They gave us an estimate for a job and we agreed to hire them, and they agreed to do the work. They then came in and did the first part of the job (vacuum out the attic) and then completely ghosted us for the air sealing and insulation part in the attic! We paid the bill for that part hoping they would come back. We texted and called and nothing. Horrible business action. read more

Did so much more than I asked that needed to be taken care of. Above and beyond. 30 year client here read more

Were responsive and very honest. How often does a contractor tell you that you only need some minor changes that can be done easily on your own? Very impressed by their honesty and candor. Well done. read more

These guys were extremely professional and expeditious on my project. Job was done well and fast.

McHale's blew in insulation to our home - I wish all contractors did business like McHales. Straight forward, did exactly what they promised, no surprises and the quality of work by conscience crews made such an impression. I would absolutely call John and ask for his help if you need insulation, 100% recommended McHales. read more

I called 3 companies. my decision to go with McHales was based solely on John, the company representative. He was the only one who had samples and patiently explained in detail the pros and cons of each kind of insulation. John was professional, no pushy sales, just honest plain talk. They quietly did the job in 1 1/2 days. They sealed the airspace between the floor and crawl space. I am pleasantly enjoying the consistent temperature in my home and am already able to turn my thermostat down 3-4 degrees. No more drafty cold floors. I felt confident that I went with McHales. Every employee I encountered was a joy to work with. read more

5 star all around! So impressed with the service, quality, and value from McHale and John specifically who was the gentleman we worked with. I called to get a quote for insulating our first floor of the house and they were available to send someone out the same day, we met John who was incredibly knowledgeable, polite and thorough. We got a quote that evening and asked if they would be willing to complete the work same week, and they came within 2 days, finished quickly, safely, efficiently and with no mess. I left in the morning and came home in the early afternoon and could hardly tell they had been there. The price felt very reasonable also. They also shared info and paperwork needed to help us take advantage of available tax credits. We have been working with a lot of different vendors for house work and this was by far the best experience we had working with someone. Wish everyone could be like them! It felt easy to trust them and they delivered. read more

Got a quote done by John. Very knowledgeable and professional. Decided to go with them though pricing was very similar from other businesses. Had them add insulation to my attack and seal gaps. Staff came on time, very professional, Covid precautions were in place, and made sure to seal off parts of house so that insulation won't make mess. They were recommended by a neighbor. They mentioned and followed up on a rebate program through BayRen. Would definitely call or recommend them again. And we definitely feel the difference- house is warmer (winter) and even less echoing in the house. read more

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So sad to have to provide a bad review. The crew and the estimator for this company are really nice people but the owner (Dan) is not. The crew arrived to do insulation in our home but had no idea what the scope of the work was, when I called the office to let them know we were not interested in managing their employees and that they needed to have communicated the scope of work to their employees prior to arrival on site (obviously frustrated and that could be heard on my tone of voice) Dan said he would pull the crew off the site and that is exactly what he did. Extremely unprofessional. I'm not willing to take the liability for their crews work and if that means not working with this company because they want me to manage their crew then they can happily remove their crew from site. read more

For an up-front and reliable estimates and efficient and dependable work, this is a top place to call. Pleased with the service for our wall insulation. Thanks! read more

We had a fantastic blown-in insulation/air sealing service provided by the team. The three guys were prompt, friendly, efficient and left our place spotless. They laid down tarping on our carpeted stairs and taped off plastic "curtains" to seal the work area from dust. Once complete, they vacuumed their path and left nothing visible behind. We can certainly feel the temperature difference from the added insulation and I can't recommend McHale's highly enough. This is a huge life improvement and these guys are absolutely top notch. read more

I have been working behind this company on numerous job sites. I Rat proofing and when I find a customer who needs new insulation I always refer them to this company. I have seen their work and it is top of the line. They do not cut corners. I highly recommend this company because they don't pose as a pest control company . read more

Not a good business their employees destroy my property even though they pay for the damages they left my place dirty and they didn't do good work they didn't know what they were doing they're small mommy pop operation I highly suggest you go with someone like attic Pro or someone that has been in the business for years that's highly accredited and have professional workers read more

they were very responsive, very thorough, very professional. answered texts quickly. did a great job and cleaned up thoroughly. helped with rebate paperwork. I would highly recommend them for attic insulation. where most companies try to upsell you, this company wanted to save me money. read more

Highly recommend this company!! (I found them on Yelp so only fair I review them here) I got a quote in 2020 from John P then lost my job, back in employment this month and working from home I pulled out their info again! When John originally came for the estimate, he was very informative and kindly answered all my questions (alot for a woman whose never needed to know about insulation till I bought my place) When I called back a year later he was there and stood by his quote :) The workmen he sent were so professional, organized, stealth in making as minimal noise as possible and so tidy the way they set up and broke it all down. The blown fibreglass insulation has made a world of difference now that I work in the room that was once extremely hot or cold. Thanks guys!... worth every cent. read more

I have been trying to do the insulation in my house for a long time, but I only had luck once when I found McHale's Insulation. My house is old. It felt like an oven in summer, and in winter, like a fridge, until they did the blown insulation in the wall; wow, it's fantastic. What is the difference now? If you are looking for an honest and professional company to do the insulation of your house, you should call them. They did an excellent job; I have to thank them every day. It feels great. read more

McHale's Insulation did the attic insulation for my 100 year old home that had never been insulated before. McHale's estimator was the most thorough among the 5 companies from which I received estimates. The crew did an excellent job in very hot conditions and took care to partition their work area so that none of the insulation escaped as they worked. McHale's office staff also worked with me to navigate a rebate from BayREN. Couldn't be happier with all aspects of the work they did! read more

I have lived in my home since 1988, it has always been freezing in the winter and a oven in the summertime. Come to find out the insulation was not very good and the attic wasn't sealed properly. My friends who gave me a new heating and air system suggested I call McHale's. The gentleman who came to give me a estimate was very professional, polite, respectful and most of all knew his stuff. The estimate was very reasonable and covered everything. It took 2 days to complete. First day removal second day installed. The men who did the job were also very polite and respectful of my home and property. They did a fabulous job. Fast, clean and beautifully done. Next week when it's hot will be the big test on if it works. Big thank you to all the men that got this job done for me. read more

Very pleased with the service from McHale's! We contacted them to install attic insulation at my mother's house in San Bruno. Jason, the estimator, Dan, the owner, and the office staff were all very courteous and professional. The job is now complete, and they even assisted with the rebate application. read more

I scheduled an appointment for estimate insulating my garage. He told me I only need to insulate the ceiling and the walls are already insulated. First they came almost three hours late. Then they only insulate the ceiling. The walls are not insulated. I won't hire them anymore. I need to find someone new to come and insulate my garage wall. read more

I really expected some debris and dust left behind after they were finished, but there was none! I first got referred to this company using ServiceMagic, that online service you just plug in your info and what you need, and they match you with 3 companies. McHale's was the first to call me back, within a couple hours. The lady who called me was super nice, not at all pushy. She made an appointment for a free estimate. The guy who came out for our estimate was awesome, he looked around and made some suggestions that actually saved us money! He had all his facts and statistics about the best types of insulation and didn't talk us into anything we didn't need. He scheduled an appointment for service within a few days. The installers were great. They were a little late, but called precisely at our appointment time to let us know (actually good thing they were late, because we totally overslept). Even though they were late, they finished the job in the scheduled time slot. They did not leave ONE SPECK of dust behind. They cleaned up everything, and except for our fluffy new insulation, you'd never know they'd been there. After the service was completed, they sent us all the PG&E forms completely filled out so we could get a rebate! Sweet! I didn't have to do anything but fill in our name as it appears on the bill and sign it. This is by far one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had. Some other businesses could use a lesson from McHale's. I really will recommend them to everyone I know who needs insulation! read more

These guys are the ones to use ! They've been doing my insulation jobs for the past 10 years or so; I used them on my mom's house and my own as well as many of my customers. No messing around with them, they get in and get out with a minimum of fuss, and so far, great prices. read more

I was extremely pleased with the work by William and Omar, a team that was efficient, professional and top-notch -- they carefully placed coverings on floors and taped plastic sheeting to protect walls and doors from dust. Not a speck was left when they finished insulating my attic. They also carefully observed social distancing and work masks. I appreciate their concern for getting things done right. read more

I highly recommend McHale's. They have insulated our attic twice with blown-in insulation (once when we moved in, again after a renovation project) and our crawl space once (with mineral wool batts). We have a 1911 house in Oakland and it's not easy to work with. These guys do a beautiful job every time (and every contractor who has been in our house has admired how neat & high-quality the work is.) I also appreciate that they explain your options for different materials, and send you information so you can do your own research. Everyone, from the office staff, to the estimators, to the installers, has been professional, friendly, and really good at what they do. read more

Our 42 year old home had about 2 inches of insulation and a R factor of negative 5. Our house was the ambient temperature year round, or worse. 105 outside? Easily 108 inside. We wanted to redo the master bath, put in new duct work, get the asbestos out of the vents, and wire for ethernet. Knowing we were doing this, we asked McHale to work with us in two stages. They came and sucked out the old insulation, which came with the added bonus of a few dead rats and poop. They sanitized the attic. When the other work was done, they came back and air sealed the attic and blew in new insulation. They were always on time, clean, neat, responsible, and were reasonably priced for doing a really unpleasant job. I wouldn't want to spend my day in a stifling, claustrophobic attic. I highly recommend them. read more

We were overly pleased with this company. They were wonderful. Especially during COVID, we were concerned having people in our home, but they were 100% professional. The crew was polite and respectful. Dan, the owner, treated us like family. We have only had the insulation for a few days and we already notice a huge difference in the temperature of our home. Great work McHale's. That you. read more

Wow! I am so happy we found these guys on Yelp! We had our garage rafters insulated a couple of weeks ago. Price was super competitive and workmanship 5stars too. The crew showed up on time and they were done the same day. Very nice gentlemen left my garage cleaner than it was before they arrived. A huge temperature difference in the garage was noticeable the next day. Now we are hoping to get a quote for insulating the attic! I would recommend this company to anybody looking for quality services, pleasant and knowledgeable people and competitive pricing. Thanks so much McHale - looking forward to working with you again! read more

I contacted McHale's to get a second bid, just to make sure my contractor was competitive - and I received a bid that was LOWER than my original contractor, and included under-the-floor insulation, which I had been told was impossible to get done. The job has now been completed - they removed all of the existing insulation in the attic, and installed new, higher-grade borate insulation. The walls were insulated too, by drilling holes in the exterior. I was concerned with how that was going to look on my painted wood siding, but after sanding and repainting, you really have to look very, very hard to even see where the holes were drilled. In addition, they sealed the entire house, including a very hard-to-get-to gas fireplace, and all ceiling access hatches, plumbing and electrical penetrations, and such. What a difference! The temperature in the master bedroom, which is far away from the thermostat, is now very even, where it used to be alternatively too hot and too cold. My variable-speed furnace runs on the lower setting almost always now, where it used to have to blast at the highest setting before. From what I can see, my PG&E gas-bill has been reduced by about 40%! I warmly recommend these guys - Dan Hair, the owner, is a real pro, and knows insulation like nobody's business. read more

Dan came to my new home in Pleasant Hill and had some great recommendations for our new home. We decided on the cellulose insulation and have been very pleased. It has improved our homes ability to retain heat and the heater comes on much less now. The two gentlemen who came out to install the insulation were very thorough and made sure the place was clean when they left. All-in-all very happy with the service. read more

McHale's removed all my old insulation and installed new insulation throughout my entire attic. They sealed all the ceiling penetrations (lights, etc.). They did a great job at a reasonable price. They also did a very good job cleaning up afterwards. read more

Excellent job! The house is much more comfortable with the new attic insulation and blown in insulation in the walls. About a week after completing the job, I received an 'overpayment refund' check from McHale's. I had no idea there was any overpayment. I have never heard of a contractor doing anything like this. . read more

We had floor joist insulation and a vipor barrier put down today. The crew did an excellent job. We would give them 10 stars if we could. The whole transaction from the estimate to the final crawl through went very smoothly. We will use them again. read more

I recently added insulation to my attic and two walls of my house. It has made my house so much more comfortable! My house has not gotten below 60 degrees this winter. I don't even feel the need to turn on the heater! The workers were clean, they vacuumed very well, I found almost no dust after the insulation. read more

Great Job!!!! they were able to come out and do a quote within a few days and started the work the same week. We used them to do blown-in insulation in our walls and have no regrets! They came in and taped and covered everything in the house as well as patched all of the holes and cleaned up really nicely after themselves! I highly reccomend using them! read more

McHale's Insulation was a contact through the Bay Area Regional Area Network (BayAreaEnergyUpgrade.org) they came vacuumed out my entire attic then left me time to do modifications in my attic space. They returned a latter date, foamed sealed all the attic spaces that could leak air into the living space and then blew in attic insulation to an R38 or better standard. Their crew as very meticulous in protecting our living space, courcourteous and left everything cleaner than when they arrived. read more

Great experience with these guys, recently. I had them quote and then do the insulation work on our small house. They put blow-in cellulose insulation in our attic and the process went very well. When I had a small issue, the owner even stopped by to help us out. Highly recommend them. read more

After internet research, escaping an insulation scam, several quotes, and reading a great book (Insulate and Weatherize by Bruce Harley) we chose McHale's and are so glad we did. There are times when you get what you pay for and this was one of them. All of our many concerns were heard and addressed in our unique attic reinsulation project. Everyone we dealt with from McHale's was gracious and responsive despite our micromanaging. They removed all the old insulation comprised of deteriorated, mangled fiberglass batts, thin, brittle, cracked plastic sheeting, old 1/2 inch fiber board insulation from the original flat top, and bits of debris left from the original flat top tar and gravel roof. They prepped the tongue and groove attic floor by sealing every joint with foam before doing the other prep for the cellulose blow-in including laying our requested 10 ml plastic vapor barrier. This was a tremendous amount of work all done expertly in two long work days for the installers Anthony, Jose, and George (one day). If and when we decide to do the walls we will be calling McHale's again. McHale Insulation Company and its representatives completely live up to the company's mission statement. read more

These guys are as good as it gets. The owner, Dan, is a super nice guy as was the job foreman, Celso. They gave a great price, and were HONEST when it turns out that certain work was not needed after they started the job and were able to have a fair, rational discussion when we thought a square footage estimate was off due to some inaccessible parts of the attic. They worked quickly and were very clean. Work performed: - Remove old, rat dropping infested insulation from attic - Install new insulation batts under the floor in the crawl space - Air seal the attic - Install new blow-in insulation in the attic - Fill exterior walls with blow-in insulation (turns out this was not needed) I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

These guys are awesome, totally professional and fast. I've dealt with tons of contractors, I highly recommend them.

A week after the attic insulation job we had a heat wave and I noticed the absence of attic fan sounds in the late afternoon. I called McHale and told them I suspected something must have happened because they were operational prior to the insulation. McHale scheduled two guys to come out and take a look and it turned out the insulation got into the thermostat, causing it to malfunction. They fixed the issue and it is working great. Am I happy it happened in the first place? Absolutely not. But at the same time I'm glad they agreed to come look into the issue without confrontation. Mistakes happen - it's the response that's important. read more