Payless Insulation

Insulation

About us

13-Time Super Service Award Winner! Since 1979, Payless Insulation has provided the best insulation products and installation to Houston and the surrounding areas. Our highly trained technicians are on-time, perform with minimal disruption and go to great lengths to protect your belongings and leave the site clean.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Women Owned & Operated
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Insulation Installation & Repairs - Home Attic, Walls, & Floors. Noise Reduction & Acoustical Finish.

Services we don't offer

Foam, Foil, Rockwool.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9184 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
7%
3
1%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 184 reviews

O. Kelly M.
09/2023
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I have four companies come out and gave me estimates one Company did it by looking at my house on Google. Ken came out and was here for about three hours measuring outside and inside. He gave me four different quotes, depending on the thickness of the insulation. Decided on using Payless because of just how professional Ken was. And he instructed me to pay him when I was satisfied with the job. I’ve had my HVAC guy go up in the attic to work on the systems and he came down and said who the h*** blew that insulation and I’ve never seen such a professional job and all my life and I’ve been doing HVAC work for 30 years. Highly recommend these guys I’ve used them I believe it was in 2011. I just bought the house and I wanted insulation blown in. They did such a fantastic job highly impressed by these guys.
Description of Work: Insulation in the attic

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
$2,000

christine B.
11/2021
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The quality was very good. They were thorough and they explain everything before they started. I was very pleased with the job when it was done. The service was good and the price was good.
Description of Work: Insulation in the attic.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

DS K.
10/2021
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Super impressed by Payless Insulation! I called around to several Houston companies for attic insulation. Some of those companies wanted to up-sell me on the radiant barrier, etc. I did my research and found that the radiant barrier was not the best solution. I have an 1963 built house so it needed alot of help to keep the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter and not be so drafty. I choose Payless Insulation for their quick customer service, willingness to explain the details, friendliness, professionalism, and most importantly the installation team was polite, clean (they wore clean boots in as to not track in dirt, mud from their shoes), and got the job done in the time allotted. Afterwards (in my next electric bill) my energy savings was a good 40% from the previous month. My house didn't feel drafty anymore!!
Description of Work: Attic insulation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Randy P.
10/2021
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Went well - they were on time early in the morning - put paper on my floors and were very careful not to damage or dirty any of my interior furnishings. The attic was completely clean and I had my electrical work and then they sprayed in the new insulation and also into my walls – very happy with the service and the new comfort level I have inside my home. The salesman Gabriel was involved along the way from start to end and was a significant factor in our initial decision. Very pleased. Randy Parr
Description of Work: Removal of insulation, installed new back in attic and walls

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

Amy W.
10/2021
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Excellent job. Clean and professional. Listened to the concerns and didn’t do things that where unnecessary
Description of Work: Blown insulation in attic

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

Walt M.
06/2021
1.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Had an appointment for a quote. Estimator came out and inspected attic. Said I would get an estimate for the job the next day. Two days later I called the office and inquired about my estimate. Was told the info would be passed on to the person who visited. Never heard back from anyone either by email or phone.
Description of Work: Attic insulation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Payless Insulation
It just came to my attention that we dropped the ball on living up to our hard earned reputation. The timing of your call was very unfortunate since we were short handed due to one of our top sales people being badly injured and needing surgery. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience we have caused you and we would be more than happy to make it up to you in any way we can.

Timothy T.
11/2020
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
They did a wonderful job. I could tell the difference after the first night. My floors are much warmer. I will always recomend this company.
Description of Work: Insulate floors
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

KRISTIN L.
02/2019
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The result is that the house is quieter and warmer. However, they neglected to tell us prior to starting the job that any crack or hole in the wallboard would result in the insulation and its dust being blown into the house. We noticed the house filling with dust and insultation and found it coming in through a space between the door jamb and the wallboard. Then it started coming in around the electrical outlets. We ran around taping everything but missed a hole that a previous owner had cut into a wall. By the time we discovered this, there was dust swirling everywhere and 6 foot long by 2 foot deep pile of the insulation stuffing on the living room carpet. I had to rent a carpet cleaner and run it over the carpet twice. I had to wash down the walls, vacuum every surface and mop all the floors. It took me 5 full days of cleaning to clear out the mess.
Description of Work: Blew in insulation between my brick walls and the interior wallboard

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

$2,500

James C.
08/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Extremely professional from estimate to schedule to setup to execution through clean-up. I am VERY pleased with the results, and the price was reasonable and in line with other contractors for the work performed. Most other bidders skipped some important details and needs. Payless provided a detailed bid that allowed me to delete any services that I did not want. The final invoice reflected the exact services that were performed - slightly less than the original bid.
Description of Work: Repair / update insulation in 30-yr old house.

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
$4,900

Thomas G.
07/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Everything went perfect. From sales to installation, my experience went smoothly. The installers arrived early in the morning to beat the summer heat. The coordinating installer explained everything that was planned and anything he need from me. Once the crew was set up, they completed the install in about 4 hours. The crew cleaned up excess insulation as best they could, which is difficult due to how dusty cellulose can be. I got to inspect the work that was performed, which was impressive. I received a certificate of work which shows the amount of insulation installed and current R-value before the installers left my home. I have seen an immediate change in the comfort of my home. My AC does not run all day long and my home is able to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the day. Working with Payless was a easy experience and would recommend their services.
Description of Work: Replace old fiberglass insulation with new blown in cellulose insulation in attic

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
$2,200

Mike S.
06/2018
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
went well. Did not have the needed insulation tent with them (but was not part of the original planned work). Did not offer to come back and install the proper tent (deducted one star for this, otherwise excellent all around)
Description of Work: over garage insulation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas B.
06/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The estimator showed up on agreed upon time and did a great job determining what was needed and explained the process to me. The only thing I can say about the installers is that they were outstanding! Showed up on time and got to work immediately...did take a little longer that originally thought because they had to take a couple of cool down breaks (attic was very very hot that day)
Description of Work: strayed insulation in the attic

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

Mary K.
05/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
It went great!! Our house had no insulation, except for the unfinished attic which has loose insulation. They were timely & would have finished in a day, except for the weather. They left when it looked like rain & it was planned that they would come back another day.
Description of Work: Insulation in the house.

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
$2,000

David R.
04/2018
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
The job went very well. The team showed up on time. Took great care to keep the area clean and protected from overspray. Completed the task contracted for and left the area very clean. I am pleased, will use again and will recommend their services to my friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: Insulation of the overhead in my walk in attic.

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

Marlon R.
04/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I have a small bungalow house in the greater Heights area that has been a nightmare to find quality reasonable contractors. Payless was very professional and offered the best value of any quotes received. They cleaned up after the job was done which is very important. I expect to hire them for any insulation work needed in the future if they're capable. I recommended them to my neighbor and they also used them.
Description of Work: Insulation for walls and attic

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
$2,500

MICHAEL S.
03/2018
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Great. Payless is fantastic. Casey inspects the home and writes the needed work estimate. She is fantastic. Smart, experienced, knowledgeable, friendly, accurate, and experienced. What more can I say/ Anyone at the main office who answers the phone is also exemplary. I have used them several times in the past and will always go with Payless Insulation..
Description of Work: Insulation of outside walls after flooding from Harvey

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
$2,600

Eric C.
09/2017
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Great arrived on time and very professional
Description of Work: Insulation in attic

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
$1,800

Lorinda T.
07/2017
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Excellent. The first visit, they identified a leak and let us know. Though we had to stop and wait for the leak to be fixed, they came back and did the job within 2 hours. They were prompt and also always have someone available to take calls.
Description of Work: Attic 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
$880

Response from Payless Insulation
[Member Name Removed], it's great to hear from you and to have our installers notice these things prior to covering up the whole attic. The tenants will also be happy with the new comfort and lower utility bills. Thank you so much for letting us know and for the wonderful review! We appreciate all of our customers and always happy to hear back from you. Thank you again for your business. Payless Insulation Team

James S.
05/2017
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
It went great! Couldn't ask for a better experience. Bret, the one that wrote the proposal, the installers, and the front office were all great to work with.
Description of Work: I had insulation in the attic, but several years ago I had rats that burrowed in to it. Bret said I really didn't need additional insulation, but he would fill in the gaps and put webbing over the rolled insulation between the studs. The men were out today to do the work. During the process they found on whole area above the kitchen that had no insulation. He said he would put some there because it was the right thing to do. I appreciated him telling me, I told him I would incur the additional cost, which wasn't much. So now I feel my house has the insulation that it needs to save energy.

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
$1,000

LORRAINE K.
05/2017
1.0
insulation
  + -1 more
BAD - could not hire them to do the job.Was told someone would call to discuss estimate in 30 minutes. Five hours later, I called them for estimate again. Spoke to estimator to discuss options and pricing. I did not want to wait 4 days for estimator to come to the house to estimate the job, so wanted to confirm that if we guessed the job was going to be 1000 SF, that they would bring out XX bags that equal 1000 SF and would install all the bags and not leave any on the truck. The guy laughed at that question, and me, for over a minute. He said that the men bring out rulers to measure how much they put down. I pointed out my concern that there is a lot of 'dead' space in attic, like 24 sf for attic stairs, space around HVAC units, joists, elevated cathedral ceiling area that does not need insulation, etc., all of which equals between 10%-20% of the attic and I just wanted to receive the amount of insulation I paid for, so if I pay for 1000 SF of insulation, they will blow in all the bags that I pay for. He laughed and told me that maybe I need to go with another company! I asked if I could speak to someone else as I could not believe that this guy refused to say that if you pay for 1000 SF of insulation, you will get what you pay for. This company will evidently keep whatever is not used on your job and use it on the next one! Buyer beware-if you pay for 1000 SF at $1. per SF, you may only get 800 SF of insulation which means you are paying a LOT more per square foot! I am a tax attorney and am very aware about how 10% saved materials per job add up in extra profit and do NOT appreciate someone laughing at me (like it is a stupid question) for trying to make sure I actually receive the product I have paid to receive, then told to go elsewhere for asking the question! BAD customer service! Zero paid but HUGE cost in annoyance from not getting a straight answer then being treated like I am an idiot!
Description of Work: Attic Insulation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Payless Insulation
Dear [Member Name Removed], We are truly sorry you experienced this with our company. The gentleman that returned your call was calling you again 5 hours later. Unfortunately, when you called on a Friday, 5th of May, our estimator was already booked Monday and the next available would have been Tuesday. We cannot stress enough how quickly we call everyone back to all of our representatives. We don't use contractors, everyone is an actual employee and we are sure sorry that you did not receive the service we are most known for: promptness, honest answers and our ability to educate the consumer to give you the opportunity to make a sound decision. Whether the estimator measures or the installer measures, we are all trained the exact same way. The attic stairs are not excluded because we will always install a cotton batting insulation behind the steps-and this takes more time than blowing it. We can't blow on top of the attic stairs, this is our way of ensuring you still have insulation on your steps. When there are "dead" spaces that cannot be accessed, we will always deduct those, including any roofline vaulted ceilings. We are not sure why that was not discussed, but we would have encouraged seeing your house to do a physical estimate and address all concerns at that time. We will gladly visit your home to inspect the attic and note all areas that don't get insulated. All companies will also have a minimum job price. Even if you are doing 1000sf and deduct 200sf, you still get an the recommended amount of R38, but not at the price of 1000 square feet. We will never charged for something we don't do. Please allow us to send a different estimator to talk to you and physically inspect your home. An in-home estimate will always tell the story. Again, we are as upset for this "F" rating when we have never given you a physical estimate. We have two estimators we can send immediately, one with 20+ years of experience and the other with 17. So truly sorry that this ever happened. Would this be acceptable to you? Thank you for your time.

Shondra B.
03/2017
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The quote was exactly the final price. They came, did a wonderful job, and cleaned up after themselves. We found them on Angie's List, received the discount, and was given exceptional service.
Description of Work: I had Payless Insulation put high-grade insulation into our attic.

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
$881.3

Response from Payless Insulation
We are a little behind on our "thank yous" due to moving the company to a new location. We just want to let you know how much we appreciate you for the wonderful feedback. We also appreciate your business. Thank you! Thank you!

Beverly P.
11/2016
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Okay. We had a leak in the ceiling later which we think was caused by a worker stepping on the water line, but it can't be proved.
Description of Work: New insulation in the attic.

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

$1,100

Antonia F.
08/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
High Quality Service As promised, the technicians came on Friday, 8-19-16, they were prompt, and efficient! The crew left no sign that they had been there. I called the owner to compliment her technicians. The owner was courteous and the work was completed that morning. It is rare to find a company that provides high quality service from the first call to the completion of the work. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Attic 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

Patricia P.
08/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
My prep for their arrival was a pain in the butt but it wasn't their fault. The lattice and such that was blocking the crawl space had not been removed in YEARS, and it did not come down easily. But I don't give up and I had it ready when they arrived. The installation process went smoothly and only took a few hours. They arrived on time. I was unprepared for the complexity of the operation. It took them at least an hour to unload and set up the equipment. Once that was done then things moved very quickly. The crew were wonderful about cleaning up 'stray' insulation. I know that each application is different but I have to report that we had a reduction in Electricity usage of 20% the first week and it has stayed at the reduced level! My husband didn't think it would make any difference since we live in a house that is 2 years short of being 100. But it did make a difference and it did so immediately. I would not hesitate using this contractor again and again.
Description of Work: Payless put in under the floor spray in 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
$2,000

Robert M.
05/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Payless Insulation did a great job with our issue. The staff was easy to deal with and was very responsive. Our initial contact, Nate Jenkins, was very knowledgeable and helpful regarding the options for our home. We would use Payless again and highly recommend them to other Angie's List customers.
Description of Work: Removed old insulation and installed new insulation under our residence.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Contact information

1830 W 15th St, Houston, TX 77008

http://www.paylessinsulation.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
Yes
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

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FAQ

Payless Insulation is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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Payless Insulation accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Payless Insulation offers free project estimates.
Yes, Payless Insulation offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Payless Insulation does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Payless Insulation offers emergency services.
Yes, Payless Insulation offers warranties.
Payless Insulation offers the following services: Insulation Installation & Repairs - Home Attic, Walls, & Floors. Noise Reduction & Acoustical Finish.
Foam, Foil, Rockwool.

Contact information

1830 W 15th St, Houston, TX 77008

http://www.paylessinsulation.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day