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
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
Prudent Homes (703) 361-7600 is a full service insulation contractor established in 2003. We are one of the top rated contractors based in the Washington Metropolitan area. Servicing Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Prudent Homes is a 9 time Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We are accredited by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance in the science of spray foam building envelopes. We are Class A Residential Home Builder with a Class A Building Envelope Specialty Designation.
"It went great. They provided a quote in a timely fashion. Knowledgeable. No sales people. They know their stuff and offered me a great service at a great price. They were in and out in one day."
Arielle M on February 2025
Prudent Homes (703) 361-7600 is a full service insulation contractor established in 2003. We are one of the top rated contractors based in the Washington Metropolitan area. Servicing Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. Prudent Homes is a 9 time Angie's List Super Service Award Winner. We are accredited by the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance in the science of spray foam building envelopes. We are Class A Residential Home Builder with a Class A Building Envelope Specialty Designation.
"It went great. They provided a quote in a timely fashion. Knowledgeable. No sales people. They know their stuff and offered me a great service at a great price. They were in and out in one day."
Arielle M on February 2025
Our insulation and home performance company is dedicated to creating more comfortable and energy-efficient homes. Our mission is to help homeowners save money on their energy bills while reducing their carbon footprint. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in providing top-quality insulation and air-sealing services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team of BPI certified Energy Strategists used the latest technology, techniques and standards to ensure that your home is properly insulated, so you can enjoy optimal comfort year-round. Whether you need insulation installed, air sealing services, or a comprehensive home energy audit, we are here to help you achieve your goals.
"Work was performed as scheduled. Problem of a overheard upper story was solved."
Victor G on August 2024
Our insulation and home performance company is dedicated to creating more comfortable and energy-efficient homes. Our mission is to help homeowners save money on their energy bills while reducing their carbon footprint. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in providing top-quality insulation and air-sealing services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Our team of BPI certified Energy Strategists used the latest technology, techniques and standards to ensure that your home is properly insulated, so you can enjoy optimal comfort year-round. Whether you need insulation installed, air sealing services, or a comprehensive home energy audit, we are here to help you achieve your goals.
"Work was performed as scheduled. Problem of a overheard upper story was solved."
Victor G on August 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
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
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
AG Construction is a licensed small business dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality work, while keeping pricing very fair and affordable. With more than 10 years experience restoring, refinishing, and installing wood floors owner/operator Aaron Goodman personally oversees all projects. When you work with AG Construction you know you are getting the work of skilled professionals who are committed to giving customers the personal care and attention they deserve. We offer free estimates and promise an honest assessment of your project. We don't believe in taking on jobs for which we can not provide the best-possible service. AG Construction is committed to prompt and reliable scheduling.
"Excellent work!"
Jessica S on October 2024
AG Construction is a licensed small business dedicated to providing customers with the highest quality work, while keeping pricing very fair and affordable. With more than 10 years experience restoring, refinishing, and installing wood floors owner/operator Aaron Goodman personally oversees all projects. When you work with AG Construction you know you are getting the work of skilled professionals who are committed to giving customers the personal care and attention they deserve. We offer free estimates and promise an honest assessment of your project. We don't believe in taking on jobs for which we can not provide the best-possible service. AG Construction is committed to prompt and reliable scheduling.
"Excellent work!"
Jessica S on October 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
Locally owner and operated, Affordable Carpet and Flooring is a top rated flooring company in the Northern Virginia area, and has been in business since 1999. David Reading, owner of Affordable Carpet and Flooring is an experienced floor covering licensed contractor, who has worked exclusively in the flooring industry for over 25 years. Our services include the sales and installation of carpeting, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl flooring. We work with you every step of the way, giving you the great service that you deserve at every turn.
"Great , on time quick work price as quoted"
Donald G on March 2025
Locally owner and operated, Affordable Carpet and Flooring is a top rated flooring company in the Northern Virginia area, and has been in business since 1999. David Reading, owner of Affordable Carpet and Flooring is an experienced floor covering licensed contractor, who has worked exclusively in the flooring industry for over 25 years. Our services include the sales and installation of carpeting, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and vinyl flooring. We work with you every step of the way, giving you the great service that you deserve at every turn.
"Great , on time quick work price as quoted"
Donald G on March 2025
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.