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Avatar for Insulation Commandos of Temecula Valley and North San Diego
Insulation Commandos of Temecula Valley and North San Diego
5.0(
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner of the company Jason Taylor spent time in my attic before we contracted with them so he could give me good and correct information. He also participated in the work of shooting in the insulation. He was very hands-on. Donâ t usually expect this attention from the owner/boss Was very pleased."
Blow In Fiberglass
Attic Cleaning
Before
Insulation Commandos
On Jobsite

+3

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ACH Insulation
4.6(
47
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company installed two whirlybird wind turbine on the roof. During the installation, one roof rafter was cut halfway with a saw blade. I thought the insulation process itself is excellent and am very happy with the result."
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5

+15

Response time11 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Ecotech Pro Inc
5.0(
17
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job...it was a very long day from start to finish however. They did a great job of keeping everything as clean as they could since our attic access was in the master closet! Yikes! Really made a difference and our house stayed much cooler with the fan and new insulation!"
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
Heating & A/C Project
New Attic blow-in insulation.
Heating and Air Conditioning Project

+55

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Attic Shield
4.9(
19
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Explained what was needed to be done. Arrived on time. Fast and efficient. removed all old insulation in attic-, sanitized and installed new insulation."
Batts Insulation
Final Install
Final Installation
Air Sealing
Cleaning

+17

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Attic Advisor
4.9(
14
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Rafael and the Attic Advisor team were great! Rafael came out to do the free inspection and give us a quote. He was on time, friendly and very knowledgeable about the issues in our attic and what could be done to resolve them. The assessment and estimate were very in-depth, and the price was very reasonable and fair (compared to quotes I got from other companies for the same work). Even before committing to the project, Rafael was very responsive and would take time answer any question I had about the project. The project in my attic called for removing the old insulation, sanitizing, sealing to keep critters and rodents out, replacing old air ducts and installing new insulation. On the day of the project, the Attic Advisor crew was on time, hard working and extremely professional. They were very efficient and thorough, with even the smallest parts of the job, and if I had any questions during the process, they were very polite and happy to answer. I appreciated Attic Advisor’s thorough and complete work. I would highly recommend."
Insulation clean up
Insulation clean up
Response time1 day
Response rate88%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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California Attic & Build Corp.
4.7(
14
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had a fantastic experience with California Attic and Build! From start to finish, Dan and Ben were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. They took the time to explain the entire process and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. The quality of their work exceeded my expectations, and their friendly attitude made the project enjoyable. I highly recommend California Attic and Build, especially if you get the chance to work with Dan and Ben—they truly go above and beyond!"
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
112 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pro Service Insulation, Inc.
4.9(
44
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Rob was amazing! I wanted to get my attic insulated, my house was built in the sixties and had never been updated to current standards. Was able to get an estimate within 2 days and when he came he inspected throughout to see if there were other problems which he found from when we replaced out AC ducts. Estimate was extremely reasonable and was able to get a insulation date the following week. Luckily we were able to get this done before the heat waves started and I already have noticed the improvement on retaining ideal temperature and my AC runs much more efficiently and has to run for less time. Cant recommend this company enough!"
Blown Fiberglass
Blown Fiberglass
Blown Fiberglass
Blown Fiberglass
Blown Fiberglass

+40

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Guardian Insulation, Inc.
4.7(
63
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Serving Carlsbad, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Love this company! Only good things to say. Price was very competitive or better. Showed up on time. Took care of attic insulation and wall insulation. I am going to hire them again and happy to recommend to anyone."
Blown Cellulose
Installing Cellulsoe Insulation
Air Sealing Attic Penetrations
Exterior Wall Insulation
Exterior Wall Insulation Patching

+1

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Plastering and skimming are two different techniques for finishing walls. Plastering involves applying a thick layer of a plaster mixture—typically containing gypsum, lime, cement, sand, and water—to create a new surface. This process often requires multiple coats and is used for repairing significant damage or creating decorative textures. Skimming, on the other hand, is a technique that involves applying a thin layer of drywall compound or joint compound over an existing surface to smooth it out, covering minor imperfections, small cracks, or uneven textures for a polished look. Plastering is generally more costly and labor-intensive than skimming. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, they refer to different processes and materials.

This depends on how much plaster is applied and in how many layers, but a decent estimate is around 150 square feet. If you are applying only two coats on a small wall, there is a chance you may only need one or two gallons for the entire project. If you are plastering a large living room wall with high ceilings, using one of the more involved techniques–like Scagliola–that requires several coats, expect the project materials costs to add up quickly. 

The average cost to apply a skip-trowel drywall texture to walls is $1.25 to $2.00 per square foot. Ceilings cost slightly more because of the increased difficulty of working overhead. Additional cost factors include any drywall repairs and removal of existing textures or wallpaper.

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.

Applying plaster to a wall will usually cost between $2 and $10 per square foot for both the material and labor. The cost will vary based on the quality of the plaster you’re using and whether or not prep work is required before the work begins. Wall prep can add up to about 10% to your total costs. Plastering exterior walls can be more expensive in many cases because they are taller and require scaffolding and safety equipment.

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