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Top-Rated Drywall insulation pros in San Rafael - Updated Nov 2026

Bay Valley Insulation Inc
4.7(
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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 I originally made the request in August and this morning on Nov 10, I got a phone call inquiring if we still needed insulation done.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
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Vortex Insulation, Inc.
4.8(
31
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Working with Vortex was a great experience. The crew was totally professional and very experienced and did an excellent job spraying closed cell insulation in the new addition to our house. When they were done the job site was left totally spotless. Their prices are very reasonable/competitive. We are very pleased with the work they did and how easy it was to work with them. We will certainly use them again in the future."
Blow in cellulose insulation into the garage walls
Spray foam insulation into the garage ceiling.
Old blow-in fiberglass insulation removal in the a
Response time1 day
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Attic Pros
4.9(
233
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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."
Blow-In Attic Insulation
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Benicia, CA Attic Cleaning & Insulation

+3137

Response time12 hrs
Response rate94%
145 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Attic kings
5.0(
10
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Moshe and his team at Attic Kings are amazing! When I contacted them, they got back to me almost immediately with a date and time for an estimate to install insulation. Moshe was very communicative, texting and calling to let me know when he would arrive. On installation day, Moshe made sure to keep everything as clean as possible, and everything went incredibly well. They are all so kind--would definitely hire again!"
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Response time5 days
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Atticare Construction
4.5(
177
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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+26

Response time2 hrs
Response rate91%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rywen Insulation Inc
4.9(
6
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Rywen Insulation Inc is a licensed and family-owned company proudly serving the Bay Area. We specialize in high-quality insulation services, rodent proofing, and vapor barrier services that help protect your home or business from energy loss, moisture damage, and unwanted intrusions.\n\nWith a strong focus on long-term solutions, we’re committed to improving indoor comfort, enhancing air quality, and increasing energy efficiency. Our team delivers professional results with attention to detail and care on every project.\n\nContact us today to schedule a free estimate and experience reliable service you can count on.

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restoration of handrail and concrete stairs

+17

Response time2 days
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Rywen Insulation Inc
4.5(
1
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Rywen Insulation Inc is a licensed and family-owned company proudly serving the Bay Area. We specialize in high-quality insulation services, rodent proofing, and vapor barrier services that help protect your home or business from energy loss, moisture damage, and unwanted intrusions.\n\nWith a strong focus on long-term solutions, we are committed to improving indoor comfort, enhancing air quality, and increasing energy efficiency. Our team delivers professional results with attention to detail and care on every project.\n\nContact us today to schedule a free estimate and experience reliable service you can count on.

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Drywall Insulation FAQs, answered by experts

You can usually tell if you have plaster or drywall by touch (plaster is harder, colder, and smoother than drywall) or by tapping on it (drywall sounds hollow, plaster does not). If you still cannot tell, peek under an outlet cover and check the cut edges. The rough edges show the composition of the wall. You will see either drywall (two paper sheets sandwiching gypsum material) or only plaster material (no paper sheets).

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

The best tool for skim coating drywall is a skim coating blade, which can smooth out joint compound in wide stretches. While you could use a smaller drywall knife for skim coating, the smaller size means it’ll take longer to smooth out each section. Instead, consider investing in a skim coating blade for the quickest application.

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.

While a normal moisture level for drywall is between 5% and 12%, replacement is recommended if you get consistent readings above 17%. At this level, the drywall is likely too compromised by extensive moisture damage to be considered safe. You can replace either the entire sheet or just the affected section. If you are unsure after a visual inspection, it is best to have a contractor or water restoration provider use a professional moisture meter to get an accurate reading.

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