The Drying Company, LLC

basement waterproofer, concrete repair contractor, insulation contractor,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

The Drying Co./ThermalTec is a Home Performance Contractor that was founded in 2002. Over the last 15 years we have serviced over 10,000 homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses from Hampton Roads to Richmond and in between. Our specialties include: Crawl Space Repair, Foundation Repair, Attic and Crawl Space Insulation, Radon Testing and Mitigation, Mold Remediation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Spray Foam, Cellulose Insulation, & Whole House Insulation To see what The Drying Co. is doing to protect its employees and customers, go to https://www.thedryingco.com/about-us/press-release/2037-precautions-taken-by-the-drying-co-to-ensure-the-safety-of-our-customers-employees-during-covid-19-concerns.html Ensuring the Safety of our Customers & Employees During COVID-19.

Business highlights

19 years of trusted experience

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

CreditCard

Reviews

4.6110 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
14%
3
3%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.4
responsiveness
4.7
Showing 51-75 of 110 reviews

Brenda C.
06/2019
5.0
Excellent work. Little pricy till electric bills started dropping and are still coming down. Neat and clean. Supervisor stopped by to assure all was well and inspected the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joyce T.
05/2019
5.0
Matt Epperly was very professional and new about insulation for our crawl space. He came and went under our house and took pictures. We did not know about the mold which he showed us. He made the suggestion of the spray foam and the Friction-fit rigid foam board door panel to be installed behind our existing crawl space access door. Spray Foam in crawl space rim and band joist for air-sealing and insulation. He also mentioned before the foam insulation spraying anti-microbial solution on all crawl space wood substructure. We were also told we would get free a Wireless Hygrometer. It displays the temperature and humidity both inside your crawl space. It was all accomplished in a few hours. They informed us for our protection to leave the home and come back. Everything was done neatly and no mess left.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Stephane G.
05/2019
5.0
Mr. Saeed was knowledgeable and very nice. He explained all details in simple terms making it easy for me to understand all steps of the process. I will be calling him again in the future. Price was good. I highly recommend The Drying Company.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,585

Gary W.
04/2019
5.0
The people are very knowledgeable and professional. Kept me informed every step of the way. I went with the encapsulation and do not regret it. Dust was all but eliminated and I expect to see a difference with my heating bill.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,771

Bill R.
01/2019
4.5
Well done blown in insulation and patch work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.5
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

Virginia V.
11/2018
4.5
There were a couple of things that needed to be "fixed" after the work was completed, and when they came back out, they did an absolutely perfect job. Very professional and pleasant. Great customer service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jimmie J.
08/2018
5.0
The mechanics from The Drying Company were punctual , hard workers and very good at informing me every step of the job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Candice C.
07/2018
5.0
Excellent guidance & technical assistance!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000

Kathleen S.
06/2018
4.5
They were the most professional of the companies recommended, showed up on schedule and performed the work quickly and courteously. They cleaned up everything, and I was very satisfied.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
3.5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph B.
05/2018
4.5
Very good company. Good customer service, communication and thorough to insure job was understood, done correctly and verified.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

JC U.
05/2018
4.5
Took more than a month from the time of the estimate to the completion of the job. We are however very happy with the results. The installers were friendly, professional and conscious of cleaning up after finishing what was a hot and messy the job .JC

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0


Jeremiah F.
04/2018
4.0
Very professional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Roosevelt Z.
04/2018
4.0
I had my garage walls insulated, the 3 guys that did the work were very good, they covered my garage from top to bottom with heavy plastic to minimize the mess & protect my belongings from the blown insulation but they also did a fantastic clean up job, they finished the job in about 3.5 hrs, they were very polite & professional

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,926

Michelle F.
04/2018
4.0
Expect the job to be longer than the estimator but regardless, it's a great job when complete. The installer worked with my schedule and he was very attentive to keeping my house clean while transiting and finishing up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lena S.
03/2018
4.5
The Drying Company is superb They explain everything in detail, arrive on time, are very courteous and professional and their prices are lower than any other estimates I received. I have already recommend them to friends of mine. Thank you, The drying Company, for your excellent work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

mike g.
03/2018
5.0
Bassam and Mohammed were a very good installation team. Sales representative (Rick Bartel) was excellent in his presentation and very personable in his approach to potential clients. Everything went smoothly. Thanks for the good work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500

Josh Q.
02/2018
5.0
Make sure to have the space clear and ready to go for them to vacum out old insulation and put in new.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,215

Ginger W.
02/2018
5.0
They were the only service that could fit this job in-between their other jobs quickly and professionally. They communicated throughout the snow storm and made it happen asap. Quick, clean, and done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mishelle B.
01/2018
4.0
Professional. Clean and tidy. Quality work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro

George F.
12/2017
5.0
Great to work with and did a great job. Thanks Tyler.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Karen K.
11/2017
5.0
Very pleased with this company. Came and did the job in a timely manner.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400

Margaret B.
10/2017
5.0
I only received advice from this company. I would have hired them if they could have helped me. I would highly recommend them

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lauren D.
10/2017
5.0
Everyone involved in my project was terrific - helpful, respectful, courteous and friendly. From the Salesman to the ladies in the office to the job foreman to the gentlemen crawling around under my house to the gents in the attic. I was hesitant to hire based on the cost but I can tell the difference in the finished attic room - it now maintains a temperature relative to the rest of the house - which is good since my grandchildren sleep in the finished room next to the attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Kim L.
07/2017
4.5
We were concerned about moisture we found in our basement. The contractor recommended a very minor fix that did the job; saved us thousands we could have paid to another contractor who had just reviewed the same situation and had a more complicated solution. We appreciate the selflessness of the contractor - putting the client first, and will definitely use and/or recommend them in the future.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.5
value
5.0
responsiveness
4.5

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1

Contact information

PO Box 637, Toano, VA 23168

http://www.thedryingco.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

Licensing

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705085852
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2026
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

basement waterproofer,
concrete repair contractor,
insulation contractor,
energy audit company

FAQ

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

The Drying Company, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, The Drying Company, LLC offers free project estimates.
No, The Drying Company, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Drying Company, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Drying Company, LLC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Drying Company, LLC offers warranties.

Contact information

PO Box 637, Toano, VA 23168

http://www.thedryingco.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed