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Bay Valley Insulation Inc
4.7(
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Serving Richmond, 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 I originally made the request in August and this morning on Nov 10, I got a phone call inquiring if we still needed insulation done.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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Bay Valley Insulation, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

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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."
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Attic Experts, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Richmond, 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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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Attic Pros
4.9(
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Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I was looking online for insulation contractors, and found Attic Pros, Chris and his team arrived on time installed brand new attic insulation, cleaned our Crawl space and installed insulation, they took photos before and after. I am very happy with the work was completed defiantly recommend these guys."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Attic kings
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Serving Richmond, 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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Noble Insulation
4.6(
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Serving Richmond, 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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Insulation Alliance
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Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Attic Professionals was awesome to work with and highly recommend their business for anyone looking for attic work. We hired his business to replace the insulation in our attic after I took care of a rat issue. We needed all the insulation and droppings removed, cleanse, and replace. Attic Professional crew were diligent with making sure the interior of our home was protected covering the walls and floors to remove the old insulation and did a great job installing the new insulation. Thank you for great service!!!!!!!!"
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Attic Cleaning

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Response time1 day
Response rate92%
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Atticare Construction
4.5(
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Serving Richmond, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

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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SDI Insulation, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Richmond, 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
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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.

A jigsaw is commonly used to cut holes in drywall. It offers versatility and precision, making it suitable for creating circular or irregular openings. When equipped with the right blade, a jigsaw can swiftly and cleanly cut through drywall, making it a good choice for DIY projects.

The cost to skim coat drywall is $1.15 to $1.35 per square foot. Most of the cost is labor, for the necessary skills to apply the skim coat with precision using high-quality tools. This is a job better left to the professionals for the best outcomes.

You should leave a gap between drywall sheets because they naturally expand and contract along with the building framing as temperature and humidity change. Most pro drywall installers leave a gap of about ⅛ inch between drywall sheets, allowing the sheets to expand, contract, and shift without cracking or becoming damaged. If you don’t leave enough gaps between slabs, the edges will press against each other when they expand, and the pressure can cause visible cracks.

Popular wall textures include orange peel, knockdown, spray sand, and smooth finishes. Orange peel and knockdown are particularly common choices for drywall as they are simple and cost-effective. Orange peel texture has a lightly bumpy surface resembling the skin of an orange, while knockdown (sometimes called knockout) looks like a stucco finish with flattened high spots. In contrast, popcorn texture has fallen out of fashion, partly due to its past association with asbestos and a shift toward more restrained interior design styles.

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