Insulation in Newport Beach, CA
A Home Energy Audit in Newport Beach typically costs $350-$650 and is the only way to know whether your home’s envelope problems are thermal, moisture-related, or both. Most Newport Beach homes we audit - from 1940s Balboa Island bungalows to 1990s Newport Coast tract builds - show air leakage numbers 40-80% above what the same square footage would read in an inland city, because salt-laden humidity has degraded seals and insulation over decades. We start every job with a written price and a blower-door test, and we publish the before-and-after numbers so you can verify the result yourself. Call (657) 279-1249 to schedule.
Why Newport Beach Homes Are Different
Newport Beach’s coastal Mediterranean climate creates a building-science problem that inland Orange County contractors often misdiagnose. The temperature band is narrow - rarely above 85°F, rarely below 45°F - so heating and cooling loads are modest. The real enemy is persistent moisture: the June marine layer, tidal bay humidity pressing against Balboa Island and Newport Island homes, and salt air that corrodes seals and saturates insulation over time.
The housing stock compounds this. Balboa Island and the Peninsula pack 1940s-1960s bungalows onto some of California’s smallest lots, many with zero-lot-line shared walls and no original wall insulation. Corona del Mar’s teardown-rebuilds present newer envelopes with their own issues. Harbor View Hills and Newport Coast 1980s-2000s tracts often have fiberglass batts that have absorbed humidity for twenty-plus years. In Newport Beach, we select materials for vapor control and acoustic dampening - harbor boat traffic and PCH noise - as much as for R-value. Closed-cell spray foam, not standard batts, is frequently the correct call where moisture is chronic.
Our Main Newport Beach Services
Most calls from Newport Beach homeowners center on attic thermal performance and whole-envelope air sealing. These three services account for the majority of our work in 92660, 92661, 92662, 92663, and 92657.
Attic Insulation in Newport Beach
Attic insulation in Newport Beach usually means addressing decades of salt-air degradation in existing material, then deciding whether to add blown-in fiberglass on top, remove and replace with new batts, or switch to spray foam for moisture resilience. We see a lot of compressed, discolored fiberglass in Harbor View Hills attics where the marine layer has been cycling through ridge vents for years. Every attic job begins with air sealing; we do not blow new insulation over an unsealed attic floor. Attic Insulation in Newport Beach details our full process and pricing.
Spray Foam Insulation in Newport Beach
Spray foam insulation in Newport Beach is often the right choice for waterfront and bay-adjacent homes where standard fiberglass cannot manage chronic humidity. Closed-cell spray foam - at roughly 2.0 lbs per cubic foot - acts as its own vapor barrier, which matters in Balboa Island walls that sit feet from tidal water. We use Icynene and Demilec products, selected job-by-job rather than pushed as a default. Spray Foam Insulation in Newport Beach covers when we recommend closed-cell versus open-cell.
Blown-In Insulation in Newport Beach
Blown-in insulation in Newport Beach works well for attic top-ups in Newport Coast and Corona del Mar homes where the existing insulation is dry but compressed below current R-49 code. We use Knauf Jet Stream Ultra or GreenFiber cellulose, blown to uniform depth after complete attic floor air sealing. The material choice depends on your attic’s moisture history - something we verify with a blower-door test and thermal imaging before recommending. Blown-In Insulation in Newport Beach has full specifications.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
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AfterHome Energy Audit in Newport Beach
A Home Energy Audit in Newport Beach is the diagnostic foundation for every insulation decision we make in this market. Because the city’s housing spans uninsulated 1940s bungalows on Balboa Island to 2000s luxury tracts in Newport Coast, the audit protocol has to be flexible enough to catch both thermal bypasses and moisture intrusion paths that inland protocols miss. We perform Home Energy Audit work under The Haven Standard: written price before we start, documented photo record when we finish, and before-and-after blower-door numbers on every applicable job.
Blower Door Test
Signs you need it
Your home feels drafty despite closed windows, or your HVAC runs constantly during mild Newport Beach weather.
What it costs in Newport Beach
A standalone blower-door test runs $250-$400; as part of a full energy audit, it’s included in the $350-$650 total.
How we do it
We mount a calibrated fan in an exterior door, depressurize the house to 50 Pascals, and measure CFM50 - the cubic feet of air leaking per minute at that pressure - then locate leaks with a smoke pencil and thermal imaging.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Signs you need it
You’re considering insulation replacement but can’t tell whether the problem is missing insulation, wet insulation, or air leakage.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Thermal imaging is included in our full audit at $350-$650; a standalone inspection for a specific concern runs $200-$350.
How we do it
We scan walls, ceilings, and floors with an FLIR camera during blower-door depressurization to visualize temperature differentials that reveal missing insulation, moisture pockets, or thermal bridging.
What Home Energy Audit Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
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| Full home energy audit with blower-door test and thermal imaging | $350-$650 |
| Standalone blower-door test | $250-$400 |
| Standalone thermal imaging inspection | $200-$350 |
How long does a home energy audit take in Newport Beach?
Most audits take 2.5 to 4 hours depending on home size and complexity; a Balboa Island bungalow with a simple footprint may run shorter, while a multi-zone Newport Coast home with conditioned attic space takes longer. You’ll receive the written report, blower-door numbers, and photo documentation within 48 hours. Call (657) 279-1249 to book - estimates are free.
Is a home energy audit worth it before insulating?
Yes - in Newport Beach, we’ve found that 60% of homes we audit have significant air leakage that new insulation alone would not fix, and 25% have moisture-compromised existing insulation that requires removal first. The audit prevents spending on the wrong solution. Call (657) 279-1249 and we’ll walk through what your specific home needs.
Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier in Newport Beach
Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier in Newport Beach addresses a problem that standard inland contractors frequently underestimate: tidal bay humidity and salt air create chronic ground moisture that rises through crawl spaces and rots floor joists, degrades insulation, and fosters mold. In bay-adjacent neighborhoods like Balboa Island and Newport Island, where the water table sits high and homes were built with vented crawl spaces, encapsulation is often structural preservation as much as energy efficiency. We perform Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier work with the same documentation standard: written scope, photo record, and Haven Standard warranty before any work begins.
Crawl Space Vapor Barrier
Signs you need it
Your crawl space dirt floor is damp to the touch, or you smell mustiness in first-floor rooms during the marine layer season.
What it costs in Newport Beach
A 6-mil to 20-mil vapor barrier installation over dirt crawl space floors runs $1,200-$2,800 for homes under 2,000 square feet.
How we do it
We grade the floor, seam-seal a reinforced polyethylene sheet at all penetrations, and mechanically fasten it to foundation walls to create a continuous moisture block.
Crawl Space Encapsulation
Signs you need it
Your crawl space has standing water after rain, visible mold on joists, or insulation falling from the subfloor.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Full encapsulation with vapor barrier, wall insulation, sealed vents, and dehumidification runs $4,500-$9,000 depending on crawl space size and existing damage.
How we do it
We install a complete vapor barrier system, insulate foundation walls with rigid foam, seal all vent openings, and add a condensate-pumped dehumidifier sized to the space.
What Crawl Space Encapsulation & Vapor Barrier Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
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| Crawl space vapor barrier (dirt floor) | $1,200-$2,800 |
| Full crawl space encapsulation | $4,500-$9,000 |
| Crawl space dehumidifier (add-on) | $800-$1,500 |
Do I need encapsulation or just a vapor barrier in Newport Beach?
A vapor barrier alone handles damp soil; full encapsulation is needed when there’s standing water, mold, or when the crawl space communicates with conditioned space above. In bay-adjacent Newport Beach homes, we often recommend full encapsulation because tidal humidity overwhelms simple barriers. Call (657) 279-1249 for a free assessment.
How long does crawl space encapsulation take?
Most vapor barrier jobs finish in one day; full encapsulation with dehumidification takes 2-3 days. We coordinate with your schedule and provide the written scope and warranty before crews arrive. Call (657) 279-1249 to schedule.
Radiant Barrier Installation in Newport Beach
Radiant Barrier Installation in Newport Beach is less about blocking summer heat - our coastal climate rarely produces the attic temperatures that make radiant barriers essential in Riverside or Phoenix - and more about stabilizing temperature swings and reducing HVAC runtime in homes with dark composite shingle roofs or poor attic ventilation. In Harbor View Hills and Newport Coast, where 1990s tracts often have minimal attic insulation and dark roofing, a radiant barrier can cut cooling loads measurably even with mild absolute temperatures. We perform Radiant Barrier Installation with the same documentation: written price, photo record, and blower-door numbers when air sealing is part of the scope.
Attic Radiant Barrier
Signs you need it
Your attic gets uncomfortably warm on sunny winter days, or your second floor stays warmer than the thermostat setting despite mild outdoor temperatures.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Radiant barrier foil stapled to rafters or laid over existing attic insulation runs $1.00-$1.80 per square foot of attic floor, typically $1,500-$3,200 for a 2,000-square-foot home.
How we do it
We install perforated aluminum foil either draped between rafters or laid flat over insulation, ensuring ventilation paths remain open and dust accumulation won’t degrade performance.
Radiant Barrier Roof Deck
Signs you need it
You’re reroofing a Newport Coast or Harbor View Hills home and want to address radiant heat gain at the source rather than adding attic insulation.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Radiant barrier roof decking or spray-applied radiant coating during reroof runs $2.50-$4.50 per square foot of roof deck, typically $4,000-$8,500.
How we do it
We coordinate with your roofing contractor to install OSB with factory-applied radiant barrier foil or spray a low-emissivity coating directly to the roof deck before shingles go on.
What Radiant Barrier Installation Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
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| Attic radiant barrier foil | $1,500-$3,200 |
| Radiant barrier roof deck (with reroof) | $4,000-$8,500 |
| Radiant barrier with attic air sealing package | $2,800-$5,500 |
Does radiant barrier work in Newport Beach’s mild climate?
Yes, but the payoff is different than in desert climates - we see 8-15% cooling load reduction in dark-roofed homes, with the biggest benefit in 1980s-1990s Newport Coast tracts that have minimal existing insulation. It pairs best with air sealing. Call (657) 279-1249 and we’ll model your specific home.
Can radiant barrier be added without removing insulation?
Yes - laying foil over existing blown-in or batt insulation is common, though we first test for moisture contamination that would need addressing; in Newport Beach’s humid environment, trapping moisture under radiant barrier can cause problems. Call (657) 279-1249 for a free evaluation.
Insulation Removal & Replacement in Newport Beach
Insulation Removal & Replacement in Newport Beach is often necessary because the existing material is moisture-damaged rather than merely old. In Balboa Island bungalows and Peninsula homes, we regularly pull out 1940s-1960s rockwool or early fiberglass that’s been saturated by decades of salt-air infiltration and marine-layer cycling. In Newport Coast and Harbor View Hills, 1980s-1990s batts may look intact but test high for moisture content. We perform Insulation Removal & Replacement with full containment, HEPA filtration, and documented photo records of what we found and what went back in.
Contaminated Insulation Removal
Signs you need it
Your attic insulation smells musty, shows dark staining, or crumbles when touched - all indicators of moisture or rodent contamination common in Newport Beach’s humid coastal environment.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Contaminated insulation removal with HEPA containment and disposal runs $1.50-$3.00 per square foot of attic floor, typically $2,000-$5,000 for a standard home.
How we do it
We seal the work zone, run negative air with HEPA filtration, remove material with industrial vacuums, and document the substrate condition with photos before any new insulation goes in.
Insulation Replacement
Signs you need it
Your insulation was removed for remediation, or existing R-value is below current code and the material is too compressed or damaged to supplement.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Full replacement with new fiberglass batts or blown-in to R-49 runs $2.50-$4.50 per square foot installed, typically $3,500-$7,500 after removal.
How we do it
We air seal the attic floor completely - top plates, can lights, penetrations - then install new material to uniform depth with depth markers, and verify with a post-install blower-door test.
What Insulation Removal & Replacement Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
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| Contaminated insulation removal | $2,000-$5,000 |
| Insulation replacement (after removal) | $3,500-$7,500 |
| Removal + replacement package | $5,000-$11,000 |
How do I know if my insulation is contaminated or just old?
Musty odor, visible darkening, or crumbling texture means contamination - old but dry insulation simply compresses and loses R-value. In Newport Beach, salt-air humidity accelerates contamination; we test moisture content during our free evaluation. Call (657) 279-1249.
Can you remove insulation without making a mess in the house?
Yes - we use negative-air HEPA containment that keeps dust out of living spaces; our crews are background-checked and uniformed, and we protect floors and furnishings throughout. You’ll receive a photo record of the sealed work zone. Call (657) 279-1249 to schedule.
Attic Air Sealing in Newport Beach
Attic Air Sealing in Newport Beach is the single highest-impact upgrade for most homes we work on, and it’s the step that many contractors skip entirely. Because our coastal climate produces constant pressure differentials - marine layer pushing in, heated interior air rising - the leaks at top plates, can lights, and duct boots become continuous moisture and conditioned-air highways. In Balboa Island’s tight zero-lot-line construction, these leaks often connect to neighboring cavities. We perform Attic Air Sealing as a standalone service or as the mandatory first phase of any insulation job; we do not add insulation over an unsealed attic floor.
Top Plate & Penetration Sealing
Signs you need it
Your blower-door test shows high CFM50, or you feel drafts at exterior wall outlets and baseboards during the marine layer season.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Top plate and penetration sealing with two-part foam and acoustic sealant runs $800-$2,000 for a typical single-story home, $1,200-$3,000 for two-story.
How we do it
We access the attic, locate every top plate joint and wire/plumbing penetration, seal with expanding foam and fire-rated caulk where required, and verify with a post-sealing blower-door test.
Can Light & Duct Boot Sealing
Signs you need it
You have recessed can lights in ceilings below the attic, or your HVAC ducts enter the attic through unsealed boots that leak conditioned air.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Sealing can lights with pre-approved covers and duct boots with mastic and metal tape runs $400-$1,200 depending on quantity and accessibility.
How we do it
We install fire-rated covers over IC and non-IC cans, seal all duct boots with fiberglass-reinforced mastic, and pressure-test the duct system when complete.
What Attic Air Sealing Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
|---|---|
| Top plate and penetration sealing (single-story) | $800-$2,000 |
| Top plate and penetration sealing (two-story) | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Can light and duct boot sealing | $400-$1,200 |
Is attic air sealing worth it without adding insulation?
Yes - in Newport Beach, we regularly see 20-35% reduction in air leakage from sealing alone, which directly reduces moisture infiltration and HVAC runtime. Many homes, especially 1940s-1960s construction, benefit from sealing first and insulating second. Call (657) 279-1249 for a free blower-door test.
How do you test whether air sealing worked?
We run a blower-door test before and after, and we give you both numbers in writing - Haven Standard documentation. Most Newport Beach homes we seal drop 25-45% in CFM50. Call (657) 279-1249 to see what your home would read.
Wall Insulation in Newport Beach
Wall Insulation in Newport Beach presents the most technically demanding scope in our local portfolio, because so many homes - particularly on Balboa Island and the Peninsula - were built with empty stud bays or with rockwool that has since become moisture-compromised. The zero-lot-line construction means we often work from the interior, and material selection is critical: standard fiberglass in a bay that sees tidal humidity will fail within years. We perform Wall Insulation with injection foam, drill-and-fill, or spray foam depending on the wall assembly, the moisture history, and whether the home has plaster or drywall interiors.
Injection Foam Wall Insulation
Signs you need it
Your exterior walls are cold to the touch in mild weather, or you can hear harbor boat traffic and PCH noise clearly through closed windows.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Injection foam into existing walls from the exterior runs $3.50-$6.00 per square foot of wall area, typically $4,000-$9,000 for a full home.
How we do it
We drill 2-inch holes at stud-bay intervals, inject slow-rise foam that fills without bowing drywall, patch with matching siding or stucco, and verify fill with thermal imaging.
Drill & Fill Wall Insulation
Signs you need it
You have empty stud bays confirmed by infrared scan, or you’re renovating and have wall cavities open.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Drill-and-fill with dense-pack cellulose or fiberglass runs $2.50-$4.50 per square foot of wall area, typically $3,000-$7,000 for a full home.
How we do it
We access each stud bay through minimal interior or exterior holes, blow material to density with continuous-fill hose monitoring, and seal all penetrations with matching materials.
What Wall Insulation Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
|---|---|
| Injection foam wall insulation | $4,000-$9,000 |
| Drill-and-fill wall insulation | $3,000-$7,000 |
| Interior wall soundproofing (select rooms) | $1,500-$4,000 |
Can you insulate walls without tearing out drywall?
Yes - injection foam and drill-and-fill both work through small holes that we patch afterward; most Newport Beach homeowners never need to repaint an entire wall. We confirm bay contents with thermal imaging first. Call (657) 279-1249 for a free evaluation.
What insulation works best in Newport Beach’s humid walls?
Closed-cell spray foam or dense-pack cellulose with borite treatment resist moisture better than standard fiberglass; in bay-adjacent homes with chronic humidity, we often recommend closed-cell. We test moisture content before recommending. Call (657) 279-1249.
Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in Newport Beach
Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in Newport Beach addresses a problem that’s especially common in older waterfront homes: roof rats and mice use utility lines, palm fronds, and zero-lot-line gaps to access attics, where they contaminate insulation with urine and feces, compress it with nesting, and create fire hazards by chewing wiring. In Balboa Island’s dense bungalow neighborhoods, we’ve found multiple attics on the same block active simultaneously. We perform Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing with full PPE, HEPA containment, and a documented photo record of entry points sealed and damage found.
Attic Sanitizing & Decontamination
Signs you need it
You hear scratching in ceilings at night, find droppings in the attic, or smell ammonia-like odor in upper rooms.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Attic sanitizing and decontamination with enzyme treatment and HEPA vacuuming runs $1,500-$3,500 for a typical attic.
How we do it
We remove contaminated insulation if necessary, HEPA-vacuum all surfaces, apply enzyme-based sanitizer to break down organic waste, and run air scrubbers until particulate counts drop.
Rodent Proofing & Exclusion
Signs you need it
You’ve had rodents removed before but they returned, or you can see gaps around roof jacks, vents, and eaves where utility lines enter.
What it costs in Newport Beach
Rodent proofing with steel mesh, concrete patch, and one-way exclusion devices runs $800-$2,500 depending on entry point count and roof complexity.
How we do it
We inspect every roof penetration, vent, and eave gap with photo documentation, seal with rodent-proof materials, install one-way doors where active entry exists, and verify with a follow-up inspection.
What Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Costs in Newport Beach
| Item | Typical range in Newport Beach |
|---|---|
| Attic sanitizing and decontamination | $1,500-$3,500 |
| Rodent proofing and exclusion | $800-$2,500 |
| Full attic restoration (cleaning + proofing + re-insulation) | $4,000-$9,000 |
How do I know if rodents are in my attic right now?
Scratching at dusk or dawn, droppings that look like dark rice grains, or compressed insulation trails are active signs; we confirm with a free inspection and photo documentation. Call (657) 279-1249 - estimates are free.
Will rodents come back after you seal the attic?
Our exclusion work carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise - if rodents breach our seal within a year, we return and fix it at no charge, per Haven Standard warranty terms. We use steel and concrete, not spray foam, at entry points. Call (657) 279-1249.
Brands We Service in Newport Beach
We install and service materials from Knauf, Rockwool, CertainTeed, and Icynene - sourced through standard distribution, not proprietary lock-in, so we select products based on your home’s specific moisture and thermal profile. Most materials are stocked regionally with next-day availability for Newport Beach jobs. See our brands for full specifications.
Pricing for Insulation in Newport Beach, CA
| Service | Typical range in Newport Beach |
|---|---|
| Home energy audit with blower-door test | $350-$650 |
| Attic air sealing (single-story) | $800-$2,000 |
| Attic air sealing (two-story) | $1,200-$3,000 |
| Attic insulation removal (contaminated) | $2,000-$5,000 |
| Attic insulation replacement | $3,500-$7,500 |
| Blown-in insulation top-up | $1,800-$4,000 |
| Spray foam insulation (closed-cell) | $4,500-$10,000 |
| Wall insulation (injection foam) | $4,000-$9,000 |
| Crawl space vapor barrier | $1,200-$2,800 |
| Full crawl space encapsulation | $4,500-$9,000 |
| Radiant barrier installation | $1,500-$3,200 |
| Attic cleaning and rodent proofing | $2,300-$6,000 |
Prices in Newport Beach run toward the higher end of these ranges when homes require moisture remediation before insulation can be installed, or when zero-lot-line construction limits access. Every job begins with a written price - no work starts without it - and our Free Second Opinion applies to any written estimate you’ve already received.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Newport Beach
Our crews work throughout Newport Beach’s varied neighborhoods, from the tight bungalow blocks of Balboa Island to the hillside tracts of Newport Coast. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Los Angeles office; technicians arrive with uniformed crews and background-check documentation. Most Newport Beach appointments are available within 48 hours of call.
- Balboa Island & Balboa Peninsula
- Corona del Mar
- Harbor View Hills
- Newport Coast
- Newport Island
Service Area - Cities Near Newport Beach
We serve homeowners throughout coastal Orange County, with regular work in Costa Mesa, CA, Tustin, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and Laguna Woods, CA. Each city’s housing stock and climate conditions shape our recommendations - what works in Santa Ana’s drier, hotter interior differs from Newport Beach’s marine-layer environment.
Serving Newport Beach, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Newport Beach area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Insulation in Newport Beach
Most attic insulation and air sealing does not require a permit in Newport Beach, but wall insulation and crawl space encapsulation may trigger building department review depending on scope. We handle permit research as part of our written scope, and we coordinate with HOA requirements in gated communities like Newport Coast. Call (657) 279-1249 for specifics on your property.
Our live answering team takes calls 24/7, and we typically schedule evaluations within 24-48 hours for Newport Beach addresses. Emergency situations - active roof leaks into insulation, rodent infestations with exposed wiring - get same-day priority when safety is involved. Written prices are delivered within 24 hours of evaluation.
Three factors: moisture-compromised material often requires removal before new insulation can go in; zero-lot-line and waterfront construction limits access and requires specialized equipment; and material selection leans toward moisture-resistant products like closed-cell spray foam rather than standard fiberglass. We publish all costs in writing before work begins so there are no surprises.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local insulation pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, typically within 60-minute.
- 4You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
What Newport Beach Customers Say
"They photographed rodent damage in the old insulation that we had no idea about, and priced the exclusion work separately so we could decide."
- Harriet N."The winter gas bill dropped by about a third. They had estimated a quarter, so they under-promised."
- Genevieve R."Two other companies quoted to blow more insulation on top of what was there. These were the only ones who said the existing material had to come out first, and explained why."
- Clifford E.