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Avatar for Neil Umphress Construction
Neil Umphress Construction
4.9(
23
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Highly recommend Neil. When we first met he arrived as a worker not a guy in a suit. He arrived when he said he would, he kept me advised of his work. He and his crew re-insulated the underside of my rental module home. He had only a crawl space to work in and I know it was very dirty work. When he found an additional problem he talked to me about it. The estimate he gave for the job was very fair. He is currently working on another estimate for repairing my deck and replacing a sliding glass door. If I could give him 10 stars I would. I am not related to him and never met him until he showed up to work up the estimate. If you need a job done Neil is your guy!!!"
Insulation job
Insulation job
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Insulation job
Insulation job

+8

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Home Comfort, Inc.
4.9(
157
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Home Comfort Insulation employee's were very courteous and got the job done in a very expeditious timeframe. I highly recommend using them for any of your insulation needs. You won't be disappointed."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Comfort Insulation
4.6(
12
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

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
Avatar for Neil Umphress construction
Neil Umphress construction
4.9(
22
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

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."
Blown-in
blown-in
insulation
blown-in insulation
blown-in

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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USA Insulation South Elgin
4.4(
25
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

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(
256
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

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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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation questions, answered by experts

Plaster that sags or bulges, shows extensive deep cracks, or is crumbling from water damage or simply time may need replacement. Plaster walls can look a little “worn” for a long time before they need replacing. The only real way to know if it needs a replacement is to hire a professional to assess the condition of the plaster.

A local drywall contractor can texture your drywall for you. Drywall contractors are a better choice than general handy people because the contractors have a lot of experience working with drywall mud. The process is somewhat of an art thanks to the complexity of working with the mud, so call in a drywall pro who knows what they’re doing.

It’s not a good idea to plaster over broken plaster (unless by broken you’re referring to cracked, in which case that’s perfectly fine). However, broken plaster can be a sign of a larger underlying issue like foundation damage or severe damage to the lath holding up the plaster, so it’s worth investigating before you simply plaster on top of the damage.

Drywall mudding can be done in one day if the project is small and the desired effect isn’t too complex. If you need multiple layers of mud, one day may not be realistic. But a single room that requires little more than joint compound on the seams and screws can be done in a day or two.

You should always hang drywall from the top down. Starting at the top makes it easier to create a straight, tight line between the ceiling and the wall. Any gaps that occur will be at the bottom, where they are easier to manage. You can either cut the bottom piece of drywall to fit the remaining space or cover the gap with baseboard trim. Additionally, starting at the top is physically easier, as you won't have to fit the top sheet into a tight space between the lower sheet and the ceiling, or try to balance the upper sheets on the lower ones while securing them.

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