Florence Insulation Company is an insulation contractor serving Conway, SC with home insulation, crawl space encapsulation, and attic upgrades for homeowners across Horry County. We reply to all estimate requests within one business day and bring written quotes with no pressure to commit.
A large share of Conway's housing stock was built in the 1970s and 1980s, when energy standards were far lower than they are today - meaning many homes here have only a fraction of the insulation they need. Our home insulation service covers every part of your house - attic, walls, crawl space, and floors - so you get complete coverage rather than a patchwork of upgrades that still leave gaps.
Conway sits on flat coastal plain land with sandy and clay soils that hold water after the city's 50-plus inches of annual rainfall. Homes near the Waccamaw River are especially vulnerable to crawl space dampness, which rises into floor joists and living spaces causing musty odors, soft floors, and elevated humidity throughout the house. A sealed vapor barrier combined with crawl space wall insulation addresses both the moisture source and the heat loss in one job.
Conway's summers are hot and humid, with average highs climbing into the low 90s from June through August and humidity that makes the heat feel worse. Homes with thin or settled attic insulation let that heat radiate straight down into your living space, forcing your air conditioner to run almost continuously during the months when your electric bill is already at its peak. Upgrading attic insulation to the depth recommended for South Carolina's climate zone makes a measurable difference in both comfort and cooling costs.
Conway's high humidity means every gap around outlets, pipes, and window frames lets moisture-laden outdoor air push directly into your home. Air sealing those penetrations - before insulation goes in - is the step that converts a good installation into one that actually holds back the coastal plain humidity Conway homeowners deal with from May through October. We use a blower door test to find and measure those leaks so nothing is left guessing.
Hurricane Florence in 2018 caused major flooding in Conway, especially in neighborhoods near the Waccamaw River, and a significant number of homes had insulation soaked by floodwater. Wet fiberglass insulation loses most of its effectiveness and can harbor mold even after it appears to dry out. If your home was affected and the insulation was never properly replaced, removing the damaged material and starting fresh is the only reliable fix.
Conway receives around 50 inches of rain per year - more than most of the country - and the flat coastal plain terrain means that water has limited places to drain. The soils here are a mix of sandy and clay-heavy layers, and clay soils expand when wet then shrink as they dry. That repeated swelling puts stress on concrete slabs and foundation walls, and it keeps ground moisture close to the surface beneath crawl spaces for days after a heavy storm. Homes built close to the Waccamaw River corridor see this most acutely, but the drainage issue affects properties throughout the city. A large share of Conway's housing stock - built during the 1970s and 1980s - predates the vapor barrier and crawl space sealing practices that contractors use today.
Conway also sits about 15 miles inland from the Atlantic coast, which puts it squarely in the path of tropical storms and hurricanes that move up the South Carolina coastline. Hurricane Florence in 2018 caused serious flooding in Conway, and the moisture intrusion from that event damaged insulation in hundreds of homes. Even typical summer storms can overwhelm drainage in low-lying neighborhoods and push water into crawl spaces that were not properly sealed. An insulation contractor who understands Conway's flood history and the specific moisture challenges of Horry County's coastal plain knows to address water control before putting new material in place - not after.
Our crew works regularly in Conway and pulls permits through Horry County Building Services when projects require inspection. We are familiar with the different property types across the city - the older wood-frame homes in Conway's Historic District near downtown, the 1970s and 1980s ranch-style houses spread across the city's residential neighborhoods, and the newer subdivisions that have grown up along Highway 501 and toward the outskirts of town.
Whether your home is near the Conway Riverwalk in downtown, out near Coastal Carolina University, or in one of the subdivisions off Highway 501, we have worked on Conway homes of every age and style. We also serve homeowners in nearby Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, where the coastal climate creates many of the same insulation challenges we see in Conway.
We reply to all calls and contact form submissions within one business day. We will ask about your home, what you have noticed - high bills, humidity, musty smells, drafty rooms - and schedule a time to come take a look at no charge.
We inspect your attic, crawl space, and any other areas of concern, then provide a written estimate that breaks down the work, materials, and total cost. The assessment is free, and the estimate gives you a clear number with no hidden additions later.
Our crew arrives with all equipment and completes the work in one to two days depending on scope. If spray foam is part of the job, you will need to stay out of the treated area for 24 hours while it cures - we will confirm that schedule with you in advance.
After the work is complete, we walk you through what was done and provide documentation of the materials and installation for your records. If a permit was pulled, we coordinate the final inspection with Horry County Building Services on your behalf.
We reply within one business day, bring a written estimate to your Conway home at no charge, and never pressure you to decide on the spot. Call now or fill out the form to get started.
(854) 204-1707Conway is the county seat of Horry County and home to about 25,000 residents, making it a mid-size city with a distinct character that sets it apart from the beach communities nearby. The city sits along the Waccamaw River, and its historic downtown features older wood-frame homes and well-preserved early 20th-century buildings - many of them listed in Conway's Historic Preservation district. Away from downtown, the city spreads out into residential neighborhoods of 1970s and 1980s ranch-style homes, with newer subdivisions along Highway 501 and on the outskirts of town that have grown in response to the broader Horry County population boom.
Most of Conway's housing stock is owner-occupied - Horry County has one of the highest rates of homeownership in South Carolina - and many homeowners here are invested in maintaining their properties long-term. The presence of Coastal Carolina University in Conway brings steady activity to the city and supports a mix of long-term homeowners and a rental market near campus. We also serve homeowners in nearby Myrtle Beach and Moncks Corner, which share Conway's coastal plain terrain and many of the same moisture-related insulation challenges.
Expand-and-seal foam insulation that creates an airtight barrier in walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
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Learn moreHeavy-duty vapor barrier installation to block ground moisture from entering your crawl space.
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Learn moreCall today to schedule a free estimate. We serve homeowners throughout Conway and Horry County and reply to all inquiries within one business day.
