Discount Energy Services has been insulating homes in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metro area for over 30 years, and we have insulated more older homes than any of the other insulation contractors. The owner has over 40 years experience, and has always been specialized in insulating the older homes. Please call to have questions about your home insulation needs personally answered, and for an appointment for your free insulation estimate. After consulting with us, you may decide which type of insulation, and how much insulation you want after we give you your insulation suggestions, and we will also let you know what we recommend most. We will send our energy conservation specialist to your home to measure, and give you your free written prices for the energy saving options best suited for your home, whenever you are ready. Thanks again for checking with us. We guarantee the best job at the best price, and look forward to your call.
"Job done beautiful"
Thomas W on October 2024
Discount Energy Services has been insulating homes in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metro area for over 30 years, and we have insulated more older homes than any of the other insulation contractors. The owner has over 40 years experience, and has always been specialized in insulating the older homes. Please call to have questions about your home insulation needs personally answered, and for an appointment for your free insulation estimate. After consulting with us, you may decide which type of insulation, and how much insulation you want after we give you your insulation suggestions, and we will also let you know what we recommend most. We will send our energy conservation specialist to your home to measure, and give you your free written prices for the energy saving options best suited for your home, whenever you are ready. Thanks again for checking with us. We guarantee the best job at the best price, and look forward to your call.
"Job done beautiful"
Thomas W on October 2024
Elegant Floor Service has been offering leading, comprehensive wood floor services to residents in Maryland, Virginia, and DC since 1987! Our trusted, in-house contractors carry extensive experience and top-class training, ensuring we can meet all of your home or business flooring needs. From maintenance to total installation, you can count on Elegant Floor Service to provide. Offering many varieties of hardwood, flooring installation, refinishing, and restoration of stone floors.
"The process was easy. I am pleased with the finished product and the installation process."
Edward S on July 2024
Elegant Floor Service has been offering leading, comprehensive wood floor services to residents in Maryland, Virginia, and DC since 1987! Our trusted, in-house contractors carry extensive experience and top-class training, ensuring we can meet all of your home or business flooring needs. From maintenance to total installation, you can count on Elegant Floor Service to provide. Offering many varieties of hardwood, flooring installation, refinishing, and restoration of stone floors.
"The process was easy. I am pleased with the finished product and the installation process."
Edward S on July 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
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
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in flooring services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent"
Francis M on May 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in flooring services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent"
Francis M on May 2025
Northern Virginia Insulators is a U.S. Armed Forces veteran owned and operated insulation company focused on providing excellent customer service, value and professional workmanship. Northern Virginia Insulators was established on the basis of integrity and hopes of earning their customers trust in the process of servicing them. We will give you the fairest price in the industry and if by chance we are undersold, we will make every effort possible to meet any competitors price. We don't practice up-selling to our customers on services they don't need. We will investigate your home for possible solutions and advise you on the most affordable and economically sound ways for improving your living conditions. We specialize in dry insulation applications to include blown-in and rolled/batt solutions. Armed with an array of insulation products, we will discuss the positives and negatives of each option until we find the product that suits you. We are a small company with no vision to become the largest insulation house in the area. We want to bring you a personal and up close approach to servicing your needs. Retaining that personal appeal when communicating with our customers is important to us. We don't want our customers feeling lost in the process of servicing them. Estimates are performed by the Owner and all work is performed by or supervised by the Owner as well. Customers will have direct contact with the owner of the company from start to finish of all projects. In addition, Northern Virginia Insulators does not use subcontractors. We won't trust our work in the hands of those with no vested interest in the results you see and ultimately live with. Improving your living conditions and giving you peace of mind that the work was done with care and accuracy is our primary goal. Appointments are available 7 days a week.
"Excellent Customer Service; thorough explanation of their process and recommendations!"
Conrad A on May 2025
Northern Virginia Insulators is a U.S. Armed Forces veteran owned and operated insulation company focused on providing excellent customer service, value and professional workmanship. Northern Virginia Insulators was established on the basis of integrity and hopes of earning their customers trust in the process of servicing them. We will give you the fairest price in the industry and if by chance we are undersold, we will make every effort possible to meet any competitors price. We don't practice up-selling to our customers on services they don't need. We will investigate your home for possible solutions and advise you on the most affordable and economically sound ways for improving your living conditions. We specialize in dry insulation applications to include blown-in and rolled/batt solutions. Armed with an array of insulation products, we will discuss the positives and negatives of each option until we find the product that suits you. We are a small company with no vision to become the largest insulation house in the area. We want to bring you a personal and up close approach to servicing your needs. Retaining that personal appeal when communicating with our customers is important to us. We don't want our customers feeling lost in the process of servicing them. Estimates are performed by the Owner and all work is performed by or supervised by the Owner as well. Customers will have direct contact with the owner of the company from start to finish of all projects. In addition, Northern Virginia Insulators does not use subcontractors. We won't trust our work in the hands of those with no vested interest in the results you see and ultimately live with. Improving your living conditions and giving you peace of mind that the work was done with care and accuracy is our primary goal. Appointments are available 7 days a week.
"Excellent Customer Service; thorough explanation of their process and recommendations!"
Conrad A on May 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
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
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
Ask about our Special Financing Offer! Competitive Carpet pricing starts at $0.59 per square foot including basic padding. District Floor Depot is a hard surface flooring retailer serving the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area with two convenient locations. Our services include hard surface flooring sales, installations, repair & refinishing. We offer top-quality flooring including everything from hardwood to bamboo and reclaimed to vinyl. We are committed to providing our customers with the best flooring options at the best prices, without compromising quality or customer service. Call us to schedule your free itemized consultation for your in-home flooring project. We would be happy to personally visit your home or business and bring any samples you might be interested in. Please visit us at a new location: 9409 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740!
"After searching for samples from several flooring manufacturers, including Cali Bamboo, Perm Shield, and others, we thought District Floor Depot had the best quality SPC vinyl at a competitive price point. Firstly, the customer service is amazing and very responsive. The company is also incredibly flexible, and its showrooms have great products. We loved how our floor project turned out and would use them again for future projects."
Alexander R on November 2024
Ask about our Special Financing Offer! Competitive Carpet pricing starts at $0.59 per square foot including basic padding. District Floor Depot is a hard surface flooring retailer serving the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area with two convenient locations. Our services include hard surface flooring sales, installations, repair & refinishing. We offer top-quality flooring including everything from hardwood to bamboo and reclaimed to vinyl. We are committed to providing our customers with the best flooring options at the best prices, without compromising quality or customer service. Call us to schedule your free itemized consultation for your in-home flooring project. We would be happy to personally visit your home or business and bring any samples you might be interested in. Please visit us at a new location: 9409 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740!
"After searching for samples from several flooring manufacturers, including Cali Bamboo, Perm Shield, and others, we thought District Floor Depot had the best quality SPC vinyl at a competitive price point. Firstly, the customer service is amazing and very responsive. The company is also incredibly flexible, and its showrooms have great products. We loved how our floor project turned out and would use them again for future projects."
Alexander R on November 2024
At AMG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting your needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Everything went very well. They arrived when they said they would and worked all day and got the job done."
jeff v on November 2024
At AMG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting your needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Everything went very well. They arrived when they said they would and worked all day and got the job done."
jeff v on November 2024
Yes, insulating an unfinished basement delivers meaningful benefits even if you don't plan to finish the space. Proper insulation reduces heat transfer through basement walls, which can account for up to 30% of a home's total energy loss.
This improvement enhances comfort throughout your home while potentially reducing energy costs. Insulation also helps manage moisture levels, protecting your home's structure and improving indoor air quality.
Rigid foam board and spray foam insulation provide superior moisture resistance for basement applications. These materials create effective vapor barriers while delivering high R-values per inch of thickness. Rigid foam boards resist water absorption and can withstand occasional dampness, while spray foam creates an airtight seal that blocks humidity infiltration.
For basements in humid climates or with moisture concerns, these options outperform fiberglass or wool alternatives.
Insulating basement walls provides the greatest benefit by reducing heat transfer through your foundation. This approach helps maintain consistent temperatures throughout your home and keeps floors above the basement warmer during cold weather.
Ceiling insulation might be appropriate if you specifically want to isolate the basement from living spaces above. In most cases, addressing the rim joists and exterior walls delivers the best performance for energy efficiency and moisture management.
Many building codes require vapor barriers when insulating below-grade spaces like basements. These barriers help control moisture migration through foundation walls and floors. Certain insulation types, including rigid foam and spray foam, provide inherent vapor barrier properties. When using fiberglass or wool insulation, a separate vapor barrier becomes necessary. Always check local building codes for specific requirements in your area.
Signs that basement insulation needs replacement include persistent cold spots, unexplained increases in energy bills, visible moisture damage, musty odors, or mold growth. Physical deterioration, such as compression, sagging, or discoloration, also indicates potential problems.
In older homes with outdated insulation materials, upgrading to modern options with higher R-values can significantly improve performance. When in doubt, professional inspection can help determine whether repair or replacement represents the best approach.