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Neil Umphress Construction
4.9(
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Installed additional insulation in attic and walls and did an excellent job. Also put in attic vents and exhaust fan. I will hire again for various construction projects."
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+8

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Home Comfort, Inc.
4.9(
157
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"when we noticed that the insulation in our attic was wet, we called Home Comfort. They came, look at the insulation, confirming it was wet and we had mold in our attic. They removed the wet insulation, put in new insulation after the mold was abated. The also added more vent tiles in the attic and sprayed insulation around the sole plates in our basement."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Comfort Insulation
4.6(
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"All of the people (salesman and workers) were very nice and easy to work with but there was a disconnect between them. The salesman obviously had never done this kind of work so some things he thought could be done actually wouldn't work. For example, in the kitchen wall, one of the biggest problems with cold intrusion comes from a covered over glass brick window. The workers were unable to fill behind the cabinet there because the drill would have broken the glass, so that will still be a spot of cold intrusion.
The other major problem of disconnect was a crawl space in a room addition. Apparently it is so shallow that no one can fit into half of it to spray. I can't believe the company doesn't have a remote camera they could have used to determine that. The end result is that only half of my crawlspace got the spray foam. They offered to cut a hole in the floor and try to do it that way or to dig around two sides of this room and spray the outside. I passed on those two solutions.
I waited more than three weeks for the salesman to get back to me with those possible solutions. I feel that was poor responsiveness and a lack of professionalism.
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Neil Umphress construction
4.9(
22
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Neil Umphress explained exactly how he would complete the installation of insulation in my attic including the type of material he would use. When a problem was encountered he discussed how it could be handled and left the decision to me. They worked all day with a lunch break Then another problem occurred and I thought they wouldn’t be able to finish in a day, but they pushed through, cleaned up and even insulated an area that was not in the contract just because it needed it. I have more work and will definitely call Neil Umphress to do it."
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+11

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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USA Insulation South Elgin
4.4(
25
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Once they got here it didn't take long for them to blow in the foam insulation. They only had two guys and they were quick. The one blowing it in show me what he does and explained it to me. Very nice people."
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
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Crawlspace / Basement Waterproofing Solution
4.4(
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Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a different person who came out before them who was horrible and then I tried Crawlspace/Basement Waterproofing Solution because they were reasonably priced and they worked with me on scheduling their time so that they would be there when the electrician are there. They worked together with the electricians and were all done. They were wonderful. It was an all-day project but everybody worked together. Everybody showed up, everybody cooperated, and it was all done in one day with a big job. They were very good with the whole thing. The price was really good deal and all they have to do is seal from the outside to the inside. The biggest thing for us is that, they were here when everybody is here to do one thing. They are really good and we only had one problem but it was all filled up. This company gave exactly what we needed, showed up when they are supposed to, and did a great job. It was perfect. I would recommend right away to anybody before anybody else.  We were very impressed with them."
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Yes, applying a texture can hide minor imperfections and irregularities in drywall, but it will not cover significant damage like nail marks or screw holes. The best texture depends on the size of the flaws. For minor imperfections, popular choices like orange peel, sand, or popcorn texture are effective. For larger imperfections, you may need a more prominent style, such as a knockdown or trowel finish, to conceal them effectively.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

If you’re installing new drywall, you may need to skim coat the drywall first for a smooth finish and to allow the primer to adhere to the wall. It’s only necessary if there are imperfections in your drywall due to issues with the studs or improper drywall installation. If you’re refreshing existing walls, you may want to skim coat if there are imperfections across the wall. As an alternative, you can repair your drywall and sand it for a smooth finish before painting.

When used correctly, drywall patch kits can work well. However, there are limitations. Specifically, these kits can only cover holes up to 5 inches in diameter. For anything larger than that, you’ll need to cut out the affected section of drywall and replace it with a new piece. That’s a far more complicated process that involves buying the right type of drywall, finding the wall studs, cutting into your wall, and screwing the replacement drywall in place.

Your walls are likely cracking due to fluctuations in the temperature outside. Drywall tends to expand and contract when temperatures and humidity levels change, and this repeated movement can lead to cracks in your walls, particularly around door frames. If you have multiple diagonal cracks, you may want to have your foundation inspected, as cracks can also be a sign of a bigger issue.

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