"I can’t say enough nice things about Jersey State Insulation. Sebastian and his crew are absolutely amazing. They work very hard and are very conscientious of your home. When they did the insulation on my home they were very careful when moving things around and cleaning up after the job was done. Sebastian is very friendly and made every effort to explain everything and make sure I was happy with the work being done. I met with other insulation companies, but none seemed nearly as competent as Jersey State. The others wanted to charge me a lot more for something I didnt think I needed. The others though my problem was only the attic. Sebastian inspected the attic and said there was nothing it needed. Other contractors didn’t even want to attempt blow-in insulation, but Sebastian and his crew did it and the result is fantastic"
"Howard Falkow was incredibly helpful and responsive from the beginning. He walked us through the analysis of the energy leaks in the house and outlined several options to help us save on our energy bill. Rather than immediately pitch us on the most expensive option, he gave us an objective cost/benefit analysis as to which package would result in the best energy savings per cost. Howard was very responsive over email as well as on the phone and he and his staff were always friendly, professional, and very accomadating when it came to scheduling. Howard and NY Metro Insulation provide an excellent service for anyone who is looking to make their home more energy efficient. They are honest, professional, and perform high quality work (we noticed results immediately after the work was performed) and I would recommend them very highly to anyone in the area.
"Everything was done in neat, conscientious and professional manner. Eco Green warranties their work for 1 year so time will tell if their work was done properly. "
"Joe did a great job on this, our dining room was a add on to connect the original home and the garage and had no insulation and boy in the winter it was unusable as well as the kitchen basically (the best part of the house). Joe came and drilled small holes in the attic floor that they sealed up later to allow for blowing in the insulation. And they cleaned up well. we have a 20 month old but there was nothing left over for the baby to put in her mouth. Joe is great! Our dining room is toasty and the kids can play in there year-round Plus they are were less than half of the expensive "efficiency" guys PSEG sent over. Those providers wanted to charge $10,000+ for basically the same job."
"They arrived on time. They offered assistance with moving the furniture out of their work area. The workers made sure to cover the floors and all the furniture before they began their work. The work was completed in two days as predicted. They forgot to include one of the entryways ceilings In the contract. I mentioned this to the worker and after a phone call to Ari they proceeded to do the work. Although I would have liked to see Ari at some point during the insulation process, I believe the work was done well. We will wait for this coming winter to give our final verdict. "
"Mike came and did a thorough inspection of my crawlspace which was once home to a family of raccoons. CleanSpace came and cleaned and disposed of all of the soiled insulation and sanitized the space before installing new and better insulation . The work was done quickly and as described, I would recommend them for anyone in a similar situation!"
"Vincent arrived early for the quote which impressed me. We reviewed the project and he advised a price on the spot (which surprised me). I asked a lot of questions about timing and what was/was not included. I liked that there would be a project manager to oversee the project so signed the contract even though it was a lot more than I had expected. Paul, the Director of Projects, was assigned to my project which I thought would be a good thing. When Paul came out for the pre-production meeting, his estimate on the length of the project was different than Vincent's estimate. There were also questions about what was/was not included in the scope of work even though I thought we had clarified everything. Paragon did agree to cover the items agreed to by Vincent even though it was not in the contract. I appreciated that. Paul came out for the first morning of the project. When he left, I asked how often he would come by. He said he tries to come by every day during a project. Plus, there were multiple projects going on in my town so it sounded like he would be in the area. Needless to say, he came for the rough inspections and then did not come back for over a week. When he did come back, he realized that the team had not tented/tarped my room and my bedroom was covered in dust and dirt. He apologized and sent someone to clean my bedroom. I mentioned that he would have known about the issue if he had come by daily as mentioned. His reply was that he saw pictures every day. I explained that was not the same as coming by the actual site. The guy who did the work in my bathroom was good but I felt that I had to follow up on a lot of things. Since Paul was not around, I felt like I had to make sure he knew what was happening day to day. When they finished the plumbing, I had to have them come back twice due to leaks. They installed my medicine cabinet incorrectly and had to come back and fix it (it was not anchored on the wall). When they were "finished", I had to send an email with photos of a lot of little issues (dings in the wall, poor paint job, open edges where they did not caulk). They came back again to fix those items although now one section of a wall looks very odd (they sanded it and it has a different texture than the rest of the walls). At this point, I think I might hire someone else to come out and fix the wall/paint. I literally do not have it in me to go through another round of fixes. I had a few rough conversations with Paul about the project. During one of these conversations, he said "You have asked me the same question 4 times. If you keep asking me, you will keep getting the same answer." Not the response that I expected. He explained to me that "This is what happens in production." Funny enough - I work in manufacturing and production so did not appreciate that comment (although it has been the source of many, many jokes in my office). I explained that if he had done a better job pre-production (reviewing materials, reviewing construction expectations, etc.), we would not have had the issues during production. I also explained that I was asking questions because his answers were vague and not helpful. I got the impression he either didn't have the time to properly explain things to me or didn't think I could understand what was happening. One other point, because the guy who did the work in my apartment walked to my apartment, he didn't carry supplies. He ended up using my vacuum to vacuum up the dirt/caulk/etc and put the vacuum back. When I went to use my vacuum, it was filthy (absolutely covered in dust). When I picked it up, grout and white dust fell out. I asked him to clean it which he did - but it's still dirty. I will probably throw it away and buy a new. While I think Paul is qualified, I think he has too much on his plate. He told me that there are currently 30 projects going on. If he is going to be the Director of Projects, he should direct the team. If he is going to be a project manager, he should do that and be on site at the projects."
"Great job and suggestions for materials/reliable honest experienced personable/rebuilt injured house/roof to be stronger than original build/did beautiful tile work on shower"
"They did the entire basement (complete perimeter "french drain", 2 sump pumps, etc). Al and his crew were phenomenal. Professional, clean (which is something for this type of work), and responsible. His crew came to work, knocking out everything in less than 2 days. I like to do things correctly and only once. While he was not the cheapest, his name says it all - it was done the RIGHT WAY. His services were second to none including the expert advice. The only company I will ever use and he is the only establishment you should consider."
"I was surprised at their quick response and how easily they scheduled me for a home visit for an estimate. Once Billy Flynn came to the house I was convinced I called the right company.Billy was very knowledgable about waterproofing and walked me thru the different options available, he was very transparent and earned my trust within minutes. he used a pretty cool feature on his tablet that sketched out my basement and noted all the job details so that installers could be on the same page with everything. he showed me a few more pictures and videos to ensure I understood the process. Billy also helped us get approved to finance the project and personally called the bank to get us a better deal than we were offered when we called. Billy was able to get us on scheduled within a few days since we were expecting heavy rain. When the day of the project came I met Dave one of the Job Inspectors and again he explained to me what to expect from the install. The crew got to work instantly and to my surprise they take job cleanliness very serious they put covers all throughout the floors, and stairs and put plastic all around the work area as well as a fan to control the dust. The crew did an amazing job and worked at a very fast pace but also took the time to show me every step in the process. within 6 hours they were all done with the job and the place was left as if they hadn't been there. I would definitely recommend All County Waterproofing to anybody looking to waterproof their homes. excellent company and outstanding costumer care."
Not necessarily. A higher R-value simply means that the insulation has a higher heat resistance and performs better in terms of how much heat passes through the material. This can be better for some homes, or it can be too high of an R-value for other homes. Again, your climate zone determines whether the insulation is better for your home.
Whether you should remove old insulation before blowing in new insulation depends on your particular situation. Fiberglass insulation attracts insects and mold over time, so if it has been decades since your last insulation upgrade, consider removing the old materials before placing the new ones. However, most types resist mold, insects, and mildew, so once you get the go-ahead from your contractor that your space is free from all three, feel free to install the new insulation directly on top of the pre-existing materials.
In addition to adding insulation to your attic, you may want to add a radiant barrier. A radiant barrier works by using reflective material, such as foil, on the attic floor. As heat penetrates the roof and enters the attic, the radiant barrier reflects the heat upward and back through the roof. If you receive a lot of direct sunlight on the roof, using both a radiant barrier and insulation in your attic can provide significant benefits.
It’s best not to install a radiant barrier directly under insulation because it requires an air gap on at least one side to work properly. Instead, you should install the radiant barrier over your existing insulation to create an air space to reflect the radiant heat.
Yes, covering exposed wires is necessary for several important reasons. Exposed electrical wires pose significant risks, such as electrical shocks, fires, short circuits, and potential damage to your home’s electrical system. By properly insulating and protecting the wires, you can minimize the potential for accidents, prevent electrical fires, and ensure your electrical system stays intact.
The Lafayette, NJ homeowners’ guide to insulation services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
New insulation can make your home more comfortable and boost energy efficiency. Use this insulation cost guide to get an accurate estimate for the installation.
Insulating your attic can massively improve your home’s efficiency and reduce electric bills. Use this guide to find out what attic insulation will cost you.
What is insulation? This behind-the-scenes home fixture will maintain comfortable temperatures in your home no matter the season. It’ll lower energy bills, to boot.