The History of Bolivar Insulation

Founded in 1948

 

Bolivar Insulation humbly began in 1948. Founded by the Cribbs family in Bolivar, MO, Bolivar Insulation would eventually grow into one of the areas largest installed product companies in the 4 state area.

Early Growth

 

Expanded Markets

Between 1948 and 1994, Bolivar Insulation grew to 7 branch locations (Bolivar, Camdenton, Columbia, Joplin, Kimberling City, West Plains, and Springfield), gained 2 Arkansas Insulation locations (Bentonville, and Fayetteville), and also had Southwestern Insulation in Nixa.

 

The Big Move

In the 1980’s, Mr. Cribbs decided to move their headquarters from Bolivar, MO to the Springfield, MO location on Trafficway. This was the flagship location which housed multiple people, products, and equipment.

 

Purchase of A1 Insulation

To further their position in the market, Bolivar Insulation acquired A1 Insulation and its subsequent locations to further improve it’s service area.

Additional Products

By the early 90’s Bolivar Insulation was not just selling insulation, but also began selling drywall, fireplaces, closet-maid shelving, and more.

 

In 1994 Bolivar Insulation and it’s 10 locations was sold to Raymond Tripp, a former Owen’s Corning Executive.

 

Sold in 1994

Bolivar Joins the G5 Family

 

In 2014, Mr. Tripp sold Bolivar Insulation to Britt and Maribeth Gardner who still own and operate the business today.

We’re kind of interesting as a company

From humble beginnings to incredible growth. Bolivar Insulation is a true testament to both. Having started small, we still have a very close-knit company and being as large as we are now, we have the capacity to serve. Check out more about our company below.

A Member of The Family of Companies

As a member of the G5 family of companies, your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us so there is an emphasis on quality products with competitive pricing. We install insulation, gutters, siding, soffit, fascia, windows, doors and crawlspace systems with the same attention to quality workmanship and the unparalleled service that you would expect from a G5 company.

Bolivar Insulation is insulation... and then some! We have expanded our products and services to include siding & soffit, gutters, windows & doors, garage doors and crawlspace systems. You can count on Bolivar Insulation when you need first class home care services with top of the line products. Let us help you cover your home from the ground up, AND from the inside out. We are insulation ... and then some!

Our 6 Locations Service These Areas:

 

  • SPRINGFIELD

  • JOPLIN

  • BOLIVAR

  • NIXA

  • OZARK

  • COLUMBIA

  • CAMDENTON

  • LEBANON

  • BRANSON

  • KIMBERLING CITY

  • JEFFERSON CITY

  • ROLLA

  • PITTSBURG, KS

  • MIAMI, OK

  • AND MORE...