I used Koala Insulation of the Greater Baltimore Area for attic insulation and fan installation. The process started out great. My sales representative, Jeffrey L., was excellent at explaining my attic’s insulation and ventilation needs. He took the time to go over insulation types and important factors I hadn’t considered, like air sealing and clearing the soffits. I received a quote the same day, and I ultimately chose this company because of their fair pricing, positive reviews, and the professional initial communication.
However, the project didn’t go as smoothly as promised. I was originally told the job (removing and installing insulation in a 2,000 sq ft attic plus installing two fans) would take one day. When scheduling, the owner, Ryan, advised it could be two days, possibly a half day more, which was understandable.
The crew on day one was polite and kept the workspace clean, laying down protective plastic. On day two, I asked the new crew if they’d finish that day, including the fans, and they assured me they would. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen.
On day three, the crew continued the insulation work, but the fans were still not installed. The supervisor, Jasper, came at the end of the day to tell me they needed a longer ladder and would have to return a fourth day. I was extremely frustrated, especially since the home measurements could have been noted during the initial sales visit or earlier in the project. Being stuck at home multiple days with a toddler and having to keep rescheduling appointments was very disruptive.
Additionally, I noticed several areas on my staircase where the friction from the hose caused wall paint to chip and flake away, which required me to do touch-up painting afterward. I’d recommend that future customers make sure all surfaces where hoses might come into contact are covered with plastic for protection.
Jasper said he’d speak with the owner about possible discount for the delay and get me scheduled ASAP for the fan installation. However, “as soon as possible” turned out to be a full seven days later. The crew who finally installed the fans did a fantastic job, but I never received any follow-up from either Jasper or Ryan about the delay or the inconvenience it caused.
Overall, Koala Insulation did quality work, and the crews were courteous and professional on-site. But the project took significantly longer than promised due to poor planning and communication, and the lack of follow-up or accountability left me disappointed. Because of these issues, I’m giving this company 3 out of 5 stars. I hope sharing my experience helps others make an informed decision.