Spray Foam Insulation in San Mateo, CA

Find top-rated spray foam contractors and save up to 27% on energy bills

Compare 9 verified spray foam insulation contractors serving San Mateo, California, backed by 1,182 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 Mateo contractors handle both open-cell and closed-cell spray foam. Homeowners here typically cut energy bills by around 27% — get free quotes and read verified reviews below.

💰 Estimated Energy Savings in San Mateo

27%
Average Energy Savings
Typical range: 22% - 32%
$1,134
Estimated Annual Savings
Based on $350/month average energy cost
5 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 Hot-Dry.

Verified Contractors in San Mateo

5⭐
12 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Omar Galindo★★★★★3 months ago

The Bay Area Insulation (Miguel’s) and team have done three jobs for me now, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Each time, they’ve been professional, friendly, and really easy to work with. Their prices are fair and competitive, and the quality of their work speaks for itself. It’s rare to find a company that’s this consistent, but they’ve earned my trust and future business. Highly recommend!

henry c★★★★★5 months ago

Mike came to my house took measure and next day he and his crew started the job; hard workers they did a great job

Eric Iturribarria★★★★★9 months ago

As a general contractor, I would highly recommend The Bay Area Insulation. Miguel and his team are reliable, respectful and work well with my team. I would highly recommend them.

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⭐
17 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Jenny Tran★★★★★a year ago

Greenshield deserves 5 stars. 1. They are very flexible to work with. 2. Sounds professional throughout the project. 3. Keep up to their promise. 4. Workmanship is excellent: I replace my attic insulation and air duct system to help me with my allergy problem (I remove insulation, next install new HVAC system, finally install insulation. I have abestos removal, so this is the best sequence for me.) - They clean very well. Using negative pressure vacuum, they suck and remove all the junk, blown in, batt and left nothing behind. I personally went up to inspect their cleaning after they were done. (I pay extra attention to the cleaning process because I don’t like the musty smell of an old house. I have allergy, so air quality is important to me. They also sprayed to disinfect the attic.) - Installation is very good. They put back brand new thick R38 insulation beautifully. They reach even the furthest corner. Every part of the attic is covered. 5. They stand behind their work. I am glad to deal with Greenshield. I have no headache or hiccup in the entire process. As a regular home owner, I have zero knowledge prior to this. 6. They have rebates, so at the end their price is competitive. They do all the rebate for me. I shop at many other places and finally decided to go with Greenshield. My recommendation just go through Greenshield in the first place and save your time. They give you the price upfront and no need for negotiation like other contractors/company.) Due to the rebate, there will be an inspector from CA Energy Program coming to inspect to make sure it is done correctly and up to code. ( I have a piece of mind knowing their work has QA from a government agency.) 8. Usually old house has aging sheetrock and especially in bathroom due to moistures build up over time. It is very easy to crack/break sheetrock and to be fallen off from the ceiling. You don’t want to hire a handyman or no name contractor doing this job. Finally, the biggest win here is you don’t have headache dealing with contractors, and you know you can trust them to install insulation with good workmanship and use quality material. P/S: Greenshield did all the rebate application for me. Inspector came 3 days they finished the job. My rebate was approved within a week after the insulation. I was surprised how quick and easy the rebate process was.

Victor K★★★★★a year ago

I'm pretty happy with the insulation work. The room above my garage had cold floors so Greenshield punched holes on the garage ceiling drywall, blew in several bags full, and patched up the holes and cleaned up everything afterwards. They showed up on time, did very clean work, was very professional and most importantly the outcome was great. The room floor is no longer cold and the house is better insulated than before. The price was very competitive and they knew exactly what to do. Highly recommended.

Paulo Urriza★★★★★a year ago

I had Greenshield do R-44 blown-in insulation on my attic after getting a heat-pump HVAC installed (by a different contractor). It takes a couple of hours and they have several people working on a single house at one time. All of them, especially Ahmad and Dave were very professional. They prep your place and clean up after also. They have the process down pat and it seems like they've been doing this for a long time. This appears to be confirmed by their years in service in the bay area. They are also in contact with BayREN which provides Bay area rebates for green improvements to your home. R44 is the minimum required to qualify for the BayREN incentive. They handle the inspection and submitting of this rebate and all you have to do is wait for your check back. The price is reasonable and the work is definitely high quality. Because we have a newly installed heat pump with a smart thermostat we can quantitatively say that the R-44 blown in insulation makes a measurable difference into how much our heating system is running. I'm looking forward to seeing if there are improvements for the AC during summer as well. The insulation is definitely worth it for saving a few extra kwh if you have a heat pump. I assume a similar effect will be observed if you are using natural gas. If you are considering some energy efficiency improvements to your house (esp. considering the absolute massacre that PG&E is putting us through), attic insulation is one of the best bang for your buck projects you can do. It's also the most minimally disrupting. Plan for a couple of hours and have space available for them to move around and you should be good. Ahmad is very knowledgeable and very accommodating to any requests you might have. I recommend at least calling him to gain some of his perspectives in your next home improvement project. I added a photo of one area that they added insulation in. The white rectangles are how they measure the height of the blown in insulation. I confirm that at the minimum they reach the required level and in some areas exceed the thickness they promised. They also use spray insulation in some other gaps in our attic.

5⭐
47 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Astounding Construction Inc★★★★★a year ago

As a contractor you're always looking for the best supplier of insulation, someone who can provide you with competitive prices, hardwood and quality. Vortex insulation is the best option! Their office manager Mike made everything so easy and the owner Luis and his team installed it all right away and perfect. These guys are the best insulation company in the whole Bay Area!

Lucy Finn★★★★★3 months ago

These guys are the best! Extremely quick service and a true dedication to their customers. I had a complicated request about exposed beams and they worked nights and weekends to make my vision come to life and stick to their original date. Would recommend them 5,000%. Great value, great quality, great service!

Carolina Pantoja★★★★★5 months ago

We hired Vortex for a ceiling and wall insulation. The service provided by Vortex was excellent, fast and their employees were very respectful and professional. Price was very reasonable. We recommend this company for any insulation needs. Overall experience was good. Customer service at all levels was excellent. We give this company 10 plus stars.

4.9⭐
550 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Udit Khanna★★★★★2 months ago

Highly recommend this company to anyone looking to have their attic cleaned up and re-insulated. We were dealing with HVAC running constantly and still unable to cool down the house effectively. Oumar visited for an initial inspection and came back with a bunch of photos from the attic. He walked us through all the various options we could benefit from, and left us with a competitive quote, without ever being pushy. On the day of service, Dani and his team were extremely professional in their job. They took care of a bunch of rodent mess in the attic and sealed a lot of rodent entry points. They took care of every small task I asked them to do, and left the whole house cleaner than they started with. Attaching some before and after photos for reference. Even though the HVAC still runs constantly, at least it is able to keep up with the heat and bring temperatures down. Just go for them!

Vijay Karthik★★★★★4 months ago

Attic Elite team has done a tremendous job at our place. Looking at the before and after picture clearly justifies the amount of effort they had to put in to get things done. They cleaned up the attic and crawl space really well and worked their way with ducts and insulation in the best possible manner. Omar is really helpful in understanding our needs and gave us the best estimate in market which we couldn't refuse. Highly recommend to consult the team for their best services.

DooYoung Jung★★★★★2 months ago

We hired Attic Elite to clean and rodent-proof our church attic, and overall we are very pleased with the experience. Although the crew arrived later than expected, they stayed until the job was done and made sure everything was completed properly. Our attic had been in poor condition for a long time—it was very dirty, dusty, and there were several openings that needed to be sealed. The team worked hard despite the difficult environment. They cleaned thoroughly, removed all the mess, and sealed the holes with care to ensure rodents won’t be able to get back in. It was not an easy project, but they handled it professionally and left the attic in excellent shape. Now our church can use the space with peace of mind, and we really appreciate their effort and attention to detail. Thank you, Attic Elite, for helping us restore and protect our church attic!

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!

4.8⭐
41 Google reviews

Recent Reviews:

Kari Farinas★★★★★5 months ago

My husband and I are impressed with their responsiveness to all my questions and quality of their work. We did not have insulation in the house and needed it installed asap in our exterior walls due to miserable overheating in the house. They took good precautions to cover the floors and furniture, took their time to do the job right, finished everything in the estimated time frame, and took care when cleaning up. They just left and we already feel the difference in temperature. We are very happy and totally recommend this company!

Kapil Mullapudi★★★★★3 months ago

Excellent work by Miquan and his team! They completed attic insulation, spray foam for my loft, and full duct replacement. Miquan was very knowledgeable, took time to explain what my house needed, and was always prompt with responses. The team was extremely professional throughout the project - respectful of my home, arrived on time, and maintained a clean work area. They actually finished the job ahead of the promised timeline, which was a pleasant surprise. Quality workmanship throughout and I’m already seeing improved comfort and energy efficiency. Highly recommend for insulation and ductwork services.

Varun Nagaraja★★★★★3 years ago

I had a great experience working with Johnson's insulation. They cleaned out our dusty attic, sealed all the air gaps, covered up areas to prevent pests and finally install the insulation. They were also very clean while working by covering up the walls and hallway .

Frequently Asked Questions — Spray Foam Insulation in San Mateo

These are the questions San Mateo homeowners ask most about spray foam cost, R-value, and open- vs. closed-cell foam — with context for local pricing and roughly 27% typical energy savings. Compare the 9 verified San Mateo contractors above for exact quotes.

Does spray foam insulation work well in hot dry climates like San Mateo?▼
Yes — spray foam is highly effective in hot dry climates like San Mateo, CA. While moisture control is less of a concern than in humid climates, the air sealing properties are critical for keeping hot desert air out and cooled air in. In extreme heat climates, an unsealed attic can reach 150°F+, dramatically increasing AC load. Spray foam in the attic can reduce attic temperatures by 30–40°F.
What is the best area of my home to insulate in San Mateo?▼
In hot dry climates like San Mateo, CA, the attic is typically the highest-impact area to spray foam insulate. Desert sun heats roofs to extreme temperatures, and an uninsulated attic transfers that heat directly into your living space. After the attic, crawl spaces and rim joists are the next highest-impact areas. A local contractor can perform an energy audit to identify where your home loses the most conditioned air.
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 Mateo, CA?▼
In San Mateo, 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 Mateo costs $2,000–$6,000. Most San Mateo 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 Mateo, CA?▼
When searching for a spray foam contractor in San Mateo, 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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.