Providing year-round comfort to existing homes in the Twin Cities with our proprietary, injection foam insulation. We specialize in older homes with little to no insulation in their walls. After insulating your walls, we get your attic up to an R49 with our premium blown fiberglass insulation. We also do full attic extractions, air sealing, and will blow your attic back to R49-R60. We also specialize in garage walls and garage attic insulation. Call today for more information. USA Insulation of Minneapolis is locally owned + family run by Matt and Tiffany Miller. USA Insulation is a national franchise that specializes in premium wall insulation that's eco-friendly and ideal for retrofit applications. The company has insulated more than 110,000 homes nationwide. Established in 1977 and incorporated in 1985, USA Insulation has saved thousands of customers millions of dollars on their heating and air conditioning bills. www.usainsulation.com/Minneapolis
"Did a good job"
Jim T on December 2024
Providing year-round comfort to existing homes in the Twin Cities with our proprietary, injection foam insulation. We specialize in older homes with little to no insulation in their walls. After insulating your walls, we get your attic up to an R49 with our premium blown fiberglass insulation. We also do full attic extractions, air sealing, and will blow your attic back to R49-R60. We also specialize in garage walls and garage attic insulation. Call today for more information. USA Insulation of Minneapolis is locally owned + family run by Matt and Tiffany Miller. USA Insulation is a national franchise that specializes in premium wall insulation that's eco-friendly and ideal for retrofit applications. The company has insulated more than 110,000 homes nationwide. Established in 1977 and incorporated in 1985, USA Insulation has saved thousands of customers millions of dollars on their heating and air conditioning bills. www.usainsulation.com/Minneapolis
"Did a good job"
Jim T on December 2024
Advanced Insulation and Environmental Services is a veteran owned, full service insulation and environmental services contractor for commercial and residential clients with over 30 years experience in the home improvement industry. We are one of very few insulation contractors that are 100% focused on our core competency; creating healthy and energy efficient homes and businesses. We don't do roofing, window installation, HVAC or various construction projects on the side. We use only the highest quality materials available and are an ICAA (insulate.org) registered contractor. We don't believe in high-pressure sales tactics. In fact, we don't even believe in Sales Reps. Every visit to your home and cost estimate will come from a uniformed company owner. We also guarantee that we will have a company owner on-site for every project during the entire time that our team is at your home or business and we never outsource projects to sub-contractors.
"We have an old 1930’s house that was very poorly sealed and insulated. We had the Advanced Insulation team come in to vacuum out the old attic insulation, air seal, and blow new insulation in to code (R60). They were able to increase the air tightness of our home by nearly 25%. We have an ecobee smart thermostat which has allowed us to compare performance before and after the install. Our furnace now runs 15-20min/hr vs >40min/hr on average before, and the heat distribution in the house is noticeably more stable (typical cold and warm spots are less extreme) Kory was very prompt in all communication, and delivered as promised and on schedule! "
Tyler G on January 2025
Advanced Insulation and Environmental Services is a veteran owned, full service insulation and environmental services contractor for commercial and residential clients with over 30 years experience in the home improvement industry. We are one of very few insulation contractors that are 100% focused on our core competency; creating healthy and energy efficient homes and businesses. We don't do roofing, window installation, HVAC or various construction projects on the side. We use only the highest quality materials available and are an ICAA (insulate.org) registered contractor. We don't believe in high-pressure sales tactics. In fact, we don't even believe in Sales Reps. Every visit to your home and cost estimate will come from a uniformed company owner. We also guarantee that we will have a company owner on-site for every project during the entire time that our team is at your home or business and we never outsource projects to sub-contractors.
"We have an old 1930’s house that was very poorly sealed and insulated. We had the Advanced Insulation team come in to vacuum out the old attic insulation, air seal, and blow new insulation in to code (R60). They were able to increase the air tightness of our home by nearly 25%. We have an ecobee smart thermostat which has allowed us to compare performance before and after the install. Our furnace now runs 15-20min/hr vs >40min/hr on average before, and the heat distribution in the house is noticeably more stable (typical cold and warm spots are less extreme) Kory was very prompt in all communication, and delivered as promised and on schedule! "
Tyler G on January 2025
Koala Insulation of St. Paul is the area's certified insulation expert providing high-quality insulation services to homeowners, contractors and property owners. We work with new construction, retrofit applications, and properties affected by natural disasters or that have suffered significant damage. We provide all types of insulation including blown-in cellulose and fiberglass, spray foam, and batt-insulation. Furthermore, we provide a number of energy efficiency upgrades such as air sealing, thermal imaging, hatch and can light covers. If it involves insulating or improving energy efficiency within a building envelope, we can handle it. We offer competitive prices and free insulation evaluations. We are locally owned and operated, fully insured and licensed, and our services come with a limited lifetime warranty.
"Did good job "
Douglas R on February 2025
Koala Insulation of St. Paul is the area's certified insulation expert providing high-quality insulation services to homeowners, contractors and property owners. We work with new construction, retrofit applications, and properties affected by natural disasters or that have suffered significant damage. We provide all types of insulation including blown-in cellulose and fiberglass, spray foam, and batt-insulation. Furthermore, we provide a number of energy efficiency upgrades such as air sealing, thermal imaging, hatch and can light covers. If it involves insulating or improving energy efficiency within a building envelope, we can handle it. We offer competitive prices and free insulation evaluations. We are locally owned and operated, fully insured and licensed, and our services come with a limited lifetime warranty.
"Did good job "
Douglas R on February 2025
Home Seal Insulation is a family owned insulation contractor in Minnesota that prides itself on helping homeowners and builders realize their energy savings potential. We offer a variety of services to better assist, and educate our customers. No matter the size of your project, the experienced professionals at Home Seal Insulation will analyze, plan, and carryout the most energy efficient outcome for your home. We want to keep our customers energy bills down! Whether you have ice dams, uncomfortable areas in your home, HIGH BILLS or just curious about the efficiency of your home, we can help you reduce your carbon footprint and save you money! Call us today to schedule your energy audit and/or receive your free insulation estimate.
"Good job!"
Sandra S on February 2025
Home Seal Insulation is a family owned insulation contractor in Minnesota that prides itself on helping homeowners and builders realize their energy savings potential. We offer a variety of services to better assist, and educate our customers. No matter the size of your project, the experienced professionals at Home Seal Insulation will analyze, plan, and carryout the most energy efficient outcome for your home. We want to keep our customers energy bills down! Whether you have ice dams, uncomfortable areas in your home, HIGH BILLS or just curious about the efficiency of your home, we can help you reduce your carbon footprint and save you money! Call us today to schedule your energy audit and/or receive your free insulation estimate.
"Good job!"
Sandra S on February 2025
At RetroGreen Energy we are locally owned and have years of experience with "state of the art" equipment to make your home or business a truly and energy efficient asset! We specialize in maximizing the energy performance within your home or business. RetroGreen Energy is Minnesota's specialty insulation contractor. We focus on using high performance insulation and building science to improve home performance and energy efficiency. Our work encompasses all types of existing buildings including residential, multi-unit residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial buildings. As an independent family owned business, we take pride in our work, reputation and relationships. By offering only the highest quality home performance solutions, we can GUARANTEE improved comfort and lower utility bills. Chris Froelke the owner has spent almost two decades in construction, Chris and is team are the go to experts in solving energy related problems with exiting structures.
"Excellent company! Excellent work!"
Andrea R on July 2023
At RetroGreen Energy we are locally owned and have years of experience with "state of the art" equipment to make your home or business a truly and energy efficient asset! We specialize in maximizing the energy performance within your home or business. RetroGreen Energy is Minnesota's specialty insulation contractor. We focus on using high performance insulation and building science to improve home performance and energy efficiency. Our work encompasses all types of existing buildings including residential, multi-unit residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial buildings. As an independent family owned business, we take pride in our work, reputation and relationships. By offering only the highest quality home performance solutions, we can GUARANTEE improved comfort and lower utility bills. Chris Froelke the owner has spent almost two decades in construction, Chris and is team are the go to experts in solving energy related problems with exiting structures.
"Excellent company! Excellent work!"
Andrea R on July 2023
DBS has provided expert services in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2012. As a member of the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks, our highly trained team specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation & crawl space repair, concrete lifting & leveling, basement finishing, and whole-home energy solutions. DBS is committed to redefining our industry by providing top-quality service and products to our customers. It is this commitment that has been the cornerstone of our success. With over 30 years of industry experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our hard work has built a solid reputation. Creating lasting relationships with every customer is important to us in order to provide permanent solutions, not only today but also in the future. Whether the problem is a wet basement, cracked foundation walls, a musty crawl space, or cold and drafty rooms, we are here to help restore our community's homes to healthy, safe, and comfortable spaces for years to come.
"Finished work was just OK. Feathering of new concrete to existing not the greatest. Was a hiccup on the scope of work where water would exiting the house would terminate. In another review I made DBS response was for me to contact them and never did hear a word. Workers were professional and polite, did a good clean up."
Reid J on March 2025
DBS has provided expert services in Minnesota and Wisconsin since 2012. As a member of the Supportworks and Contractor Nation networks, our highly trained team specializes in basement waterproofing, foundation & crawl space repair, concrete lifting & leveling, basement finishing, and whole-home energy solutions. DBS is committed to redefining our industry by providing top-quality service and products to our customers. It is this commitment that has been the cornerstone of our success. With over 30 years of industry experience and thousands of satisfied customers, our hard work has built a solid reputation. Creating lasting relationships with every customer is important to us in order to provide permanent solutions, not only today but also in the future. Whether the problem is a wet basement, cracked foundation walls, a musty crawl space, or cold and drafty rooms, we are here to help restore our community's homes to healthy, safe, and comfortable spaces for years to come.
"Finished work was just OK. Feathering of new concrete to existing not the greatest. Was a hiccup on the scope of work where water would exiting the house would terminate. In another review I made DBS response was for me to contact them and never did hear a word. Workers were professional and polite, did a good clean up."
Reid J on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated family business that values integrity and professionalism, we care for your home or business as if it were our own. We provide you with premium roofing craftsmanship, quick installation, and the industry's best customer experience. We specialize in custom and old home construction, asphalt roofing, metal roofing, flat roofing, and solar solutions. We pride ourselves in investing in the most qualified and experienced craftsman to get the work done right the first time. We look forward to building lasting relationships within our community.
"eRoof was professional, informative and timely. Roof was done in a day, and was built well. Project managers were helpful and communicated throughout the project."
Peter B on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated family business that values integrity and professionalism, we care for your home or business as if it were our own. We provide you with premium roofing craftsmanship, quick installation, and the industry's best customer experience. We specialize in custom and old home construction, asphalt roofing, metal roofing, flat roofing, and solar solutions. We pride ourselves in investing in the most qualified and experienced craftsman to get the work done right the first time. We look forward to building lasting relationships within our community.
"eRoof was professional, informative and timely. Roof was done in a day, and was built well. Project managers were helpful and communicated throughout the project."
Peter B on May 2025
Insulation Inc. provides high-quality installations customized to your specific needs. We serve residential, multifamily, and commercial buildings in Minnesota and Wisconsin. With the proper insulation install and right products, you can enhance air quality, improve noise control, and maintain stable temperatures, even in extreme weather conditions, significantly reducing your heating and cooling costs. Contact us today for trustworthy, efficient, cost-effective solutions for your next project.
"They did a great job. In and out in around 5 hours. There was one issue, but they remedied it quickly. I would hire them again and would recommend them to others."
Vinny M on May 2025
Insulation Inc. provides high-quality installations customized to your specific needs. We serve residential, multifamily, and commercial buildings in Minnesota and Wisconsin. With the proper insulation install and right products, you can enhance air quality, improve noise control, and maintain stable temperatures, even in extreme weather conditions, significantly reducing your heating and cooling costs. Contact us today for trustworthy, efficient, cost-effective solutions for your next project.
"They did a great job. In and out in around 5 hours. There was one issue, but they remedied it quickly. I would hire them again and would recommend them to others."
Vinny M on May 2025
For more than 30 years, Houle Insulation Inc., a Minnesota based insulation contractor, has been re-insulating homes in Minnesota just like yours. A better insulated home is more energy efficient, comfortable and quiet. It will save you money on utility bills for years to come. And, by using less energy to heat and cool your home, you reduce the negative impacts on the environment caused by energy use. Houle Insulation Inc. specializes in re-insulating existing homes; sidewalls, attics, bypass sealing and blower door testing in the state of Minnesota. Blowing cellulose insulation into your walls and floors, and sealing attic bypasses can reduce high heating and cooling bills, ice dams and drafty rooms. Some other problems homeowners are faced with are frost, mold and water damage to ceilings. The discomforts of a poorly insulated home are often wrongly blamed on furnace and air conditioning problems when the actual cause is the insulation or installation of the insulation. You could save significantly on your heating and cooling bills by having attic bypasses sealed and insulating your walls and attic to adequate levels.
"Todd is amazing. He came to give me an estimate and found the leaky window in my basement that was causing cold air to be the problem for my kitchen sink/plumbing. He suggested I caulk myself and was so pleasant. It was totally free and they did not need to do anything. I offered to pay him for his time and expertise, he said NO. So great to have a company like this. Believe me, if I ever need some real work done, they are the people I would hire!!"
Judy Ann E on March 2021
For more than 30 years, Houle Insulation Inc., a Minnesota based insulation contractor, has been re-insulating homes in Minnesota just like yours. A better insulated home is more energy efficient, comfortable and quiet. It will save you money on utility bills for years to come. And, by using less energy to heat and cool your home, you reduce the negative impacts on the environment caused by energy use. Houle Insulation Inc. specializes in re-insulating existing homes; sidewalls, attics, bypass sealing and blower door testing in the state of Minnesota. Blowing cellulose insulation into your walls and floors, and sealing attic bypasses can reduce high heating and cooling bills, ice dams and drafty rooms. Some other problems homeowners are faced with are frost, mold and water damage to ceilings. The discomforts of a poorly insulated home are often wrongly blamed on furnace and air conditioning problems when the actual cause is the insulation or installation of the insulation. You could save significantly on your heating and cooling bills by having attic bypasses sealed and insulating your walls and attic to adequate levels.
"Todd is amazing. He came to give me an estimate and found the leaky window in my basement that was causing cold air to be the problem for my kitchen sink/plumbing. He suggested I caulk myself and was so pleasant. It was totally free and they did not need to do anything. I offered to pay him for his time and expertise, he said NO. So great to have a company like this. Believe me, if I ever need some real work done, they are the people I would hire!!"
Judy Ann E on March 2021
Welcome to Northstar Insulation, where we have been serving the Twin Cities for over 30 years! Northstar Insulation has served the insulation needs of home owners, general contractors, and building owners alike with quality products and expert service. At Northstar Insulation, we specialize in exceeding our customer's expectations. No job is too big, and no job is too small! Call today to learn about our rebate and tax credit programs. See what you can save! We are a contractor specializing in: - Side Walls - Attics - Bypass Sealing - Blower Door Testing - Spray Foam - Infrared Scans - BPI Home Energy Inspector - Waterproofing - Draintile Licensed and Insured Over 30 years experience! Call today for a free estimate!
"The job went extremely well. Northstar responded quickly, were very fairly priced, and did the job in a very timely manner. I would absolutely hire them again."
Ryan B on July 2024
Welcome to Northstar Insulation, where we have been serving the Twin Cities for over 30 years! Northstar Insulation has served the insulation needs of home owners, general contractors, and building owners alike with quality products and expert service. At Northstar Insulation, we specialize in exceeding our customer's expectations. No job is too big, and no job is too small! Call today to learn about our rebate and tax credit programs. See what you can save! We are a contractor specializing in: - Side Walls - Attics - Bypass Sealing - Blower Door Testing - Spray Foam - Infrared Scans - BPI Home Energy Inspector - Waterproofing - Draintile Licensed and Insured Over 30 years experience! Call today for a free estimate!
"The job went extremely well. Northstar responded quickly, were very fairly priced, and did the job in a very timely manner. I would absolutely hire them again."
Ryan B on July 2024
Many major home improvement retailers offer free machine rentals when you purchase a minimum quantity of insulation material, often 20 to 30 bags. These promotions vary by location and season, so calling ahead to confirm current offers is recommended. Be sure to understand any time limitations that apply to these free rentals, as they may restrict you to a specific return window, often 24 hours from checkout.
For most residential attics under 1,500 square feet, a standard consumer-grade blower available at rental centers will provide adequate performance. Larger spaces or projects requiring greater insulation depth may benefit from higher-capacity equipment.
When consulting with the rental provider, mention your attic's square footage, desired insulation depth, and accessibility conditions to receive appropriate equipment recommendations for your specific situation.
DIY installation saves between $160 and $560 in labor costs for standard attic installations requiring four to eight hours of work. These savings must be weighed against equipment rental fees of $50 to $210 per day and the value of your personal time. For more complex installations like wall insulation, which can require 20+ hours of professional labor (costing $800 or more), the potential savings increase substantially, though so does the project complexity.
While there's a learning curve, most homeowners can master the basics with some practice. Key techniques include maintaining consistent material flow into the hopper, controlling hose direction effectively, and preventing clogs in the system.
Starting in less visible areas allows you to refine your technique before moving to more prominent spaces. Thoroughly reviewing the equipment manual and watching instructional videos beforehand significantly improves first-time success rates.
Standard rental periods provide 24 hours of use, though specific terms vary by provider. Some locations calculate this as a calendar day, while others track a full 24-hour period from checkout time. Clarify the exact return deadline when renting, and plan your project timeline accordingly. Late returns often incur additional daily charges at the full rental rate, which can quickly increase your project cost if not managed carefully.