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Can Insulation Raise the Value of Your West Florida Home?

Whether you’re getting ready to sell your West Florida home or just want to know you’ve got as much equity in it as possible, you need to be aware of all the factors that impact your home’s value. While location, decor, and amenities are all big factors, your home’s energy efficiency is also a big one. 

Energy prices have gone up, and it’s unlikely they’re going to fall any time soon. A home that is not energy efficient, meaning it is not well insulated, will cost whoever lives there far more to heat and cool than a home that is. 

Read on to find out how your home’s insulation impacts the value of your West Florida home. 

Why Insulation Can Increase the Value of Your West Florida Home 

Energy Efficiency 

As we touched on in the introduction, buyers are unwilling to buy homes that are not energy efficient, especially in an area of the country that requires air conditioning to be comfortable inside almost year-round. If your home’s insulation is poor, the cool air will easily slip out cracks or through the walls, meaning your A/C unit has to work twice as hard to keep your home at the same temperature. That extra work will use more energy, thus driving up your energy bills. No buyer wants that! 

Mold and Damp 

A home that is not well insulated is more prone to mold and damp problems. You may not notice it while you live in the home, but a potential buyer may notice a slight damp or musty smell when they enter the home if this is a problem, which will turn them off. 

Shows You Maintain the Home 

Homes with poor insulation may be older homes, but regardless of their age, a homeowner that has failed to get the insulation refreshed is also more likely to have let other maintenance fall by the wayside. This may not be true in your case, but that’s what most buyers will assume. 

It’s Not Something Buyers Want to Do Themselves  

Unless a buyer is looking for a fixer-upper, they’re not going to be interested in doing any major work on a home themselves. Most buyers are happy to paint a wall here and there, but that’s about the extent of the work they want to do. If a buyer knows or discovers in a home inspection that the insulation needs doing, they’re going to offer you less money so they can afford to do the work themselves. 

You’ll Get Your Investment Back 

If you’re getting ready to sell your West Florida home, you may be wondering if it’s really worth you doing it yourself or simply taking a lower offer from a buyer. While you won’t get your money back from the majority of home improvements, installing insulation has a 107.7% ROI. 

How To Know If Your Home Needs New Insulation

If you’ve lived in your home for a long time, you may wonder how to know if your home needs new insulation or not. Here are a few signs: 

• You’ve lived in your home for 10+ years and have no knowledge of it being done in the 5 years before you moved in 
• You notice draughts near windows or vents 
• Your energy bills are much higher than similar homes in your area 
• You can see the ductwork in the attic 
• You can see the floor joists above or between your attic’s insulation 

Update Your West Florida Home’s Insulation 

If your home’s insulation could use a refresh, you can rest assured knowing that not only will you get your money back if you sell it, but it will increase the overall saleability of your home. Our experts in West Florida can assess your home and help you decide which type of insulation is best for your home. 

To find out more about the different types of insulation we offer or to book your insulation evaluation online, click here.