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Top-Rated Drywall insulation pros in Hockessin - Updated Nov 2026

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Insulation Guyz
5.0(
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Handyman Insulation was very thorough and knowledgeable about the best way to insulate our house. The team was very kind and promptly answered all questions. They cleaned up thoroughly before leaving. Overall great experience and would gladly recommend them!"
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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MSJ Attic Insulation
5.0(
6
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did a great job on the insulation however they left a hole in the ceiling when they dropped something on the attic floor. Not a big deal but they need to be careful. Overall, amazing work they do all kinds of insulation and they also install radiant barriers on roof joists. They are reasonably priced and the crew is super friendly, pleasure to work with."
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Poorly insulated
Poorly insulated
In progress
Radaint barrier

+6

42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Master Attic, LLC
4.8(
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I RECENTLY HAD MY ATTIC INSULATION REPLACED BY MASTER ATTIC. ALEX CAME OUT RIGHT ON SCHEDULE AND GAVE ME A FAIR PRICE. ( I DID HAVE 4 OTHER ESTIMATES) THE CREW LEAD BY ROBERTO WAS AMAZING. THEY WERE VERY CONSIDERATE, CAREFUL IN MAKING SURE THE AREA WAS SEALED OFF AND WERE VERY CAREFUL OF MY PERSONAL BELONGINGS. THEY DID A GREAT JOB IN REMOVING OLD INSULATION , VACUUMING OUT THE ATTIC ,SPRAYED AREA AND SEALED ANY OPENINGS. BEFORE THEY BROUGHT IN NEW INSULATION, THEY ASKED ME IF I WISHED TO TO VIEW THE ATTIC AND I DID. I WAS AMAZED EVEN AT THIS POINT, HOW CLEANED EVERYTHING LOOKED . (THIS INSULATION HAD BEEN UP THERE FOR 70 YEARS) NEW INSULATION WAS INSTALLED AND IT LOOKS GREAT. THE CREWED CLEANED UP EVERYTHING , EVEN VACUUMED THE AREA IN THE ROOM. ALL BAGS OF OLD INSULATION WERE REMOVED PROMPTLY AND I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE."
Crawlspace remediation, new batt insulation and moisture barrier encapsulation
Old insulation removal and replace with new batt insulation
Rodent hole on corner of roof
New Blown-in insulation
Crawlspace remediation, new insulation & moisture barrier encapsulation

+106

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.9(
515
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Hockessin, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The Crew was informative, pleasant, and easy to communicate with. Whenever I brought up an issue, they addressed it and made the necessary corrections. Joseph Stanley was Prompt, professional, and maintained great communication throughout the process"
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+69

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by49%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation FAQs, answered by experts

The age of your home can clue you in to whether you have plaster or drywall ceilings. Homes built after the ‘70s are more likely to have drywall ceilings and walls, while older homes have plaster. You can also do the pushpin test: A pushpin will go into drywall, whereas it’s much harder to push one into a plaster wall. If you’re still unsure, ask a drywall professional to let you know which type of ceilings and walls you have.

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.

Whether you apply the drywall mesh before or after drywall mud depends on the type of patch it is. For self-adhesive patches, you’ll put the patch down first and then coat it with mud. Mesh patches that are not self-adhesive will require you to put mud down first and then press the mesh into it, followed by additional coats of mud.

You should wait at least 24 hours for drywall mud to dry before sanding or applying another coat. However, the exact drying time depends on several factors, including the thickness of the application, room temperature, humidity, and the type of compound used. Thicker layers, or projects in high humidity, may require 48 hours or more. Lightweight compounds tend to dry faster than heavier, all-purpose ones. You'll know the mud is ready when it feels completely dry and firm to the touch and has changed to a consistent light color. Sanding too early can cause smudging or gouges, so patience is essential for a smooth finish.

The easiest way to remove texture from walls is the soak-and-scrape method. You’ll need to spray a section of the wall with water and let the water soak in and soften the texture. Then, you need to scrape the texture off using a drywall taping knife. This method works best with unpainted walls since paint prevents water from saturating the textured joint compound.

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