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Serving Pueblo, CO and surrounding areas. (719) 750-0080
Pueblo Insulation is an insulation contractor serving Security-Widefield, CO with spray foam, attic insulation, blown-in, and crawl space services. We specialize in the 1960s and 1970s ranch homes that define this community, and we respond to every request within one business day.
Security-Widefield's 1960s and 1970s ranch homes were built with structural gaps around pipe penetrations, wiring chases, and rim joists that fiberglass batts cannot fully seal. Spray foam fills those gaps at the same time it insulates, which is why it outperforms other options in homes of this era. Learn more about our spray foam insulation service and how it addresses air infiltration in older ranch construction.
Most Security-Widefield homes built before 1980 have original attic insulation that has compressed over decades to well below the recommended coverage level for Colorado's climate zone. Heat escapes through the ceiling first in a low-slab ranch home, and adding blown-in material on top of what is already there is the single highest-return upgrade most homeowners in this community can make. The work is done in a single day and does not require you to leave your home.
Ranch homes in Security-Widefield often sit on crawl spaces that were never insulated or vapor-sealed during original construction. Cold air circulates under an open crawl space all winter, and that ground-level cold transfers directly into the floor above. We insulate and seal crawl spaces so the thermal boundary is at the floor level, not at the ground, which makes a noticeable difference in how floors feel and how hard the furnace has to work.
Blown-in insulation is the most practical way to add insulation to an existing Security-Widefield attic without disturbing what is already there. The material fills in around existing framing, wiring, and any stored items near the edges of the attic floor. It is also used for wall insulation in finished homes — small holes are drilled in the exterior or interior wall, material is blown in, and the holes are patched. This avoids the cost and disruption of opening walls.
Security-Widefield sits at nearly 5,700 feet with little natural windbreak between the neighborhood and the open plains. Wind-driven air infiltration reduces the effectiveness of any insulation by pushing cold outside air through gaps in the building envelope. A significant share of homes in this area — particularly those rented to military families who move frequently — have accumulated deferred maintenance that includes unsealed penetrations and dried-out weatherstripping. We address air sealing as part of every insulation project.
Security-Widefield grew rapidly in the 1950s through 1980s as housing for military families near Fort Carson, and most of the community is made up of single-story ranch homes built during that era. These homes are now 40 to 70 years old, and the insulation installed at the time — typically minimal fiberglass batts, if anything at all — has compressed, settled, and in many cases been compromised by decades of moisture cycling and pest activity. What was adequate in 1970 is not adequate today, and the utility bills in these homes reflect that gap every single month.
At nearly 5,700 feet above sea level, Security-Widefield experiences UV radiation and temperature swings that are harder on a home's building envelope than conditions at lower elevations. Caulk dries out and cracks faster, weatherstripping compresses sooner, and roofing materials degrade more quickly than homeowners expect. That accelerated wear means air infiltration through gaps that were properly sealed a decade ago has often returned, and insulation alone will not fix a home that is leaking conditioned air through every penetration.
The high share of rental properties in Security-Widefield — many rented to military families who rotate out every few years — also means some homes have accumulated deferred maintenance that includes insulation. Landlords and new owners who acquire these properties often discover the insulation situation for the first time when the first utility bills arrive. We regularly work with both longtime residents upgrading older systems and owners bringing a recently purchased home up to a reasonable standard of comfort and efficiency.
Security-Widefield is an unincorporated community in El Paso County, which means permits for construction work are handled through the county rather than a city building department. We are familiar with the El Paso County Development Services permit process and handle permit applications when a project requires one. That distinction matters for homeowners who have dealt with city building departments elsewhere and expect the same process here.
We work regularly on homes throughout Security-Widefield, from the blocks near Widefield High School in the center of the community to neighborhoods closer to Fountain Creek on the west side. The typical job here is a 1960s or 1970s ranch home whose original insulation is overdue for evaluation, and we know what to look for in that construction — the framing patterns, the common gap locations, and the crawl space configurations that are standard in homes of that era.
We also serve homeowners in Fountain just to the south, where many of the same housing conditions apply. If you have family or neighbors there who need the same work done, we can schedule both jobs together.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form. We reply within one business day. A brief conversation about your home — age, areas of concern, timeline — helps us arrive for the assessment prepared and not waste your time.
A contractor inspects your attic, crawl space, and any areas of concern. There is no charge and no obligation. We tell you exactly what is there now, where you are losing conditioned air, and whether a permit is required for your project.
You receive a written estimate that breaks down the scope, materials, and total cost. Every line is explained in plain terms. No high-pressure add-ons and no expiring offers — take the time you need to compare estimates.
The crew protects your home and completes the work. Before leaving, we walk you through everything that was done. Most attic and blown-in jobs are finished in a single day. We leave the work area clean.
We serve Security-Widefield homeowners with free on-site estimates and no-pressure consultations. Call or submit a request and we will respond within one business day.
(719) 750-0080Security-Widefield is a census-designated place in El Paso County, situated just south of Colorado Springs between the city and Fort Carson. With a population of about 40,000, it is one of the larger unincorporated communities in Colorado. Because it has no city government of its own, residents deal with El Paso County for building permits, zoning, and other government services. The community has a working- and middle-class character shaped largely by its proximity to the military.
The housing stock is predominantly single-story ranch homes built between the 1950s and 1980s — modest in size, typically with attached or detached garages, concrete driveways, and fenced backyards. Widefield High School anchors the central part of the community, and Fountain Creek runs along the western edge. Many homes have changed hands multiple times since original construction, and deferred maintenance from previous owners is a common finding during assessments.
We serve Security-Widefield as part of a broader area that includes Colorado Springs to the north and Fountain to the south. Whether your home is near Fountain Creek or in one of the neighborhoods further east toward Highway 94, we serve all of Security-Widefield.
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Call Pueblo Insulation or submit a request online. We respond within one business day and schedule free on-site assessments at a time that works for you.