Discount Energy Services has been insulating homes in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metro area for over 30 years, and we have insulated more older homes than any of the other insulation contractors. The owner has over 40 years experience, and has always been specialized in insulating the older homes. Please call to have questions about your home insulation needs personally answered, and for an appointment for your free insulation estimate. After consulting with us, you may decide which type of insulation, and how much insulation you want after we give you your insulation suggestions, and we will also let you know what we recommend most. We will send our energy conservation specialist to your home to measure, and give you your free written prices for the energy saving options best suited for your home, whenever you are ready. Thanks again for checking with us. We guarantee the best job at the best price, and look forward to your call.
"Job done beautiful"
Thomas W on October 2024
Discount Energy Services has been insulating homes in Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metro area for over 30 years, and we have insulated more older homes than any of the other insulation contractors. The owner has over 40 years experience, and has always been specialized in insulating the older homes. Please call to have questions about your home insulation needs personally answered, and for an appointment for your free insulation estimate. After consulting with us, you may decide which type of insulation, and how much insulation you want after we give you your insulation suggestions, and we will also let you know what we recommend most. We will send our energy conservation specialist to your home to measure, and give you your free written prices for the energy saving options best suited for your home, whenever you are ready. Thanks again for checking with us. We guarantee the best job at the best price, and look forward to your call.
"Job done beautiful"
Thomas W on October 2024
Elegant Floor Service has been offering leading, comprehensive wood floor services to residents in Maryland, Virginia, and DC since 1987! Our trusted, in-house contractors carry extensive experience and top-class training, ensuring we can meet all of your home or business flooring needs. From maintenance to total installation, you can count on Elegant Floor Service to provide. Offering many varieties of hardwood, flooring installation, refinishing, and restoration of stone floors.
"The process was easy. I am pleased with the finished product and the installation process."
Edward S on July 2024
Elegant Floor Service has been offering leading, comprehensive wood floor services to residents in Maryland, Virginia, and DC since 1987! Our trusted, in-house contractors carry extensive experience and top-class training, ensuring we can meet all of your home or business flooring needs. From maintenance to total installation, you can count on Elegant Floor Service to provide. Offering many varieties of hardwood, flooring installation, refinishing, and restoration of stone floors.
"The process was easy. I am pleased with the finished product and the installation process."
Edward S on July 2024
Thank you for finding Master All Floors here on Angi! Master All Floors is a family based company that offers high quality service that fits your budget. We specialize in installing, refinishing and repairing hardwood floors. We work with numerous employees with different abilities to offer you the best service possible. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions and we look forward to working with your lovely home!
"Great work, very reliable and responsive, thank you."
Samuel A on April 2025
Thank you for finding Master All Floors here on Angi! Master All Floors is a family based company that offers high quality service that fits your budget. We specialize in installing, refinishing and repairing hardwood floors. We work with numerous employees with different abilities to offer you the best service possible. Please feel free to contact our office with any questions and we look forward to working with your lovely home!
"Great work, very reliable and responsive, thank you."
Samuel A on April 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in flooring services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent"
Francis M on May 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in flooring services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!
"Excellent"
Francis M on May 2025
Hempire Builds is the premier insulation contractor focusing on plant-based insulation. We offer multiple services including construction, additions, solar and insulation services. Please reach out with any questions and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Hempire Builds is the premier insulation contractor focusing on plant-based insulation. We offer multiple services including construction, additions, solar and insulation services. Please reach out with any questions and a member of our team will be happy to help.
At Renaissance Floor and Carpet, our team of specialists install high-quality flooring that will be a pleasure to behold for many, many years. We employ precision, care, and professional techniques in installing hardwood floors and new carpet, in refinishing hardwoods, and in repairing wood floors and carpeting. Our mission is always to achieve the precise look and end result you desire, Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo created some of the most enduring works in Western art. We like to think we do something similar! . •Serving the greater Rockville area for over 16 years •No sub-contractors. Only in-house employees will work on your floors •We are licensed, bonded, & insured, and we proudly display our MHIC #91796 •Financing is available. Ask us for more info on financing your new floors At Renaissance Floor and Carpet, customer satisfaction and approval is our number one priority. We provide the finest flooring and carpet specialists, as well as the most courteous and professional customer service, you will find anywhere. With over 16 years experience in the flooring business, we and our in-house team of flooring professionals—trained by us in our methods and techniques—are well-qualified and dedicated to serving you. We use only the highest quality materials, and we pride ourselves on our service to the community. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and we have an A+ rating on Angie’s List and Checkbook magazine.
"We were lucky enough to work with Renaissance Flooring on our project. We needed LVP on our main floor and carpeting in the rest of our house and as overwhelming as it was, Latif made it easy. He was so helpful and taught us a lot! We will always recommend him!"
Jeanne L on October 2024
At Renaissance Floor and Carpet, our team of specialists install high-quality flooring that will be a pleasure to behold for many, many years. We employ precision, care, and professional techniques in installing hardwood floors and new carpet, in refinishing hardwoods, and in repairing wood floors and carpeting. Our mission is always to achieve the precise look and end result you desire, Renaissance sculptor and painter Michelangelo created some of the most enduring works in Western art. We like to think we do something similar! . •Serving the greater Rockville area for over 16 years •No sub-contractors. Only in-house employees will work on your floors •We are licensed, bonded, & insured, and we proudly display our MHIC #91796 •Financing is available. Ask us for more info on financing your new floors At Renaissance Floor and Carpet, customer satisfaction and approval is our number one priority. We provide the finest flooring and carpet specialists, as well as the most courteous and professional customer service, you will find anywhere. With over 16 years experience in the flooring business, we and our in-house team of flooring professionals—trained by us in our methods and techniques—are well-qualified and dedicated to serving you. We use only the highest quality materials, and we pride ourselves on our service to the community. We are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and we have an A+ rating on Angie’s List and Checkbook magazine.
"We were lucky enough to work with Renaissance Flooring on our project. We needed LVP on our main floor and carpeting in the rest of our house and as overwhelming as it was, Latif made it easy. He was so helpful and taught us a lot! We will always recommend him!"
Jeanne L on October 2024
At AMG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting your needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Everything went very well. They arrived when they said they would and worked all day and got the job done."
jeff v on November 2024
At AMG CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC our customers needs are the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting your needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!
"Everything went very well. They arrived when they said they would and worked all day and got the job done."
jeff v on November 2024
Ask about our Special Financing Offer! Competitive Carpet pricing starts at $0.59 per square foot including basic padding. District Floor Depot is a hard surface flooring retailer serving the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area with two convenient locations. Our services include hard surface flooring sales, installations, repair & refinishing. We offer top-quality flooring including everything from hardwood to bamboo and reclaimed to vinyl. We are committed to providing our customers with the best flooring options at the best prices, without compromising quality or customer service. Call us to schedule your free itemized consultation for your in-home flooring project. We would be happy to personally visit your home or business and bring any samples you might be interested in. Please visit us at a new location: 9409 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740!
"After searching for samples from several flooring manufacturers, including Cali Bamboo, Perm Shield, and others, we thought District Floor Depot had the best quality SPC vinyl at a competitive price point. Firstly, the customer service is amazing and very responsive. The company is also incredibly flexible, and its showrooms have great products. We loved how our floor project turned out and would use them again for future projects."
Alexander R on November 2024
Ask about our Special Financing Offer! Competitive Carpet pricing starts at $0.59 per square foot including basic padding. District Floor Depot is a hard surface flooring retailer serving the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area with two convenient locations. Our services include hard surface flooring sales, installations, repair & refinishing. We offer top-quality flooring including everything from hardwood to bamboo and reclaimed to vinyl. We are committed to providing our customers with the best flooring options at the best prices, without compromising quality or customer service. Call us to schedule your free itemized consultation for your in-home flooring project. We would be happy to personally visit your home or business and bring any samples you might be interested in. Please visit us at a new location: 9409 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740!
"After searching for samples from several flooring manufacturers, including Cali Bamboo, Perm Shield, and others, we thought District Floor Depot had the best quality SPC vinyl at a competitive price point. Firstly, the customer service is amazing and very responsive. The company is also incredibly flexible, and its showrooms have great products. We loved how our floor project turned out and would use them again for future projects."
Alexander R on November 2024
Shereen and Fred established Premier Floors in 2009. Since then, we've been dedicated to delivering premium flooring products and installations to our community. When you choose us, you're selecting a local, small business with skilled installers and a focus on excellence.
"Excellent price, service and quality of the materials used. The Project Manager was personable and knowledgable. First class company. I will recommend that others use their excellent service."
Steve H on April 2025
Shereen and Fred established Premier Floors in 2009. Since then, we've been dedicated to delivering premium flooring products and installations to our community. When you choose us, you're selecting a local, small business with skilled installers and a focus on excellence.
"Excellent price, service and quality of the materials used. The Project Manager was personable and knowledgable. First class company. I will recommend that others use their excellent service."
Steve H on April 2025
We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It was a great experience to have them do our floors. Project started and finished on time. Cost was very reasonable. The floors are beautiful. Super nice people also."
Kathy M on June 2024
We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"It was a great experience to have them do our floors. Project started and finished on time. Cost was very reasonable. The floors are beautiful. Super nice people also."
Kathy M on June 2024
Yes, insulating an unfinished basement delivers meaningful benefits even if you don't plan to finish the space. Proper insulation reduces heat transfer through basement walls, which can account for up to 30% of a home's total energy loss.
This improvement enhances comfort throughout your home while potentially reducing energy costs. Insulation also helps manage moisture levels, protecting your home's structure and improving indoor air quality.
Rigid foam board and spray foam insulation provide superior moisture resistance for basement applications. These materials create effective vapor barriers while delivering high R-values per inch of thickness. Rigid foam boards resist water absorption and can withstand occasional dampness, while spray foam creates an airtight seal that blocks humidity infiltration.
For basements in humid climates or with moisture concerns, these options outperform fiberglass or wool alternatives.
Insulating basement walls provides the greatest benefit by reducing heat transfer through your foundation. This approach helps maintain consistent temperatures throughout your home and keeps floors above the basement warmer during cold weather.
Ceiling insulation might be appropriate if you specifically want to isolate the basement from living spaces above. In most cases, addressing the rim joists and exterior walls delivers the best performance for energy efficiency and moisture management.
Many building codes require vapor barriers when insulating below-grade spaces like basements. These barriers help control moisture migration through foundation walls and floors. Certain insulation types, including rigid foam and spray foam, provide inherent vapor barrier properties. When using fiberglass or wool insulation, a separate vapor barrier becomes necessary. Always check local building codes for specific requirements in your area.
Signs that basement insulation needs replacement include persistent cold spots, unexplained increases in energy bills, visible moisture damage, musty odors, or mold growth. Physical deterioration, such as compression, sagging, or discoloration, also indicates potential problems.
In older homes with outdated insulation materials, upgrading to modern options with higher R-values can significantly improve performance. When in doubt, professional inspection can help determine whether repair or replacement represents the best approach.