Spray Foam Insulation in San Leandro, CA

Find top-rated spray foam contractors and save up to 35% on energy bills

Compare 8 verified spray foam insulation contractors serving San Leandro, California, backed by 1,481 customer reviews averaging 4.9★. Whether you're insulating a new build, retrofitting an existing home, or upgrading attic and crawl-space insulation, these pre-screened San Leandro contractors handle both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam. Homeowners here typically cut energy bills by around 35% — get free quotes and read verified reviews below.

💰 Estimated Energy Savings in San Leandro

35%
Average Energy Savings
Typical range: 30% - 40%
$1,596
Estimated Annual Savings
Based on $380/month average energy cost
4 years
Average Payback Period
Return on investment timeline

Note: Actual savings vary based on home size, current insulation, energy rates, and climate conditions. These estimates are based on Department of Energy data for Cold.

Verified Contractors in San Leandro

5⭐
196 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Fauz Kassamali★★★★★6 months ago

On Wednesday Axel walked me through the whole process a couple of times. He immediately won my confidence and I signed up to get the job done by Rywen. I could not wait for the work to start. The team of workers arrived Monday morning as per agreement - they displayed nothing but professionalism as they prepped the house with paper walkway and plastic tunnel leading to the ceiling opening. Like clockwork the old insulation was sucked out and new insulation laid down piece by piece and secured. In the unfinished basement, where rat infestation was evident, all the junk piled up over more than three decades was removed and hauled away. The foundation and walls cracks were sealed to keep mice and rats from entering the premises. The kitchen was thoroughly inspected for cracks in the walls and cabinetry. Where necessary, cracks were treated with the application of sealant and or with wire mash. I am confident I made the right decision to go with Rywen. I highly recommend them.

Diane Marino★★★★★a week ago

Rywen Insulation is an excellent company! Every step of the way was thoroughly explained and completed in a professional manner. Axel did the initial inspection, Walter led his team with the job of replacing insulation, disinfecting and rodent proofing and Roni was super helpful with an electrical issue I had. Everyone at the company was pleasant, knowledgeable and patient with my questions. I highly recommend them!

John M★★★★★3 weeks ago

I was very happy with Rywen’s customer service, communication, and attention to quality. I was especially impressed with their suggestions, for example, ensuring we got the desired thickness of insulation in the attic, overall, plus providing my desired amount of future access. To me, it felt like the company has a consistent attitude of going over and above and that’s rare. Thanks!

5⭐
57 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Pulkita Aggarwal★★★★★4 months ago

Jorge and team were exceptional to work with. The removed our old insulation, sealed the attic and added new fiberglass insulation, explained each and every step and went great lengths to do rodent proofing. And all it took was few hours. Jorge also came few months later to fix some of the gaps that the HVAC crew left in our attic. I highly recommend Ideal Attic for your insulation needs. Their price was the lowest as well among all other quotes.

Charlotte★★★★★a week ago

I feel very fortunate to have found Ideal Attic Insulation to work on the attic and crawlspace of our newly purchased home. From the start, Jorge came to provide a free inspection, and he was extremely professional and thorough. He personally went into the attic and crawled into the crawlspace to check every detail. After his inspection, he gave us a very fair estimate with a clearly written and complete scope of work. We also requested quotes from other companies, but it became clear that Ideal Attic Insulation—and especially Jorge—was the most professional, responsible, and knowledgeable. Jorge even helped us connect with other reliable handymen for additional repairs we needed around the house, which we truly appreciated. Once our plumbing repairs were completed, we scheduled the attic and crawlspace work. Jorge’s team handled the attic cleaning, sealing, rodent-proofing and new insulation installation. In the crawlspace, they performed a full cleaning, rodent-proofing, and installed a new vapor barrier. The scheduling was quick, and everything was completed within three days. The workmanship was excellent—clean, organized, and very professional. We really trust Jorge and appreciate his honesty, experience, and dedication. I highly recommend Ideal Attic Insulation to anyone looking for attic or crawlspace services. We will definitely continue using this company in the future. Highly recommended!

Tony & Diana Andrade★★★★★2 months ago

Jorge is the best. My wife and I had contacted 4 companies, and by far Ideal Attic Insulation was the winner. With us it wasn't all about price, but quality, knowledge of the trade and experience. We had our old insulation removed when we replaced our roof. Yes, like lot of us when your roof is compromised you have issues with rodents. Once our roof was completed, we set our appointment with Jorge. He came out the following afternoon, and boy was it hot. He inspected our entire attic and came up with a game plan to vacuum and sanitizing our entire attic space. He took a lot of pictures and shared areas of concern with us. We had the roofer's comeback out and tighten up area that may have been able to be compromised. once these areas were tightened up Jorge sent out his crew to install mess wire and stray foam around vent pipes, etc. Jorges recommended we wait a few weeks to install the insulation to see if there were any signs of rodents. After a few weeks and weekly inspections by Jorge and his crew, there were no signs of pests. They installed the insulation, and we could not be happier. We highly recommend Ideal Attic Insulation. Don't waste your time looking for other insulation companies call ideal Attic Insulation and know you made the right decision.

5⭐
60 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Elle Xie★★★★★a month ago

Idan does not disappoint! This is our second time using his services, and this time I went straight to him without even shopping around. His team is responsive, efficient, and highly professional. A major bonus is their expertise with home insurance systems, which made that part of the process effortless for us. Later, despite a dispute over the scope of work (which was due to a miscommunication, not his fault), he stood by his word and honored his promises, even when it resulted in a significant financial loss for him. His integrity, particularly in that situation, is truly commendable!

Anton Keilin★★★★★4 months ago

After experiencing a roof leak that led to multiple issues, I interviewed several companies before ultimately choosing Leader Restoration, and I’m so glad I did. From start to finish, the process was smooth and professional. I worked closely with project manager Idan, who was knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. Leader Restoration handled everything seamlessly—including coordinating with my hygienist for the final mold inspection, which we passed on the first try. Their expertise in mold remediation and dedication to quality restoration services truly stood out. I couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend them to anyone facing water or mold issues.

Tyler Barros★★★★★4 months ago

We discovered mold during our home remodel and contacted Leader Restoration. Idan, the project manager, was incredibly professional, and Julio, the lead technician, did excellent work. The mold remediation process was smooth, the price was competitive, and we got clearance in less than a week. Highly recommend them for reliable mold removal and restoration services!

5⭐
31 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Michael Davey★★★★★5 months ago

Great company Highly recommended 5 star….

Lawrence Erbe★★★★★6 months ago

Responded very quickly and very professional fantastic job

GERRIT KELDER★★★★★7 months ago

Great , would recommend !

4.9⭐
298 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Jerry Anderson★★★★★a week ago

We went with Remove, Seal, Sanitize old insulation in effort to identify if there was a Termite swarm. We figured we’d need one day for termite inspection and a separate day for a termite treatment. The day after Attic Pros we had Bongiorno termite inspection come out and he went into the attic and there was no swarm identifiable all clean. Attic Pros did the complete removal and everything was visible and clean. It was cold at night and we didn’t wanna wait for our pre-scheduled couple of days out so I contacted Attic Pros and they came out the next day. Three guys installedR38. Bats without paper backer minimizing mold- they did an excellent job. All of our light was sealed. The hatch got new layer of bubble wrap insulation. The Attic vents had chutes installed allowing fresh air interchange. Can feel the difference- absolutely a warmer house. Thank you Attic Pros. Also Attic Prod had low cost to many other HVAC companies that just farm it out to subcontractors. Highly recommend Attic Pros.

Janice Vroman★★★★★a week ago

I was able to self schedule an appointment within 2 days. Rabi was very professional and clearly communicated both the issue and the plan for resolution. They were able to complete the work within a few days. Their price was competitive. The team arrived between 10 am and worked all day to clean my attic, close all access points, and install the new insulation. They worked all day until 6 pm. They were very pleasant, answered my questions, explained things well. The process was pretty quiet so I was able to work at my remote job while they worked. They left everything clean in the crawlspace and took all garbage with them. I did not enjoy having creatures in the attic but they made the process of getting rid of them as pleasant as possible.

Nancy Sargent★★★★★2 weeks ago

This is an excellent Company: They are professional, caring and thorough in their work. They took before and after pictures which was a great help. They removed rats, mold, asbestos from the attic. They removed the installation and replaced it with new. They sealed areas where the rats could have entered. They set traps and so far no sign of rats. They left my house clean. I have confidently referred you to my neighbors. Thank you.

4.8⭐
441 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Cynthia Hf★★★★★a month ago

So glad that we finally had the attic insulated. The gentlemen were very knowledgeable and worked like clockwork to clear the debris from a previous roofing job. The clean up was thorough and only took a few hours. So far I can feel the difference as there aren’t any drafts. We will see how our utility bills look over the winter and how warm the house feels now that the weather is getting colder. We have a PSEG weather assessment scheduled. Look forward to their feedback as well.

Charles R Perez★★★★★3 weeks ago

Before hiring Atticare, I spoke with three other companies, and none of them felt as organized or knowledgeable. Sean the technician was great, and walked me through every step of the process and answered all my questions without rushing me. The price was fair, transparent, and exactly what was promised — no surprises. The rodent work was done professionally and the team clearly knew what they were doing. I’m very happy I went with Atticare and my Rat issue is definitely resolved!

Mason T★★★★★in the last week

Atticare upgraded my insulation and cleaned my air ducts. The difference in air quality is noticeable. My allergies improved and the airflow around the house feels stronger. Five stars for their professionalism specially, to the technician, Sean.

4.8⭐
31 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Jack Richmond★★★★★4 months ago

This company has great tenacity and work ethic I would 100% refer someone to their services as they are the best in the industry. Don’t look any further, go with Eagle Insulation they will take care of you.

Dean Michael Rossi★★★★★5 months ago

The very best experience, friendly staff , excellent service,highly recommend.

Jacob Gibbs★★★★★5 months ago

Thank you the insulation is amazing great job guys

4.8⭐
367 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Soren Patel★★★★★a month ago

I recently had Atticare come out to clean and insulate both my attic and crawlspace, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience! Sean was my technician — super friendly, on time, and clearly knew his stuff. He showed me photos before and after, explained everything in plain English, and made sure I understood exactly what was being done.

Jimmy Galeota★★★★★in the last week

I recently had Atticare come out to my house last year to remove old insulation and then lay down new insulation along with rodent proofing the attic. A little over a year later Rats were still getting into my Attic and even though my warranty had expired Attic care was nice enough to send out their engineer Kyle to address the issue. Kyle spent several hours at my house today to do a thorough inspection and rodent proofing of any access areas were the rats might be getting into my attic. Kyle also repaired my air ducts the rats were chewing, cleaned up the attic of any droppings and completely sanitized. Very happy with the follow up work Kyle was able to complete today.

Patrick R★★★★★2 months ago

I recently used Atticare for my home in Pasadena, and I can honestly say it was one of the best home service experiences I’ve ever had. The team showed up right on time, explained the process in detail, and got to work right away. They removed the old insulation, cleaned and sanitized the attic, and installed fresh insulation that made my home feel instantly more comfortable. What impressed me most was how thorough and professional they were. They didn’t just do the job—they also sealed entry points and made sure my attic was protected for the long term. It’s such a relief to know my home is cleaner, safer, and more energy efficient. I highly recommend Atticare 5 stars all the way!

Frequently Asked Questions — Spray Foam Insulation in San Leandro

These are the questions San Leandro homeowners ask most about spray foam cost, R-value, and open- vs. closed-cell foam — with context for local pricing and roughly 35% typical energy savings. Compare the 8 verified San Leandro contractors above for exact quotes.

How much can spray foam insulation save on heating and cooling bills in San Leandro?▼
Homeowners in mixed climates like San Leandro, CA typically see 20–30% reductions in total energy costs after spray foam installation. The savings come from both reduced heating in winter and reduced cooling in summer. The exact savings depend on your home's current insulation, size, and local energy rates, but most homeowners recoup the investment within 3–6 years.
Is spray foam better than fiberglass insulation for homes in San Leandro?▼
For most homes in San Leandro, CA, spray foam outperforms fiberglass significantly. Fiberglass batts insulate but do not air seal — meaning conditioned air still escapes through gaps. Spray foam both insulates and creates an airtight seal, addressing the root cause of energy loss. While spray foam costs more upfront, the performance difference in mixed climates makes it the better long-term investment for most homeowners.
Is spray foam insulation worth the cost?▼
For most homeowners, yes. Spray foam creates an air-tight seal that traditional insulation cannot match, reducing energy bills by 15–35% annually. It also adds structural rigidity, acts as a moisture and vapor barrier, reduces outside noise, and can increase home resale value. The higher upfront cost compared to fiberglass is typically recovered within 3–7 years. One important note: because spray foam creates a very tight building envelope, proper mechanical ventilation is important to maintain healthy indoor air quality and prevent interior moisture buildup. This is typically handled by an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) — a system that brings fresh outside air in while pushing stale air out, recovering the energy from the outgoing air so you don't waste what you paid to heat or cool — or a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV), which works similarly but is optimized for cold climates. A qualified contractor will assess whether your home needs ventilation upgrades as part of the installation.
How much does spray foam insulation cost in San Leandro, CA?▼
In San Leandro, CA and the surrounding area, spray foam insulation typically costs $1.00–$3.00 per square foot installed, depending on the type and your home's specifics. Open-cell foam runs $0.44–$0.65 per board foot, while closed-cell foam costs $1.00–$2.00 per board foot. A typical 2,000 sq ft home attic in San Leandro costs $2,000–$6,000. Most San Leandro homeowners recoup this investment within 3–7 years through energy savings of 15–35% annually.
What is the difference between open-cell and closed-cell spray foam?▼
Open-cell spray foam is softer, less dense, and less expensive. It expands significantly and is ideal for interior walls, attics, and soundproofing. Closed-cell spray foam is denser, stronger, and provides a moisture barrier — making it better for exterior applications, crawl spaces, and areas prone to flooding or humidity. Closed-cell also has a higher R-value per inch (R-6 to R-7 vs R-3.5 to R-4 for open-cell). One key difference: open-cell foam allows some vapor movement, while closed-cell acts as a vapor barrier — an important consideration for your home's ventilation needs.
How long does spray foam insulation last?▼
Spray foam insulation is one of the most durable insulation options available, with a lifespan of 80+ years when properly installed. Unlike fiberglass batting which can sag and settle over time, spray foam maintains its shape and insulating properties indefinitely. It will typically outlast the building it is installed in.
How do I find a qualified spray foam insulation contractor in San Leandro, CA?▼
When searching for a spray foam contractor in San Leandro, CA, look for ones who are licensed, insured, and have verifiable reviews. Spray foam requires specialized equipment and training — improper installation can cause off-gassing, adhesion failure, or fire hazards. Ask for references, verify their insurance, and get at least 2–3 quotes. A qualified San Leandro contractor will also assess your home's ventilation needs — a tightly sealed spray foam installation requires adequate mechanical ventilation to prevent moisture and indoor air quality issues. FoamMatch pre-screens all listed contractors in San Leandro for licensing and insurance so you can compare verified professionals in your area.
How long does spray foam installation take?▼
Most residential spray foam jobs take 1–2 days depending on the size of the area. A standard attic takes 4–8 hours. After spraying, the foam cures within 24 hours, though most contractors recommend waiting 24–72 hours before occupying the space due to off-gassing during the curing process.
Does spray foam insulation need to be replaced?▼
No — spray foam insulation does not need to be replaced under normal circumstances. Unlike fiberglass insulation which degrades over time, spray foam maintains its R-value and air sealing properties for the life of the building. The only reasons to remove or replace spray foam are water damage, renovation work, or improper original installation.