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
JT Insulation has over 18 years of experience. The customer's satisfaction is our top priority. We always guarantee and provide quality work for our customers. We make sure anything we do is done to perfection. Call us today! 443 233 1125
"Very prompt. Gave us a great price and did a wonderful job installing insulation in a tight area. Would definitely hire him again."
Douglas W on November 2023
JT Insulation has over 18 years of experience. The customer's satisfaction is our top priority. We always guarantee and provide quality work for our customers. We make sure anything we do is done to perfection. Call us today! 443 233 1125
"Very prompt. Gave us a great price and did a wonderful job installing insulation in a tight area. Would definitely hire him again."
Douglas W on November 2023
We are one stop shop for all of your insulation needs. The President and Founder of Elite Thermal is a 2nd generation insulation specialist with over 20 years of experience hailing from a bloodline with over 45+ years of experience/ownership in the insulation business. We are a tight knit family business building a new insulation business in Maryland. We promise to bring integrity, honesty and full transparency from initial consultation to final job walk thru. Our motive is to offer ELITE service and a quality install while always being attentive to our customers interests and needs :)
"David provided a quick response, fair pricing, got the job scheduled and done quickly."
Chris L on April 2025
We are one stop shop for all of your insulation needs. The President and Founder of Elite Thermal is a 2nd generation insulation specialist with over 20 years of experience hailing from a bloodline with over 45+ years of experience/ownership in the insulation business. We are a tight knit family business building a new insulation business in Maryland. We promise to bring integrity, honesty and full transparency from initial consultation to final job walk thru. Our motive is to offer ELITE service and a quality install while always being attentive to our customers interests and needs :)
"David provided a quick response, fair pricing, got the job scheduled and done quickly."
Chris L on April 2025
Advanced Green Home Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Advanced Green Home Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
Advanced Green Home Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Advanced Green Home Solutions is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
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
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
If your home has leaky doors and windows, unsealed vents, improperly installed insulation, a drafty basement or crawlspace, Pilot has the means to give you the ideal plan and best solution to fit your home and your budget. Pilot is a home energy contractor specializing in home insulation, duct work sealing, weatherization and other energy-saving services. We scrutinize energy consumption and suggest proper repairs with our comprehensive home energy assessment all throughout Maryland. Give us a call today.
"Very pleasant and quick installation and Dan was great from beginning with the estimate to the completion of the product. Highly recommend"
Rob K on August 2024
If your home has leaky doors and windows, unsealed vents, improperly installed insulation, a drafty basement or crawlspace, Pilot has the means to give you the ideal plan and best solution to fit your home and your budget. Pilot is a home energy contractor specializing in home insulation, duct work sealing, weatherization and other energy-saving services. We scrutinize energy consumption and suggest proper repairs with our comprehensive home energy assessment all throughout Maryland. Give us a call today.
"Very pleasant and quick installation and Dan was great from beginning with the estimate to the completion of the product. Highly recommend"
Rob K on August 2024
Our services include Insulation: Attic, Basement and Crawl Spaces; Heating and Cooling services; Dehumidifiers; Water Heaters; Roofing, Windows; Handyman Services and More! Feel free to give us a call to see if we can help you with your future home project.
"Overall good experience but salesman did not follow up on issue that he stated he would, (recessed light not sealed correctly)"
Erica G on August 2024
Our services include Insulation: Attic, Basement and Crawl Spaces; Heating and Cooling services; Dehumidifiers; Water Heaters; Roofing, Windows; Handyman Services and More! Feel free to give us a call to see if we can help you with your future home project.
"Overall good experience but salesman did not follow up on issue that he stated he would, (recessed light not sealed correctly)"
Erica G on August 2024
We are a locally owned and family operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"A Hight on Homes were amazing to work with. We've now used them 5 times over the last 5 years and each time they were quick, professional, and saved us thousands of dollars over competitors. We started with a free home energy audit they were offering. They then helped us apply for government rebates to get our entire home weatherized which cut our utility bills in half! They helped inspect our roof after a hail storm, which only needed minor repairs. They helped us when our heat pump was on the fritz and offered a substantial rebate on a replacement heat pump. And then just this month we called them again when our water heater went out so that they could help us get that replaced and again, apply for a rebate for getting an energy-star rated appliance. Bobby and his team know this business so well and are some of the kindest people we have ever met. Get your home energy audit from them so that when you have an appliance go down they will be ready to help you apply for energy rebates much more quickly."
Scott C on May 2023
We are a locally owned and family operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"A Hight on Homes were amazing to work with. We've now used them 5 times over the last 5 years and each time they were quick, professional, and saved us thousands of dollars over competitors. We started with a free home energy audit they were offering. They then helped us apply for government rebates to get our entire home weatherized which cut our utility bills in half! They helped inspect our roof after a hail storm, which only needed minor repairs. They helped us when our heat pump was on the fritz and offered a substantial rebate on a replacement heat pump. And then just this month we called them again when our water heater went out so that they could help us get that replaced and again, apply for a rebate for getting an energy-star rated appliance. Bobby and his team know this business so well and are some of the kindest people we have ever met. Get your home energy audit from them so that when you have an appliance go down they will be ready to help you apply for energy rebates much more quickly."
Scott C on May 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.
"Brian was extremely excellent from start to finish! He thoroughly explained all rebates and incentives which made the project extremely affordable. My attic insulation project was seamless! Excellent communication, friendliness, and amazing job cleaning up. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Smart Energy Pros!"
Devin C on March 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job.
"Brian was extremely excellent from start to finish! He thoroughly explained all rebates and incentives which made the project extremely affordable. My attic insulation project was seamless! Excellent communication, friendliness, and amazing job cleaning up. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Smart Energy Pros!"
Devin C on March 2025
Blown-in insulation offers several advantages over traditional insulation methods. This insulation option is fire-resistant, long-lasting, and more energy-efficient, providing superior thermal regulation for your home. Blown-in insulation fills gaps in walls and hard-to-reach spaces effectively, reduces noise transmission, enhances indoor comfort, and can increase your home's overall resale value.
Installing blown-in insulation in a 1,500-square-foot house costs between $2,625 and $11,250. Your total cost will depend on the type of insulation material you choose, labor rates in your area, and any additional work required, such as mold remediation or electrical adjustments. Hiring an insulation professional ensures proper installation, and labor costs typically range from $40 to $70 per hour. Getting detailed quotes can help you budget accurately for your project.
The cost of spray foam insulation ranges from $0.45 to $1.50 per board foot, while blown-in cellulose insulation costs between $0.60 and $2.30 per square foot. Spray foam insulation is less expensive per unit and offers excellent air sealing properties with higher R-values. Blown-in cellulose, made from recycled materials, is slightly more expensive but provides superior soundproofing and is environmentally friendly. Choosing between the two depends on your specific insulation needs, budget, and preference for eco-friendly materials.
Blown-in insulation is generally cheaper to install than batts. Batt and roll insulation can cost up to $2,500 on average, whereas blown-in insulation often results in cost savings due to lower material and labor expenses. Additionally, blown-in insulation fills gaps and irregular spaces more effectively, improving energy efficiency. Opting for blown-in insulation can save you money while providing better coverage and performance compared to traditional batts.
The best R-value for blown-in insulation depends on the area of your home you're insulating and your specific climate zone. Generally, attics in the U.S. should have an R-value between 30 and 60, with colder regions requiring higher values for optimal energy efficiency. Walls typically need R-values between 13 and 21. Consulting with a professional can help determine the ideal R-value for your insulation project based on local building codes and energy requirements.
Your decision to remove old insulation before installing blown-in insulation depends on the condition of the existing material. If the old insulation is damaged, moldy, or infested with pests, you should remove it to prevent health hazards and ensure effectiveness. If the existing insulation is in good condition, you can often install blown-in insulation over it to increase R-value and improve efficiency. Consulting with a professional insulation installer can help determine the best course of action for your specific situation.