At Josh Lowe’s Dr. Energy Saver, we specialize in fixing uncomfortable homes and improving energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses across Oregon. Since 2006, we’ve helped countless customers reduce energy costs and enjoy more comfortable living spaces with our expert home energy solutions. We offer many energy-saving services such as home and attic insulation installation, air sealing, crawl space encapsulation, duct sealing and repair, weatherization, mold remediation, and free home energy evaluations. We build our company to provide results that make our customers say WOW! and stay near to our values of being honest, dedicated, positive, and resourceful. Our goal is to make the homes and businesses we serve more comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient, providing high-quality service for each customer.
"The project was so much more than the choices allowed above, This was an out with the old and in with the new insulation ,vapor barrier, and much more in the crawl space of my home. Brendon and his crew of Ricardo, Cyrus and Keidren did an excellent job making my crawlspace looking like new despite this somewhat challenging project. Brandon kept me informed daily of the work that would be done and patiently answered any questions I had, All of them were friendly, kind and respectful of me and my property. Also, a shout out to Courtney in the office for her courteous manner in answering my questions . All on all, a great experience with Dr Energy Saver from the estimate visit to the finish of the project. project!"
Joyce D on November 2024
At Josh Lowe’s Dr. Energy Saver, we specialize in fixing uncomfortable homes and improving energy efficiency for homeowners and businesses across Oregon. Since 2006, we’ve helped countless customers reduce energy costs and enjoy more comfortable living spaces with our expert home energy solutions. We offer many energy-saving services such as home and attic insulation installation, air sealing, crawl space encapsulation, duct sealing and repair, weatherization, mold remediation, and free home energy evaluations. We build our company to provide results that make our customers say WOW! and stay near to our values of being honest, dedicated, positive, and resourceful. Our goal is to make the homes and businesses we serve more comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient, providing high-quality service for each customer.
"The project was so much more than the choices allowed above, This was an out with the old and in with the new insulation ,vapor barrier, and much more in the crawl space of my home. Brendon and his crew of Ricardo, Cyrus and Keidren did an excellent job making my crawlspace looking like new despite this somewhat challenging project. Brandon kept me informed daily of the work that would be done and patiently answered any questions I had, All of them were friendly, kind and respectful of me and my property. Also, a shout out to Courtney in the office for her courteous manner in answering my questions . All on all, a great experience with Dr Energy Saver from the estimate visit to the finish of the project. project!"
Joyce D on November 2024
I’m here to help turn your project dreams to reality
"Project went well"
Scott M on November 2023
I’m here to help turn your project dreams to reality
"Project went well"
Scott M on November 2023
Skogman Flooring is an woman owned family business with 25 years of experience. Skogman Flooring offers quality workmanship with a professional and courteous manner.
Skogman Flooring is an woman owned family business with 25 years of experience. Skogman Flooring offers quality workmanship with a professional and courteous manner.
We are a small family owned company with a total of 10 employees. We are always striving to provide the best possible services while also keeping our standards very high. Ccb#185859
"Jason and team did really excellent work on our project. He had a good-sized team, he did a great job of supervising, they worked hard, and they completed the job when he said they would. High quality craftsmanship provided when that was required, and they were very conscientious workers and did everything with quality and timeliness in mind. We highly recommend them."
Carrie P on December 2024
We are a small family owned company with a total of 10 employees. We are always striving to provide the best possible services while also keeping our standards very high. Ccb#185859
"Jason and team did really excellent work on our project. He had a good-sized team, he did a great job of supervising, they worked hard, and they completed the job when he said they would. High quality craftsmanship provided when that was required, and they were very conscientious workers and did everything with quality and timeliness in mind. We highly recommend them."
Carrie P on December 2024
Complete restoration and remodeling and new construction
Complete restoration and remodeling and new construction
We are a small local General contractor. I have been doing this work for 20 years. On larger projects we have a team of local sub-contractors to take care of any need. We specialize in taking care of our customers. We enjoy what we do , from a small home repair to being the General contractor on large custom projects.
We are a small local General contractor. I have been doing this work for 20 years. On larger projects we have a team of local sub-contractors to take care of any need. We specialize in taking care of our customers. We enjoy what we do , from a small home repair to being the General contractor on large custom projects.
Floor Covering Consultant - Help floor covering customers through the 3 processes of purchasing floor coverings: Selection, Installation, and Maintenance. Ninety percent of floor covering failures are avoidable.
Floor Covering Consultant - Help floor covering customers through the 3 processes of purchasing floor coverings: Selection, Installation, and Maintenance. Ninety percent of floor covering failures are avoidable.
Residential Contractor. 12 years in business. Specializing in ICF Construction and Roofing/Siding/Decks/Concrete. Design services are available, full service Contractor.
Residential Contractor. 12 years in business. Specializing in ICF Construction and Roofing/Siding/Decks/Concrete. Design services are available, full service Contractor.
Pacific Northwest Builders (PNB) is a General Contractor specializing in the construction custom residential and commercial structures/ facilities. Additionally, PNB is licensed with the State of Washington with federal certification in conducting AHERA building inspections for asbestos, Lead (Pb) Assessments for HUD commercial and residential projects, "Mold" remediation/ abatement, and Hazardous Material cleanup and remediation/ demolition projects. In addition to its construction services, PNB offers Hazardous Materials Management – Limited Good Faith Surveys, Abatement Design, Development of Bid Specifications, Hazardous Materials Management, Hazardous Materials Building Inspection, Third Party Air Monitoring, Lead/Asbestos Clearance, Closeout Documentation, AHERA Triennial Inspections, O&M Plans, Asbestos Awareness Training, Management Plans. Environmental Consulting – Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; Site Investigation and Characterization; Groundwater Monitoring; UST Closure; Removal Actions; AAI Rule and Due Diligence; Subsurface Exploration; Site Remediation; Voluntary Cleanup Program Management; Regulatory Liaison; Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW); FUDS-DERP Experience; EECA and RI/FS; Environmental Compliance; NEPA/SEPA. Industrial Hygiene Services – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments, Air Sampling/Monitoring, Mold/Bacteriological Surveys and Remediation, IEQ testing for LEED Certification, Custom Training Programs, Health/Safety Hazard Assessments, Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans, Moisture Intrusion Investigations, Third Party Monitoring, Workers’ Exposure, Industrial Hygiene Work Plans. Construction Administration – Construction Management, Project Management, Plans and Specifications, Bid Process Support, Cost Estimating, Budget and Schedule Control, Contract Negotiations, Mediation and Dispute Arbitration, Abatement Design and Management, Permitting, Constructability Review, Value Safety Engineering services through its coalition of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH). PNB specializes in hard surface fabrication (Corian, stone, and ceramic tile) installations for commercial and residential applications; custom cabinets; kitchen and bath renovations, and custom RV interiors. PNB is a customer oriented company. On acceptance of a PNB bid, PNB requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with the project balance (second 50%/ ½ ) due on the completion of the project. Long duration projects (over 30 days) requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with 25%/ ¼ payment due at seventy-five percent completion and the remainder 25%/ ¼ due on project completion and acceptance.
Pacific Northwest Builders (PNB) is a General Contractor specializing in the construction custom residential and commercial structures/ facilities. Additionally, PNB is licensed with the State of Washington with federal certification in conducting AHERA building inspections for asbestos, Lead (Pb) Assessments for HUD commercial and residential projects, "Mold" remediation/ abatement, and Hazardous Material cleanup and remediation/ demolition projects. In addition to its construction services, PNB offers Hazardous Materials Management – Limited Good Faith Surveys, Abatement Design, Development of Bid Specifications, Hazardous Materials Management, Hazardous Materials Building Inspection, Third Party Air Monitoring, Lead/Asbestos Clearance, Closeout Documentation, AHERA Triennial Inspections, O&M Plans, Asbestos Awareness Training, Management Plans. Environmental Consulting – Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; Site Investigation and Characterization; Groundwater Monitoring; UST Closure; Removal Actions; AAI Rule and Due Diligence; Subsurface Exploration; Site Remediation; Voluntary Cleanup Program Management; Regulatory Liaison; Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (HTRW); FUDS-DERP Experience; EECA and RI/FS; Environmental Compliance; NEPA/SEPA. Industrial Hygiene Services – Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Assessments, Air Sampling/Monitoring, Mold/Bacteriological Surveys and Remediation, IEQ testing for LEED Certification, Custom Training Programs, Health/Safety Hazard Assessments, Site-Specific Health and Safety Plans, Moisture Intrusion Investigations, Third Party Monitoring, Workers’ Exposure, Industrial Hygiene Work Plans. Construction Administration – Construction Management, Project Management, Plans and Specifications, Bid Process Support, Cost Estimating, Budget and Schedule Control, Contract Negotiations, Mediation and Dispute Arbitration, Abatement Design and Management, Permitting, Constructability Review, Value Safety Engineering services through its coalition of Certified Safety Professionals (CSP) and Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH). PNB specializes in hard surface fabrication (Corian, stone, and ceramic tile) installations for commercial and residential applications; custom cabinets; kitchen and bath renovations, and custom RV interiors. PNB is a customer oriented company. On acceptance of a PNB bid, PNB requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with the project balance (second 50%/ ½ ) due on the completion of the project. Long duration projects (over 30 days) requires a 50% good faith payment prior to project commencement, with 25%/ ¼ payment due at seventy-five percent completion and the remainder 25%/ ¼ due on project completion and acceptance.
Serving the Seaside, Oregon area by providing insulation installation. Local Relationships. National Resources. Call us today! Or email us at customercare@truteam.com.
Serving the Seaside, Oregon area by providing insulation installation. Local Relationships. National Resources. Call us today! Or email us at customercare@truteam.com.
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.