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Neil Umphress Construction
4.9(
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeBatt, Rolled or Reflective 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!!!"
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+8

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Home Genius Exteriors
4.7(
263
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Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or UpgradeBlown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Devan, Lauren and Brendan were my main points of contact with Home Genius Exteriors and they showed professionalism and personality throughout the whole process. Both Brendan and Devan spent time taking to me, even after our business was concluded, this was an exceptional experience and I highly recommend Home Genius Exteriors and all their employees."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Home Comfort Insulation
4.6(
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Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or UpgradeBlown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install+2 more

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was fine until I got the final bill. The estimate they gave was different and the final bill was different. They had put extra charges. When I called them about it, they didn't back down. They also said that because of the extra insulation they used they did they couldn't reduce the cost. Other than that, the job was done fine. At one point, the insulation had blown in, they had a little problem, but that was worked out."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Neil Umphress construction
Neil Umphress construction
4.9(
22
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeBatt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Neil did the job fantastically and explained what he was doing throughout, always asked for an inspection to make sure it was done to my satisfaction. Pricing was extremely fair and he was timely and quick. Would highly recommend for any insulation work you need done. Can’t speak on the other work he does, but if it’s on par with what he did for me, then you’d be doing well."
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+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate87%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
SWS Insulation LLC - Home Facebook
5.0(
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Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or UpgradeBlown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - Install

Serving Ottawa, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a local family owned and operated Insulation company. We service North Riverside area and the surrounding communities. With over 10 years of experience, let us ensure your home is properly insulated and save money on your energy every month. You can thank us after for all the money we are going to save you on energy costs.\n

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Insulation questions, answered by experts

If you’re moving wires, installing new wires, or installing new fixtures in the space you’re insulating, then you will need to hire a licensed electrician to do that portion of the job for you. However, if you just intend on replacing old insulation or adding new insulation over existing insulation, then you don’t need to hire one. Your insulation installer will work around wiring, fixtures, outlets, and switches, even if they’re installing fiberglass batts in the voids where wires run. However, you will need an electrician if you suspect a problem with your wiring during the insulation work.

Bubble wrap is better for moving since it can be cut to size, whereas dish foam comes in precut sheets that are harder to manipulate. However, if you’re packing items like dishes, wine glasses, picture frames, or mirrors, dish foam will protect them better. Ensure you measure your box beforehand so you know what size dish foam to purchase. 

Yes, usually you will need some kind of vapor barrier on the exterior walls when the framing is attached to concrete and masonry surfaces.

Because of the moisture concern, open-cell foam requires a vapor barrier. The barrier protects against high humidity and moisture exposure in rooms such as basements, bathrooms, or exterior walls. It wouldn't be necessary in dry interior spaces.

Plaster itself has a higher R-value than drywall. However, there are other considerations surrounding plaster and insulation. As a general rule, it's easier to obtain consistency in insulating value and quality when working with drywall rather than plaster. Plaster walls often don't contain any insulation behind the wall covering by design, and careful evaluation is necessary when choosing to add it.

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