Turning Your Home Green

Insulation, Energy Efficiency Auditing, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

THE START Turning Your Home Green, the insulation specialist, is a family business dedicated to making your living space a more comfortable, eco-friendly environment. My father started a residential renovation company in New Jersey 35 years ago. Over the years, almost every house he entered was inadequately insulated. He evaluated the living space and provided a solution to correct the problem.

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Spray Foam, Blown in Attic & Wall insulation, Crawl spaces insulation, Ac & Heating Duct work Wrapping,radiant barrier

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.751 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
12%
3
4%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 1-25 of 51 reviews

Brandan H.
10/2018
1.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I DO NOT RECOMMEND! He was late to my appointment and very unprofessional upon arrival. He gave me an official estimate and when it was time to perform the work he backed out and told me he could not do it for the price quoted.
Description of Work: Foam Insulation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,700

Response from Turning Your Home Green
First of all I was not late. Second of all I gave the homeowner a verbal price over the phone to insulate a bathroom above a garage. He told me it was a normal sized bathroom. When I got there the bathroom was 11 feet by 9 feet not a normal size bathroom. I told him if he took down the sheetrock I would do the job, he didn't go with it. Then he called to have the work done and I told him I didn't want to do it unless he took down the sheetrock it's too big for the price I gave him which was $1, 200 not $1, 700. 00 now he's upset because he can't get someone to do the job.

Peter F.
02/2018
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Gene did a great job walking us through the process on making sure our house was well insulated. Very detail oriented and he is very knowledgeable. As promised, a few months after he was done with the job (which was done in the early spring) Gene came back to measure and show the difference now the house was properly insulated. Would highly recommend using his services for your insulation needs
Description of Work: Insulation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sharon R.
01/2018
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Gene was very responsive to my request for an evaluation of my home to find opportunities to address cold/ drafty rooms. He performed a free assessment which was nice (not all in this business do). He made several recommendations after an in depth examination, and wrote up a detailed quote breaking out each line item. I appreciated the cost transparency. We decided to take the initial step of applying spray foam to insulate the duct work in the basement and attic. Gene used good ventilation techniques and the end result was very neat. He cleaned up well. He shared the before and after data in terms of the surface temperature of the duct work. It is clear it is making a difference in terms of the evenness of the heating in the home. I will definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Insulate HVAC duct work to reduce heat loss

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

m alice D.
01/2017
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Nothing was improved. After further inspection there were several other openings that were supposed to be repaird, but were not.
Description of Work: All of the heat in our house was escaping into our attic. I had them come to do an inspection. They just blocked the opening instead of repairing and completely sealing it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$8,000

Response from Turning Your Home Green
[Member Name Removed], Sorry to hear than you're not happy with the job we did. We gave you an estimate to seal and wrap your ductwork that was leaking into the attic as you stated. The job was done on 6/01/2015 a year and a half ago. You hardly had any air flow going to the first floor, as I showed you using my digital velocity tester. I wrote down the velocity of each vents before we started the work, and did the same after the job was completed. I showed you the results and you seemed very happy, as you could actually feel the air coming out of the vent for the first time, so I'm surprised to get this review after a year and a half of using the heating and air conditioning system with no complaints. I personally worked on your job and remember when we started the job the outside temperature was around 90 degrees, and it was about 10 degrees cooler in your attic. As the work was being performed, and the unit was being sealed, the temperature was going up in the attic to the point that my men as well myself could only stay up there for a 1/2 hour before having to take a break. We worked on the unit for two full days, and if there was no improvement that wouldn't have been acceptable to me or you! Maybe after a year and a half you forgot just how bad it was. Eugene Engelman Owner / Turning Your Home Green

Paul S.
12/2016
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
It was fine. They came right on and did the audit. I decided not to go forward with it but they delivered everything they were supposed to deliver. The owner or the guy that came out was very friendly and explained exactly what he was doing and walked me through the whole process which was helpful rather than just coming in and issue a report. Just taking the time to talk it through with me was very helpful. I think we were relatively okay so it wasn’t very detailed. There’s a couple of spots where we could do a little more insulation but other than that, we were fine.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal coupon from them for a home energy audit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Anjum T.
06/2016
4.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
The price was okay for consultation. The pricing was astronomical for the bid. I let them know that the price was very high and he understood.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $59 for a Comprehensive Home Energy Evaluation. It was just a consultation but I didn't proceed further.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$59

MAUREEN H.
02/2016
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Everything was fine except that old wood was used for some of the plywood flooring. When I commented on it, they returned and replaced it.
Description of Work: Insulated my attic. Including covers for all my high-hat lights and for the opening for the attic steps. Insulated my AC unit. Installed baffles in attic. It was expensive, however; I did not want blown-in insulation; which would make my attic useless for any storage. They were very responsive from the start, but did arrive much later than they said they would each day. Cleaned up after each day and left the house neat. Since it is still cold (though it is late March), and I can see and feel the difference in the house being warmer already.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300

Michael B.
02/2016
1.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Very difficult to schedule and once I did, he did not show up. A few hours later I received a call from an associate saying he had an injury the day before and would need to reschedule. Given all of the delays and difficulty with the original appointment, I canceled the vendor
Description of Work: Did not show up or call until after the appointment

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0

$59

Ashish T.
02/2016
5.0
energy audit, insulation
  + 0 more
The scheduled energy audit went well and Gene was very responsive in scheduling the dates, confirming the appointment 1 day prior and arriving promptly (he was held up a bit but he ensured he let me know in advance). Upon arrival, Gene got straight down to work and lost no time telling what all he was going to cover. He started with the basement assessment and analyzed the HVAC unit's ongoing heating performance (it was winter time so only heating was analyzed). The basement insulation was completely analyzed and then the HVAC ducts were analyzed. Gene uses a FLIR thermal imaging hand-held unit and showed me what where he believed problem areas were. He also provided benchmarks on what he has observed with other houses & units and where he believed my HVAC units ranked. This was very informative. After the basement, Gene went straight to the other HVAC in the attic and conducted a similar audit around the roof and the HVAC unit. Provided similar feedback and recommendations for what can be done to improve heating/cooling efficiency. Since we had not yet moved into the house as of the date of service, Gene was candid in telling me that we need to spend time occupying the house before making any decisions on how we are "feeling" the heating/cooling. I appreciated that rather than getting pushed to buy additional services. Gene also checked air vent velocity and vent air temperature on the 1st floor (my vents were open as I was expecting a cleaning service to come through later). He confirmed that temperatures and air flow rates were good and that we had robust functioning HVACs in place. That was a major relief and re-assurance. We discussed additional options to make the energy consumption more efficient around the house including smart thermostats etc. Gene was candid in sharing this thoughts & opinions and was not pushy about anything all through. Gene did evidence a few "hot spots" where we are leaking heats and has followed-up with an estimate for insulating and packing the same subsequently. I will be in touch with Gene in a some time later this year
Description of Work: Gene performed an energy for the 2 HVAC units at my residence and provided a guidance and status of how the unites seemed to be performing as well as any recommendations on improving the energy efficiency of the HVAC units.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Hector R.
11/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Gene and his team were absolutely a pleasure to work with. From the initial meeting to follow up work after the job was completed, Gene and his team were responsive and professional. Gene also took a lot of time explaining each piece of work they did and sent me before and after pictures of the heat gun registering how the insulation improved the temperature in various problem areas around the house. The work took several days to complete and I was home alone with a newborn. Gene and his team did everything they could to not be disruptive and to ensure that the house was spotless after they left each day. I felt comfortable having Gene and his team in our house - they were friendly, professional and completely trustworthy. As they were doing the work and Gene uncovered additional issues, he adjusted the work plan to make sure he actually fixed the problems. He did not charge us for the extra work that he did. In fact he took off one charge when he determined that it wasn't necessary to do that specific item. We are very pleased with the work that was done. Our house is much warmer and the heat is working much better now. Gene is not only an excellent contractor, but he is a good person. A few days after the work was completed our sump pump broke and was spraying water all over the basement. I didn't know who to call, so I sent Gene a text to get a recommendation. Instead of referring me to someone else, he came and fixed it himself and did not charge me anything. He also spent a couple of hours fixing our kitchen faucet which was not running properly and was not getting hot water. I cannot say enough good things about Gene and his team. I highly recommend him for insulation work and also contractor work.
Description of Work: Insulated crawl space, sill plates and attic to insulate several rooms in the house that were extremely cold and didn't retain heat during the winter. Also, insulated heating/air conditioning ducts in the basement and attic to fix holes in ducts and improve energy efficiency.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Turning Your Home Green
Hi [member name removed] Thank you for the fantastic review. (We appreciate it) I'm Glad your happy and warm NOW in your new home. Thanks Gene & crew

Stephen R.
08/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Gave recommended solutions to heat loss. Offered a two-tiered approach. Very professional and honest.
Description of Work: Came out and gave estimate

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Yongping Z.
08/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The same owner runs another contracting company called Your Way Contractors, which is also listed on Angie's List. Gene has done a lot of different things for me. He is very experienced and knowledgeable on both insulation and basement. Initially, I was only asking him to do the insulation. He noticed the weird smell in my basement and found a lot of mold behind my drywalls. The root cause turned out to be the blocked french drain and got fixed. In between the works, we had a massive water leakage from the toilet. I texted him on Sunday and he came to my house the first thing in the morning on Monday. Another thing I liked about him is that he explained to me in detail about his plans. As a first home buyer, I learned a lot in the process.
Description of Work: Insulation for all the duct work in the utility room, repair to the damage caused by toilet water leakage, tearing down the drywalls and insulations in the basement, and jackhammering the french drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

m alice D.
05/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Pointed out leaks throughout. Mr. Eugene Inspected and read all temperatures, pointed out all leaks throughout, took pictures, explained flaws on the system, such us not being insulated, previous contractor had left 45 years old flexible duct, many areas constricting the airflow. The reasons why I still have dust in a daily basis regardless of having hired a professional duct cleaning company because previous contractor did not do what they were supposed to do. The useless returns installed by previous contractor was explained by Eugene why it was useless: the fact that inside walls had no insulation, we have just 2x4 inside walls, previous contractor just added a return that really spreads the air throughout wall inside and not into room because there is no duct installed inside wall to guide air though. Needless to say, its endless the poor quality of workmanship, the non caring way of performing a job. The wrongly installing the heat pump system, ac/heat in the attic, leaking from it a tremendous amount of energy. (heat,a/c) Looking forward to rectify this problem with duct and insulation to save energy and be true green home. Through "Turning your home green LLC" Alice
Description of Work: I previously had given a bad feedback from this company "Turning your home green, llc" because of of the fact I had not heard from them, as I did not know I was supposed to look for mails in Angies mail box, no clue, apparently I had not given a phone number to be called back and they had my wrong address! Mr. Eugene had traced somehow my phone number and had reached me back, took care of it immediately. I felt bad as I had given a bad input from the experience. Nw I have corrected my impression and feelings. Inspection and estimation to what needs to happen to redo a very bad job from previous contractor, insulation was not done properly, baffles not existent, and where they had installed a couple, they were covered with random pieces of insulation. All wrap of duct deficient, holes throughout, no sealed tape used, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Susan L.
04/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Gentleman (Gene) was very nice and professional. I thought what he told me was relevant to my home. However, at this time, the $2000 price he was going to charge for the work is not in my budget. I will definitely keep this company in mind when my money is available.
Description of Work: Assessed my need for additional insulation using a wand which measured temperatures throughout the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Skanda S.
03/2015
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
went very well. was professional, helpful and friendly
Description of Work: energy audit

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

Monica D.
02/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Gene was on time, professional, and packed his own booties so he didn't track in salt and snow. Very professional - went over everything and gave me a few options to consider when installing insulation.
Description of Work: He inspected areas of my home that were missing insulation and provided information on how I can remedy it with his company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Colleen G.
02/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
We went from having a drafty house to one that feels cozy. I am so thankful for the work that was done would recommend Turning Your Home Green to do it.
Description of Work: Gene first came to my house to do a free assessment of the insulation in our home. He found that the sill plate around our entire basement was poorly insulated, causing constant air leakage into the house. As well, he found that part of our attic was completely missing insulation and other areas had insulation that wasn't properly laid and/or was too thin to do a good job. The team spent two days insulating our basement and attic. They arrived on time, were professional and friendly and cleaned up after themselves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from Turning Your Home Green
Thank's [member name removed] We appreciate the kind words. Were glad we could help make your home more comfortable.

Dana K.
03/2014
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The inspection went well and the recommendations were plausible. However, the overall cost was not within a price range that I felt comfortable with.
Description of Work: An assessment of the walls in my home were done to determine where there were "cold spots" that would require insulation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10

MICHAEL J.
03/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Went very well, attic is much more comfortable in cold weather. Should have done it years ago.
Description of Work: Removed existing wall board and old insulation in attic crawl space, and installed R-13 insulation and foam board.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Tina J.
03/2014
3.0
insulation
  + -1 more
He was very professional when he was here. However, the insulation that he put up fell down. Although when I called him he came back and fixed it. I had also asked him to give me an estimate on something else but he never came back. I would not recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: I used Turning Your Home Green for insulation services.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$900

MD I.
03/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
He was good enough to let me know I didn’t need the work done, and he was prompt.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal through them for $99 for $500 Worth of Attic Insulation + Free Home Inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Martha F.
02/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They used a combination of spray foam, R-30, and foil faced insulated foam board. They were prompt, tarped everything from the back door to the work area, cleaned up thoroughly, and the results have been amazing.
Description of Work: Gene (the owner) and his son Ryan did the work, which was to insulate a crawl space.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,800

June L.
02/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Gene responded very quickly and came to visit within 24 hours on a Sunday afternoon. After assessing, he informed us we did not need insulation service and likely another issue. As the previous review had stated, it's very nice to have honest businesses. For that, I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Provided inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Penny E.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Great! The attic had been a terrible mess with little to no insulation. Gene came in with his crew, including his son, and did a great job. They were always prompt, polite, thoughtful and willing to do whatever was necessary to get the job done right. They were very tidy and considerate in and around our home. There were always tarps down and precautions taken. Before they left each day they cleanup up and vacuumed everywhere. When I showed Gene another area of concern, he got right to it and added a few extras that really made a huge improvement. I will use Gene again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Cleaned up the wiring , etc in my attic and insulated the entire space.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Maureen M.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
If I ever need someone like him and his company I would not hestiate to use his company or recommend to anyone who is interested in having the house insulated. It was a great experience to meet a honest business person.
Description of Work: Gene looked over the attic floor and advised that there was already insulation in the attic and it was not necessary to put anymore insulation there. I greatly appreciated his honesty in regard to having the work not being done. When I asked him about insulation along the walls, he told me that is only done wihen someone lives in the attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
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Contact information

2 Merry Lane, East Hanover, NJ 07936

http://www.turningyourhomegreen.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Insulation,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Electrical

FAQ

Turning Your Home Green is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Turning Your Home Green accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Turning Your Home Green offers free project estimates.
Yes, Turning Your Home Green offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Turning Your Home Green does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Turning Your Home Green offers emergency services.
No, Turning Your Home Green does not offer warranties.
Turning Your Home Green offers the following services: Spray Foam, Blown in Attic & Wall insulation, Crawl spaces insulation, Ac & Heating Duct work Wrapping,radiant barrier

Contact information

2 Merry Lane, East Hanover, NJ 07936

http://www.turningyourhomegreen.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM