HomeRx is an affordable, family-owned, full-service insulation and energy audit company. We offer a wide range of weatherization services that will fit your needs and budget. We work with Energy Trust of Oregon, Clark Public Utilities, and other regional utility programs to help you take advantage of incentives that lower your costs. Whenever possible, we apply those incentives at the time of purchase and take ownership of the paperwork and waiting involved with reimbursements. Plus, we provide any documentation you need to claim additional state and federal tax credits that further offset the cost of the project. Our installation crews are skillfully qualified with multiple weatherization and safety certifications. Call today and schedule a free home assessment by one of our energy experts and receive an itemized bid focusing on lowering energy costs and improving overall home comfort. Affordable, Professional, Experienced, and Performance you can trust. Thank you for your interest.
"great experience"
kanya d on April 2025
HomeRx is an affordable, family-owned, full-service insulation and energy audit company. We offer a wide range of weatherization services that will fit your needs and budget. We work with Energy Trust of Oregon, Clark Public Utilities, and other regional utility programs to help you take advantage of incentives that lower your costs. Whenever possible, we apply those incentives at the time of purchase and take ownership of the paperwork and waiting involved with reimbursements. Plus, we provide any documentation you need to claim additional state and federal tax credits that further offset the cost of the project. Our installation crews are skillfully qualified with multiple weatherization and safety certifications. Call today and schedule a free home assessment by one of our energy experts and receive an itemized bid focusing on lowering energy costs and improving overall home comfort. Affordable, Professional, Experienced, and Performance you can trust. Thank you for your interest.
"great experience"
kanya d on April 2025
Performance Insulation + Energy Services / HomeRx is an affordable full service insulation and energy audit company. We offer a wide range of weatherization services that will fit your needs and budget. Our company has partnered with local utility programs to maximize your savings through cash incentives and exclusive financing packages designed for energy efficient retrofits. We will take great care of your home as our installation crews are skillfully qualified with multiple weatherization and safety certifications. Call today and schedule a free home assessment by one of our energy experts and receive an itemized bid focusing on lowering energy costs and improving overall home comfort. Affordable, Professional, Experienced, Performance you can trust. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"I was overall very pleased with Omar and his crew. The job was very timely from quote to completion and the price was very affordable."
Lenora M on April 2025
Performance Insulation + Energy Services / HomeRx is an affordable full service insulation and energy audit company. We offer a wide range of weatherization services that will fit your needs and budget. Our company has partnered with local utility programs to maximize your savings through cash incentives and exclusive financing packages designed for energy efficient retrofits. We will take great care of your home as our installation crews are skillfully qualified with multiple weatherization and safety certifications. Call today and schedule a free home assessment by one of our energy experts and receive an itemized bid focusing on lowering energy costs and improving overall home comfort. Affordable, Professional, Experienced, Performance you can trust. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"I was overall very pleased with Omar and his crew. The job was very timely from quote to completion and the price was very affordable."
Lenora M on April 2025
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
John's Waterproofing Co. is the premier waterproofing company serving in Oregon and southern Washington for almost 4 decades. We Specialize in Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing and Repairs, we offer free inspections and estimates along with caring customer service. Contact our office today for your waterproofing needs!
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Tracy W on January 2025
John's Waterproofing Co. is the premier waterproofing company serving in Oregon and southern Washington for almost 4 decades. We Specialize in Basement and Crawlspace Waterproofing and Repairs, we offer free inspections and estimates along with caring customer service. Contact our office today for your waterproofing needs!
"No."
Tracy W on January 2025
Koala Insulation of West Portland 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.
"Blew in more R30 insulation and installed insulation in crawl space. Followup call from Owner to verify work was done as expected. Very nice people."
Denise B on March 2025
Koala Insulation of West Portland 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.
"Blew in more R30 insulation and installed insulation in crawl space. Followup call from Owner to verify work was done as expected. Very nice people."
Denise B on March 2025
With years of experience serving Keizer and surrounding area, Timberland Insulation, LLC, is your solution for all insulation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"These guys respond quickly from first call to rolling up and leaving. Work ethics, integrity come to mind. Polite, professional, personable. If you need insulation, this is the company. Great prices, worth every dime and then some. Thanks guys for great work and making our home warm. Moving on the sheetrock now."
Paula Z on October 2021
With years of experience serving Keizer and surrounding area, Timberland Insulation, LLC, is your solution for all insulation needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"These guys respond quickly from first call to rolling up and leaving. Work ethics, integrity come to mind. Polite, professional, personable. If you need insulation, this is the company. Great prices, worth every dime and then some. Thanks guys for great work and making our home warm. Moving on the sheetrock now."
Paula Z on October 2021
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.
"Jose did an amazing job!"
Robert L on April 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.
"Jose did an amazing job!"
Robert L on April 2025
With over 25 years of hands-on experience, our team is committed to delivering the best of both worlds: dependable timelines and high-quality results. We know that great work takes care, attention, and a genuine effort?and that?s exactly what we bring to every project.
"I had my front and backyard remodel by Tommy Builders. Abe and Noah came in with a couple of great Ideas and the outcome is absolutely amazing. They showed a lot of professionalism and creativity when it came to my remodel. I am a person that always tries to find the best deal out there, and these 2 gentlemen’s helped me find it with a monthly payment that I was able to afford. I was expecting this job to take 3-4 months and they finished it in a month and half! I’m so happy and pleased with the workmanship and dedication. They were always on time, and Abe and Noah communicated on a daily basis with updates regarding the job. I highly recommend working with them, they are great!"
nathan z on June 2025
With over 25 years of hands-on experience, our team is committed to delivering the best of both worlds: dependable timelines and high-quality results. We know that great work takes care, attention, and a genuine effort?and that?s exactly what we bring to every project.
"I had my front and backyard remodel by Tommy Builders. Abe and Noah came in with a couple of great Ideas and the outcome is absolutely amazing. They showed a lot of professionalism and creativity when it came to my remodel. I am a person that always tries to find the best deal out there, and these 2 gentlemen’s helped me find it with a monthly payment that I was able to afford. I was expecting this job to take 3-4 months and they finished it in a month and half! I’m so happy and pleased with the workmanship and dedication. They were always on time, and Abe and Noah communicated on a daily basis with updates regarding the job. I highly recommend working with them, they are great!"
nathan z on June 2025
HomeRx is an affordable full service insulation and energy audit company. We offer a wide range of weatherization services that will fit your needs and budget. We work with Energy Trust of Oregon, Clark Public Utilities, and other regional utility programs to help you take advantage of incentives that lower your cost. Whenever possible, we apply those incentives at the time of purchase and take ownership of the paperwork and waiting involved with reimbursements. Plus, we provide any documentation you need to claim additional state and federal tax credits that further offset the cost of the project. We will take great care of your home as our installation crews are skillfully qualified with multiple weatherization and safety certifications. Call today and schedule a free home assessment by one of our energy experts and receive an itemized bid focusing on lowering energy costs and improving overall home comfort. Affordable, Professional, Experienced, and Performance you can trust. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"The installation team was in time, clean and courteous. The work was performed as discussed. Royce was good at helping bridge a gap between the first visit and scheduling and payment deposit. I was able to schedule to a day and time of my need to be home. The overall insulation improvement to my garage and home attic is noticeable, specifically in helping reduce the temp during our current heat wave."
Kevin K on August 2022
HomeRx is an affordable full service insulation and energy audit company. We offer a wide range of weatherization services that will fit your needs and budget. We work with Energy Trust of Oregon, Clark Public Utilities, and other regional utility programs to help you take advantage of incentives that lower your cost. Whenever possible, we apply those incentives at the time of purchase and take ownership of the paperwork and waiting involved with reimbursements. Plus, we provide any documentation you need to claim additional state and federal tax credits that further offset the cost of the project. We will take great care of your home as our installation crews are skillfully qualified with multiple weatherization and safety certifications. Call today and schedule a free home assessment by one of our energy experts and receive an itemized bid focusing on lowering energy costs and improving overall home comfort. Affordable, Professional, Experienced, and Performance you can trust. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"The installation team was in time, clean and courteous. The work was performed as discussed. Royce was good at helping bridge a gap between the first visit and scheduling and payment deposit. I was able to schedule to a day and time of my need to be home. The overall insulation improvement to my garage and home attic is noticeable, specifically in helping reduce the temp during our current heat wave."
Kevin K on August 2022
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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.