Jim “Big Jim” Fedor

“Big Jim” Fedor was born and raised in Cleveland. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1969. He then worked on insulation and houses for a series of companies. He started working with infrared cameras to identify roofing problems, including identifying the problem of the Gund Arena roof caused by fireworks. He then started Compass Industrial, a fireproofing company, which he later sold. Next, he started Compass Insulation, which he built to include things that no one else does or was the first to do, such as K-13 insulation made by International Cellulose, as well as being one of the first to do spray foam and infrared leak detection. “Work harder and do a better job than everyone else” is his business code.

Big Jim has two children, Jimmy, who runs the company with him, and his daughter, Cherie, a former branch manager at Fifth Third Bank and now a stay-at-home mom. He is the proud grandfather of five. His hobby is, literally, work.

Jim “Jimmy” Fedor

Jimmy Fedor was also born and raised in Cleveland. He graduated from North Royalton High School in 2002. He then immediately started working for his father. Jimmy has pushed the company to go after concrete lifting and other new areas. His business motto is “Focus on doing a great job no matter how much time or cost it takes.”

Jimmy is married to his wife, Tara, who works at the Cleveland Clinic as a project manager. They have two children, 6-year-old Jame and 7-year-old Brooke. Jimmy is a big Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians fan and regularly attends their games. He’s a devoted family man and coaches several of his children’s sports teams.

About Compass Insulation & Specialty Coatings Inc.

Compass Insulation & Specialty Coatings Inc. has been a respected fixture in the construction industry for many years. Specializing in Energy Consulting, Fireproofing, Soundproofing and Insulation has allowed us to become indispensable experts in the construction field. We have established ourselves as Northeast Ohioâ€™s premier source for our specialized trades, and we have an excellent track record. We are proud to have earned a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and quality work. We believe that our success is due to the following principles:

We are committed to the highest standard of quality, both in materials and workmanship. We believe the work we produce should speak for itself.
We are committed to completing all projects on schedule and within the budgets that have been set by our clients. We know that our reputation is riding on every job, so we do everything in our power to keep our clients satisfied.
We are committed to clear and careful communication with our clients. We believe that many problems in the construction field come down to miscommunication between the builders and the customers, so we make sure that our customers always have realistic expectations of timeframes and are aware of any special situations that may affect the work.

Success in business, especially in our industry, requires earning the trust of the community. Our community, in Northeast Ohio and the surrounding area, trusts Compass Insulation & Specialty Coatings Inc. to always do the highest quality work at a competitive price. We are proud to say that the bulk of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals, and we canâ€™t think of a better testament to our years of dedication to our clientâ€™s needs than that. We want to thank all of our clients in Northeast Ohio for trusting us with their homes and businesses, and we hope to be serving our customers here for years to come.

Our Services

Spray Fireproofing

Steel retains approximately 50% of its strength when it reaches 1100°F (600°C). Temperatures during fires can be much hotter. A standard fire test reaches 1300°F (704°C) in the first 10 minutes.

Roofing

We provide professional, complete roofing and roofing services and maintenance. Start-to-finish roofing solutions for flat roofs, metal roofs, built-up roofs, etc. We will repair, improve, and/or restore

Insulation

There is no better insulating material that can seal up your structure from air and moisture intrusion, save on costly utility bills, strengthen your structure, and protect you from dangerous mold

Roof Coatings

Roof coatings are liquified polymers applied to an existing roofing system to protect and extend the life of a roof system. Along with preserving and extending the life of your roof , coatings provide

Residential Insulation

Save more than energy. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, one third of the energy used in commercial buildings is devoted to heating and cooling. That is why it makes good business sense

Acoustics

We specialize in products that are sprayed onto ceilings and walls that either reduce reverberation noise or deal will sound transmissions. See below for the sound chart for STC assemblies

Commercial Roofing

The process of restoration only means taking care of the entire roof system before it ultimately wears out. We concentrate on commercial roof restoration, which includes the major roof repairor resurfacing

Testimonials

We had the guys at Compass Insulation tear off and replace the main section of our roof at work. This was a big project as that was where the majority of our equipment is. They did a great job at a very fair price. I will be using them in the near future to come back and install some ventilation fans in the roof as well. I highly recommend them.

Ken Obloy - Cleveland

Jimmy and his crew came to our home and performed some infrared scanning and air infiltration analysis. Once completed they determined some problem areas from construction of the home which they remedied with Foam and spray insulation. We have enjoyed a significant difference in the warmth of our home and energy savings. This was also done in a few days time which was the most convenient aspect of the job. These guys did a great job!!

Thomas Cinalli - Cleveland

I was skeptical of the claims made by the spray foam industry and was concerned about the added costs over old style fiberglass insulation when we built an addition on our home making it 4 times the original size. After all the spray foam, my heat and cooling bill did not go up at all, and we also had the added benefit of major sound reduction from the outdoors. The guys from Compass were extremely careful and professional. I later built a shop that I had them come back and insulate and it only costs me pennies to heat that space too. I highly recommend this company.

Andrew Deutsch - Cleveland

Compass Insulation is very professional and does a thorough and great job. They have a complete understanding of what needs to be completed and goes over and beyond the required work to ensure a proper installation. I highly recommend this company.

Gena Latessa - Cleveland

I am a General Contractor and have worked with Compass for about 7 years now. Jim Sr. and Jim Jr. are very knowledgeable with the work that they perform. I am extremely happy with their work as well as all my customers. They are very reasonably priced and professional. I even had them foam insulate my own new home in Chesterland and I am proud to say it is one of the most energy efficient houses in the area. Amazingly low utility bills on a 3200 sq/ft open style ranch. I highly recommend them.

Dave Musgrave - Cleveland

So my house was seeing some serious temperature drops as soon as the new year hit. Turns out all my attic needed was a little TLC from the employees at Compass. After easily scheduling an appointment, my foam sprayer arrived on time and ready for any questions i had for him. As a first time home owner, I was a little nervous about choosing who to hire, but Steve in particular eased all my worries. He explained how spraying the open cell foam would quickly address any heat loss, and I was relaxing without socks on in no time! No mess left behind, and I sold my space heater the next day. Win win!

John Bisesi - Cleveland

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