liability insurance and workers' compensation on every job. Our team has completed insulation projects across 16 service categories - from spray foam and attic blown-in to vapor barriers and commercial work. Learn more about who we are.
Start with the attic - it delivers the biggest energy impact in a hot climate. Walls matter too, but if budget is limited, attic first is the right call in Hobbs.
Depth and condition matter more than appearance. Insulation that has settled, absorbed dust, or was installed too thin years ago may be far below recommended R-value levels even if it looks intact.
For blown-in attic work, depth markers should be visible in the attic. Ask the contractor to show you the coverage before they leave. For spray foam, look for even coverage with no visible gaps or crumbly texture.
The ENERGY STAR Seal and Insulate guide is one of the most practical free resources for homeowners thinking through an insulation project. When you are ready to talk through what your home actually needs, call us at (575) 665-9727.
Hobbs is the seat of Lea County and sits in the heart of the Permian Basin oil patch in southeastern New Mexico, right on the Texas state line. With roughly 40,000 residents, it is one of the larger cities in this corner of the state and serves as a regional hub for surrounding communities. The city sits on flat, open high plains - which means wind, blowing dust, and wide seasonal temperature swings hit homes here harder than in most places.
Most of Hobbs's residential neighborhoods were built during the oil boom decades of the mid-20th century, and that history shows up in the housing stock. You will find single-story brick ranch homes throughout the older core of the city, many of them built with minimal insulation by today's standards. Families who gather near Harry McAdams Park or visit the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame often live in exactly those mid-century homes. Newer subdivisions on the north and west sides of town, connected to the broader region through the Lea County Regional Airport, include more recent construction with stucco and tile, but those homes face the same desert climate challenges.
Whatever neighborhood your home is in, the combination of intense summer heat, persistent wind and blowing dust, and the area's older housing stock makes proper insulation one of the most practical improvements you can make. Hobbs Insulation knows these homes and this climate. Call us to talk through what your specific house needs.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Hobbs Insulation
119 N Dalmont St #4
Hobbs, NM 88240
Always open, 24/7.
Get a free on-site estimate from a licensed New Mexico insulation contractor - we respond within 1 business day.
