Whether you're a contractor looking for a licensed sub or a homeowner dealing with comfort problems — we're here to help. Reach out and we'll respond within 24 hours.
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Licensed insulation and building envelope services across the region's climate zones — coastal and inland.
Don't see your city? We serve the entire Bay Area — contact us and we'll confirm we can reach your project.
You'll hear from a Vortex team member within one business day. We'll confirm we got your inquiry and ask any clarifying questions.
A blueprint review call or site walk, depending on your stage. Send plans ahead and we'll review before the call.
Your free Comfort Scan — 60–90 minutes, with your SITE Score and full report on the spot.
A detailed bid with product recommendations, timeline, and value engineering. No surprises, no change orders.
A full building envelope report, your SITE Score, and priorities by cost vs. impact. No pressure.
We'll answer questions, adjust scope if needed, and give you time to make the right call. If you move forward, we lock in your schedule.
For contractors: Yes — blueprint review and project bids are always free. Send us your plans and we'll review them and provide a detailed bid at no cost.
For homeowners: Yes — the Comfort Scan thermal imaging assessment is free. You get a complete building envelope report, your SITE Score, and recommendations whether you hire us or not.
It depends on our current schedule and your scope. For contractors, we typically book 2–4 weeks out for new construction. For homeowners, we can usually schedule a Comfort Scan within one week and begin work within 2–3 weeks of approval. Rush project? Call us and we'll see what we can do.
Some project work happens on weekends depending on the job site and contractor schedule. Homeowner Comfort Scans can be scheduled on Saturdays by request.
Yes. We're a fully licensed California contractor (Lic #1048978), and we carry general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage. You can verify our license status on the California Contractors State License Board website.
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, the Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, and North Bay. See our full service area list above.
We specialize in building envelope solutions — insulation, air sealing, vapor barriers, and thermal performance. We don't do HVAC, roofing, siding, or general contracting, but we work closely with other trades and can recommend trusted partners if your project needs them.
SITE stands for Sound prevention, Indoor air quality, Temperature control, and Energy efficiency. It's the system we use to design every project so your building performs across all four pillars — not just thermal resistance. Learn more about the SITE framework →
Comfort Scan is our thermal imaging diagnostic for homeowners. We use infrared cameras to see where heat, air, and moisture are escaping through your building envelope — problems you can't see with your eyes. You get a full report and SITE Score before we recommend a solution. Learn more about Comfort Scan →
Not directly, but we can refer you to third-party financing options for larger homeowner projects, and we offer flexible payment terms for qualified contractors on multi-project agreements. Ask when you reach out.
That's what we're here for. Call us or fill out the contact form and describe what you're dealing with. We'll ask the right questions and point you in the right direction — even if that means referring you to someone else.
