Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids 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, can light covers and solar attic fans. 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.
"Best experience I’ve had with home improvement. Professional from start to finish. They came in priced a bit higher than others but the professionalism, quality and ability to work with my schedule more than made up for the slightly higher cost."
Mitchell B on June 2024
Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids 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, can light covers and solar attic fans. 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.
"Best experience I’ve had with home improvement. Professional from start to finish. They came in priced a bit higher than others but the professionalism, quality and ability to work with my schedule more than made up for the slightly higher cost."
Mitchell B on June 2024
USA Insulation of Kalamazoo 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 job quality work great clean up after"
robert l on April 2025
USA Insulation of Kalamazoo 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 job quality work great clean up after"
robert l on April 2025
USA Insulation has been providing homeowners with energy efficient insulation since 1985. Our trained, professional installers, service the entire state of Michigan. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. Please contact us today to set up a free consultation.
"Thank you for your awesome service"
Dayrl M on April 2023
USA Insulation has been providing homeowners with energy efficient insulation since 1985. Our trained, professional installers, service the entire state of Michigan. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. Please contact us today to set up a free consultation.
"Thank you for your awesome service"
Dayrl M on April 2023
Spray Foam Genie of 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.
Spray Foam Genie of 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.
At Infinity Home Improvement, we're passionate about creating beautiful, functional spaces that reflect your unique style and needs. We're a family-owned company with over 24 years of experience in the home improvement industry, and we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, our employees, and the products we install. We offer a wide range of services to help you improve your home, including: Gutter Helmet: The original and still the best gutter protection system on the market, Gutter Helmet keeps your gutters free of leaves, debris, and pests, so you can say goodbye to climbing ladders and cleaning gutters forever. Betterliving Sunrooms: Add extra space, light, and value to your home with a beautiful sunroom from Betterliving. Our sunrooms are custom-designed and built to last, and they come in a variety of styles to complement your home's architecture.
"Eltina was here to inspect and check the windows. Very nice, professional and communicable. Ready to help me with my next project. Her company either I. The roof, gutters , windows and installation. Great job! "
Elena G on May 2025
At Infinity Home Improvement, we're passionate about creating beautiful, functional spaces that reflect your unique style and needs. We're a family-owned company with over 24 years of experience in the home improvement industry, and we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, our employees, and the products we install. We offer a wide range of services to help you improve your home, including: Gutter Helmet: The original and still the best gutter protection system on the market, Gutter Helmet keeps your gutters free of leaves, debris, and pests, so you can say goodbye to climbing ladders and cleaning gutters forever. Betterliving Sunrooms: Add extra space, light, and value to your home with a beautiful sunroom from Betterliving. Our sunrooms are custom-designed and built to last, and they come in a variety of styles to complement your home's architecture.
"Eltina was here to inspect and check the windows. Very nice, professional and communicable. Ready to help me with my next project. Her company either I. The roof, gutters , windows and installation. Great job! "
Elena G on May 2025
Armored Roofing & Construction 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.
"The comppany installed a new roof on my house and I was very satisfied with the cost and quality of the work."
steve M on February 2025
Armored Roofing & Construction 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.
"The comppany installed a new roof on my house and I was very satisfied with the cost and quality of the work."
steve M on February 2025
We offer a full array of flooring sales, design, and installation services with over 20 years of experience. At Optimal Home Services LLC, we believe in educating our customers on the type of flooring that would work best for their home, need, and budget. We offer discounts to military, civil service, teachers, and our returning patrons! Looking for an Optimal product at a great price? We have you covered! Contact us today for your Optimal flooring experience! (Formally Optimal Flooring Design and Conception)
"Very professional! Optimal really focuses on the customer experience and ensures you are truly satisfied with your flooring install. Justin made sure everything worked with our busy lifestyle to be minimally disrupted while putting new hardwood floors in our entire house. We are very happy with our beautiful floors and the amazing work Optimal did."
Mike L on December 2024
We offer a full array of flooring sales, design, and installation services with over 20 years of experience. At Optimal Home Services LLC, we believe in educating our customers on the type of flooring that would work best for their home, need, and budget. We offer discounts to military, civil service, teachers, and our returning patrons! Looking for an Optimal product at a great price? We have you covered! Contact us today for your Optimal flooring experience! (Formally Optimal Flooring Design and Conception)
"Very professional! Optimal really focuses on the customer experience and ensures you are truly satisfied with your flooring install. Justin made sure everything worked with our busy lifestyle to be minimally disrupted while putting new hardwood floors in our entire house. We are very happy with our beautiful floors and the amazing work Optimal did."
Mike L on December 2024
Harper Interiors has over 20 years of experience. As well as other floors types. I am the owner and am present for all jobs. I am confident that when I leave the job will be completed to your satisfaction, and I strive for perfection while keeping costs as low as possible. I specialize in carpet & luxury vinyl plank installation.
"They were able to show up right away and quickly replaced the carpet. Our basement is much more enjoyable now."
Leo S on October 2023
Harper Interiors has over 20 years of experience. As well as other floors types. I am the owner and am present for all jobs. I am confident that when I leave the job will be completed to your satisfaction, and I strive for perfection while keeping costs as low as possible. I specialize in carpet & luxury vinyl plank installation.
"They were able to show up right away and quickly replaced the carpet. Our basement is much more enjoyable now."
Leo S on October 2023
Advanced Flooring Design is the #1 source for all your flooring needs! We specialize in all natural wood flooring, laminates, tile, carpet, & vinyl plank installations. insured & with over 20 years of experience in the industry, we guarantee the highest quality! In addition, a lifetime installation warranty is our promise to all our customers! We also offer free in-home estimates that will allow you to meet us personally. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to assist you with your next flooring project!
"Joseph completed the job on time and the quality of the work was excellent."
Lisa S on April 2025
Advanced Flooring Design is the #1 source for all your flooring needs! We specialize in all natural wood flooring, laminates, tile, carpet, & vinyl plank installations. insured & with over 20 years of experience in the industry, we guarantee the highest quality! In addition, a lifetime installation warranty is our promise to all our customers! We also offer free in-home estimates that will allow you to meet us personally. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to assist you with your next flooring project!
"Joseph completed the job on time and the quality of the work was excellent."
Lisa S on April 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.