Trusted Insulation Contractor in Alice, TX — Lower Cooling Costs in Jim Wells County

Alice is a small city of about 18,000 people in Jim Wells County, positioned in South Texas brush country roughly 45 miles west of Corpus Christi. Summers here are long and severe, with temperatures regularly climbing above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a cooling season that stretches from April through October. The Gulf Coast proximity adds humidity to the heat, which means attic spaces in poorly insulated homes do not just overheat, they also accumulate moisture that silently degrades insulation materials and encourages mold. Most of Alice's housing stock dates from the 1950s through the 1980s, a period when insulation requirements were a fraction of what today's Department of Energy guidelines recommend for Climate Zone 2.

The soil under Alice sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Every rain cycle puts stress on slab foundations, wall penetrations, and any concrete work around the home's perimeter. Over decades, that movement opens up gaps in exterior walls and around penetrations that become continuous air leaks during the long cooling season. Homes built with brick veneer or stucco, which are the dominant exterior types in this part of South Texas, experience this movement particularly visibly in cracked mortar and hairline surface cracks that compound the air sealing challenge.

Alice's median household income runs around $44,000, below the Texas average, and median home values sit in the $90,000 to $100,000 range. Homeowners here are budget-conscious by necessity, not preference. The case for proper insulation in Alice is not an abstract energy-efficiency argument; it is a direct monthly savings argument, since an under-insulated home in this climate can add hundreds of dollars a year to cooling costs. A contractor who prices honestly and explains what you are getting, and why, is worth more in Alice than anywhere else.

Alice is the county seat of Jim Wells County, located in the heart of South Texas brush country about 45 miles west of Corpus Christi. The city covers roughly 8 square miles and is home to about 18,000 residents, most of whom have deep roots here. Alice reached its population peak around 20,000 in the 1980s when the oil and gas industry was at its height in this part of Texas; the Eagle Ford Shale play that runs through the region brought a second wave of activity in the 2010s. About 60 percent of housing units are owner-occupied, a homeownership rate that reflects how long most families have lived in the same homes. According to U.S. Census data, median home values sit around $90,000 to $100,000, which is well below the Texas state average.

The housing stock is predominantly single-family homes on modest city lots with brick or stucco exteriors, a building tradition common throughout this part of South Texas. Most were constructed between the 1950s and the 1980s, which means the majority of homes in Alice are between 40 and 70 years old. Local landmarks include the South Texas Museum near downtown, Alice High School on the east side of town, and the Wildcat Drive-In, one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in South Texas. The city is served by Alice ISD, and high school football is a significant part of community life here, as it is throughout this part of Texas.

We serve properties across all of Alice and Jim Wells County. Homeowners in Kingsville, TX to the southeast face nearly identical climate conditions and building stock, and we work in both cities with the same crew and approach. Whether your home is near the South Texas Museum, out on the north side of town, or in a neighborhood that borders Jim Wells County Road, we cover the full area.