All reviews for Affordable Radiant Barrier

Neal Jones, the owner, came out to our house and told us our attic was too difficult for his current team, which I appreciate. I have gotten the run around from other less experienced companies. I appreciate Neal Jones' expertise and advise. I would recommend him as a trustworthy option to any of my friends and neighbors.

By far best home improvement for any home. I was just going to add new insulation myself and decided to get a few quotes on radiant barrier. Had a couple companies come out, they took quick look in attic we talked for maybe 5 minutes, gave me quote and gone. I set up appointment with Neal showed him attic and was expecting same thing, here’s your price see you later. Totally opposite, first thing he told me was he’ll come get me when he’s done in attic. About 10 minutes later he finally comes down, we walk the outside of the house he’s showing me soffit vents, roof vents, what their purpose is etc. We go back inside he shows me sample of material which I’ve seen pictures of but was skeptical of strength and durability, after all it just looks like a foil tarp. Boy was I surprised, this stuff is strong, did a few rip test to show me difference in material he uses vs. some of the others. Then he shows me demo of heat transfer, again completely surprised at how much heat it blocks. Neal was here for at least half hour if not longer went over his product, what he recommended I do. Complete opposite of other guys who were in and out within 5-10 minutes. The installation process went smoothly both days, cleaned up after they were done, couldn’t even tell they were here. Usually the upstairs ac runs most of the evening into the night, it was at temp and off by 7 ish. Every day I walk upstairs I’m surprised, just thinking it going to be hot or ac running non stop. I should have done this years ago. Not only did you explain your product extremely well, make recommendations as to what you would and would not do, your price was better than competitions. Thank you Neal for all your help and expertise.

I worked with Neal Jones. He is excellent at explaining what is needed, then doing that work exactly, with no surprise fees, hidden charges, or anything unsavory. The difference in my home is tremendous. Cooling on a 100+ F day would take most of the evening into the night, before... and now it only takes two hours. My thermostat went from running ALL the time, to keep up... to keeping it at 74 F on a 102 day, without running all the time. I don't put this kinda thing in reviews, typically, but I would 100% recommend his company to friends and family.

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I got multiple bids to have the work done. In the case of Affordable Radient Barrier (ARB), they were the only ones where the owner himself (Neal) actually comes out and is present the entire installation process. He spent more time assessing and measuring than anyone else. In fact he actually found deficiencies in the construction and the HVAC system of the home (that no one else saw) and he provided solutions that went above and beyond just installing a radient barrier.
Be careful of what materials you get because there is a significant difference in quality of materials. Some of the bids had 30% ranges in price based on thickness of foil and blown in insulation. ARB Uses the thickest foil in their demonstration and then actually use that in the instal. They blew in more insulation than the others offered. And no monkey business later as I was a very careful observer during instal. We have a fairly large home but 4 distinct attic spaces. It took the three of them two full days to complete the work. And Neal was there the entire time side by side with his workers.

From all I learned over the one month of bidding process, attics need two things. Insulation AND ventilation. Both were sub par in my home.

The price was by far the best and yet it included more than the other bids. Besides the foil we had 9” of insulation blown in and a thermostatically controlled high output exhaust fan installed at the peak. NOT a solar fan that everyone else estimated at crazy prices.
But their work went above and beyond. They installed 14 soffit vents in crucial areas that the builder had missed. The attic was basically starved for fresh air. They resealed all the duct work with both tape and mud. They sealed all leaks on the air exchangers. They installed 2 attic tents at less than the cost of one from the other companies. They even installed multiple rodent baits to make sure if those critters ever get back in (old problem) they will enjoy a Last Supper.

And the end result? Our two ac units now make temp and go off in the afternoons, even at 95 degrees outside. You can walk into our two walk-in attics without needing a towel in 60 seconds. The house is waaay more comfortable and we actually raised the thermostats 3 degrees and it feels cooler than before. I can’t wait to see my first electric bill.

Do yourself a favor and save a lot of time and phone calls (and $$$). Just hire ARB. I saved big bucks and got the best job I could have ever hoped for. And I didn’t even list all the extras Neal did for us because I don’t want to set expectations higher than you should expect. Just say that by the time you’re done you might feel like I did and actually tipped his crew. Amazing - professional - hard workers.

As an owner of a 35 year old house (built in 1986 before they built them as tight as they do today), my AC was constantly fighting the Texas heat. Since I was doing a complete remodel, new AC and insulation/radiant barrier was at the top of my checklist. I called Affordable Radiant Barrier and Neal (the owner) came out and spent 30 minutes completely inspected my attic and then proceeded to outline a plan to keep my house cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Neal came in with the lowest bid and swiftly installed radiant barrier, insulation, attic fan and a attic ladder tent. I'm looking forward to the energy savings and more importantly not sweating all summer. I highly recommend Neal and his team for your insulation/radiant barrier needs.

Had a great experience with Neal and I was hopeful that the radiant barrier would make a difference but as with everything you never know. It has been in for a month. I used 400 fewer kWh to cool my house than June of last year and I am keeping it 1-2 degrees cooler than I did last year. It is really noticeable in the mornings when my house naturally stays cooler much longer and my AC does not even kick on till the afternoon. I liked working with Neal he was very straight forward and called out everything he found. There was no pressure. Took them less than a day to put it in my house and replace the attic fan. I am looking forward to seeing the savings all summer and keeping my house naturally cooler.

I searched for information on the Internet for a company to install a radiant barrier in my home. I found a great one. Neal came and explained the whole process, answered all my questions, and did an inspection of my home and explained what I needed. His crew showed up on time and worked professionally to install my barrier. I was amazed at how quickly I could notice the difference made on the atmosphere in my home. Even in the garage which could be unbearable as the day heated up the temperature markedly decreased. What a great experience!

My house was hot as hell summer 2020 - my overall temps didn’t get below 78 for a couple of weeks. I did some research and found that a radiant barrier and added insulation would do the job. I called one company and they wanted to install a barrier, solar exhaust fan, and insulation for over $10k. The second company was ARB. Neal came out and told me what was up, showed me a quick demo of how the radiant barrier worked and quoted me a way cheaper price than the first. This quote included additional soffit vents too! He also laughed at my first quote I got, which was a relief because I about to pull the trigger and waste 10k dollars (thanks, Neal!)

A few months later (I had to save up some dough) I asked if he could come out and do his magic work. He had Ivan install the barrier and 120v exhaust fan in about 7 milliseconds and a couple days later the insulation guys put in an additional 12 inches of “Cadillac” insulation. I’m on my first full day with the barrier and am quite anxious for summer to come so I can show the Sun who’s boss with my air conditioning.

If you’re collecting quotes for an Affordable Radiant Barrier make sure to keep Neal and his crew at the top of the list. He’s professional, punctual, friendly, and ready to get the job done.

Very pleasant experience! Neal and his crew were very professional and completed the work on time! We have a two story house and the upstairs was always hotter in the summer, after the radiant barrier was installed and the difference was very noticeable. Our electricity bill also decreased!

I got 3 quotes for Radiant Barrier to be installed in our home. I can't recall the other 2 companies names but Neal Jones with Affordable Radiant Barrier stood out. He showed me things about my house neither of the other 2 companies noticed. Next he explained how Radiant Barrier works in the winter months as well as the summer - who knew that this works in the winter too - I surely didn't. Of the 3 estimates Mr. Jones said my insulation was fine and didn't need more - both of the other 2 companies wanted to add more insulation with the Radiant Barrier.  All in all Mr. Jones was the lowest priced and made me feel comfortable choosing his company. Mr. Jones is the owner of the company and he was at our home during the install and at the end of the job to inspect everything. I waited until I received my last utility bill to really see if this makes a difference like other people say. My utility bill was lower by $120 and my upstairs feels cooler that ever. I can't say enough about Affordable Radiant Barrier and the owner Neal Jones - call these people you'll be glad you did. I'll be telling all my neighbors and friends about this guy, he's the real thing, you can't go wrong with this company...

UPDATE Feb 2021: Not only was this a good solution for the summer but it also helped out during the winter storms that shut down Texas. Due to Neal the owner adding additional insulation along with the barrier itself, it protected my pipes from freezing up during sub zero temperatures. This was a lifesaver and resulted in this un-foreseen benefit and protection for my home.

I would highly recommend affordable radiant barrier. The owner Neal comes out and personally conducts the estimate and he also arrives and personally supervisors and participates in the installation of the job itself. They get started early and work very hard. I can already feel the effects of the radiant barrier itself and I am very impressed. I ran estimates with three other companies and this by far was the best solution. Neal also installed additional insulation and an attic fan in addition to the radiant barrier itself. I also examined the radiant barrier product and it is higher quality and more durable than what you can buy at the store and better than what the other contractors were using.

Owner Neal Jones was informative and professional. Neal and his crew arrived on time and completed the job ahead of schedule. We know radiant barrier will make a difference in our utility bills and our house and attic is noticeable cooler already.

Neil Jones gave me a very reasonable quote to install radiant barrier in the entire attic. He answered all my questions. He wasn't pushy to get any contract signed. I met with him on a Friday and the next Friday, his crew of three people came and finished the installation, 9 AM to 3 PM. They laid a plastic sheet on the floor, from front door till the attic door upstairs, to keep floor clean. Crew was very professional and hard-working. A thermostat controlled electric fan is also installed on the roof, for air circulation. Crew covered the entire attic including the garage attic, going way beyond and everything looks clean and professional. It has been only couple of days, and I can't talk about any energy savings. Feels warm inside, as today, it is freezing temperature outside. I very pleased with the service of Affordable Radiant Barrier. I will definitely recommend this company to anybody who is considering this service.

Neal installed radiant barrier and insulation for us a little over a month ago. He also had some soffits and an attic tent installed. They finished the project in 1 day and left everything clean. On average we are seeing about a 25% daily reduction in electricity usage for cooling so far this summer.

It was wonderful working with Neal Jones who is very knowledgeable and friendly. He found that my attic did not have an adequate number of soffit vents to permit hot air to be easily vented out via my existing turbine vents.

The attic and the affected rooms already feel cooler. It will be interesting to see how much savings in electricity we will have going forward.

ARB's quote was very competitive even with the extra work of cutting out new or replacing existing soffit vents. ARB's team was very professional, courteous, and left the job site clean. If you are looking to install a radiant barrier, I highly would highly recommend ARB.

When it comes to selecting a contractor to work in my home, I'm very particular with who I choose and extremely thorough with my research. If you're considering putting in a radiant barrier and insulation in your home, Neal Jones with Affordable Radiant Barrier is the man you should call. He is honest, dependable, responsive and extremely knowledgeable in the field of energy efficiency for your home and attic. He thoroughly impressed me from start to finish and I'm extremely happy that we selected him for this job. It's rare that the owner of the business shows up for the install, much less stays for the entire job and even helps with the work. But Neal was onsite from start to finish, ensuring that the job was completed to his high standards, and to our complete satisfaction.

Our installation is complete, and we can already tell a dramatic difference in the comfort level of our home, especially the second story. Even being inside the attic is tolerable now. Before the installation, I would set the upstairs thermostat to 73 degrees, but the AC unit would just run constantly and could never cool the second floor down below 78-79 degrees. Now when I set the thermostat to 73 (or lower) it has no problem reaching that temperature and holding there. I honestly wasn't sure if it was going to have a noticeable impact, but it has been incredible, and we are extremely pleased.

Our electric bills used to range between $500-$600 during the summer months, and gas bills between $300-$400 during the winter months. After having the radiant barrier and additional insulation installed, our electric and gas bills have been well below $200. I look at this as an investment in our home and it is quickly paying for itself in saved utility costs.

Neal and Affordable Radiant Barrier exceeded our expectations across the board. If you're in the market for a radiant barrier and/or insulation, do yourself a favor and give Neal a call. You can save yourself the hassle of having to meet with all the other vendors. You'll just waste a lot of your time and will end up selecting Neal for the job anyway. Trust me, you won't be disappointed by ARB!

Thank you, Neal Jones, and Affordable Radiant Barrier, for reducing our energy bills, making our home more comfortable, and more livable during the brutal Texas summer heat. We couldn't be happier with the results!

Neal and Marvin figured out why one room in my house was always warmer than the rest of the house
and corrected the problem within 2 days of their first visit. I couldn’t be happier with their service and professionalism. So easy to work with. I highly,highly recommend them if you need radiant barrier or insulation.

My bills were through the roof when I found Neal and his company. Our house was unbearable at night and our air conditioner ran 24/7 trying to keep up with the heat! Neal and his team were able to come in and finish the job in one day! There was not a trace that any workers had even been in my house, not on the stairs, or in any of the rooms! I swear my house actually looked cleaner than before they came lol. Neal took the time to sit down and explain how Radiant Barrier would cool my house and help reduce my bills, I feel like an expert on radiant barrier now.. He even took the time to check my air conditioner to make sure that it was running in tip top shape. The whole time Neal was here he was very professional and very personable. I know that if I ever move that I will be calling Neal again, and I brag about his company every chance I get!

This is my third house that I have lived in the DFW area since 2010. Our first 2 homes were new builds by Highland and we absolutely loved them. They were sealed tight and insulated the way a house should be with radiant barrier. Our new home did not have radiant barrier. It is 2644 square feet with an upstairs. We got several quotes from other AC radiant barrier company’s . None of the companies would beat the price or quality of Neals product. When I met Neal on the day of our walk through I could tell he was a genuine person. He never once tried to up sell me anything other than what I needed and in the end he used the best radiant materials possible. His main man Ivan was able to crawl down a few tiny spaces and put radiant barrier on every inch of our attic. Neal also set up an attic fan. The barrier and the fan changed the attic temp from 146 degrees to 106 degrees. Neal is a man of integrity. He wants the customer to be taken care of and pleased about the job done. With this house being an older home I had many choices, but a lot of companies are not genuine or give 100% to the work being done. That is not the case with Neal. He cares about his work and his clients. I highly recommend him.

I just had radiant barrier installed by Neal and his team. The inspection process and getting the quote was easy. I work random hour and Neal was able to work around my schedule. Neal and his installers did a great job. The install took a half day and the we very nice. They cleaned up after them selfs. Once complete Neal took the time to follow up multiple times after the install so I would highly recommend ARB.

Neal installed a radiant barrier, additional soffits, and a new attic fan. The crew was extremely hard working, cleaned up the job site when completed and did a great job.

The comfort level in our upstairs is drastically better and our air conditioners don't need to work near as hard in the heat of the summer.

I highly recommend his company's services. Very affordable given the work conducted.