When it comes to home improvement projects or building a new home, it’s hard to know you’re choosing the best contractor for your job. How do you know the company is reputable and will be there to handle a problem that could come up down the road? Can you trust them to show up on the day the work is to be performed?

Don’t let the process of hiring an insulation contractor become overwhelming. Here are some tips to help ensure you’re making the right choice:

• Check their experience. It’s important to know your contractor has experience in residential insulation. In today’s economy, there are many one-man operations that don’t have the experience to properly install your type of project. Check references and work history to be certain you’re choosing a qualified contractor.
• Building science savvy. A good insulation contractor will have a deep knowledge of building science. They will be able to speak clearly about your home’s overall energy performance and answer questions about topics like air sealing, mechanical ventilation, indoor air quality and more.
• Insured and licensed. It goes without saying that an insulation contractor should hold the proper insurance and licensing to work on your home. If you have any doubt, ask.
• Customer-focused. It’s never too early to receive great service. A professional contractor will return your calls in a timely fashion, answer your questions and fully explain your project estimate.

Southland Insulators has extensive insulation experience, is up to date on new insulation technologies, is properly licensed and insured, and cares about providing great customer service. To schedule a free estimate for your insulation project, contact our office.

Today’s consumer can find a variety of reviews and ratings of local service providers. Some reviews are verified while many are not. It can be challenging for a customer to find accurate information about a local service provider.

One rating source we suggest to our customers is Best Pick Reports.

Best Pick Reports is a free, annual guide featuring independently researched and recommended local home service providers. Consumers have access to third-party data at no cost so they can choose a high-quality home service provider to meet their needs.

Best Pick Reports conducts consumer research to evaluate and the performance of a home service provider. Contractors are invited to be part of Best Picks after the consumer research is completed and the contractor has met Best Pick Reports standards.

In order to remain a Best Pick, companies must maintain an A grade based on their customer research. The contractor must also maintain proper insurance and licenses.

Southland Insulators is proud to be rated as a Best Pick since 2010. To see our Best Pick reviews, visit the Best Pick Reports website.

Having trouble keeping your house cool in the summer and warm in winter? Maintaining your home's temperature goes beyond insulation and r-value. While adding r-value to a home is an important part of energy efficiency, it doesn’t provide full energy savings. Air leaks waste energy and money.

Learn more about air leakage and energy efficiency in the video below. Have questions about your home’s efficiency? Contact us for help.