Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It?s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Everyone was amazing, workers and crew were efficient, cleanliness was great and we recommend them for all projects. Thank you Ty, AJ and Bryan for an great experience!"
charles n on December 2024
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Maryland and Washington DC by offering full-service solutions for roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and insulation. We support our veterans and communities by supporting local and national charitable organizations through our Home Genius Cares initiative. With an Owens Corning® Platinum Preferred designation, we also offer flexible payment options, industry leading warranties and a wide range of premium products tailored for your home. It?s time for a different experience, entrust your next home project to a genius and schedule your free inspection today!
"Everyone was amazing, workers and crew were efficient, cleanliness was great and we recommend them for all projects. Thank you Ty, AJ and Bryan for an great experience!"
charles n on December 2024
Founders Insulation, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I had a wonderful experience with Founders Insulation. They were extremely easy to work with. It was easy to schedule an appointment, the gentleman who came out was knowledgeable and polite, and I felt that I received good information and they did not try to sell me something I did not need. Their quote was excellent. The work was scheduled and completed quickly. The installation team was courtesy, thorough, and knew their stuff. They were respectful of my home and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this company."
Susan H on April 2025
Founders Insulation, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"I had a wonderful experience with Founders Insulation. They were extremely easy to work with. It was easy to schedule an appointment, the gentleman who came out was knowledgeable and polite, and I felt that I received good information and they did not try to sell me something I did not need. Their quote was excellent. The work was scheduled and completed quickly. The installation team was courtesy, thorough, and knew their stuff. They were respectful of my home and went above and beyond. I highly recommend this company."
Susan H on April 2025
USA Home Performance is a BPI-certified company passionate about transforming your home into a healthier, more comfortable, and energy-efficient space. We specialize in indoor air quality testing, alongside expert insulation services, spray foam applications, crawlspace encapsulations, and energy audits. Our dedicated team prioritizes clean, safe air for your family, addressing pollutants and inefficiencies to create a living environment that promotes well-being while reducing energy costs.
"Installer put hole through ceiling and they wonâ t accept responsibility for it. They said they didnâ t do it. I was sitting in room when it happened. Not trustworthy. ð"
Virginia L on November 2023
USA Home Performance is a BPI-certified company passionate about transforming your home into a healthier, more comfortable, and energy-efficient space. We specialize in indoor air quality testing, alongside expert insulation services, spray foam applications, crawlspace encapsulations, and energy audits. Our dedicated team prioritizes clean, safe air for your family, addressing pollutants and inefficiencies to create a living environment that promotes well-being while reducing energy costs.
"Installer put hole through ceiling and they wonâ t accept responsibility for it. They said they didnâ t do it. I was sitting in room when it happened. Not trustworthy. ð"
Virginia L on November 2023
Our number is (703) 721-8886. Ridge Remodeling & Design, LLC, is committed exceptional service in all aspects of our business. We uphold a high standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. With 15 years experience in the home improvement and remodeling industry, our distinction is the elite service and standard of excellence we bring to our customers. Our customers satisfaction is the key component of our success.
"The Ridge crew did a great job removing my old insulation and blowing in the new! They also cleaned up thoroughly afterwards!"
Peter M on April 2025
Our number is (703) 721-8886. Ridge Remodeling & Design, LLC, is committed exceptional service in all aspects of our business. We uphold a high standard of integrity, bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. With 15 years experience in the home improvement and remodeling industry, our distinction is the elite service and standard of excellence we bring to our customers. Our customers satisfaction is the key component of our success.
"The Ridge crew did a great job removing my old insulation and blowing in the new! They also cleaned up thoroughly afterwards!"
Peter M on April 2025
3 Pros Basement Systems uses proven basement waterproofing, sump pump and crawl space encapsulation solutions to help eliminate wet basements and nasty crawl spaces. We can help make the air in your home drier, healthier and more comfortable. We offer free inspections and will focus on the science of your home to design a project to improve wet basements, cold floors, drafty rooms, nasty crawl spaces and high energy bills. We have worked in 1000's of homes across Northern Virginia and West Virginia and always enjoy clients who call us days after service to let us know how much they can feel the differences in their home.
"great"
Qasim M on May 2023
3 Pros Basement Systems uses proven basement waterproofing, sump pump and crawl space encapsulation solutions to help eliminate wet basements and nasty crawl spaces. We can help make the air in your home drier, healthier and more comfortable. We offer free inspections and will focus on the science of your home to design a project to improve wet basements, cold floors, drafty rooms, nasty crawl spaces and high energy bills. We have worked in 1000's of homes across Northern Virginia and West Virginia and always enjoy clients who call us days after service to let us know how much they can feel the differences in their home.
"great"
Qasim M on May 2023
Comfenergy is a locally owned & operated Insulation Contractor. We focus on home comfort and energy efficiency. We specialize in residential & commercial solutions designed to improve the overall comfort, health and energy efficiency of the home or office. As a full-service home insulation contractor we start by conducting a comprehensive home comfort and energy evaluation to identify and locate all the energy losses and weaknesses throughout your building. After the testing, we are able to put together a prioritized list of the most cost-effective solutions to correct comfort and energy wasting issues. From there we leave the decision making entirely up to you, letting you pick which home improvements you would like applied to your home. Our main goal is to focus on the most important needs of your building?. Why insulate the garage walls if all of your conditioned air is being lost to the attic? Call for a free estimate in insulation or air sealing solutions.
"They were great."
Laura O on May 2024
Comfenergy is a locally owned & operated Insulation Contractor. We focus on home comfort and energy efficiency. We specialize in residential & commercial solutions designed to improve the overall comfort, health and energy efficiency of the home or office. As a full-service home insulation contractor we start by conducting a comprehensive home comfort and energy evaluation to identify and locate all the energy losses and weaknesses throughout your building. After the testing, we are able to put together a prioritized list of the most cost-effective solutions to correct comfort and energy wasting issues. From there we leave the decision making entirely up to you, letting you pick which home improvements you would like applied to your home. Our main goal is to focus on the most important needs of your building?. Why insulate the garage walls if all of your conditioned air is being lost to the attic? Call for a free estimate in insulation or air sealing solutions.
"They were great."
Laura O on May 2024
Prudent Homes (703) 361-7600 is a full service insulation contractor established in 2003. We are one of the top rated contractors based in the Washington Metropolitan area. Servicing Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Prudent Homes is a 9 time Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We are accredited by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance in the science of spray foam building envelopes. We are Class A Residential Home Builder with a Class A Building Envelope Specialty Designation.
"It went great. They provided a quote in a timely fashion. Knowledgeable. No sales people. They know their stuff and offered me a great service at a great price. They were in and out in one day."
Arielle M on February 2025
Prudent Homes (703) 361-7600 is a full service insulation contractor established in 2003. We are one of the top rated contractors based in the Washington Metropolitan area. Servicing Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Prudent Homes is a 9 time Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We are accredited by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance in the science of spray foam building envelopes. We are Class A Residential Home Builder with a Class A Building Envelope Specialty Designation.
"It went great. They provided a quote in a timely fashion. Knowledgeable. No sales people. They know their stuff and offered me a great service at a great price. They were in and out in one day."
Arielle M on February 2025
Established in 1999,our company has been a trusted leader in the flooring industry, specializing in contracts and retail sales of premium floor materials. With a rich history of successful projects and satisfied clients, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality products and services. Our extensive experience ensures that we can meet the diverse needs of both residential and commercial customers. Whether small-scale or large-scale projects, our team is dedicated to providing expert guidance and top-notch materials to bring your vision to life.
"Excellent. I had 500 sq feet of space and I needed the job done quickly. They delivered an excellent product and were very efficient."
Rachelle A on April 2025
Established in 1999,our company has been a trusted leader in the flooring industry, specializing in contracts and retail sales of premium floor materials. With a rich history of successful projects and satisfied clients, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality products and services. Our extensive experience ensures that we can meet the diverse needs of both residential and commercial customers. Whether small-scale or large-scale projects, our team is dedicated to providing expert guidance and top-notch materials to bring your vision to life.
"Excellent. I had 500 sq feet of space and I needed the job done quickly. They delivered an excellent product and were very efficient."
Rachelle A on April 2025
AG Construction is a licensed small business dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality work, while keeping pricing very fair and affordable. With more than 10 years experience restoring, refinishing, and installing wood floors owner/operator Aaron Goodman personally oversees all projects. When you work with AG Construction you know you are getting the work of skilled professionals who are committed to giving customers the personal care and attention they deserve. We offer free estimates and promise an honest assessment of your project. We don't believe in taking on jobs for which we can not provide the best-possible service. AG Construction is committed to prompt and reliable scheduling.
"Excellent work!"
Jessica S on October 2024
AG Construction is a licensed small business dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality work, while keeping pricing very fair and affordable. With more than 10 years experience restoring, refinishing, and installing wood floors owner/operator Aaron Goodman personally oversees all projects. When you work with AG Construction you know you are getting the work of skilled professionals who are committed to giving customers the personal care and attention they deserve. We offer free estimates and promise an honest assessment of your project. We don't believe in taking on jobs for which we can not provide the best-possible service. AG Construction is committed to prompt and reliable scheduling.
"Excellent work!"
Jessica S on October 2024
Locally owner and operated, Affordable Carpet and Flooring is a top rated flooring company in the Northern Virginia area, and has been in business since 1999. David Reading, owner of Affordable Carpet and Flooring is an experienced floor covering licensed contractor, who has worked exclusively in the flooring industry for over 25 years. Our services include the sales and installation of carpeting, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl flooring. We work with you every step of the way, giving you the great service that you deserve at every turn.
"Great , on time quick work price as quoted"
Donald G on March 2025
Locally owner and operated, Affordable Carpet and Flooring is a top rated flooring company in the Northern Virginia area, and has been in business since 1999. David Reading, owner of Affordable Carpet and Flooring is an experienced floor covering licensed contractor, who has worked exclusively in the flooring industry for over 25 years. Our services include the sales and installation of carpeting, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl flooring. We work with you every step of the way, giving you the great service that you deserve at every turn.
"Great , on time quick work price as quoted"
Donald G on March 2025
Many major home improvement retailers offer free machine rentals when you purchase a minimum quantity of insulation material, often 20 to 30 bags. These promotions vary by location and season, so calling ahead to confirm current offers is recommended. Be sure to understand any time limitations that apply to these free rentals, as they may restrict you to a specific return window, often 24 hours from checkout.
For most residential attics under 1,500 square feet, a standard consumer-grade blower available at rental centers will provide adequate performance. Larger spaces or projects requiring greater insulation depth may benefit from higher-capacity equipment.
When consulting with the rental provider, mention your attic's square footage, desired insulation depth, and accessibility conditions to receive appropriate equipment recommendations for your specific situation.
DIY installation saves between $160 and $560 in labor costs for standard attic installations requiring four to eight hours of work. These savings must be weighed against equipment rental fees of $50 to $210 per day and the value of your personal time. For more complex installations like wall insulation, which can require 20+ hours of professional labor (costing $800 or more), the potential savings increase substantially, though so does the project complexity.
While there's a learning curve, most homeowners can master the basics with some practice. Key techniques include maintaining consistent material flow into the hopper, controlling hose direction effectively, and preventing clogs in the system.
Starting in less visible areas allows you to refine your technique before moving to more prominent spaces. Thoroughly reviewing the equipment manual and watching instructional videos beforehand significantly improves first-time success rates.
Standard rental periods provide 24 hours of use, though specific terms vary by provider. Some locations calculate this as a calendar day, while others track a full 24-hour period from checkout time. Clarify the exact return deadline when renting, and plan your project timeline accordingly. Late returns often incur additional daily charges at the full rental rate, which can quickly increase your project cost if not managed carefully.