Sometimes, you come across an old home that just speaks to you; something about its character, history, and the promise of what it could become.
That's exactly how Brenda Hobbs felt when she discovered a dilapidated house in Arcadia, just two blocks from Lake Michigan.
"It has good bones and has some real potential," Brenda said.
In December 2021, she bought the home and began a full-scale renovation. Over the past two years, she's replaced the windows, added foam insulation in the attic, walls, and rim joists, and plans to update the siding next.
Brenda had used foam insulation on past projects, but when her former contractor didn't want to take on this home, she found herself looking for a new solution. That's when a RetroFoam of Michigan commercial caught her attention.
After visiting the website and requesting a consultation, she was immediately impressed.
"It wasn't the cheap option, but they talked about the payback," she said. "The customer service really impressed me."
Her project manager, Joe Skelton, walked her through every detail of the job, explaining the process and setting clear expectations.
As a retired manager, Brenda said she's seen customer service decline in recent years, but her experience with RetroFoam of Michigan was refreshingly different.
"They were very friendly and professional, and the crews came in with a purpose."
The first crew removed the old insulation. Two weeks later, the installation crew completed the job efficiently and neatly.
"They cleaned up after the job. It looked better than when they came," she said. "They spoke very highly of the company and answered all of my questions."
For Brenda, the high level of professionalism and attention to detail were major reasons she chose to go with RetroFoam. But there were energy efficiency benefits, too.
"[The house] was leaking air like a sieve. We put cardboard on the inside of the house with duct tape at the windows. We sealed up the house the best we could," she said. "When they put the foam in, we noticed a reduction in the sound. The consumption of gas and electric also went down substantially."
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Brenda wanted an insulation solution that would be one-and-done, and foam insulation delivered.
Unlike traditional materials that break down over time, foam insulation doesn't degrade, settle, or shift. It's built to last the life of the home with no maintenance and includes a lifetime warranty.
"I have referred people to work with you guys," Brenda said. "It goes back to the philosophy of the person doing the remodel -- it's either pay now or pay later. I want it done right the first time."
If you're searching for RetroFoam of Michigan reviews from real homeowners, Brenda's story is just one example of how we deliver top-tier service and real results.
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