Home Insulation Services Before & After Photos

THE PROBLEM

When the customer called us out, their concern was that the crawlspace ceiling insulation was sagging, messy and wasn't properly insulating the rooms above and next to that crawlspace. This small crawlspace area was accessible from the outside and was below a kitchen space and shares a wall with the basement. 

What the customer didn't know was that they had more than one issue. First, the exterior walls and rim joists were not insulated, which allowed cold air in the winter and hot air in the summer to penetrate the space. Secondly, the old ceiling insulation was trapping humid air and condensation. Once that happens and the batt insulation gets wet or compressed, it loses stiffness and sags or drops to the ground. Also, with the ceiling batt insulation creating a barrier between the conditioned air in the house and the unconditioned air in the crawlspace, any exposed pipes in the crawlspace were at risk of freezing in the winter months without proper insulation.

THE SOLUTION 

In every situation where we meet with a customer, it is important to us to understand what they want to accomplish. This starts with a lot of questions. We want to understand what the problem is, what the customer's concern is, and what their priorities are.

After we understand what the problem is and what the customer wants to accomplish, it's vital that the customer understands what the solution is and why it's going to work.

In this case, our insulation professional explained why the ceiling insulation should be removed and not replaced.

The recommendation was to insulate the exterior walls and rim joists with our SilverGlo foam board which would turn the crawlspace into the home's conditioned envelope.

By installing our SilverGlo foam board insulation, it will:

• Stop the transfer of heat or cold through the walls
• Stabilizes temperature
• Reduces drafts
• Prevent the Stack Effect from pulling cold/warm moist air into the living space
• Prevent pipes from freezing
• Look neat, clean and professionally done

THE RESULT

In just one day, the crawlspace was completely transformed. Our customer's crawlspace went from sloppy, saggy ceiling insulation that was doing more harm than good, to a clean professionally done, temperature controlled crawlspace. 

Another happy customer from Lake Forest in the books

A family in Buffalo Grove reached out with a common but frustrating issue:

“In winter, our home is too cold and in summer, it’s too hot.”

After a thorough inspection, we identified insufficient insulation as the root cause. Our team installed our patented blown-in cellulose insulation to properly seal and regulate the home’s temperature year-round. Now, this home is set up for warmer winters, cooler summers, and consistent comfort in every season. Because every home should feel just right...no matter what Chicagoland weather brings.

Before:
This 20-year-old Mundelein home in an over-55 community was losing valuable heat through the attic. The homeowner, who found us online, reached out looking for a reliable insulation solution to improve comfort and energy savings.

After:
Our team professionally upgraded the attic insulation, helping to regulate indoor temperatures, reduce energy bills, and increase overall comfort year-round. The homeowner was thrilled with the results — and left us a great review!

Before:
This crawl space showed its age — with exposed soil, excess moisture, and no proper barrier in place. Conditions like these can lead to mold growth, musty odors, and even structural concerns over time.

After:
We installed the CleanSpace® Crawl Space Barrier, transforming the area into a clean, dry, and sealed environment. This modern solution helps protect the home from moisture damage, improves indoor air quality, and enhances overall energy efficiency.

Before:
In this Wilmette home, the upstairs rooms were noticeably colder — especially near the kneewall area. Heat was escaping through the under-insulated space, making the home uncomfortable and inefficient.

After:
Dr. Energy Saver identified the problem and prescribed SilverGlo® rigid foam insulation for the kneewall. This graphite-infused EPS panel reflects radiant heat and delivers high thermal performance. With SilverGlo® in place, the space is warmer, more comfortable, and energy efficient — just what the homeowner needed.