Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Greenville 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!
"Just imaging solution"
Jack S on April 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Greenville 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!
"Just imaging solution"
Jack S on April 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Greenville 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!
"Just imaging solution"
Jack S on April 2025
Elevate your home with Home Genius Exteriors, setting the standard in Greenville 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!
"Just imaging solution"
Jack S on April 2025
EnergySmith Home Performance has over 9 years of experience. Integrity, knowledge, communication and commitment are what we like to focus on in our business. If you need Insulation, Energy Audits, and Air Sealing, you can trust us to offer high quality products and services. Our insulation experts are BPI certified and trained to know the proper installation techniques for each area of your home or business. Does your home leak that precious heat and air you paid for?Thermal Camera inspections and blower door depressurization available. We can adjust air leaks by properly sealing your home, this is the first step in making a home energy efficient. Call us for a free estimate.
"Great work, friendly service, excellent price."
Jessica H on October 2023
EnergySmith Home Performance has over 9 years of experience. Integrity, knowledge, communication and commitment are what we like to focus on in our business. If you need Insulation, Energy Audits, and Air Sealing, you can trust us to offer high quality products and services. Our insulation experts are BPI certified and trained to know the proper installation techniques for each area of your home or business. Does your home leak that precious heat and air you paid for?Thermal Camera inspections and blower door depressurization available. We can adjust air leaks by properly sealing your home, this is the first step in making a home energy efficient. Call us for a free estimate.
"Great work, friendly service, excellent price."
Jessica H on October 2023
FF Adhesive & Insulation, LLC, is a licensed and insured, locally owned and operated, full-service insulation and asphalt contractor. Insulation: open and closed-cell polyurethane foam, blow-in, batten installation and removal. Asphalt: chip seal, overlay/resurface, seal-coating, grade/slope work
"Driveway still soft when sun hits it aftrr. 5 years They must have used knockoff materials"
K W on September 2023
FF Adhesive & Insulation, LLC, is a licensed and insured, locally owned and operated, full-service insulation and asphalt contractor. Insulation: open and closed-cell polyurethane foam, blow-in, batten installation and removal. Asphalt: chip seal, overlay/resurface, seal-coating, grade/slope work
"Driveway still soft when sun hits it aftrr. 5 years They must have used knockoff materials"
K W on September 2023
First Class Insulation Services LLC 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.
"Great service. Would recommend!"
Ross K on December 2024
First Class Insulation Services LLC 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.
"Great service. Would recommend!"
Ross K on December 2024
Koala Insulation of Hickory is the area's certified insulation expert providing high-quality insulation services to homeowners, contractors and property owners. We work with new construction, retrofit applications, and properties affected by natural disasters or that have suffered significant damage. We provide all types of insulation including blown-in cellulose and fiberglass, spray foam, and batt-insulation. Furthermore, we provide a number of energy efficiency upgrades such as air sealing, thermal imaging, hatch and can light covers. If it involves insulating or improving energy efficiency within a building envelope, we can handle it. We offer competitive prices and free insulation evaluations. We are locally owned and operated, fully insured and licensed, and our services come with a limited lifetime warranty.
"Professional, friendly, good customer service"
Linda C on October 2023
Koala Insulation of Hickory is the area's certified insulation expert providing high-quality insulation services to homeowners, contractors and property owners. We work with new construction, retrofit applications, and properties affected by natural disasters or that have suffered significant damage. We provide all types of insulation including blown-in cellulose and fiberglass, spray foam, and batt-insulation. Furthermore, we provide a number of energy efficiency upgrades such as air sealing, thermal imaging, hatch and can light covers. If it involves insulating or improving energy efficiency within a building envelope, we can handle it. We offer competitive prices and free insulation evaluations. We are locally owned and operated, fully insured and licensed, and our services come with a limited lifetime warranty.
"Professional, friendly, good customer service"
Linda C on October 2023
With over 10 years of experience in the insulation industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of insulation projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give RWA Insulation a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Robert and his crew were very professional and very clean and got it done in timely matter."
Tamara W on May 2025
With over 10 years of experience in the insulation industry, we are the service professionals you need to take care of your home or business. We handle all types of insulation projects. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give RWA Insulation a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"Robert and his crew were very professional and very clean and got it done in timely matter."
Tamara W on May 2025
Four Seasons Contracting Group LLC 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. We are family owned and take pride in our work.
"Yes, they called my windows so I wouldn't have to buy expensive windows pass it on to the others. They did a great job."
John. C on March 2025
Four Seasons Contracting Group LLC 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. We are family owned and take pride in our work.
"Yes, they called my windows so I wouldn't have to buy expensive windows pass it on to the others. They did a great job."
John. C on March 2025
I will always give you quality work. 10 years of professional experience in installing hardwood, laminate, and LVP. Reliable and great communication.
"Overall really happy with the services provided, from repairs to my sub floor to my herringbone pattern. 100% would recommend."
Cynthia B on October 2024
I will always give you quality work. 10 years of professional experience in installing hardwood, laminate, and LVP. Reliable and great communication.
"Overall really happy with the services provided, from repairs to my sub floor to my herringbone pattern. 100% would recommend."
Cynthia B on October 2024
Family Owned business for more than 25 years in the WNC area. We provide an excellent service at great prices. Call today for a free quote.
"Excellent job. His work showed an exceptional level of skill. I would highly recommend to anyone. My floor looks fantastic!"
Janene D on May 2025
Family Owned business for more than 25 years in the WNC area. We provide an excellent service at great prices. Call today for a free quote.
"Excellent job. His work showed an exceptional level of skill. I would highly recommend to anyone. My floor looks fantastic!"
Janene D on May 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.