Get the B.E.S.T for your home (Building Energy Services and Testing) from ZENERGY LLC. We strive to help our clients find the 'ZEN' in their homes, that point where there improved comfort and the utility bills aren't emptying your pocket. We take a whole house approach to identify and resolve any issues within the home's attic, basement, or crawl space to improve the homes performance against the weather. Our services focus on targeted air sealing, increasing the insulation, installing proper ventilation, or making adjustments to the home to improve the comfort. ZENERGY is your one stop for full home energy auditing or home performance improvements. Let us help solve your homes energy consumption and comfort issues with our 3D approach. We are able to Discover the root cause of the issue. Design a solution for repair and Deliver the corrective action to improve the situation. WWW.greenzenergy.com 773-710-1090
"We reached out to Dan with the issue of freezing pipes and cold rooms in our old house. Dan inspected the house and proposed a plan to remedy these issues. Aside from the more traditional air sealing and insulation solutions, Dan also recommended insulating the area of our house above our soffit, which was difficult to access but that appeared to be a major insulation issue. I should add the other firms we requested quotes for did not identify this area in their proposal. I firmly believe the proposals from the other firms would not have fixed our issues. Dan worked for ~2 weeks on air sealing our attic and house, adding insulation to our attic, removing our soffit and adding insulation and reinstalling soffit. Work was done well and within budget and at a fair price. Dan is very easy to work with and takes pride in his work. We are very happy to report our pipes have not frozen and the cold rooms are no longer cold - would highly recommend Dan to others - he went above and beyond."
Daniel C on January 2023
Get the B.E.S.T for your home (Building Energy Services and Testing) from ZENERGY LLC. We strive to help our clients find the 'ZEN' in their homes, that point where there improved comfort and the utility bills aren't emptying your pocket. We take a whole house approach to identify and resolve any issues within the home's attic, basement, or crawl space to improve the homes performance against the weather. Our services focus on targeted air sealing, increasing the insulation, installing proper ventilation, or making adjustments to the home to improve the comfort. ZENERGY is your one stop for full home energy auditing or home performance improvements. Let us help solve your homes energy consumption and comfort issues with our 3D approach. We are able to Discover the root cause of the issue. Design a solution for repair and Deliver the corrective action to improve the situation. WWW.greenzenergy.com 773-710-1090
"We reached out to Dan with the issue of freezing pipes and cold rooms in our old house. Dan inspected the house and proposed a plan to remedy these issues. Aside from the more traditional air sealing and insulation solutions, Dan also recommended insulating the area of our house above our soffit, which was difficult to access but that appeared to be a major insulation issue. I should add the other firms we requested quotes for did not identify this area in their proposal. I firmly believe the proposals from the other firms would not have fixed our issues. Dan worked for ~2 weeks on air sealing our attic and house, adding insulation to our attic, removing our soffit and adding insulation and reinstalling soffit. Work was done well and within budget and at a fair price. Dan is very easy to work with and takes pride in his work. We are very happy to report our pipes have not frozen and the cold rooms are no longer cold - would highly recommend Dan to others - he went above and beyond."
Daniel C on January 2023
Koala Insulation of North Chicagoland 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.
"I had Koala blow fiberglass insulation into my attic last fall, taking me up to R-49, plus sealing various openings, and I was impressed by the work they did. So I was surprised that a problem I had before was not cured: snow was melting on the roof above my bathtub and shower. I sent a note to Michael Schoenfeld, and he and Nanny, the lead technician on the original job, came out to take a look. Nanny spent about 3 hours, and Michael an additional hour, determining that the inside of the wall behind my showerwas open into the attic. Then Nanny opened up the closet wall behind the bath, installed a block of foam insulation, and sealed it with spray-in insulation, solving the problem. I asked Michael what he would be charging me for the nearly half-day of labor, and he said “nothing.” This is maybe a long way of saying that they spent about half a day fixing a problem that had nothing to do with the original work. To do that for no charge was amazing. Remarkable service!"
Don K on May 2025
Koala Insulation of North Chicagoland 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.
"I had Koala blow fiberglass insulation into my attic last fall, taking me up to R-49, plus sealing various openings, and I was impressed by the work they did. So I was surprised that a problem I had before was not cured: snow was melting on the roof above my bathtub and shower. I sent a note to Michael Schoenfeld, and he and Nanny, the lead technician on the original job, came out to take a look. Nanny spent about 3 hours, and Michael an additional hour, determining that the inside of the wall behind my showerwas open into the attic. Then Nanny opened up the closet wall behind the bath, installed a block of foam insulation, and sealed it with spray-in insulation, solving the problem. I asked Michael what he would be charging me for the nearly half-day of labor, and he said “nothing.” This is maybe a long way of saying that they spent about half a day fixing a problem that had nothing to do with the original work. To do that for no charge was amazing. Remarkable service!"
Don K on May 2025
OPC Pest Services has been providing quality pest control to homes and businesses in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Bowling Green, and Southern Indiana since 1972. As the largest pest control company based in Kentucky, our commitment to excellence is our guiding principle.
OPC Pest Services has been providing quality pest control to homes and businesses in Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Bowling Green, and Southern Indiana since 1972. As the largest pest control company based in Kentucky, our commitment to excellence is our guiding principle.
Koala Insulation of Northern Illinois 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.
Koala Insulation of Northern Illinois 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.
For the last 15 years, Arcos Environmental Services, Inc. has been serving as a general contractor for government weatherization programs. As we have continued to grow, we have created the subsidiary Arcos Pro Services to serve as our residential division of insulation installation using the same professional and detailed work. We are committed to giving homeowners a peace of mind in regards to their home's energy efficiency. Arcos is also a Nicor Gas Contractor Circle member meaning finished upgrades to your home may qualify you for up to $1,250 in rebates as well as tax incentives. Check out our website for more information!
"Found Arcos on Angie list. Entire process was smooth. My home is cooler in summer and warmer in winter"
Aaron V on June 2024
For the last 15 years, Arcos Environmental Services, Inc. has been serving as a general contractor for government weatherization programs. As we have continued to grow, we have created the subsidiary Arcos Pro Services to serve as our residential division of insulation installation using the same professional and detailed work. We are committed to giving homeowners a peace of mind in regards to their home's energy efficiency. Arcos is also a Nicor Gas Contractor Circle member meaning finished upgrades to your home may qualify you for up to $1,250 in rebates as well as tax incentives. Check out our website for more information!
"Found Arcos on Angie list. Entire process was smooth. My home is cooler in summer and warmer in winter"
Aaron V on June 2024
DAP & Son Insulation and Radiant Bearing & Soundproofing has been a quality service provider for home owners for well over 30 years in the greater Chicago area. Dap & Son, is also a quality provider of energy efficient insulation creating phenomenal savings for home owners. Now DAP & Son has achieved an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau in Northern Chicago.
"The owner was very a professional and prompt his work was a 10…Will be calling him back for my basement "
Cornell S on April 2025
DAP & Son Insulation and Radiant Bearing & Soundproofing has been a quality service provider for home owners for well over 30 years in the greater Chicago area. Dap & Son, is also a quality provider of energy efficient insulation creating phenomenal savings for home owners. Now DAP & Son has achieved an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau in Northern Chicago.
"The owner was very a professional and prompt his work was a 10…Will be calling him back for my basement "
Cornell S on April 2025
ARC Insulation, has been insulating homes in the Chicagoland area for over 27 years. Our staff of friendly professional Energy Auditors can assess your home and provide you with a free energy consultation offering the best most cost-effective solutions customized for your home and budget. Our mission is to help our customers make their homes more comfortable, safe and energy efficient. Because every home is unique, ARC Insulation specializes in all types of safe and efficient insulation, Cellulose, Spray Foam and Fiberglass. We also offer services Energy Audits, New Construction Modeling, Energy Consulting and Mold Remediation. A home energy upgrade costs less than you think. Stop wasting money and start saving on your home energy costs year-round! Call ARC Insulation today.
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Kenneth J on April 2024
ARC Insulation, has been insulating homes in the Chicagoland area for over 27 years. Our staff of friendly professional Energy Auditors can assess your home and provide you with a free energy consultation offering the best most cost-effective solutions customized for your home and budget. Our mission is to help our customers make their homes more comfortable, safe and energy efficient. Because every home is unique, ARC Insulation specializes in all types of safe and efficient insulation, Cellulose, Spray Foam and Fiberglass. We also offer services Energy Audits, New Construction Modeling, Energy Consulting and Mold Remediation. A home energy upgrade costs less than you think. Stop wasting money and start saving on your home energy costs year-round! Call ARC Insulation today.
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Kenneth J on April 2024
With over 20 years of experience serving the Wauconda Metro Area, Northern Insulation is your solution for all of your 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 with our clients so the next time service is needed, there will be no question on whom to call. Check out our reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
"The insulation within the home needed to be replaced. Ryne and his crew made this project so easy. The crew showed up on-time, they were clean, and worked with my roofer to complete the job correctly. Ryne did a great job explaining what the issue was, what he recommended and the process. Would recommend Northern insulation."
Devin K on April 2025
With over 20 years of experience serving the Wauconda Metro Area, Northern Insulation is your solution for all of your 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 with our clients so the next time service is needed, there will be no question on whom to call. Check out our reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
"The insulation within the home needed to be replaced. Ryne and his crew made this project so easy. The crew showed up on-time, they were clean, and worked with my roofer to complete the job correctly. Ryne did a great job explaining what the issue was, what he recommended and the process. Would recommend Northern insulation."
Devin K on April 2025
My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"I truly recommend Daniel and his worker on work they did on repairing my stairs and they was definitely cheaper than all the rest, and they did a great job!!!! I will be hiring him to do my drywall for my basement. So all I’m saying is they did my stairs with in two days!!! I will see you soon. Thank You! Ms Mary…"
Mary S on May 2025
My Property Masters Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 10 years of experience serving Northlake and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"I truly recommend Daniel and his worker on work they did on repairing my stairs and they was definitely cheaper than all the rest, and they did a great job!!!! I will be hiring him to do my drywall for my basement. So all I’m saying is they did my stairs with in two days!!! I will see you soon. Thank You! Ms Mary…"
Mary S on May 2025
Temo 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.
"One of the a lot of things that I like from Temo insulation company that they are very professional in what they doing, very good quality and affordable price, I really recommend to any company or people who want to hire an temo insulation,Thank you temo for doing great."
Darío v on May 2025
Temo 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.
"One of the a lot of things that I like from Temo insulation company that they are very professional in what they doing, very good quality and affordable price, I really recommend to any company or people who want to hire an temo insulation,Thank you temo for doing great."
Darío v on May 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.