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Top-Rated Drywall insulation pros in Boston - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for USA Insulation of Buffalo
USA Insulation of Buffalo
4.4(
15
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Boston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Started out rough but ended wonderful. Courteous and hard working crew. Did a a great job on getting my house fully insulated I would definitely recommend USA insulation of buffalo Thank you all and Merry Christmas"
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+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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EnerGsmart Insulation, LLC
3.8(
32
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Boston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Bob was wonderful as the sales rep to come out and explain and answer every question that my wife and I came up with. Extremely knowledgeable. The crew that came out was courteous and clean and an excellent job of prepping areas to ensure there was little to no mess at all. I highly recommend energsmart for your insulation needs."
residential new build
commercial roofline
Roofing Foam Existing Building
Exterior of new block construction
Response time4 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Stellar Roofing, Inc.
4.5(
199
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Boston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home or business as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing projects and our services are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in both installations and replacements. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

New Roofs
New Roofs
New Roofs
New Roofs
Response time1 day
358 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Straight A Services
4.3(
9
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Boston, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had quite a bit of winter damage from a leaking roof and Jay repaired everything. There was nothing he could not do. During the five week job, he repaired or replaced drywall and insulation, roof tiles, removed damaged wallpaper, painted and even took care of mold! He was professional, trustworthy and very pleasant. in addition his prices were very reasonable. I trust him completely and would not hesitate to hire him again."
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pad, stairs& walk
Side Entry with Colorful Flower Bed and Walkway
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+3

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Town Insulation
4.5(
36
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeInjection Insulation - InstallInsulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Boston, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Town Insulation came in on time, inspected and then gave me a quote. Everything was fine. It was really good, it's just that I decided to sell the house instead so I didn't move forward with it. I didn't have any issues with them. I think the price was standard. They were very responsive."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
J&J Insulation, LLC
5.0(
3
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Injection Insulation - Install

Serving Boston, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

J&J Insulation, LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and provide our employees with a great place to work. J&J Insulation, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with honest, efficient and professional projects. Call us today for a quote!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Drywall Insulation FAQs, answered by experts

Technically speaking, you can use drywall primer over plasters. However, oil-based primers work the most effectively on wall plasters. Meanwhile, water-based primers work just as well with drywalls. Nowadays, there are also universal primers suitable for drywall and plaster. Overall, you will be fine as long as you are using a trustworthy brand.

Plaster is a beautiful finish but is labor-intensive to install and remove. It’s vulnerable to cracking and more sensitive to moisture variance than drywall. Installing plaster on a new wall is an expensive process that can take days to weeks, depending on the scope. Removing a plaster wall can also be quite expensive and time-consuming.

You should do a little bit of sanding between adding coats of mud. Knock down any ridges or significantly imperfect areas through sanding, which should help you apply the next coat of mud smoothly. If your first coat of mud is pretty smooth after it dries, a quick sanding is all you’ll need. Don’t forget to wipe away any dust after each sanding process.

Most handy homeowners can tackle removing texture from unpainted walls. Removing texture from painted walls is a bit trickier. Paint acts as a sealant, so you can’t soften the texture with water. Instead, you’ll have to add a layer of drywall compound known as a skim coat. This process is messy and takes some practice.

When you are learning how to tape and mud drywall, waiting for things to dry requires a lot of patience. So how long does drywall mud take to dry? On average, it takes about 24 hours. However, it depends on things like the thickness of the mud, as well as the room’s temperature, humidity, and ventilation. Using thin layers of mud in a warm, low-humidity room with good airflow reduces average drying time. You also could speed up drying time by making use of hot drywall mud, which consists of a powder that you mix with water, instead of using pre-mixed mud. 

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