Koala Insulation of The MIdlands 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.
"I received the best estimate from Chris with Koala Insulation of the midlands. Chris guided me every step of the way from answering every phone call and every text message at any time. Chris was very thorough in his work and providing me the best quote I have received. I highly recommend Chris and koala insulation. I am very happy with my results and their work!"
Janice R on March 2024
Koala Insulation of The MIdlands 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.
"I received the best estimate from Chris with Koala Insulation of the midlands. Chris guided me every step of the way from answering every phone call and every text message at any time. Chris was very thorough in his work and providing me the best quote I have received. I highly recommend Chris and koala insulation. I am very happy with my results and their work!"
Janice R on March 2024
Sparling Gale Insulation & Specialties is Columbia's leading installer of residential insulation, gutters, garage doors, gutter covers, and more. Experienced Installation Product Specialists in your community, hired with the highest standards in mind. With specialized, product-specific training from a nationwide organization, our installation product specialists get the job done- and done right. Call us today!
"Great job!"
Austin P on August 2023
Sparling Gale Insulation & Specialties is Columbia's leading installer of residential insulation, gutters, garage doors, gutter covers, and more. Experienced Installation Product Specialists in your community, hired with the highest standards in mind. With specialized, product-specific training from a nationwide organization, our installation product specialists get the job done- and done right. Call us today!
"Great job!"
Austin P on August 2023
FULL SERVICE, *LOCALLY FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED* INSULATION CO SINCE 1977, CELEBRATING 40 YEARS!!! YOUR EXISTING HOME RE-INSULATION SPECIALISTS!!! WE DO: ATTICS, EXTERIOR WALLS, FLOORS, VAPOR BARRIERS, INSULATION REMOVAL & MORE! ---- CALL TODAY & START SAVING ON YOUR UTILITY BILL AND MAKE YOUR HOME MORE COMFORTABLE!! ----
"They put insulation into an interior wall. Easy to deal with, and everything went smoothly."
Tobe S on April 2024
FULL SERVICE, *LOCALLY FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED* INSULATION CO SINCE 1977, CELEBRATING 40 YEARS!!! YOUR EXISTING HOME RE-INSULATION SPECIALISTS!!! WE DO: ATTICS, EXTERIOR WALLS, FLOORS, VAPOR BARRIERS, INSULATION REMOVAL & MORE! ---- CALL TODAY & START SAVING ON YOUR UTILITY BILL AND MAKE YOUR HOME MORE COMFORTABLE!! ----
"They put insulation into an interior wall. Easy to deal with, and everything went smoothly."
Tobe S on April 2024
Columbia Tile & Grout Services (CTGS) has earned a reputation for craftsmanship, expertise, and trustworthiness in a challenging trade where failure in any one of the three can have catastrophic consequences. We are a company of skilled tradesmen—not just a collection of DIYers with income-producing hobbies. We execute every project as if we own it, and we take pride in what we do. We have been doing that for more than 20 years.
"They did a great job. Bruce was very proactive and told me exactly what the cost would be and when the guys would arrive. They arrived on time, did excellent work and cleaned everything before they left. I would definitely recommend Columbia Tile and Grout and will use them again if I have another job to be done."
Karen H on May 2024
Columbia Tile & Grout Services (CTGS) has earned a reputation for craftsmanship, expertise, and trustworthiness in a challenging trade where failure in any one of the three can have catastrophic consequences. We are a company of skilled tradesmen—not just a collection of DIYers with income-producing hobbies. We execute every project as if we own it, and we take pride in what we do. We have been doing that for more than 20 years.
"They did a great job. Bruce was very proactive and told me exactly what the cost would be and when the guys would arrive. They arrived on time, did excellent work and cleaned everything before they left. I would definitely recommend Columbia Tile and Grout and will use them again if I have another job to be done."
Karen H on May 2024
We bring the flooring store to your door! We are Floor Coverings International, our qualified design associates arrive at your home in their mobile flooring showroom and work with you to develop the perfect hardwood, carpet, tile, laminate or natural stone solution for your lifestyle, style and budget. Once we have chosen the perfect flooring, our project coordinator and expert installers will take over and provide a hassle-free, quality installation. Schedule your free in home consultation today and join our over 200,000 satisfied customers across North America!
We bring the flooring store to your door! We are Floor Coverings International, our qualified design associates arrive at your home in their mobile flooring showroom and work with you to develop the perfect hardwood, carpet, tile, laminate or natural stone solution for your lifestyle, style and budget. Once we have chosen the perfect flooring, our project coordinator and expert installers will take over and provide a hassle-free, quality installation. Schedule your free in home consultation today and join our over 200,000 satisfied customers across North America!
@construction.minas Follow us on instagram and check out jobs we are doing! Family owned business with over 15 year of experience handling Flooring, Tile, luxury vinyl, hardwood, siding, windows, doors, remodeling for residential and commercial.
@construction.minas Follow us on instagram and check out jobs we are doing! Family owned business with over 15 year of experience handling Flooring, Tile, luxury vinyl, hardwood, siding, windows, doors, remodeling for residential and commercial.
Commercial & Residential new flooring sales and installation, including carpet, carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile, laminates, hardwood flooring. We buy directly from the manufacturers so manufacturer's warranties apply. We have over 30 years total experience in the flooring industry and have been in the Columbia/Lexington market for 22 years. A huge Highlight for our Studio is that we are the exclusive Dealer for Duchateau Floors. These floors are absolutely Beautiful!
"It went excellent, they were excellent company, they do what they say they gonna, and they're good to work with."
Eddie F on December 2023
Commercial & Residential new flooring sales and installation, including carpet, carpet tiles, luxury vinyl tile, laminates, hardwood flooring. We buy directly from the manufacturers so manufacturer's warranties apply. We have over 30 years total experience in the flooring industry and have been in the Columbia/Lexington market for 22 years. A huge Highlight for our Studio is that we are the exclusive Dealer for Duchateau Floors. These floors are absolutely Beautiful!
"It went excellent, they were excellent company, they do what they say they gonna, and they're good to work with."
Eddie F on December 2023
We are a small family-run business specializing in flooring. We provide our clients with a new and comprehensive approach, to bring your flooring vision to life. We strive to bring our customers the best products, service, and overall experience possible throughout the process. We value our customers, integrity, and quality over everything else. What you should expect from your first contact with us, you will know that we care about you, your family, and your home and will treat you with the same respect that we would treat our own with. We will handle all of the details from what you want, and your home needs, to what materials will best fit your needs. You should have little to no stress throughout this entire process and the final product will be wonderful.
"We were satisfied overall. Would hire them again."
Rachel M on February 2025
We are a small family-run business specializing in flooring. We provide our clients with a new and comprehensive approach, to bring your flooring vision to life. We strive to bring our customers the best products, service, and overall experience possible throughout the process. We value our customers, integrity, and quality over everything else. What you should expect from your first contact with us, you will know that we care about you, your family, and your home and will treat you with the same respect that we would treat our own with. We will handle all of the details from what you want, and your home needs, to what materials will best fit your needs. You should have little to no stress throughout this entire process and the final product will be wonderful.
"We were satisfied overall. Would hire them again."
Rachel M on February 2025
Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.
Our unique "Carpet Color Care" services are providing residential and commercial property owners with a cost-effective alternative to costly and usually unnecessary carpet replacement. Savings of 50% to 85% compared to carpet replacements costs. Faded, stained, wrong color, outdated color, wrong color or just plain ugly carpet- we are the original and only complete on-site carpet dyeing and color restoration service company in the USA. Certified Carpet Dyemasters and Colorists perform our services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Color restoration of Oriental rugs and all fine rugs are our specialty, Design dyeing services offered on wall-to-wall or area rugs. No obligation inspections and proposal performed by appointment. Dyes are safe, MSDS on hand, flawless safety record for 25+ years. Educational and informative information about anything and everything concerning all aspects of carpet and rugs are provided on Color Your Carpet websites.
We are a local floor covering installations company with over 25 years in the industry.
We are a local floor covering installations company with over 25 years in the industry.
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.