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Avatar for Houle Insulation Inc
Houle Insulation Inc
4.9(
361
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Spray Foam Insulation - InstallBatt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or UpgradeBlown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade+2 more

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Exactly as the same as the first time I air sealed my attic in my previous house. Last year when we decided to sell our house I was inspecting my house as I would have if I was purchasing it. I noticed a small (1/4") gap between the master bathroom vent fan grill and the ceiling. I could not adjust it. Upon further inspection I realize it was because the foam that was installed when my attic was air sealed had expanded creating the 1/4" gap. I had that work done two years prior by Houle Insulation. I contacted Arne and inquired if he had any suggestions. His only suggestion was that he would correct the problem. Two days later he had two workers in my attic correcting the issue. Just like the first time, they were prompt and cleaned up after the work. I offered to pay, he would not have it. He said he should have noticed when the job was originally completed two years prior. There was no discussion or haggling, he simply said he would correct it. As impressed as I was with the lower energy bill, I was more impressed with how he and his team comported themselves. Also my house was more comfortable because the temperature was more uniform within my house. This year when we moved into our new house, built in 1992, the first thing I did was call Arne to air seal the attic. My choice of whom to hire for air sealing my attic was a no brainer, Houle Insulation. They also performed a blower door test. They also sent in all the information required for me to receive an energy rebate from my utility company. The best recommendation I can make is that when I decided to air seal our new home the first person I called was Arne. He made a wise decision to correct what needed with correcting without any questions. He did what should have been done, and therefore he got my repeat business and I was happy to give my business to him!"
Attic Floors
Cathedral Ceiling
Before
After
Trucks/Logo

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Home Seal Insulation
Home Seal Insulation
4.7(
90
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The pricing was very reasonable. I had my attic insulated. The blown in insulation took less than an hour. They were very friendly. I would use this company again for future work."
Response time2 days
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Gunner Insulation & Roofing
Gunner Insulation & Roofing
4.8(
17
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Spray Foam Insulation - InstallBlown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeBatt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ed was very professional, was able to answer my questions, recommended a solution, and was present onsite the day of the job to connect all the dots with the team completing the work. Would highly recommend for your insulation needs"
Attic Extraction
Blown sulation
Closed cell spray foam
Blower door test
Blower door testing

+2

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for RetroGreen Energy
RetroGreen Energy
3.6(
58
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeSpray Foam Insulation - InstallBatt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or Upgrade+1 more

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This review is for St. Cloud Retro Green. We own a home built in 1900. It was never insulated. 2x8 construction. They arrived on time and finished on time. They were super polite and did an excellent job!! We are very happy with them and highly recommend them!!!!"
1890 historic retrofit w/
 1 course of siding rem.
 Brick chimney
2001RetroFoam retrofit
 Holes drilled every 16in

+22

Response time4 days
255 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for MidCountry Construction & Landscape, LLC
MidCountry Construction & Landscape, LLC
5.0(
35
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul bid our insulation job quickly and efficiently. He took before pictures and made recommendations so we could avoid ice dams in the future. We scheduled the job, he came on time, finished the work and took after pictures too. The cost exactly what was bid. Such a great experience. Also I goofed up the payment amount and they even handled that graciously. Will definitely hire again when we are ready to remodel our bathroom. Margaret and Franz R,"
Old depth, New Depth!
Boxing around chimney pipe and depth ruler
Owens Corning ProCat fiberglass being blown in
Trex Composite deck
Trex Composite deck

+31

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Guevara Insulation, LLC
Guevara Insulation, LLC
5.0(
8
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or UpgradeSpray Foam Insulation - InstallBatt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or Upgrade+1 more

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was really impressed with the whole team at Guevara Insulation. They worked efficiently, the quality, and attention to detail was top notch. As a builder, and remodeler I've worked with many tradesmen over the years. So I can tell when guys really care about what they do, and it shows in their work. I had them work on my personal home build. They spray foamed all the exterior walls, and joist pockets, installed fiberglass batts, poly'd and caulked all framing seams. Then came back to finish the blow in once the drywall was up. I'll definitely be using them on my future projects, and will be recommending them to anyone needing insulation work done."
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Total Home Exteriors, Inc.
4.3(
22
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Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade

Serving Columbus, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My wife Jody has always wanted a beautiful blue roof, Chad at Total Home Exteriors made it happen below budget and ahead of schedule! His guys were fast, courteous, and clean. It looks more awesome than we had imagined! Great job guys! Jody's happy with the color and I'm happy with the price and quality"
Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Insulation questions, answered by experts

R-value stands for resistance value and is a number assigned to insulation that states how good the insulation is at heat transference (insulation). The R-value of injection foam is around 4 which homeowners will be happy to know is actually quite good. Another benefit of injection foam versus fiberglass foam is that the colder it gets, the more injection foam retains its resistance properties, whereas fiberglass tends to lose its efficiency in colder temperatures.

The cost to rent an insulation vacuum ranges between $250 and $350 per day. The price will increase if you choose to rent for additional days, but you may get a discounted daily rate if you rent it for a whole week, which could cost up to $1,000. Once you've removed the insulation and are ready to replace it, the cost to rent a blown-in insulation machine ranges between $100 and $500.

If you need to insulate behind finished walls, the best option will likely be to have an insulation professional install blown-in insulation. The installation requires small holes cut in your wall, after which the installer can blow loose-fill insulation into the void. After the installation, you’ll have minor drywall patching, which shouldn’t cost more than $100. Compared to ripping down the existing drywall, using a different type of insulation, and replacing and finishing the drywall, this should save you hundreds or even thousands, depending on the size of the room you’re insulating.

Radiant barriers and insulation serve different purposes, so one is not inherently better than the other. Radiant barriers reflect radiant heat, helping keep spaces cool, especially in hot climates, while insulation slows heat transfer through conduction. For optimal energy efficiency, it’s best to use both together. 

Radiant barriers can enhance the performance of insulation by preventing heat gain in the summer and heat loss in the winter. The choice between them depends on specific climate conditions and the building’s design requirements.

Cellulose insulation is usually made from recycled paper products, such as old newspapers, but cellulose might also contain recycled denim. While most homeowners traditionally buy cellulose insulation to use for installation, it is possible to make your own at home with old newspapers, cardboard, a paper shredder, and boric acid (important for fireproofing your cellulose insulation materials).

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