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Why Your Basement Gets Musty in Spring & Summer (and What to Do About It)

2026-04-17T00:00:00.05Z

The year is flying by, and summer is quickly approaching. Mid-spring is typically when homeowners in Connecticut and Massachusetts begin to feel the effects of the changing seasons. The temperature goes up - and with it, the humidity both inside and outside of your home. Humidity can cause a range of issues. The biggest issue? Mold and wood rot in your basement or crawl space. But what can homeowners do about it?

Humidity In Your Basement and Crawl Space

As the temperature rises, so does the humidity. This warm, humid air from outside meets the cold air in a basement, and condensation forms. The condensation turns to mold, growing on wood, drywall, and insulation. It can even grow on your personal items like furniture! This mold is what gives basements the heavy, musty air that homeowners know all too well.

In a crawl space, it can get even worse. Most homeowners never go down to their crawl space, so they may not even know they have a problem until it's too late. The humidity can cause mold growth, sagging insulation, and wood rot. The homeowner won't even know until a contractor goes into their crawl space, or they begin to feel their floors sag.

What Can You Do?

Once you have a mold and humidity problem, you need to address it before it gets worse. Lowering the relative humidity of your basement or crawl space and removing the mold are two important steps to make your home healthy and comfortable again.

SaniDry Sedona

You need to address the humidity before you can begin to heal the rest of the basement. We have the perfect solution! Our SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifer is amazing. It removes up to 100 pints of water a day from your home. It also has a MERV 8 filter that can remove particles from the air down to 3 microns in size! That means that mold spores, dust, and other particulates are taken out of the air. It can also move over 300 cubic feet of dry air per minute. The lower relative humidity prevents mold growth. It even has automatic drainage into a sump pump, meaning you can "set it and forget it". It is a perfect addition to a humid basement or crawl space.

Mold X-2 Cleaner & Botanical Treatment

For Fogarty's Home Services, mold removal is a two-step process. The first step is our Mold-X2 Cleaner. We simply spray it on to the affected area - normally, the wood in your basement. The cleaner works to eliminate mold and mildew staining on contact - it disappears in less than a minute! After the mold is removed, the crew will then spray on our Mold-X2 Botanical treatment. This is sprayed over the same surfaces, and helps to prevent the mold from growing back. It also smells great!

These solutions combined with removal of moldy insulation and proper basement insulation or crawl space encapsulation can prevent the mold problem from reoccurring and keep the humidity in your basement or crawl space low. If you're in Springfield, MA, Pittsfield, MA, Windsor, CT, Northampton, MA, and the surrounding areas, we can help you!

The Big Thaw: Protecting Your Home from Springtime Snow Melt

2026-03-17T00:00:00.05Z

For most people in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the transition from winter to spring is a dream come true. But for some people, it can become their worst nightmare. They come home, happy that it's beautiful outside, and find a few inches of water in their basement. This can be devastating. But for homeowners in Hampden, Hampshire, and Franklin counties, we have a solution!

The Problem

The biggest problem for homeowners during the winter-spring transition is snow melt. When snow melts, the water doesn't just disappear - it has to go somewhere. Most water eventually soaks into the ground. However, the amount of water is greater than the soil can absorb. In addition, the ground may still be frozen, limiting it even further.

Imagine a sponge in a bowl that is filling with water. Once the sponge is fully saturated, the bowl will begin to have standing water inside it. This creates hydrostatic pressure, which is the weight of that water pushing out in every direction. The water then goes the path of least resistance. The excess water fills the bowl and eventually spills over the top. With water in the ground, that excess water creates those familiar spring puddles. But it's also pressing inward, seeking a means of escape. For a lot of homeowners, the path of least resistance is through their foundation walls and basement floor, and it goes directly into their home. The weight of the water forces moisture through joints, pores, and cracks in the concrete that the homeowner may not even know about.

The Solution

Nobody wants to come home to an emergency situation. For many homeowners, the solution is very simple! A combination of a sump pump and interior perimeter drainage system will help almost all homes with their issues. Water from your basement flows through the drainage system and is routed away from your home. Even if you have an existing sump pump or drainage system, it may not be able to keep up over time. External factors such as changes in the soil and unexpected cracks in the concrete can affect homes, even if they have not had water problems before.

We have a variety of options to make sure that your basement stays dry ALL the time. A comprehensive option is our TripleSafe™ sump pump combined with our WaterGuard® basement drainage system. These systems are powerful and built for the average basement's needs. We can help homeowners in Springfield, MA, Agawam, MA, Northampton, MA, Greenfield, MA, and more to ensure that their homes are protected from water intrusion.

WaterGuard® Drainage Systems

WaterGuard® is an interior drainage system designed to go around the perimeter of your basement, catching water seepage and leaks through walls. It is built to be clog resistant, durable, non-invasive, and practically invisible. Holes in the pipes allow for water to enter the system, and there is a gap at the top to allow for water from the walls to enter. The water then flows to a sump pump so it can be directed away from the home.

TripleSafe™ Sump Pumps

TripleSafe™ sump pumps are amazing. It provides three layers of protection against water in your home. The main pump is a 1/3 horsepower cast-iron Zoeller pump, and can pump up to 2,600 gallons of water an hour. The second pump is a 1/2 horsepower pump that kicks in if the first pump fails, or if it needs more power - up to 6,200 gallons an hour! The third pump is a battery operated backup pump, and it's there for you when your power fails.

Other Late Winter- Early Spring Water Issues

Of course, there are other problems besides snow melt. Any lingering ice dams on your roof from the winter tend to melt away as the weather begins to warm. Ice damming in general can become a water concern, not just in your basement but also your attic and the main living areas of your home. This can contribute to the water entering your basement, and can cause serious damage.

Another consideration is spring rainfall. This rainfall is what often causes homeowners to experience water in their basements. As temperatures begin to warm, and we begin to have spring rainstorms, the ground will become more and more saturated. Flood warnings may be issued by the National Weather Service, and roadways and basements will begin to flood. That's why many homeowners try to waterproof their home and perform annual maintenance on their sump pumps before spring begins.

If you are having a water issue this spring, you are not alone. We are able to help you, whether you are in Amherst, MA, Woronoco, MA, or anywhere in between!

Making a Home Warmer in Windsor, CT

2025-05-21T16:12:28.05Z

Fogarty's Home Services was able to help this customer with their home! We began in the attic. In order to gain access to the attic and find out what the insulation situation was, we had to cut a scuttle opening. When we entered the attic, we found that there was fiberglass insulation, but there was no air sealing. This explained the issues they were having with drafty and uncomfortable rooms. Once the hole was made, we were able to go in and remove the fiberglass insulation using large bags. This insulation was very dirty, proving that there was air leakage in the home. Once the attic was vacuumed clean, we began by air sealing all cracks and gaps in the attic floor with our Zypfoam™ expanding foam. We then went in to insulate a wall that was next to one of the rooms. We did this by utilizing our SilverGlo™ foam board. SilverGlo™ has graphite infused into the foam -- bumping up the R-Value by 24% over standard EPS foam. Once we were finished with the SilverGlo™, we went back to the attic floor. We were able to utilize our TiteShell™ can light covers to cover (and insulate around) can lights. TiteShell™ keeps the insulation safe from fire hazards like hot light bulbs. The TiteShell™ covers are installed and sealed with expanding spray foam.

When we were in the attic, we also noted that there was a bath fan that was ducting out into the attic. The homeowner wanted to re-duct the bath fan to prevent mold. We were able to re-duct the bath fan out through the gable end wall of the attic, ensuring that the moisture was vented to the outside. After that, we were able to insulate the attic with our TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. We used a large hose to blow the TruSoft™ insulation into the attic, covering the attic floor. TruSoft™ fills all gaps, and covers framing members, preventing thermal bridging. We then added a scuttle cover insulated with our SilverGlo™ foam board. The scuttle cover was additionally weather stripped, preventing air leakage.

We then began to work on the cathedral ceiling. We first went in to air-seal the can lights in the cathedral ceiling. We do this by removing the bulbs and trim rings, then sealing with high temperature caulk to prevent air leakage. We also sealed the gap between the drywall and the can lights. We then replaced the trim, and installed the bulbs again. After that, we went in and began to dense pack the cathedral ceiling. We were able to do this through the attic itself. We inserted a long hose into the space for the cathedral ceiling. Insulation was blown through the hose, "dense packing" the ceiling. This stops air leakage and compresses any existing insulation.

Once we were finished with the attic and cathedral ceiling, we had to go to the basement. The basement had no insulation to remove, so we got right to adding our two-part expanding spray foam. We insulated the rim joist (the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the house), going down over the sill plate. This seals all of the gaps, preventing outside air from getting into the home.

We were then able to move on to the crawl space. This crawl space was particularly large, and was connected to the basement. We began with removing all of the insulation and debris in the crawl space. We then went in to encapsulate the crawl space. We do this with our SilverGlo™ insulation board. We installed it on the crawl space walls. Additionally, we installed some SilverGlo™ on a crawl space door that was toward the back. This door opened to the space under a three season room. After that, we laid down our dimpled drainage mat to create a thermal break. We then installed our TerraBlock™ floor insulation, and fastened our CleanSpace™ crawl space encapsulation liner on top of it. We insulated the rim joist as well, and now, the crawl space was done!

We then moved to the space underneath the three-season room. We had previously removed the fiberglass insulation while we were removing it from the crawl space, so we were able to go in immediately and insulate the area with our SilverGlo™ foam board. The SilverGlo™ was installed on the bottom of the floor joists and sealed using ZypFoam™ spray foam.

Our final area of the home was the garage. We began with dense packing the walls with our TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. We drilled 2.56 inch holes into the drywall inside the garage. The fill tube was then inserted both up and down into the wall cavities. This dense packed the wall cavities, ensuring that the insulation was packed tightly to prevent air leaks. To finish out the insulation in the home, we drilled holes in the drywall of the garage ceiling. We dense packed into the ceiling cavities with our TruSoft™ cellulose, using the same techniques as the cathedral ceiling and garage walls. We then replaced the drywall plugs in both the garage ceiling and walls and sealed them with drywall compound in a neutral color, meaning the homeowner will be able to go in and repaint them to match the rest of their home.

Now, this homeowner is much more comfortable in the home! The home is easier to keep temperature controlled -- meaning that they are not losing the heat or air conditioning they paid for. Additionally, he no longer has issues with musty odors and humidity in the crawl space. His home is much more energy efficient and he is looking forward to lower energy bills in the future and a much warmer home next winter!

Helping an Attic in Weatogue, CT

2024-04-10T10:49:51.05Z

Fogarty's Home Services was prepared to help this homeowner with anything they needed. We needed to design a system to achieve an absolute thermal boundary for this homeowner. In order to try and heal the damage in this attic, we had to take a systematic approach. We first removed everything in the attic - fiberglass batts, loose fiberglass, baffles, and plywood. After that, we re-assessed the attic for mold to ensure no spot was missed during the initial inspection. We then treated the mold. Treatment is a two part process. The first part is our Mold-X2™ Cleaner, which is a non-abrasive cleaner that was sprayed on every effected area. With this cleaner, mold disappears instantly. After that, we applied the second part of the treatment - the Mold-X2™ Botanical treatment. Mold-X2™ Botanical is a plant-based disinfectant that prevents the mold from growing back.

We also helped this homeowner by re-ducting her bath fans, as they were long enough to begin creating condensation (which would put them at a higher risk for mold reoccurring). Therefore, they were ducted out through the roof using insulated FlexDucts with butterfly valves. This ensures that air can go out without coming back in.

After this, we set out re-insulating the attic. We started with air sealing every spot that was missed or poorly done by the previous contractor. We did this utilizing our Zypfoam™ one part spray foam. We added can light covers and sealed around those as well, ensuring that the can lights would be protected from insulation when we added that. Then, we had to build a SuperPlatform™ insulated catwalk. This is built using our SilverGlo™ insulation board and OSB board, creating an insulated catwalk that the homeowner could utilize to reach important parts of the attic. After that, we dense packed the bays that the baffles had been in with our TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. We also insulated the attic's main floor using TruSoft™ cellulose insulation blown in to R-60.

The final issue we tackled for this homeowner was tackling their walk-up attic stairs. These stairs leaked a LOT of their conditioned air out of the living space -- and a lot of unconditioned air into the home! But how do you handle a non-traditional walk-up attic? Well, by customizing a solution, of course! We ended up combining two of our David Lewis Hatch Covers into a custom-built walk-up stair cover to ensure that that space in the attic was insulated.

Now, with the help of Fogarty's Home Services, this home will be much more comfortable, while also being safe from mold!

RECAP: Western Mass Home Show, 2024!

2024-03-27T00:00:00.05Z

We were proud to be able to participate in the Western Mass Home and Garden Show this year! We were able to talk to hundreds of people who all had the same goal in mind: fixing their uncomfortable homes.

Thank you to everyone who came out and said hello!

Come and see us at the Western Mass Home & Garden Show this March!

2024-02-29T00:00:00.05Z

We will be at the Western Mass Home & Garden Show again this year!

We will be in booths 408 and 410. Come and see us!

When:

March 21st: Noon - 8 PM

March 22nd: Noon - 8 PM

March 23rd: 10 AM - 8 PM

March 24th: 10 AM - 5 PM

Where:

The Better Living Center (Directions)

1305 Memorial Avenue

West Springfield, MA 01089

We can't wait to see you there!

Giving Thanks in 2023 with Fogarty's Home Services

2023-11-22T00:00:00.05Z

Yesterday, November 21, 2023 we continued our participation in two turkey drives. Every year, we help charities in Connecticut and Massachusetts by lending our time, trucks, and manpower to help deliver turkeys before Thanksgiving.

We were able to help bring turkeys from the Connecticut Foodshare to the Life Church in Granby, CT. After that, we were able to help volunteers at the church put together Thanksgiving meals for families in the area.

After we were done at the church, our team traveled up to Pittsfield, MA to help the Western Massachusetts Labor Action. We stocked a truck full of food and delivered it to different residents of Berkshire county who were in need of a meal this holiday season.

We were so thankful to be able to help people this holiday season. As we look toward 2024, we are hoping to see more friends and neighbors join us in helping causes important to their communities.

Fogarty's Home Services Supports Toys for Tots 2023!

2023-10-27T00:00:00.05Z

Fogarty's Home Services will be accepting donations for Toys for Tots again this year!

Toys for Tots is an organization run by the U.S. Marine Corps. According to the Marine Corps, "The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas." These toys should be new and in their original packaging if packaging was provided with the toy. Both large and small toys are accepted.

If you have a toy you would like to donate to Toys for Tots, our office is a drop off location again this year.

The boxes are located at:

780 Prospect Hill Rd. Suites C & D

Windsor, CT 06095

If you are interested in donating toys, please bring them to our office anytime between now and the second week of December.

Our office is open from:

Monday - Friday

8 AM - 6 PM

Saturday

10 AM - 2 PM

Sunday

Closed

Toys should be dropped off during business hours. If you need more information, please contact us at [[phone]].

We thank everyone in advance for participation. We look forward to seeing some holiday helpers this year!

Fogarty's Home Services Attends CN Live 2023!

2023-10-13T00:00:00.05Z

Fogarty's Home Services recently attended the CN Live 2023 convention, hosted by Contractor Nation on October 6th and 7th, 2023. It was held at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, CT as well as the Contractor Nation campus in Seymour, CT.

The day was kicked off with breakfast with all of the dealers attending. This was followed swiftly by the opening session of the conference. The opening speaker was Larry Janesky, the CEO and founder of Contractor Nation, Dr. Energy Saver, Total Basement Finishing, and more.

Another amazing speaker featured at the convention was David Horsager, who taught the crowd about the necessary steps to build trust in our personal lives, businesses, and communities.

In this general session, Fogarty's was presented with the 2023 Impact Award for our category. This is an amazing achievement -- given to the select few dealers across the country who show a commitment to caring for their communities. With hundreds of dealers nationwide, this is no small feat, and we were honored to be presented with this award for our annual turkey drive.

Jodi Fogarty accepted the award on behalf of the team.

This session was followed up by several classes, broken into sessions based on topic.

Our Home Comfort Specialist, Mark Rogerson, was a presenter during a class about sales. He was able to speak to the crowd of dealers from across the country who were interested in learning more about what we help homeowners with every day, and how he helps them.

Our marketing team also received an award during these classes for the best Meet the Team page out of all of the dealerships in the nation.

Michael Fraser, our videographer and one of our Marketing Content Specialists, accepted the award on behalf of the marketing team.

The night ended with a large awards banquet hosted by Contractor Nation. Fogarty's Home Services was proud to receive our third and fourth awards of the day during this banquet for being some of the top dealers in the country in our divisions. These divisions are Dr. Energy Saver and Total Basement Finishing, where we are #9 in the country and #10 in the country, respectively.

We were very proud to receive these awards and to be in the top 10 dealers in both of our divisions. We hope to be able to help even more customers this upcoming year!

The second day of the conference was just as great at the first! We headed to Seymour, CT to the Contractor Nation campus to learn more ways to help our homeowners. This day was full of individualized classes and demonstrations to develop skills in each part of the business.

One of the highlights of this day was our foreman, Paul S., was featured in a forum. He was giving tips to foremen and installers across the nation on how he does a great job and helps the homeowners he comes into contact with.

The day was ended with an amazing Halloween party!

We always have an amazing time at CN Live, and are already looking forward to CN Live 2024!

Ensuring a Basement is Safe from Mold and Humidity in Pittsfield, MA

2023-09-18T11:46:16.05Z

This home required a multi-part solution in order to properly protect it.

The first step we needed to take was removing the moldy fiberglass insulation from the ceiling. As the insulation was across the entire ceiling, this used a lot of manpower and bags. Once bagged, it was taken to our truck, where it would be taken to our dumpsters.

We then applied our Mold-X2 cleaner to the basement. Mold-X2 bubbles white when it comes into contact with mold, and you can literally see the mold disappear before your eyes. After the mold is removed, we go back over it with our Mold-X2 botanical treatment, which prevents the mold from growing back.

After this, we removed the basement door. After ensuring that the framing was secure, we replaced it with a custom exterior door. We also sealed around the framing to ensure there were no air leaks.

We then moved the dryer vent from the window to the rim joist. The "rim joist" is the perimeter of the floor framing system along the exterior of the house. We re-insulated the spot where the dryer vent previously was.

After this, we re-insulated the basement. Where the home previously needed the entire ceiling covered in fiberglass insulation, it now is able to get even better insulation just by spraying our two-part expanding spray foam into the rim joist. This spray foam fills every crack, crevice, and corner to ensure that there is no air leakage.

As a final method of prevention for this homeowner, we installed our SaniDry™ Sedona dehumidifier. The SaniDry™ protects basements and crawlspaces from the mold that comes with high humidity in a home. It is a high performance and energy efficient system made specifically for the sort of environment a basement or crawlspace has.

This homeowner will now not have to worry about mold and water-logged insulation in his home. It will be much more comfortable for years to come!

Protecting a Basement from Floods in Wethersfield, CT

2023-09-11T14:55:25.05Z

Our team helped this customer by installing our TripleSafe™ sump pump system in her basement. After removing a section of sheetrock that was blocking the correct drainage area, we began by jackhammering the spot that the sump pump needed to go in, so that it met the correct requirements to be installed. We then worked on installing the drainage pipes to angle the water away from the home. Once those were installed, we placed the sump pump in the pit, connecting it to the electrical system. This TripleSafe™ sump pump lives up to its name -- it has three separate pumps to protect your home! The first is a 1/3 hp, cast iron Zoeller pump, pumping up to 2,200 gallons per hour. The second is a 1/2 hp AC back-up pump, which pumps up to 3,900 gallons per hour on a separate discharge line. It also includes a back up "UltraSump" pump that is battery operated and pumps up to 12,000 gallons of water! This pump works hard to keep your basement safe and dry.

Adding an Egress Window in Otis, MA

2023-07-20T11:47:34.05Z

Luckily, Fogarty's Home Services was up to the task! After identifying the best space to put the window, we marked the space for excavation. We used a mini excavator to dig up all of the dirt around the area. We then measured out and marked where the window would ideally go, ensuring that it was in the perfect space in the closet and for the homeowner. We then prepped and cut the foundation so that it would fit the egress window. We then framed the window and installed it. Once we finished that, we were able to install the window well around it. We finished the interior wall with Everlast™ wall panels. Simultaneously, other team members were filling in the space around the window well with dirt and ensuring the cover was on tightly. When it was finished, the homeowner loved the window! The cover was translucent, meaning that the light flowed through it, but nobody could see into the window well. We were proud to be able to make their home safer.

RECAP: Enfield Fourth of July Celebration, 2023

2023-07-11T00:00:00.05Z

Fogarty's Home Services was proud to sponsor the Enfield Fourth of July Celebration in 2023. While we did have to contend with rain, we were still excited to see hundreds of smiling faces at the event! We were proud to be able to speak to the crowd on the Fogarty's Home Services stage on several occasions.

Our team was excited to have multiple booths at this year's celebration!

Pictured are Lisa Isherwood and Jodi Fogarty, about to take the stage!

Some of the Fogarty's Home Services team marching in the Fourth of July parade.

Some of our team members rode in our trucks in the parade.

We were so excited for the opportunity to sponsor the main stage this year.

Even in the rain, the fireworks were beautiful.

Replacement of Attic Insulation in Holyoke, MA

2023-06-22T10:34:31.05Z

Luckily, our team at Fogarty's Home Services was ready to jump into action to help this homeowner. We started by removing the old, dirty insulation in the attic. After removal, we marked all places where we identified lighting. We then protected those spots with our TiteShell™ lighting covers. We then sealed all of the air leaks and small gaps using expanding polyurethane foam. We ensured the correct amount of ventilation in the attic with baffles inside each rafter bay. Additionally, we sealed around this customer's metal chimney pipe using metal flashing, fire caulk, and Rock Wool, a completely fireproof insulation material specifically for chimneys. This protects the insulation nearby from getting too hot and ensures that we adhere to the local building code. After this, we were able to insulate this attic using TruSoft™ cellulose insulation. Since TruSoft™ cellulose insulation does not burn, attract pests, or get moldy, it was the perfect choice for this customer's home.

Dirt Floor Crawl Space Encapsulation in Westfield, MA

2023-05-26T11:43:46.05Z

This homeowner called us with concerns regarding the bathroom above her crawlspace being very cold. She was also concerned with high humidity levels in the basement.

Millions of homes were built with vented dirt crawl spaces. Now all building scientists agree - that was a big mistake. Now building codes are changing. In the winter, vents let cold air directly into our home. Floor insulation sags away from the subfloor and the cold air gets above it - rendering the insulation useless. In the summer the vents let warm humid air in which is cooled by the subterranean crawl space. This caused the relative humidity to go way up and condensation to form all over the crawl space surfaces including floor joists and ducts. Mold grows and wood rots, while insect and other pests flourish. Musty odors can be noticed upstairs as mold spores travel upwards into the living space. Eventually rotted floor joist must be replaced and mold must be remediated. An unending stream of water vapor comes up from the ground adding to the moisture load in the crawl space and house. The damp air is harder to heat and cool. Result - condensation, mold, rot, pests and odors, cold floors, drafts, uncomfortable home, higher fuel and electric bills.

Replace Leaky, Inefficient Basement Windows with Everlast™ Window Inserts in Worcester, MA

2023-05-15T10:32:36.05Z

Some home builders pay little attention to the energy efficiency or looks of basement windows, often choosing the cheapest option available. This leaves homeowners with single pane glass windows with metal frames that let lots of cold air leak into their home. Single pane clear glass lets heat from the home escape by conduction through the cold glass. Metal is highly thermally conductive and a poor material for a window frame. And metal rusts in the damp environment near the ground. Perhaps the worst part is that these basement windows leak air - lots of it, because the house has lower air pressure at the bottom and sucks cold outside air into the home, causing a cold basement and cold floors above. And let's face it, these windows are ugly. Results - cold basement, cold floors upstairs, drafts, higher fuel and electric bills, more condensation in the basement in the summertime, less comfortable home.

Fix Leaky Attic Pull-Down Stairs in North Adams, MA

2023-05-15T09:24:37.05Z

To fix this uncomfortable problem, Fogarty's Home Services installed an exclusive "David Lewis Hatch Cover™" (named for the engineer who developed it). This hatch cover rests right over your pull-down stairs. It stops air leakage and insulates over the stairs. Made of lightweight SilverGlo™ foam insulation, you just lift it aside to go up into your attic, and set it back in place when you leave. You don't see anything from the finished area of your home. SilverGlo™ foam insulation has graphite infused into the foam which bumps up the insulation value by 24% over standard EPS foam. It also has a radiant barrier (foil) on the flat lid to reflect heat back in during winter and out in the summer, so the insulation isn't doing all the work by itself. Results - a tighter, more comfortable, less drafty home you'll notice, rooms are easier to heat, and lower energy bills.

SuperSump® Installation to Fix Wet Basement in Lanesborough, MA

2023-05-10T10:10:35.05Z

The SuperSump® is a well engineered sump system - with all the parts working together. It features a sturdy liner, airtight lid, 1/3 hp cast iron pump which can discharge up to 2,200 gallons per hour, 8 feet high, and a stand to keep the pump out of silt and sediment. A WaterWatch® Alarm System alerts you to pump failure before your basement floor gets wet. Results - A more reliable sump pump, less air leakage from the sump hole, a drier basement, less radon gas and odors, and a much safer and better looking installation!

Old, Dirty Attic Insulation Removal in South Hadley, MA

2023-05-08T10:40:41.05Z

Fogarty's Home Services will conduct the unpleasant task of removing the damaged, soiled insulation in your attic. Batt insulation is bagged and then the attic is vacuumed to remove pieces, parts and dust. Loose fill insulation is vacuumed with a giant vacuum located outside with giant filter bags and a very long, fat hose. Result - Now your attic is clean! It's ready for proper air sealing and installation of clean, new, fresh TruSoft™ cellulose insulation or one of our other Dr. Energy Saver strategies to make your home comfortable and energy efficient.

Air Seal & Wrap Open Air Space Around Chimney in Simsbury, CT

2023-05-08T09:43:00.05Z

First, the space between the wood framing and masonry is flashed with metal and then sealed airtight with special high-temperature fire caulk. Then, completely fireproof "Rock Wool" insulation panels are installed around the chimney so that TruSoft™ cellulose insulation may be blown against the chimney. In some cases, unfaced fiberglass batts may be used instead of Rock Wool panels. "Chimney Wrap" leaves no gaps in the insulation around your chimney, and seals one of the biggest air leaks in your home. Results - Lower house air leakage, less heat loss, home is more comfortable and easier to heat, lower fuel bills.

Air Seal & Insulate Attic with SilverGlo™ in Newington, CT

2023-05-01T11:36:09.05Z

At Fogarty's Home Services, focusing on air sealing and insulating ceilings is critical to make a home comfortable and energy efficient. But, some homes are construction with rooms that have walls exposed to the hostile attic temperatures. It's part of why rooms are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. If the fiberglass insulation in the wall between the room and the attic is exposed (open faced to the attic), it will not give much insulation value at all because air and heat go through the fluffy open matrix of the insulation easily. Results - Uncomfortable rooms that are hard to heat and cool and higher energy bills.

Insulate Attic-Adjacent Wall Exposed to Hot/Cold Attic in Enfield, CT

2023-04-24T09:13:33.05Z

At Fogarty's Home Services, focusing on air sealing and insulating ceilings is critical to making a home comfortable and energy efficient, but some homes are constructed with rooms that have walls exposed to the hostile attic temperatures. It's part of why rooms are too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. If the fiberglass insulation in the wall between the room and attic is exposed (open faced to the attic), it will not give much insulation value at all because air and heat go through the fluffy open matrix of the insulation easily. Results - Uncomfortable rooms that are hard to heat and cool, and higher energy bills.

SuperAttic™ Installation in Amston, CT

2023-04-20T13:50:09.05Z

Vented attics are hostile places (-30°F in the winter and 125°F in the summer). They are very bad places to store things, and the worst place to locate ducts because they are the extreme opposite temperature as the air in the ducts that you paid to heat or cool. The attic floor (your ceilings), allow air from inside the house to leak into attic where it is lost. For each cubic foot of air that leaks out, a cubic foot of air from the outside enters the bottom of the house, making your lower levels cold and drafty. Heat from the house in the attic melts snow on the roof where it refreezes at the eaves causing destructive ice damming. In the summer, the sun heats your roof to 160°F, which radiates to the attic and then to your ceilings and rooms. Results - major heat loss to the attic from the house and ducts in the winter, heat gain in the summer, uncomfortable rooms, more drafts upstairs and downstairs, higher fuel/electric bills.

Farm to Table ERFC Dinner

2022-10-17T00:00:00.05Z

We were excited and proud to support ERfC at their Saturday, Oct. 15th, 2022 Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser. Here are a few pics...

Enfield 4th Of July Celebration

2022-07-11T00:00:00.05Z

Everyone at Fogarty's home services gathered to decorate the cars for the 4th of July parade.

The whole team was happy and smiling and ready to make other people smile throughout the day.

Jodi Fogarty is ready to go up on stage.

Brendan and Jodi Fogarty take the stage smiling.

Ended the weekend off with an amazing view of the fireworks.

Fogarty's Home Service Company Clambake Picnic

2022-06-21T00:00:00.05Z

Fogarty's team all came together for a company clambake picnic!

The owners Brendan and Jodi Fogarty invited company staff to their house for a Clambake. All the staff gathered with food and games to spend a weekend together enjoying each other's company outside of the office.

Brendan steamed boiled all the seafood over a fire!

Everyone coming together family and staff was a great experience for Fogarty's Home Services!

Happy New Year From Fogarty's Home Services

2022-01-04T00:00:00.05Z

We are grateful for your support of our company. Happy New Year!

At Fogarty's Home Services how we continue to grow as a company is by sticking to our VISION, MISSION and VALUES. In 2022 we will continue to do the same!

OUR VISION

^{A world with healthy, safe, and efficient homes.}

Brendan Fogarty Owner/Building Science Specialist

OUR MISSION

To be the contractor of choice by giving consistently great service to all our customers and each other.

Jodi Fogarty Owner/CFO

OUR VALUES

Integrity • Leadership • Growth • Education

Lisa Isherwood Appointment Center Manager

Proudly Serving Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, and surrounding areas.

Coming Together To Help Give Thanks

2021-11-24T00:00:00.05Z

A group of us at Fogarty's Home Services banned together to pick up hundreds of pounds of food donations from the Bloomfield Foodshare and together with Life Church New England and their wonderful volunteers, helped put together meals for families to be able to pick up and enjoy for the holidays. We also helped Western MA Labor Action by loading up a truck with fresh produce and distributed it throughout one of their yearly routes in MA. It's a blessing to help those around us year round, but especially during the holiday season.

"Charity begins at home, but should not end there."
 
L to R - Jacob Fogarty, Stephanie Flagg, Joel Cintron, Michael Dentamaro, Brendan Fogarty
 
Jacob Fogarty - General Manager
 
Michael Dentamaro - Sales Manager
 
L to R - Jacob Fogarty - GM, Brendan Fogarty - Owner, Michael Dentamaro - Sales Manager
 
Joel, Michael, Jacob

Toys For Tots

2021-11-22T00:00:00.05Z

Please bring in your new, unwrapped gift donations and Fogarty's Home Services will make sure your donation gets to the children on time!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO SUPPORT THIS WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION!

For more information:

Toys For Tots

Constantly Growing & Improving!

2021-11-08T00:00:00.05Z

Precautions with CODIV-19 and our Customers and Employees

2020-03-17T09:28:58.05Z

To our valued customers,

We understand that there is a growing concern in our community about the spread of COVID-19. As we continue to serve our customers, our primary concern as we face the developing situation with COVID-19 is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our employees and our customers. Throughout this time, we will be increasing our protocols for keeping our customers and our employees safe. They are as follows:

All our vehicles and our offices will be sanitized daily with a hospital grade Antimicrobial.
We have instructed our employees to stay home if they experience any symptoms or are not feeling well at all.
Our Crews will notify homeowners when they arrive on-site for a job but will not shake your hand and will keep the recommended distance from you for your and our safety.
All our Installers will wear Personal Protection Equipment, including Tyvek Suits, Face Masks, and gloves to ensure that they protect themselves and our customers from any possible exposure.

It is important for us to provide safe working conditions for employees and customers. We ask that any customers who are experiencing any symptoms notify our office so that we can reschedule your appointment for a time that you are feeling better and your symptoms have passed.

We will continue to monitor the developing situation with COVID-19 and adjust our business practices as needed. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We wish you and your family good health and happiness.

Sincerely,

Brendan Fogarty

Owner

Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions supports the Jimmy V Foundation

2016-12-10T15:00:01.05Z

Volunteerism is important to Brendan Fogarty, Owner of Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions. In early November, Brendan and his management team attended a fundraiser for the Jimmy V Foundation in Hartford. Brendan and his team were happy to be able to help such a worthy cause. Giving back and helping others whenever possible is a priority for Brendan and every member of his team.

Home Energy Efficiency

2016-08-11T17:36:58.05Z

Brendan Fogarty, Owner / Building Science Expert, part of Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions was interviewed today by Western Mass News. Brendan showed ways homeowners can make their homes more energy efficient and comfortable during heat waves. Please contact us today and we can come do the same for you!

Under New Ownership

2016-06-20T14:54:45.05Z

Dr. Energy Saver, formerly by MacNaughton Builders, is proud to announce a change in ownership.

Brendan Fogarty has partnered with Joshua Jensen. Brendan has been a Building Science Specialist with Dr. Energy Saver for three years and has over a 30 year background in construction. Joshua has worked with Dr. Energy Saver as a Production Manager/Foreman.

Josh and Brendan have the knowledge and understanding to help homeowners with their concerns and problems occurring in the home. They have the support of the largest energy conservation training facility in the country, Dr. Energy Saver in Seymour CT.

If we have worked on your home in the past and you know Brendan and Josh’s integrity, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you. If your experience left you unsettled, let us come back and rectify any concerns you may have.

Brendan and Josh will always answer your calls and will personally address your issues with their team.

We look forward to a long, successful operation with Dr. Energy Saver by Eco Energy Solutions. Come visit us online, on Facebook or come see us in person at our Windsor, CT location.

Brendan Fogarty Joshua Jensen