Spring has sprung and summer won’t be too far behind with its hot, humid weather. As Georgia residents, we are all familiar with those back-and-forth trips to the thermostat where you try to quickly cool the house down and then shut it off before racking up a hefty energy bill. BUT, what if there was a better way to stay cool and save money? For example, like having spray foam insulation installed. Benefits from properly insulating your house include lowered energy costs, improved indoor comfort, reduced air infiltration, and so many more. One very important way to make sure your home is properly insulated is by choosing a great spray foam insulation contractor.
As a leading spray foam insulation contractor in Georgia, we’ve put together our top 5 signs that you hired a great contractor:
- First and foremost, a great contractor will be able to provide insight about their experience, have insurance coverage, and receive ongoing spray foam training.
- The contractor only uses material with an evaluation report, which means it has met the Acceptance Criteria during testing and is approved by code. These evaluation reports are most often authored by ICC or IAPMO. Ask to see the Evaluation Report for the specific material the contactor is going to use.
- Great insulation contractors are also able to discuss in detail what to expect with the insulation process, best safety practices, and how soon after the installation, homeowners and pets can reenter the home or building. The contractor should be able to fully explain the various spray foam product options and how the different areas in your home may need different products.
- They have an outstanding customer references and high ratings on review sites such as Google, NextDoor, Angie’s List, and the Better Business Bureau.
- Your estimate matches your final bill. A great contractor will be able to examine the area(s) in your home needing insulation and be able to provide an extremely accurate quote.
