Affordable Radiant Barrier

Affordable Radiant Barrier handles insulation work out of Rowlett, Texas. Neal Jones runs the operation and focuses on radiant barrier installations along with attic insulation upgrades for homes. They put in reflective materials to cut heat transfer and add blown insulation where needed. The company covers spots around Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney and Allen. Neal and his crew also handle vent repairs, fan installs and attic door fixes during the same visits.

Homeowners call when upstairs rooms stay hot or bills run high after moving into a new place. Neal and Marvin have installed radiant barriers across full attics, blown in thousands of cubic feet of extra insulation on top of existing material, added fans and replaced soffit vents that were missing or blocked. One crew topped off insulation on a second visit years later and patched barrier sections torn during HVAC work. Another job fixed return and supply vents while checking the whole system for airflow problems.

Neal comes out himself for every quote and spends extra time walking the attic and checking outside vents before writing anything down. He gives prices lower than the other bids and skips items the house does not need. The crew shows up on time, finishes most jobs in one day, keeps the house clean and follows up after the work is done. They serve the Dallas area including the cities already named.

The Google rating sits at five stars from seventy five reviews. Reviewers note Neal spends far more time inspecting than other companies, that the crew works clean and professional, and that attic temperatures drop sharply once the barrier and insulation are in place.

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“Can’t say enough about this company! I had called a competitor and received a quote. The man I spoke with was a managing partner of that company. He was inattentive, didn’t offer much of an overview of what to expect and referred me to their website to watch a video. I wasn’t impressed but the price was right. I gave him my email to send the quote. Never received it so I called again and gave him my email address again!!! Still to this day I’ve never received the other companies quote!! Thank goodness because it led me to Affordable Radiant Barrier. Neal and Marvin are so passionate about what they do at it shows! As a woman it can feel like we are taken advantage of with our lack of knowledge on home repairs. These guys walked me step by step on what they do and why they do it! I feel like an expert:) so glad the other company flaked on me!”

“If the owner is a perfectionist, you know the job is done right. Old-school customer service is hard to find nowadays, and Neal provides exactly that. He personally responded to our request for a quote and was attentive to our questions. Unlike the other company that took less than 15 minutes to look and write up the quotes, Neal was thorough and took his time to evaluate our attic needs. He saved us a lot of money by not selling us what we didn’t need and suggested what could be done better. His team was able to finish the job in a speedy manner. We are happy with the services received and look forward to a more comfortable summer.”

“Neal was very professional and prompt at answering any questions i had, got a quote from other companies but none were as good as ARB. Neal is very knowledgeable and was able to provide a detailed explanation of what will happen during the project. He went around and spent twice as much time in the attic and around the house compared to the other two companies I obtained a quote from. Neal's crew was very professional and kept clean after themselves, the install took the whole day but it looked great after it was completed. had radiant barrier installed all over the attic and got an electric fan installed. Extra insulation was added afterwards. There haven't been a lot of warm days but when the temp was 90 degrees outside my attic was also around 90-92 degrees, that's a huge improvement compared to having the attic sit at slightly over 100. My upstairs AC unit was running 19hours / 24 hours in the summer when temperature was around 100 and could barely keep upstairs temperature under 78. I'll update the review after the summer and compare the performance of the added insulation and radiant barrier. I would recommend Neal for any attic work.”

“My husband received three quotes for insulation and radiant barrier installation. We decided to go with Neal and his team because of the detail and knowledge Neal displayed when coming out to give us an estimate. He was very professional and spent a considerable amount of time explaining the process, material he would be using, and pointing out areas in the attic that he and his team could fix during the process. On the day of installation, Neal and his team showed up on time. Neal oversaw the entire process and made sure the project ran smoothly. His team seemed competent, hard working, and professional. There were no issues with the installation and the team left our house as clean as when they arrived. Neal even patched up some roof holes and took down some wasp nests for me in the process. The entire process took approximately 7-8 hours. What I really liked about Neal was that he kept us in the loop throughout the entire project - before, during, and after. I would recommend AR Barrier (Neal) to any friend, neighbor, or family member needing insulation or wanting to install Radiant Barrier in their attic for energy conservation.”

“I can’t say enough good things about this company and the man who runs it. Neal came out to our house personally to look at our home after I told him about our insanely high utility bill our first month in our new home. This is our first home we’ve ever owned and there’s a lot we don’t know. Before Neal even looked in my attics he took the time to help me shop different utility companies and go over what my rates and kilowatt usage should look like. Later that day he emailed me a massive list of utility companies so I can start shopping around for a lower rate. He then checked all of my air vents in our whole house and explained to me about return and supply vents and helped us realize we needed to also be calling our HVAC people out for an inspection. After all of this he thoroughly inspected all of our attic spaces (we have three) and was very honest about his plan for them. He almost does exclusively radiant barrier for attics but he said he wouldn’t do it for ours because we lacked soffits. He took time to explain everything (including what a soffit is) and made sure I understood exactly what his plan was for insulation. Less than 24 hours later he emailed a very reasonable ”

“Neal, the owner, did a walk through and extremely reasonable quote. His crew, led by Marvin, blew over 3600 cubic feet of insulation, to add to what I had, in 2 hours. No mess! I was truly impressed and tipped them (as you should) accordingly.”

“I’ve hired Neal and his team at Affordable Radiant Barrier for the second time, and I couldn't be happier. A few years ago, they did a great job on my first radiant barrier project, so when I needed my attic insulation topped off, I called them again. Neal is sincere—he walks through the attic and tells you exactly what needs to be fixed without trying to sell you anything you don't need. He also fixed a few areas where the radiant barrier had been damaged during the installation of a new HVAC system. It’s rare to find a contractor in DFW who is this consistent and dependable. If you want it done right the first time (or the second!), call Neal.”

“A+. Had the privilege to work with Neal and Marvin, really great communication and transparency about our project (radiant barrier and insulation for a recent home purchase). Walked me through the whole process, showed up on time, and actually finished on time. Quality shows, am still flabbergasted about how the crew was able to walk around in the attic with ease. Already notice a drop in temp in the attic and am not so apprehensive with the looming 100+ degree days ahead. Will definitely recommend without reservations.”

“I had three companies including Affordable Radiant Barrier come out to my home to access my attic. I chose AFB because of Neal Jones' thoroughness, attention to me and my needs and his very competitive installation estimate. He spent a lot of time in my attic assessing the 'current' insulation, ventilation and my HVAC's insulation too. He also inspected the soffit vents all around the outside of my home too. He then took a good amount of time to explain his overall install plan and why it would make the most sense for my home. One of the other companies only spent 10 minutes during their inspection. While the third company came back with an estimate that was higher and did not include as much airflow/ventilation improvement work Neal recommended. Besides installing the radiant barrier, AFB put in an electric exhaust fan, and added over 15 new soffit vents (and fixed many of the existing ones that were never installed ((some just had tiny hammer holes)) correctly by the builder 20 years ago. He also came up with a solution to insulate the attic access door in my office (see pic) to help keep that room cooler too. Neal is professional and friendly. He has a hard working te”

“I highly recommend Neal and Affordable Radiant Barrier. We got 3 bids, and Neal spent 3X more time in our attic assessing our needs than the other providers. His proposal was more detailed and his price was truly affordable. His crew was efficient and professional. He was fun to work with.”

“I recently had radiant barrier installed in my home, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless. The installation team was professional, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to explain the benefits of the radiant barrier and how it would improve my home's energy efficiency. Since the installation, I've noticed a significant reduction in my energy bills and a much more comfortable living environment. Overall, I highly recommend Affordable Radiant Barrier installation service to anyone looking to improve their home's energy efficiency and comfort. It's been a game-changer for me!”

“Neal Jones and Marvin Gay both were outstanding in their services. Came in and identify what could be my main problem. Ridge vents and turbines on my roof. Install radiant barriers and added insulation to bring it up to code. I know I'm not losing any inside tempetures out of my attic or roof thanks to Affordable Radiant Barrier. I wonder if they do windows? This is a great company. Thank y'all Mr. Neal Jones and Marvin Gay”

“Neal took extra time to perform his inspection before a quote was generated. When the quote was provided, it was much lower than his competitors. The ARB team was professional and performed the install in 1 day. Our attic temperature has dropped at least 30F with the radiant barrier. Neal and his installers did a great job and he took the time to follow up multiple times after the install so I would highly recommend ARB.”

“Neal and his team are very professional. They came to my house at 9 and finish all the job around 5:30. They get the job done perfectly and cleaned the house before they go. I have four companies gave me the quote, but the price from Affordable Radiant Barrier is unbeatable, and their radiant barrier and service are so great. Highly recommend.”

“You know how you hear about "the real deal"? Well, Neal is it, and I've got a story to prove it. Neal came to our house to give us a quote on insulation, but it turns out he’s a modern-day Sherlock Holmes of the home. As he was up in our attic, he somehow diagnosed a major AC problem that could've cost us a small fortune. I'm talking potentially thousands of dollars in savings, all before he even had his ladder fully retracted. And he didn't stop there. He noticed our vents were past their prime and that our roof fan was completely out of commission—and we had no idea. He’s incredibly communicative, and his prices are completely fair. In fact, he was a lifesaver after we'd gotten two other estimates that were so far out of our budget they made our wallets weep. Neal doesn't just give estimates; he provides a comprehensive diagnostic, a good laugh, and a fair price. He’s my go-to guy from now on. I can’t wait to see the savings in our electric bill with our new radiant barrier and insulation.”

“Mr. Neal was great from the moment we spoke. He came out to view the attic and explained everything thoroughly. I knew when we spoke via phone that I would use his company. His crew, Mr. Marvin and Mr. Larry, did an amazing job with the radiant barrier, turbine exhaust vents, and attic door. Mr. Marvin also went out of his way to adjust a splash guard on the roof since he was already up there. Mr. Neal, Mr. Marvin, and Mr. Larry are the coolest professionals! They were awesome... and I had an enjoyable experience with them.”

“ARB has top notch product and services and Neal Jones is super knowledgeable. I did a ton of research and actually had 3 quotes in hand - but something did not sit right with me .. until I met with Neal Jones from ARB. Jones was very personable, knew what his competition would quote and what services they would include / not include in their quotes. In his inspection of my attic space (both internally and externally), Jones focused on air flow -- more specifically how to move the hot air out of my attic -- 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 4 whirlybird turbine vents. Neal was the only vendor to focus on this -- his point being that the RB is most effective when hot air in the attic is vented out - which requires air flow. Today ( May 15th, 2022 @ 2:00 pm) it is 87 degrees outside. The temperature in my attic is approximately 98 degrees .. far below the 130 - 140 degrees it would be without the RB. A cooler attic means that my AC system is working less to keep my home cool. Jones's quote was very competitive even with extra services of cutting in 10 soffit vents (other vendors did not quot”

“I owe it to Neal and the reviews I got from this page, thus it is only right for me to return the favor to both Neal Jones and this review page to share my experience. From the initial contact to getting quote, Neal has been very straightforward. He explained how the Radiant Barrier worked and proceed with checking the 3 attic spaces at our house. I have read a good bit of info about radiant barrier and still, I learned more with him that day. For those who plan to research, just schedule a call with Neal, he can explain everything in details for 20 minutes and this will save you hours of reading about this on the internet. Our house have the thermal insulation (blown type) but during 100F days, the 2nd floor can get pretty hot and uncomfortable. Our first floor are all high ceiling, 13-14ft. The AC also struggle to keep up and failed to bring the 2nd floor temperature down to 77-78 F unless it runs constantly during the day and that's with the help of the other 2 units cooling the 1st floor and some (I actually used industrial air mover last summer to blow some cool air upstairs and the sounds of it get to be very annoying real quick). Prior to Neal, I have asked another contra”

“Neal and his team were professional from the start. The quote was lower than others, and included only important items, like radiant barrier, attic fans, blown-in insulation, and replacing soffit vents. My attic is small with ducting all over, but Marvin and Homer were able to do a great installation, even in tight places. Between the summer heat and growing kWh prices, this will pay for itself.”

“Excellent service!! Neal is great. We completely replaced insulation in the attic due to a rodent problem. Exterminator companies marked up the price 3 times what Neal charged. Handyman sealed up the entry points and boom, we're done!”