Why Experience Matters When Choosing an Insulation Company

Insulation isn’t one of those “set it and forget it” jobs. If it’s done right, your home runs like a well-oiled machine—quiet, cozy, and energy-efficient. If it’s done wrong? You’re looking at drafty rooms, sky-high energy bills, and maybe even mold or rot down the line.

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That’s why experience matters. And not the “we watched a few YouTube videos” kind. We’re talking decades in the field, solving real problems in real homes.

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At Nealon Insulation, we’ve been doing this since 1977. Nearly 50 years of crawling through attics, sealing up basements, and dialing in insulation systems across the Connecticut shoreline. Here’s why that kind of experience makes all the difference.

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1. Connecticut Homes Are No Joke

Insulating a shoreline home in Connecticut isn’t the same as working on a condo in Phoenix. We’ve got a full four seasons to deal with—and they don’t mess around.

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What we’ve learned after 48 years here:

• Moisture is enemy #1. Coastal humidity will sneak into your walls and rot your framing if your insulation isn’t moisture-smart.
• Cold snaps and heat waves are real. Your insulation has to pull double duty—keeping heat in during winter and out during summer.
• Local codes matter. And they’re strict. An experienced contractor doesn’t just meet code—they design to perform.

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Bottom line: you don’t want someone learning on your house. You want someone who’s already made—and learned from—the mistakes. That’s us.

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2. Rookie Mistakes Cost You

Want to know the fastest way to ruin a perfectly good insulation job?

• Skip the air sealing. Without it, insulation just becomes expensive fluff.
• Compress the batts. That flattens your R-value faster than a pancake.
• Use the wrong material. Spray foam in the wrong spot, or fiberglass in a crawlspace? Enjoy your future mold problem.
• Ignore moisture control. Say hello to black spots on your ceiling.

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We’ve seen these screw-ups again and again. And the fix usually costs more than doing it right the first time. Lucky for you, that’s our specialty.

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3. We Know Which Materials Actually Work

Not all insulation is created equal. And not every contractor understands when to use what.

Here’s what we lean on at Nealon:
✅ Cellulose insulation – Our go-to. It’s dense, air-sealing, mold-resistant, and made from recycled materials.
✅ Borate treatment – Keeps pests and mold at bay without harsh chemicals.
✅ Material matching – We choose the right stuff for the right spot—attics, basements, walls, crawlspaces. No guesswork.

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We don’t do cookie-cutter installs. We build high-performance systems that work for your house.

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4. We’ve Got Receipts

Experience is great. But you know what really proves it? A long line of happy customers.

After nearly five decades, we’ve built:

• A wall full of five-star reviews
• Repeat customers who call us back for every project
• Relationships with builders, HVAC pros, and inspectors across Connecticut

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We’ve earned trust the hard way—by showing up, doing great work, and standing behind it.

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5. We Help You Get Paid (Thanks, EnergizeCT)

Rebates and incentives are nice—but they’re also a pain to figure out on your own. Newer contractors usually skip them altogether. Not us.

As a certified EnergizeCT contractor, we:💰 Lower your upfront costs with real rebate dollars
📋 Handle the paperwork so you don’t have to
✅ Make sure you qualify by doing things the right way

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Don’t leave money on the table. We’ll help you cash in while you tighten up your home.

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6. We’re Still Here Tomorrow

Insulation isn’t a one-and-done thing. Homes settle. Codes change. You might need tweaks or upgrades down the line.

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With Nealon, you’re not just getting a contractor—you’re getting a long-term partner. We’ve been doing this since bell bottoms were a thing. We’re not going anywhere.

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The Bottom Line

When it comes to insulating your home, experience isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s the whole game. The difference between a warm, efficient home and a money pit often comes down to who installs your insulation.

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Nealon Insulation brings:✅ Nearly 50 years of boots-on-the-ground expertise
✅ The best materials, installed by pros
✅ Knowledge of Connecticut’s wild weather and tighter-than-ever codes
✅ A track record of getting it right, every time

Don’t roll the dice on your comfort or your energy bills. Call Nealon Insulation and get the job done right the first time.

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👉 Free consultation. No pressure. Just honest advice.

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