Job Stories

This homeowner in Middletown Township, NJ had some cold drafty rooms and cold floors on their first floor. When we inspected the owner’s basement we found no insulation on the concrete walls and the rim joists were not insulated. To insulate the basement we installed our Basement to Beautiful insulation panels to the concrete walls. Though the job is not done, we first have to insulate the rim joists in the basement. By spray foaming the rim joists we create a thermal barrier in the house or basement. This thermal barrier seals the rim joists so unwanted air does not leak into the house. Insulating the rim joist is extremely important; if this step is skipped we will still have air seeping into the basement and causing cold floors or cold drafty rooms above. Our customer now has a more comfortable house, lower fuel and electric bills.

There is nothing worse than feeling uncomfortable in your own home. With an R-Value of only R-19 of exposed fiberglass insulation this homeowner in Middletown Township, NJ needed our help. This owner’s attic was poorly insulated and ventilated. Looking at the fiberglass insulation we can see stained droplets that are caused by condensation and moisture. The nails on the roof sheathing will start to rust and moisture droplets will drip staining the fiberglass insulation. This could cause dry rot and/or mold. Our team of expert’s air sealed the attic with our orange ZypFoam sealant, created retaining walls and removed the fiberglass insulation that blocked the baffle vents. Finally, we blew-in our TruSoft cellulose insulation to the proper R-Value of R-60. This homeowner now has a much more comfortable house and an energy efficient home!

The finished basement in Middletown Township, NJ, had insufficient air sealing around the rim joists, resulting in the infiltration of cold outside air. This led to drafts, cold floors, and increased energy bills. To remedy this, our team began by removing the fiberglass insulation packed into the joist bays of the rim joists. Following this, we applied spray foam to seal off potential air leaks where the walls and ceilings meet the rim joists. This thorough process ensures a snug, comfortable, and energy-efficient home by preventing unwanted air infiltration.

We recently inspected a stunning home in Middletown Township, NJ, where the homeowner faced draft issues on their second floor and frequent freezing of pipes in one of the bathrooms. The area highlighted in blue shows a cantilever, which is often under-insulated, leading to drafts and the potential for pipes to freeze during colder seasons. Our team specializes in effective insulation and offers a range of tailored solutions. This not only enhances second-floor comfort but also boosts overall energy efficiency. By properly insulating both the cantilever and pipes, we successfully prevented future freezing issues.

      Mary T. was referred to Dr. Energy Saver, Division of Dave Hoh's Home Comfort & Energy Experts to help her solve comfort and energy problems in her vintage style home at the shore. She was experiencing heating bills of over $300.00 per month in the cold weather. The hopes had major comfort issues, such as very cold hardwood floors, large temperature swings between rooms, and a damp musty crawl space infested with cave crickets. Mary moved into this as a retirement house and wasn’t happy how it performed.       We performed a comprehensive whole house evaluation, which included blower door air leaking test, infrared wall and insulation inspection in addition a thorough assessment of the home’s thermal and pressure baldrics from the crawl space to the attic!      We moved forward with the project in 2014. The overall results reported by Mary, is that her 2015 total heating cost $425 vs. $300 per month prior to work. (That is a huge savings) The floors are toasty warm, the house is comfortable and the crawl space is warm and dry.     Contact us for more details on this type of project for your home. 

Our team was inspecting a homeowner’s attic in Brick, NJ when we saw the bathrooms duct just lying on the floor. When a bathroom exhaust fan is not correctly connected moisture will ventilate into the attic. Moisture that is being vented into the attic will condense into water. This moisture build up in the attic can cause mold and dry rot your roof. We simply connected the bathroom exhaust fan to a newly insulated duct and attached the other end through the roof to the proper vented hood. This bathroom fan is now properly ventilated!

We're assessing a homeowner's partial cathedral ceiling in Eatontown, NJ, aiming to boost comfort and energy efficiency. Currently, the exposed fiberglass insulation falls short. Our plan involves installing SilverGlo rigid foam boards on the interior walls of the attic to prevent air leakage. We'll also dense pack with TruSoft cellulose insulation into the roof rafter bays, seal any remaining gaps with spray foam, and blow in TruSoft insulation into the attic. These steps promise a substantial improvement in both comfort and energy efficiency.

During a recent free home inspection in Eatontown, NJ, we found an attic that was supposed to be air-sealed but wasn't, a common issue with other contractors' shoddy work. It’s frustrating to pay for incomplete work that leads to higher energy bills and discomfort. At our company, we never cut corners. We thoroughly inspect before and after our work to ensure it’s done right. Stop settling for less—call us to get the job done correctly. We insulate, air seal, fix leaky ducts, and more to enhance both comfort and energy efficiency in homes. We Fix Uncomfortable Homes!

Our team conducts thorough inspections to identify potential energy leaks in your home, all at no cost to you. For instance, in Eatontown, NJ, we recently pinpointed a bathroom issue where the top plate is allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic. This means that the air you're paying to cool or heat is leaking through these gaps in your home. Such leaks can also foster mold growth, as moisture from showers can seep into these gaps and even reach the attic. Additionally, we found that leaky lights are contributing to this problem by allowing conditioned air to escape into the attic as well. Fortunately, we have effective solutions to rectify these issues, ensuring greater comfort and energy efficiency for homeowners.

While inspecting a homeowner’s attic in Leonardo, NJ, we discovered several uninsulated areas, which contributed to the homeowner’s discomfort. We also found that the attic was not properly air-sealed, with quarter-inch or larger gaps along the top plates (highlighted in green) allowing conditioned air to escape. This homeowner faces not only discomfort but also higher energy bills due to this energy loss. Our goal is to help homeowners lower energy costs, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality.