Fogarty's Home Services Before & After Photos

This homeowner in Feeding Hills, MA called us hoping we would be able to replace his bulkhead door and basement windows. His bulkhead door was leaking, and it was causing water to intrude into the basement. 

We were able to help this customer. We installed a beautiful new bulkhead door. We had to pour concrete, as his was crumbling. Once the concrete was set, we installed the bulkhead door. We caulked around the edges and installed flashing behind the door to ensure a tight fit. Now, this homeowner has a new, beautiful bulkhead door that will look nice for years to come! 

This homeowner in Feeding Hills, MA called us hoping that we would be able to help her with her home. She and her husband were very concerned about their radon exposure. They had recently tested their home for radon. Their levels fluctuated between 2.2 pCi/L and 3.8 pCi/L. While this is under the EPA's radon action level of 4 pCi/L, the homeowner stated that they wanted their radon level as low as possible, and they were quite concerned about their exposure. 

We were able to help this customer! We installed an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) in their basement. The ERV we installed was the RenewAire EV90, which is 90 CFM. We anchored a mounting plate to the wall. We then mounted the ERV to the wall. We began connecting the ductwork between the ERV and the outside vents. The intake vent is strategically placed to ensure that the air being brought into the home is the best possible quality -- so it is located away from driveways, as well as anything else that might bring in bad air such as HVAC vents or dryer vents. ERV intake vents are placed at least 10 feet apart from any exhaust vents. We also installed ductwork that brings the old air into the system and pushes the fresh air out of the system. The ERV works by removing stale indoor air from their basement and venting it outside. The fresh outside air gets pulled into the home. While the ERV is running, the temperature and humidity are transferred between the different air streams. For example, as it was a warm spring day, the hot, humid air was being pre-cooled and dehumidified by the air conditioned interior air. In the winter, it would be the opposite -- the cold outside air was being warmed and humidified by the inside air prior to it entering the home. The ERV transfers the temperature and humidity, but does not transfer any larger particles or toxins, which makes it perfect for people who are concerned about their radon exposure. We combined this with a radon mitigation system in order to ensure their radon levels were as low as possible. ERVs are amazing -- able to reduce radon levels 50-75% on average! The homeowners are happy -- they called in the day after the ERV was installed to say that they have already seen an improvement in the air quality in their home! 

This homeowner in Feeding Hills, MA reached out to us because she was having home comfort issues. In the winter, her heater was running constantly -- and in the summer, she could not sleep without multiple fans and the air conditioning going 24/7! She wanted to have her home evaluated, and her insulation removed and replaced.

We were able to help this customer! We were able to replace the attic insulation with TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. We started by removing the old blown-in insulation using a large vacuum. We then went in and air-sealed around all of the points where air leaks up from the home to the attic. We did this using our Zypfoam™ spray foam. Once the atitc is air sealed, we used a long hose to blow in TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. TruSoft™ is amazing -- it does not burn, get moldy, or attract pests. The blown-in insulation fills all gaps and oddly shaped voids. The homeowner is very excited, and is already much more comfortable in her home! 

This homeowner in Feeding Hills, MA called us hoping to get his attic insulation checked and fixed. He was dealing with allergies and a constantly running air conditioner. He wanted to get it done as soon as possible, as he was concerned about his energy bills. Additionally, the only entrance to his attic was through his gable vents, which presented a challenge for most people. However, we were able to help him easily! 

We had the perfect solution for this customer! We removed the old, broken gable vent. We removed the insulation from his attic and re-insulated it. Once we were done, we began the process of replacing the gable vent. We installed the new gable vent into the side of the home. Then, we framed it, ensuring that it had a sleek and attractive appearance. Now, their gable vent looks 10 times better, and their attic is perfectly insulated, leading to lower energy bills for years to come!  

Fixing air leaks at the top of a home to prevent cold drafty rooms and colder floors.