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Avatar for Peak Performance Insulation LLC
Peak Performance Insulation LLC
5.0(
26
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great company to work with. Consultation and estimate process was thorough and transparent. Work was excellent and exceeded expectations. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for insulation work."
Blown in Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation

+5

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
87 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Perma-Seal Basement Systems
Perma-Seal Basement Systems
4.4(
1,525
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had our basement waterproofed last year and were very happy. This year's project was adding two support beams. Again, we were very happy with the quality of the work and the people we dealt with. Both Gunnar and his team and Perfecto were skilled, efficient, and very professional. Highly recommend."
Thermal imaging
Blower door test
Old insulation removal
New blown insulation
Perma-Seal Attic Insulation

+48

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Fox Valley Gutter Cap, Inc.
4.7(
357
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired Fox Valley Gutter Cap to install blown in insulation. They explained entire process and I found them to be friendly, honest, and dependable. Scheduled to arrive at 9am. They arrived exactly at 9 and were done by 10:30. Cleaned up all residue and job looked great . Wouldn't hesitate for a second to hire again or recommend them. Love dealing with straight shooting companies."
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Euro Home Insulation
5.0(
6
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired this company to do Blown in insulation in my attic, the job was done very efficiently, as well as professionally, the workers were very diligent in duties as well as very respectful. I recommend this company."
Attic insulation
Attic insulation
Attic insulation
Attic insulation
Attic insulation

+4

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Avatar for USA Insulation South Elgin
USA Insulation South Elgin
4.4(
25
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"USA Insulation came out and blew in the pink stuff up to R49. The crew arrived on time, was professional and very thorough with what they were going to do before starting, communicating during of their progress and then a 'show and tell' after the work was completed. Cleanup afterwards let my house cleaner than before they showed up and only took them around 1 1/2 - 2hrs from start to finish (for a 1425 sq ft attic). The entire process, from start to finish, exceeded my satisfaction and we will most certainly be recommending USA Insulation to our friends and family."
New Construction Injection Foam Install
Removing Siding for Injection Foam Install
Exterior Install of USA Premium Injection Foam
Drilling Holes for Exterior Install of USA Foam
Siding Removal for Exterior Injection Foam Install

+2

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Saunders Insulation Specialist
4.6(
14
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

"I had three different people groups in who came in and gave me an estimate and what might be needed and what they discovered is that for some reason when the house was built 16 years ago, they did not really do adequate insulation.  I did feel very comfortable with Precise & Snug.  They were good about being able to show me pictures.  They showed how it looks up on the attic.  When you are in the process, the told us that they can do this and that and it would cost so much and the final bill was $20,000.  I would not use their service in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

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.

The tool you use to sand plaster will depend on the size of the project. If you’re just working on a small section of your wall to get rid of an uneven spot on the surface, hand-sanding might work. However, for larger projects, a drywall sander can make a huge difference when it comes to both time and elbow grease—and an orbital sander can help for detailed areas such as around ceiling fans.

Wet-sanding and dry-sanding each have pros and cons. Dry-sanding is less messy, so it’s a good option if you’re trying to minimize dust (for example, if you’re sanding an occupied home or working with particularly dry or dusty drywall mud). However, dry-sanding is quicker because you don’t have to keep rinsing a sponge or wait for it to dry before painting.

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.

Certain drywall textures, like sand and sometimes popcorn, can be smoothed by applying skim coats, sanding the walls, or chipping away the texture. However, it’s worth considering removing the texture and starting with a blank canvas. Smoothing textured walls requires a lot of sandpaper and elbow grease and can take longer than just outright removing the texture.

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