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Bay Valley Insulation Inc
4.7(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed retrofit wall insulation and after checking around all the listings through AngiesList, Yelp, and others, we found that only Bay Valley and SDI does retrofit wall insulation work. We went with Bay Valley because the price was reasonable and they responded quickly and promptly (can't say this about SDI*). Joel was our estimator and he came out promptly at the time and date indicated. He was thorough and thoughtful on how he approached the job, not overselling or recommending things we didn't need. We live in an older house and he appreciated the home and looked for the most non-invasive method to take care of our un-insulated exterior walls. Bay Valley's approach is to come in from the exterior walls with the typical 2-hole process (high/low) to blow in the cellulose insulation. They sent two guys in and despite a couple snags in the job, they finished the job in one full day. Afterwards, they plugged the holes, textured and primed, and the next day came in to paint (our-supplied) paint. I was really amazed how well and seamless it all looked afterwards. They did a good job cleaning and even moved the cabinets in the garage back where they originally were. The real result? The mornings have been a little bit warmer than last week, but so far the heater has barely turned on over the past couple days. The house already feels warmed and less temperature fluctuations. We already got brand-new attic insulation last Fall, but the wall insulation really did the trick. A definite recommend to anyone who needs a good team to do insulation in their home. * dealing with SDI was a nightmare, unfortunately. With *several* calls about being in the ER, then lots of other excuses, it just didn't seem like they wanted to do the job or something. I originally made the request in August and this morning on Nov 10, I got a phone call inquiring if we still needed insulation done. sigh."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
Bay Valley Insulation, Inc.
4.6(
192
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had a great experience hiring Bay Valley Insulation. The quote arrived very efficiently and was the price I was looking for. The crew of Tony and Henry arrived inside the scheduled window and work was completed in a timely manner that day. The job looked great in the blown attic and final clean-up was great. Thank you."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Attic Experts, Inc.
4.7(
45
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Attic Experts pulled out our old insulation and installed new. Since then, we've certainly noticed a positive difference in how well the house keeps cool in summer and warm in winter."
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Old Insulation

+13

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Attic Pros
4.9(
233
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Melesio and his team did an excellent job removing old insulation/cleaning, rodent proofing/sealing, and installing new insulation all in one day."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
141 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Attic kings
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Attic Kings is a 5 star business. I had my insulation replaced and my home rodent proofed by them 3 years ago. They came out today just to check something for me at no charge.The customer service was and is outstanding. I highly recommend Attic Kings. They are very nice and kind as well."
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noble Insulation
4.6(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Noble Insulation Inc. is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 18 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! \n

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Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Atticare Construction
4.5(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"The crew arrived on time and installed plastic on the floor and walls for protection. They did a good job removing the old insulation and installing new insulation. The crew did a great job cleaning up. Nice professional job."
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+26

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SDI Insulation, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Albany, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1975

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe Stromberg, project manager, is an excellent asset of the company!!! I was also lucky to have two skillful workers who performed the project. I will definitely recommend SDI Insulation if asked to. Luba"
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Interior Insulation

+22

Response time2 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

Yes, you can install drywall over plaster, but there are important factors to consider. While it can create a smooth, flat surface, it is often not the best approach. Installing drywall over plaster will increase the wall's thickness, which can cause issues with existing window and door frames that may no longer fit. You might also need to adjust power outlets to keep them accessible. A better, though more expensive, option is to remove the old plaster and lath entirely before installing new drywall. Drywalling directly over plaster seals in the old material, and if any problems arise later, you will need to remove both layers down to the structural beams for repairs. Given the potential complications, this job is best handled by professionals.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

How you hang the drywall can affect the finishing process. It's often easier to finish horizontal drywall panels, as the seams run across the wall rather than up and down. Standard drywall panels are 48 inches wide, so the seam is easy to reach without bending down or stretching your arms.

Although they are used for similar tasks, spackle and joint compound are not the same. Joint compound, also known as drywall mud, consists of limestone and gypsum and is primarily used for large-scale projects like taping and finishing seams on new drywall. Spackle is composed of gypsum and binding agents, making it a thicker compound best suited for small wall repairs like filling nail holes or cracks, as it dries quickly and is easy to sand. For small repairs, either product can be suitable. However, you can use joint compound for small jobs in place of spackle, but you cannot use spackle for large-scale taping and mudding projects.

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