Home Environment Solutions Before & After Photos

Theresa reached out after dealing with severe ice damming along the roof, along with cold floors, drafts, and high energy bills. Ice dams are more than just a roof issue. They’re a sign that heat is escaping into the attic.

When we evaluated the home and found that air leakage was allowing warm air to rise into the attic, warming the roof deck and causing snow to melt and refreeze at the edges.

Our team focused on stopping that heat loss at the source. We sealed attic air leaks, sealed top plates and key leakage areas, addressed chimney-related air leakage, and insulated the attic access opening; one of the most overlooked sources of energy loss.

By tightening the attic system, we reduced the amount of heat escaping into the attic and helped restore proper performance. Now the home holds temperature better, drafts have been reduced, and the conditions that cause ice damming have been significantly improved.

Elyse reached out because her home still had cold floors, drafts, and high energy bills, even after insulation work had already been done in the past.

This is something we see more often than people realize. In many homes, insulation gets added to the “easy” areas while more difficult sections, especially cathedral ceilings and enclosed cavities, are left under-insulated or untouched.

That’s exactly what was happening here. The cathedral ceiling areas were still allowing heat to escape because the cavities were never properly filled. In spaces like this, simply adding loose insulation isn’t enough. Air can still move through gaps inside the ceiling structure, creating drafts and uneven comfort.

Our team focused on correcting those overlooked areas using a dense-pack insulation process.

Dense-pack insulation is especially important in cathedral ceilings because it completely fills enclosed cavities and compresses insulation to the proper density. This prevents airflow inside the cavity itself and creates a much stronger thermal barrier.

We also addressed additional problem areas and improved overall system performance to ensure the home worked together as a complete system, not just isolated sections.

By targeting the areas previous work missed, we were able to dramatically improve comfort and reduce energy loss. Now the home feels tighter, drafts have been reduced, and the cathedral ceiling areas perform the way they should.

Kathleen reached out after noticing visible mold and damp conditions in the basement, particularly around the furnace room. In homes like this, mold growth in unfinished basement areas can impact much more than just the basement itself, especially when the HVAC system is nearby.

When we evaluated the space, we found mold growth and contaminated materials in the furnace room area along with elevated moisture conditions contributing to the problem.

Our team focused on safely remediating the affected area while protecting the rest of the home from cross contamination.

We set up HEPA-filtered air scrubbers and containment measures to control airborne particles during the remediation process. Mold-affected materials, including pegboard and fiberglass insulation near the furnace area, were carefully removed and disposed of.

Next, we pressure washed and disinfected the basement surfaces using EPA-rated antimicrobial solutions designed specifically for mold remediation. We then dried the basement using professional dehumidifiers and high-velocity air movers to bring humidity levels under control.

By cleaning the environment thoroughly and controlling moisture, we helped to restore a cleaner, healthier basement space and improve overall indoor air quality throughout the home.

Now the basement is clean, dry, and the musty conditions surrounding the furnace room have been eliminated.

Tracey reached out after discovering rodent contamination in the attic and wanted to improve both the performance and usability of the space. In addition to concerns about sanitation, the attic was difficult to access and wasn't functioning as useful storage space.

When we evaluated the attic, we found contamination that needed to be safely removed, along with multiple air leakage pathways contributing to energy loss.

Our team started by removing contaminated materials and thoroughly sanitizing the attic. Once the space was clean, we focused on rebuilding the attic system the right way.

We sealed attic air leaks, addressed chimney and penetration-related leakage, sealed top plates, and upgraded insulation levels to improve the home's overall efficiency. We also improved attic accessibility so the space could be safely reached and utilized moving forward.

Now the attic is sanitized, energy efficient, easier to access, and far more useful than before.