Gather these five details
- Property ZIP, building use and applicable city or county jurisdiction
- Building dimensions, roof height and surfaces to be insulated
- Existing roof lining, insulation and known moisture or repair history
- Equipment, storage and access that affect preparation
- Proposed use, work window and any plans or inspection records
Public resources for your property
A Lubbock shop, storage structure and occupied residence can require different project reviews. Identify the actual building use and jurisdiction before requesting an installation scope.
- Lubbock development guide
The city guide explains Building Safety and the construction-review process. Discuss the actual use and renovation scope with the authority.
- DOE home-insulation guide
Use the guide to prepare material and assembly questions; it does not specify a foam system for your building.
Five questions for the written proposal
Open a topic for the question to ask and what to compare.
Measured area
Ask: Which surfaces and quantities are being priced?
Roof area, wall area and floor footprint are different measurements.
Preparation
Ask: What cleaning, removal and disposal are included?
An installation price may exclude the work required to prepare the surfaces.
Material
Ask: What product and thickness are specified?
Request the actual product and assembly specification.
Related work
Ask: Which protective finishes and trade changes are included?
Assign responsibility for finishes, equipment and other excluded work.
Completion
Ask: What inspection and return-to-use records are supplied?
Get product-specific instructions and actual warranty terms.