Insulation company

Are you thinking of (re)insulating your home and are you wondering what an insulation company can do for you? Or do you already know which project you want to have carried out and are looking for the best company for your project? Read all about insulation companies in this article: from costs and activities to tips to find the right match for your project.

How much does insulation by an insulation company cost?

Would you like to insulate your home and outsource this project to an insulation company? Then it is useful to have an indication of the costs in advance. That way you will be better prepared. The table below gives a general indication of various insulation measures for a mid-terrace house, carried out by a glass wool insulation company.

The total cost of your project will depend on o.the chosen insulation measure, the number of m2, the insulation material and the level of labour costs, among other things.

The VAT rate on the labour costs of an insulation specialist

A windfall when hiring an insulation company: the government levies 9% VAT instead of 21% on the labour costs of insulation projects. This lower VAT rate applies to carrying out insulation measures on homes older than two years. For example, consider the labour costs of insulating a crawl space, or roof insulation. You do pay 21% VAT on other costs, including material costs.

What does an insulation company do?

What can an insulation company do for you? You can contact an insulation company for various insulation activities.

Checking and advice

Are you not sure whether your house and energy bill will benefit from (extra) insulation? Or are you unsure about insulation materials? Insulation companies can check for you whether you currently have insulation and whether it still meets current standards. With many years of experience, they know exactly what to look for during an inspection and what options are available. With non-binding advice and quotes, you will then make a well-informed choice.

Insulation installation or replacement

The actual installation of insulation is the main task of an insulation company. Not only do they install insulation in places where it is not yet present, they also replace old insulation material that no longer insulates well.

Maintenance

You can also turn to an insulation company for maintenance. Good insulation companies provide a guarantee on their work so that, depending on the guarantee conditions, you are entitled to maintenance for up to 10 years after installation, for example if you encounter problems. There are also companies that also offer related work. Think, for example, of an insulation specialist who takes care of facade maintenance or renovation and facade cleaning in addition to cavity wall insulation.

How to find a good insulation company?

There are many insulation companies operating that could take on your project. How do you choose the right company?

Read reviews

The experiences others have had with an insulation company say a lot about its strengths and weaknesses. Are previous customers positive about the quality delivered, customer friendliness and other things? Or are there some shortcomings here and there? Numerous reviews can be found online. Word-of-mouth reviews also give a good idea.

Look for quality marks

Certification marks help give an impression of the quality of a company. Whether the company complies with certain safety regulations, for example, or certain quality requirements. Insulation companies with quality marks have proven that they meet these requirements.

For example, insulation companies can join VENIN, a trade association for post-insulation that has strict quality requirements, for example on materials and work. They recognise SKG-IKOB and Insula Certificatie, two independent bodies that check this. You also have, for example, VCA, which focuses on safe and healthy working.

Check what is included in the quotation

Before you agree to a quotation, always check what exactly is included. What work will or will not be carried out for the price quoted? Are materials included? What guarantees do you have? By checking quotes carefully and asking questions during consultations, you can avoid (nasty) surprises.

Saving tips

Of course you want the insulation of your home to be done by a professional insulation company. But how do you make sure you can hire a qualified insulation specialist without spending more money than necessary? We share some saving tips.

Compare quotes

It may take you a little more time, but this first tip is important: get quotes from several insulation companies so you can compare the quotes. Especially for large, expensive projects, this can make for fine savings. Check the quotes not only on the price, but also on the work included in this price. That way, you can choose the insulation company with the best value for money for your project.

Don’t feel like scouring the internet for several insulation companies? With Renoca you can request several quotes in no time.

Request subsidy

To stimulate insulation, the government has made subsidies available. Homeowners who want to insulate their homes can apply for this through the ISDE scheme. Some conditions do apply, including the requirement to have the project carried out by an insulation company.

The exact conditions and a detailed step-by-step plan can be found on the RVO website. Want to know more about subsidy? Check out our insulation subsidy article.

Choose a company in your own region

Looking for a simple way to save on total costs? Then go for an insulation company in your area. By doing so, you not only support a local company, but also save on call-out charges. After all, an insulation specialist from the region doesn’t have to drive as far.