Your house should be a warm, welcoming space - especially during Durham Region's harsh winters.

If you're feeling the chill of cold air sneaking through your windows and noticing drafts around every door in your residential area, you're not the only one. Homes in Port Perry, Scugog, and the surrounding area are no strangers to dramatic temperature swings. And those swings can make any weaknesses in your insulation or sealing painfully obvious, highlighting the need for a comprehensive program.

That's where I come in. I offer one-to-one draftproofing services for local homeowners who want a cozier home, lower energy bills, save money, and receive helpful tips for a more comfortable winter, alongside professional installation, without breaking the bank on unnecessary major renovations.

Whether you need some window sealing repair, new weatherstripping on the door, some attic hatch insulation, storm door installation, additional insulation, or just some general home insulation work to help insulate your spaces. I'm here to help keep your home warm, save you money on your heat bill, and make your living spaces feel great all year round.

I show up with the right tools, the right materials, the know-how to seal the leaks, and installation expertise, improve the insulation, and keep the heat where it belongs - inside your house, especially if the roof is properly sealed.

This is hands-on work I do myself, and I take great pride in doing it correctly for residents of Port Perry and Durham Region, ensuring that each existing home is treated with care.

Why Draftproofing Matters in Port Perry and Durham Region

We live in a part of Ontario where winter temperatures can drop fast and stay low for months on end. And if your building isn't properly insulated or sealed, heat leaks right out through the exterior walls, window edges, attic, basement, and even tiny cracks around the doors.

That escaping heat makes your furnace work overtime, driving up your energy bills and wearing down your equipment. Some rooms might even feel uncomfortable or hard to keep warm.

Proper draftproofing will give you:

More comfort

Your rooms will feel warmer, the air will feel more even, and you won't be constantly chasing cold patches around the house.

Better energy efficiency

A properly sealed home will retain more heat and increase its R-value, especially if you consider energy-star-rated products. , so your furnace won't kick on as often.

Lower energy bills

Less heat getting wasted means real savings for you month after month.

Protection from moisture

Sealing up the leaks will help reduce condensation and potential water damage inside your walls.

Better home durability

Lower temperature fluctuation will help protect your building materials from damage.

And to be honest, this is one of the smartest, simplest, and most cost-effective upgrades any existing home can make, especially when considering the r value - especially older homes or semi-detached homes with shared party walls or partially stacked layouts.

When I come to assess your house, I take the time to identify the weak spots, explain what's going on, and give you some straightforward, honest home improvement advice on how to protect your space more effectively all winter long.

How I Draftproof Homes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Every home is different, with different issues - some have problems around the basement windows, others around the back door, attic hatch, crawl space, or aging window frames. My job is to figure out where the drafts are coming from and seal them properly.

Here's my personal process:

1. Full Home Draft Inspection

I do a room-to-room walk-through of your home to check:

• Window edges

• Exterior walls

• Door frames

• The attic hatch

• Crawl spaces

• Foundation cracks

• The basement perimeter

• The ceiling and upper corners

• Any areas where air might be leaking

This is where I look for cold spots, weak insulation, failing caulking, or gaps in the home's envelope.

2. Check for Heat Loss and Insulation Issues

With a combination of tools and experience, I inspect:

• Attic insulation levels

• Foundation walls

• Gaps in the walls

• Areas that need a bit more insulation

• Spaces where adding insulation will make a big difference

Even small gaps in your insulation can cause big heat loss, especially at night when temperatures drop.

3. Window & Door Draftproofing

This includes:

• Repairs to your window seals

• New weatherstripping on your doors

• Replacing damaged caulking

• Adjusting or repairing door alignment

• Fixing loose hinges or warped framing

• Sealing up your window frames with special products

• Installing storm doors when needed

Most heat loss happens around window edges and door thresholds - fixing these windows alone can make a big improvement to energy efficiency.

4. Attic Hatch & Upper Floor Sealing

Warm air rises, and if your roof and attic hatch aren't properly sealed or insulated., heat just pours right out of your home.

I will:

• Make sure the attic hatch is insulated properly

• Air seal around the frame

• Check the surrounding ceiling insulation

• Evaluate the attic ventilation

A large portion of winter heat loss occurs in the attic.

5. Basement & Crawlspace Improvements

These lower-level areas are some of the most significant contributors to drafts. I inspect:

• Basement walls

• Perimeter joints

• Rim joists

• Crawl spaces

• Unsealed foundation cracks

I also take a hard look at whether adding insulation in this area would make a big difference to your home's overall comfort and temperature stability.

6. Final Checks & Homeowner Tips

Before I leave, I walk you through everything I've done and I pull no punches on what I think will make your house more comfortable and efficient.

This includes:

• How to use simple daily habits to save energy

• Using your smart thermostat in a way that actually works for you

• Understanding what local incentive programs are available to you

• Keeping those seals in good nick so they last

• Knowing when it's time to repair, replace, or upgrade

And let's be clear, the benefits of draftproofing is probably the single most effective program you can do. to make a real difference - especially in our local climate.

Window Draftproofing, Repairs & Upgrades

Windows play a huge role in keeping your heat in - if your window frames are old, cracked, or shifted over time, and the glass is not well insulated warm air can leak out and cold drafts can creep in.

What I offer is:

• Repairing window seals that have gone bad

• Applying window caulking to stop the leaks

• Inspecting to see if there are any problems with the glass or the frame

• Checking over window sashes, locks and closers

• Fixing the kind of condensation or moisture issues that can really damage things

• Installing new weatherstripping to stop drafts

• Repairing any damaged trims

• Tackling water damage around the edges

I can help you install a well-sealed window that makes a huge difference to how comfortable your house feels and helps power your energy saving ., cuts down on strain on your furnace, and helps prevent heat from just melting away.

When to Replace Windows

In some cases, it's better to replace a window than to repair it.

I recommend new windows if:

• The seal has completely failed

• The frame is all warped

• Moisture is trapped between the panes of glass

• There's recurring mould around the edges

• The window won't even open or close properly

Modern Energy Star windows are fantastic for energy efficiency - and will cut your winter heating bill way down.

I'll sit down with you and figure out whether to repair or replace - on what's best for your house, not some sales pitch.

Door Draftproofing, Repairs & Winter Protection

Doors are probably the biggest leak point in your house, along with the exterior walls - especially if you've got old wooden or steel doors around.

What I can help with is:

• Replacing the weatherstripping around doors

• Getting doors that are sagging or sticking sorted

• Repairing frames that are all warped

• Installing some storm door options

• Fixing latches that don't quite shut properly

• Sealing any gaps at the bottom threshold

• Re-caulking the outer frame

• Keeping the cold air out

If your door rattles, whistles, or feels freezing to the touch during winter, it's almost guaranteed to be letting heat escape.

Attic Insulation Improvements & Heat-Loss Prevention

Adding insulation to the attic is probably one of the quickest, most cost-effective things you can do to insulate your home more efficiently, reduce heat loss, boost that R value, and maximize the benefits of insulation to the ground.

What I can help with is:

• Upgrading your attic insulation

• Sealing that attic hatch so heat doesn't just leak out

• Inspecting for any condensation or moisture

• Improving ventilation

• Adding insulation to the thin spots

• Checking for water damage

• Looking at roof temperature consistency

Most attics in older homes around here are underinsulated.

Getting your attic insulation right helps:

• Keep your house at a stable temperature

• Cut your heating bills

• Save you money in the long run

• Extend the life of your roof

• Just generally make your home feel a lot more comfortable every day and night.

Basement & Crawlspace Sealing & Insulation

Cold floors, chilly basement rooms, and drafts usually come from unsealed lower levels.

What I work on is:

• Sealing those basement walls

• Insulating the rim joists

• Sorting out your crawl space

• Sealing any foundation cracks

• Adding insulation to the cold areas

• Sorting out comfort between floors

• Reducing moisture intrusion

• Boosting the R value of your space

When you get your lower walls, foundation walls, and crawlspaces properly sealed, heating your house becomes a whole lot easier - and a lot more comfortable.

Energy Efficiency & Home Savings

Even minor insulation improvements can help determine a massive difference to your energy savings and bills.

Reducing heat loss means:

• Your furnace runs less

• Your energy bills go down

• Your house stays more comfortable

• You'll save on long-term repairs

• You're protecting your home and the materials in it

Doing some draftproofing and pairing it with a smart thermostat can really take your energy efficiency and power management to the next level.

As things get more unpredictable with climate change and the rising costs of electricity, it's more important than ever to make your building stronger and more secure - for older and newer homes alike.

Storm Doors, Window Upgrades & Weather Protection

I can also help with:

• Installing those storm doors

• Adding extra insulation behind trims

• Re-caulking around the exterior edges

• Checking for any cracks in the glass

• Improving safety and protection

• Sharing some practical winter tips

• Getting your door alignment and latches fixed

Storm doors on their own can make a huge difference to how much heat loss you're getting, and can even help protect your main door from the elements.

Homeowner FAQs

How do I know if I need draftproofing?

If your house feels all unevenly heated, draughty, or your energy bills keep creeping up, it's probably time to look into it.

How long does the whole process take?

Most draftproofing and sealing jobs typically take a few hours to build into a whole day.

Do you work on older houses?

Yeah, I do - I often end up working on older houses all across the region.

Can I save cash on my energy bills with just a few small improvements?

Absolutely, you can. Even just sealing up a few gaps can make a real difference in how you power your home - you'll save energy and cut costs.

Do you do windows and doors, or is it all sorts of small gaps?

Yeah, I pretty much do it all - windows & doors of course, but also your attic, your basement, any crawlspace, and honestly anything else that's letting heat leak out.

Ready to Wrap Your Home Up for Winter?

If you're dying to make your home feel cozier, warmer, and more efficient, I'd love to help you install effective insulation to ground and power your energy savings. I specialise in one-on-one personal draftproofing and insulation improvements right here in Port Perry & the Durham region.

I get scheduling sorted for you, I show up on time, and I'm always talking you through every part of the process so you feel comfortable and confident with what I'm doing.

Just get in touch, pick a date that works, and I'll show up ready to sort out your home so it stays warm and toasty through the winter - keeping that warm air right where you want it to be.