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The Drying Company, LLC

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Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade, Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation, Poured Concrete Wall Repair,
This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ star throughout their time with Angi.

About us

The Drying Co./ThermalTec is a Home Performance Contractor that was founded in 2002. Over the last 15 years we have serviced over 10,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses from Hampton Roads to Richmond and in between. Our specialties include: Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Attic and Crawl Space Insulation, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Spray Foam, Cellulose Insulation, & Whole House Insulation To see what The Drying Co. is doing to protect its employees and customers, go to https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/press-release/2037-precautions-taken-by-the-drying-co-to-ensure-the-safety-of-our-customers-employees-during-covid-19-concerns.html Ensuring the Safety of our Customers & Employees During COVID-19.

Business highlights

19 years of experience

Services we offer

Attic & Home Insulation, Basement & Foundation Waterproofing, Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair & Stabilization , Radon Testing & Mitigation

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.6111 Reviews
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Melvin S.
Aug 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
There work was professional and effective. I would definitely hire them again.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Melvin, Thanks so much for taking the time to review us! We are so glad to hear you had a great experience with our company. Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything else we can do to help!"

Brenda C.
Jun 2019
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent work. Little pricy till electric bills started dropping and are still coming down. Neat and clean. Supervisor stopped by to assure all was well and inspected the work.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Brenda, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear everything went well and you are seeing a decrease in your energy bills! Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything we can do to help."

Joyce T.
May 2019
5.0
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900
Matt Epperly was very professional and new about insulation for our crawl space. He came and went under our house and took pictures. We did not know about the mold which he showed us. He made the suggestion of the spray foam and the Friction-fit rigid foam board door panel to be installed behind our existing crawl space access door. Spray Foam in crawl space rim and band joist for air-sealing and insulation. He also mentioned before the foam insulation spraying anti-microbial solution on all crawl space wood substructure. We were also told we would get free a Wireless Hygrometer. It displays the temperature and humidity both inside your crawl space. It was all accomplished in a few hours. They informed us for our protection to leave the home and come back. Everything was done neatly and no mess left.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Joyce, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our company. We are glad to hear you are happy with the results. We will be sure to pass on your feedback to Matt and the Install Team that worked at your home. Please feel free to reach out to us if there is ever any questions we can answer or anything else we can help you with. Thanks again!"

Stephane G.
May 2019
5.0
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,585
Mr. Saeed was knowledgeable and very nice. He explained all details in simple terms making it easy for me to understand all steps of the process. I will be calling him again in the future. Price was good. I highly recommend The Drying Company.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Stephane, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our team. We are so glad to hear it was a positive one! We will be sure to pass your feedback onto Mohammed and the rest of our team. Please feel free to reach out if there is ever anything else we can do to help. Have a great day!"

Gary W.
Apr 2019
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,771
The people are very knowledgeable and professional. Kept me informed every step of the way. I went with the encapsulation and do not regret it. Dust was all but eliminated and I expect to see a difference with my heating bill.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Gary, We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the results of your crawl space encapsulation! We will be sure to pass on your feedback to our team. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions or if there is anything else we can do to help."

Bill R.
Jan 2019
4.5
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
Well done blown in insulation and patch work.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Bill, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that you were not happy with the estimator, we have looked into this. Our records show we did your job back in 2017, at that time, the rep was still new to our company and learning. Since we have learned a lot and we are training and coaching our team every day. We are thrilled to hear you were happy with the team that installed your work and have passed your kind words on. Have a great day!"

Virginia V.
Nov 2018
4.5
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
There were a couple of things that needed to be "fixed" after the work was completed, and when they came back out, they did an absolutely perfect job. Very professional and pleasant. Great customer service.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Virginia, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear you are happy with the work we did! Please reach out to us if there is ever anything else we can do to help, or if you have any questions."

Jimmie J.
Aug 2018
5.0
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
The mechanics from The Drying Company were punctual , hard workers and very good at informing me every step of the job.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Hi Jimmie, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are glad to hear that it was a positive one! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or if there is ever anything else we can do to help. Have a great day!"

Candice C.
Jul 2018
5.0
Spray Foam Insulation Installation
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
Excellent guidance & technical assistance!
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Hi Candice, Thank you for your feedback! We are pleased to hear you had a good experience with our company. Please feel free to reach out to us if there is ever anything we can do to help you. Have a great day!"

Kathleen S.
Jun 2018
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were the most professional of the companies recommended, showed up on schedule and performed the work quickly and courteously. They cleaned up everything, and I was very satisfied.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Kathleen, We are glad to hear that you had a good experience with our company and are satisfied with the work completed on your home. Please feel free to reach out to us if there is anything else we can ever help you with, or if you have any questions. Thank you for your kind words. Have a great day!"

Joseph B.
May 2018
4.5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
Very good company. Good customer service, communication and thorough to insure job was understood, done correctly and verified.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Joseph, Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments for us. We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with our company and are satisfied with the customer service you received and the work done. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever have any questions. Have a great day!"

JC U.
May 2018
4.5
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Took more than a month from the time of the estimate to the completion of the job. We are however very happy with the results. The installers were friendly, professional and conscious of cleaning up after finishing what was a hot and messy the job .JC
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"JC, Thank you for taking the time to complete a review for us. We are glad to hear that you are happy with the results of your job. We love hearing that you had a positive experience with the install crew and process. Our goal is to make sure our customers are completely satisfied with their experience and results. If we can help you with anything else, or if you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us."

Phelix W.
Apr 2018
4.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Phelix, we appreciate you taking the time to complete a review for our company. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever have any questions or if there is anything else we can help you with!"

Jeremiah F.
Apr 2018
4.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very professional
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Jeremiah, Than you for taking the time to leave your comments. We are glad to hear that everyone you dealt with was professional. Please feel free to reach out to us if there is ever anything we can help you with. Have a great day!"

Roosevelt Z.
Apr 2018
4.0
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,926
I had my garage walls insulated, the 3 guys that did the work were very good, they covered my garage from top to bottom with heavy plastic to minimize the mess & protect my belongings from the blown insulation but they also did a fantastic clean up job, they finished the job in about 3.5 hrs, they were very polite & professional
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Roosevelt, we appreciate your taking the time to provide us with feedback on your experience with our company. We are glad to hear you had a positive experience with the crew that came to your home, and the installation process and clean up. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever have any questions or if there is anything else we can help you with."

Michelle F.
Apr 2018
4.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
Expect the job to be longer than the estimator but regardless, it's a great job when complete. The installer worked with my schedule and he was very attentive to keeping my house clean while transiting and finishing up.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Michelle, Thank you for your feedback on your experience with our company. We are glad to hear that we were able to work with your schedule and keep your home clean. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you ever need anything in the future!"

Lena S.
Mar 2018
4.5
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace Waterproofing / Encapsulation
Yes, I recommend this pro
The Drying Company is superb They explain everything in detail, arrive on time, are very courteous and professional and their prices are lower than any other estimates I received. I have already recommend them to friends of mine. Thank you, The drying Company, for your excellent work.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Lena, Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience with our company. We are glad to hear you were happy with the work and your overall experience. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you ever need anything in the future!"

Mike G.
Mar 2018
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
Bassam and Mohammed were a very good installation team. Sales representative (Rick Bartel) was excellent in his presentation and very personable in his approach to potential clients. Everything went smoothly. Thanks for the good work.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Mike, Thank you for your kind words about your experience with our company. We will be sure to pass along your feedback to Bassam, Mohammed, and Rick, as well as our management team. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever need anything in the future!"

Josh Q.
Feb 2018
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,215
Make sure to have the space clear and ready to go for them to vacum out old insulation and put in new.
Ginger W.
Feb 2018
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were the only service that could fit this job in-between their other jobs quickly and professionally. They communicated throughout the snow storm and made it happen asap. Quick, clean, and done.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Ginger, Thank you for your comments. We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our company. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever have any questions or if there is anything we can help you with in the future. Have a great day!"

Mishelle B.
Jan 2018
4.0
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
Professional. Clean and tidy. Quality work.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Mishelle, Thank you for your feedback about your experience with our company. Please reach out to us if you ever need anything in the future or if you have any questions."

George F.
Dec 2017
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Great to work with and did a great job. Thanks Tyler.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"George, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are glad to hear you had a good experience with Tyler and our company and will pass on your kind comments to the team. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever need anything else in the future or if you have any questions."

Karen K.
Nov 2017
5.0
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Very pleased with this company. Came and did the job in a timely manner.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Karen, We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are glad to hear that you were pleased with the work we did and the time in which it was completed. Please feel free to contact us if there is anything else we can help you with, or if you have any questions."

Margaret B.
Oct 2017
5.0
Home Energy Audit
Yes, I recommend this pro
I only received advice from this company. I would have hired them if they could have helped me. I would highly recommend them
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Margaret, We are sorry that we couldn't help you with this particular project but glad that we were able to point you in the right direction to solve your concerns. Please feel free to reach out to us in the future if you ever need anything else."

Lauren D.
Oct 2017
5.0
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Everyone involved in my project was terrific - helpful, respectful, courteous and friendly. From the Salesman to the ladies in the office to the job foreman to the gentlemen crawling around under my house to the gents in the attic. I was hesitant to hire based on the cost but I can tell the difference in the finished attic room - it now maintains a temperature relative to the rest of the house - which is good since my grandchildren sleep in the finished room next to the attic.
Response from The Drying Company, LLC

"Lauren, We are so glad to hear you had a positive experience with everyone in our company and that you are seeing positive results in the work completed on your home. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on your experience with us. Please feel free to reach out to us if you ever have any questions or if there is anything else we can do to help."

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Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number

2705085852

Trade License Locale

VA

Trade License Expiration

08/31/2026

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FAQ

The Drying Company, LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
The Drying Company, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, The Drying Company, LLC offers free project estimates.
No, The Drying Company, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Drying Company, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Drying Company, LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Drying Company, LLC offers warranties.