Advantage Insulation, Inc. has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. The insulation and HVAC services company has not specified a reason for its decision in the court filings.
Note: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a legal process that allows a business to reorganize its debts, restructure obligations, and continue operating while working toward financial stability. Under Chapter 11, a debtor typically proposes a plan to repay creditors over time, subject to court approval. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean a business is closing or going out of business. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Overview of the Filing
Advantage Insulation, Inc. filed a Chapter 11 petition on September 21, 2026. Court records classified the company as a small business debtor and stated that it is moving ahead using a Subchapter V.
This type of filing allows small businesses to complete their court requirements in a faster and more cost-effective manner.
Attorney Michelle L. Trier of Genova, Malin & Trier, LLP is representing the company in the case.
According to the records on PACER, the company’s president, Rhiannon Eiffert, signed the petition before it was submitted with all the details included.
Highlights from the Petition
Court records show that Advantage Insulation, Inc. submitted a summary of assets and liabilities. According to it, while the company’s assets were estimated at around $350,197, its liabilities were approximately $1.67 million.
Other document filings included a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. These included Ford Credit, Home Depot Credit Services, Speciality Distribution Group LLC dba Service Partners, and Internal Revenue Service.
The filing records indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
A statement of financial affairs submitted by the company shows a drop in its gross revenue from 2024 through the latest filing date. While the value was estimated at $5 million in 2024, it declined to around $4 million in 2025. As of this year, the gross revenue of Advantage Insulation, Inc. is approximately $1.5 million.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: September 21, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-36006-kyp
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
About the Company
Advantage Insulation Inc. operates as a Red Hook, New York-based insulation contractor serving both residential and commercial customers. Offerings include spray foam, fiberglass, cellulose, Roxul, and other insulation applications. It also provides energy-efficiency solutions designed to reduce energy use.
The company’s website shows that it has operated since the 1970s, when it was a residential and commercial design and construction company. As of now, it focuses on insulation services for homes and businesses.
The company’s service area includes New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
As the company’s case progresses, new court rulings are expected to be instrumental in its financial footing.
