Energy‑Efficient Home Insulation & Retrofit Services in Canada — Book Your Free Quote with Rebate Assistance
Upgrade comfort, cut energy bills, and boost home value with expert insulation and retrofit services tailored to Canadian climates. We handle audits, installation, and rebate paperwork, guiding you from free quote to verified results with data, craftsmanship, safety, and code compliance at every step.
About Our Canadian Retrofit Team
We are a dedicated, certified team specializing in home insulation and retrofits across Canadian climates. Our process is science‑based, transparent, and safety‑first, combining precise testing, careful installation, and rebate guidance to deliver measurable comfort, energy savings, and long‑term durability, tailored to your home and budget.
Why Insulation Matters in Canada’s Climate
Canadian winters, humid summers, and regional temperature swings demand a well‑sealed, well‑insulated building envelope that controls heat flow, air leakage, and moisture. Better insulation means steadier indoor comfort, fewer drafts, lower energy costs, quieter rooms, and a home that performs reliably through every season, year after year.
Where Homes Lose Heat, Room by Room
Most existing houses lose heat through attics, walls, basements, windows, and countless small gaps. By mapping these pathways with blower‑door testing and thermal imaging, we pinpoint the largest opportunities first, ensuring your project prioritizes upgrades delivering the greatest comfort improvements and energy savings within your budget and timeline.
Comfort, Noise Reduction, and Even Temperatures
Quality insulation and air sealing tame cold corners, hot ceilings, and drafty rooms, while improving sound control from outside traffic and wind. Balanced temperatures across floors, fewer swings during weather extremes, and reduced equipment cycling all contribute to a calmer, healthier interior that feels consistently comfortable throughout the day.
Return on Investment Across Climate Zones
In colder Canadian regions, added attic R‑value and strategic air sealing yield rapid paybacks. In milder zones, wall improvements and moisture management can drive comfort and durability. Our recommendations align your budget with measures that deliver measurable savings, carbon reductions, and long‑term value supported by rebates and verified performance data.
From Free Quote to Verified Results: Our Process
We start with a convenient free quote, then schedule a detailed assessment to confirm scope. After installation, we verify results, document improvements, and help you file rebates. Every stage is transparent, data‑driven, and tailored to your home, schedule, and provincial program requirements for a smooth, confidence‑inspiring experience.
Virtual Pre‑Assessment and Free Quote
Share photos, utility bills, and a few quick details, and our team prepares a preliminary scope with estimated savings and costs. We explain options in plain language, flag rebate opportunities, and outline next steps, so you can choose upgrades confidently before committing to on‑site testing or installation appointments.
On‑Site Testing, Imaging, and Scope Confirmation
A trained energy specialist performs blower‑door testing, thermal imaging, and visual inspections to confirm leakage pathways, insulation levels, and moisture risks. We finalize the upgrade plan, materials, timelines, and safety measures, ensuring proposed improvements match real conditions, code requirements, and the rebate rules that apply to your address.
Post‑Retrofit Verification and Documentation
After installation, we retest to verify air‑sealing gains and insulation performance. You receive before‑and‑after metrics, photos, and a clear summary of your home’s improved EnerGuide profile. We also assemble rebate documentation, invoices, and compliance records, streamlining submissions and helping you track savings and warranty coverage over time.
Rebates and Financing Made Simple
We help you unlock Canadian incentives by matching your project to available federal, provincial, and utility programs. From eligibility checks to application paperwork and inspection coordination, we handle details that often delay payouts, so you can maximize benefits without stress or missed deadlines throughout your retrofit journey.
Learn MoreMaterials and Methods We Trust
We specify proven materials—blown cellulose and fiberglass, closed‑ and open‑cell spray foam, and exterior rigid boards—installed with building‑science best practices. Our approach prioritizes air control, vapor safety, fire protection, and durability, ensuring your upgrades perform safely for decades under demanding Canadian weather and occupancy conditions.
Blown‑In Cellulose and Fiberglass
Dense‑pack cellulose and fiberglass deliver excellent coverage in attics and wall cavities, reducing voids and improving sound control. We design proper ventilation, install baffles, and protect electrical components, ensuring insulation stays dry, stable, and effective while meeting local codes and manufacturer specifications for long‑term performance.
Spray Foam Where It Makes Sense
Closed‑cell foam excels in rim joists, crawlspaces, and complex assemblies requiring air, vapor, and thermal control in one. We apply it judiciously, considering fire separation, off‑gassing protocols, and substrate prep, balancing performance gains with budget, code, and health requirements to deliver safe, reliable, efficient results.
Continuous Exterior Insulation
Rigid foam or mineral wool boards installed outside the sheathing cut thermal bridging, protecting interior surfaces from condensation. We integrate rainscreens, flashings, and drainage planes, ensuring cladding durability and drying potential while significantly improving overall R‑value and comfort without sacrificing architectural character or window alignment.
Comprehensive EnerGuide Home Energy Audit and Retrofit Plan
A certified specialist conducts blower‑door testing, thermal imaging, and a full envelope assessment, then prepares a prioritized roadmap with savings estimates, health and safety checks, and rebate pathways. You receive actionable steps, timelines, and materials guidance tailored to your home’s conditions, region, and goals.
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Attic Insulation Upgrade with Targeted Air Sealing
We seal top‑side leaks, install ventilation baffles, protect fixtures, and blow attic insulation to climate‑appropriate R‑values. This package improves comfort, reduces ice‑dam risk, and cuts heating costs, with post‑retrofit testing available to verify results and support rebate documentation and program compliance requirements.
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Exterior Wall Continuous Insulation and Siding Retrofit
When re‑siding, we add rigid or mineral wool boards, integrate a rainscreen, and upgrade flashings to reduce thermal bridging. Expect higher comfort, quieter rooms, and lower bills, with careful detailing that protects durability and supports incentive eligibility where program rules allow exterior envelope enhancements.
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Air Sealing the Top of the House
We target top plates, light fixtures, chases, and hatch lids with durable sealants and gaskets, then verify improvements with blower‑door testing. This strategy stops conditioned air from escaping, reduces stack‑effect drafts, and ensures your new attic insulation delivers the promised thermal performance, comfort, and energy savings.
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Ventilation and Moisture Management
Proper soffit intake and ridge or roof exhaust keep insulation dry and effective. We install baffles, maintain clear air pathways, and protect bath fan ducts. This reduces condensation risks, preserves roof shingles, and helps your home maintain healthier humidity levels through seasonal shifts, snow loads, and temperature swings.
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R‑Value Targets for Canadian Regions
We recommend attic R‑60 to R‑80 depending on location, roof design, and existing conditions. Our proposals weigh structural constraints, ventilation, and cost effectiveness, delivering a balanced plan that increases comfort and savings without over‑insulating or creating moisture traps that compromise long‑term durability and code compliance.
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Wall Retrofits: Interior and Exterior Paths
Walls often require tailored solutions. We evaluate cavity depth, siding condition, and interior finishes to recommend dense‑pack retrofits or exterior continuous insulation. Our methods reduce thermal bridging, manage vapor safely, and preserve aesthetics while significantly improving comfort, acoustics, and energy performance through all Canadian seasons.
Basements and Crawlspaces Sealed Right
Lower levels can drive moisture, comfort, and air‑quality problems. We insulate rim joists, manage ground vapor, and add thermal layers that keep surfaces warm and dry. Proper detailing reduces mold risk, improves comfort, and protects flooring and finishes throughout your basement or crawlspace areas year‑round.
Rim Joists, Headers, and Sills
These junctions leak air and radiate cold. We seal gaps, insulate with foam or cut‑and‑cobble solutions where appropriate, and protect materials with thermal barriers. This focused work dramatically reduces drafts at floors, improving comfort upstairs and supporting overall energy savings verified through post‑retrofit blower‑door testing.
Vapor Control and Encapsulation
We install durable vapor barriers over soil or concrete, seal seams carefully, and route water away from foundations. By managing moisture at the source, we help prevent odors and mold, protect insulation performance, and maintain stable indoor humidity during both summer humidity spikes and winter dryness.
Basement‑Friendly Finishing Details
Our assemblies consider future finishing plans, including drywall, studs, and flooring. We propose materials and thicknesses that balance thermal performance, drying potential, and code requirements, helping you avoid cold walls, condensation behind finishes, and costly rework when converting or improving lower‑level living spaces later.
Air Sealing, Windows, and Doors Working Together
Air leaks undermine insulation. We create a whole‑home air‑sealing plan, complement it with high‑performance windows and well‑sealed doors, and verify improvements with blower‑door testing. Together, these upgrades stabilize temperatures, reduce drafts, and enhance comfort while protecting against moisture movement and excessive mechanical equipment cycling.
Blower‑Door‑Guided Air Sealing
Our technicians use pressure diagnostics to find leakage hot spots, then seal strategically accessible areas with long‑lasting materials. We test again to confirm improvements, documenting reductions in air changes per hour, which translates into measurable comfort gains and energy savings aligned with program targets and building‑science best practices.
High‑Performance Window Options
We help you select ENERGY STAR and climate‑appropriate glazing packages, explain U‑factor and SHGC trade‑offs, and coordinate installation details like flashing and air barriers. This ensures windows contribute to overall envelope performance, limit condensation, and improve comfort, not just aesthetics, under real Canadian weather conditions and seasons.
Doors, Weatherstripping, and Thresholds
Old door slabs and worn seals can leak heavily. We replace weatherstripping, adjust thresholds, and improve latch compression, or install upgraded units when necessary. These focused improvements often deliver outsized comfort benefits, complementing attic and wall upgrades by sealing a critical part of your home’s air boundary.
Health, Safety, and Code Compliance
Your family’s health and safety come first. We perform combustion safety checks, follow fire‑blocking rules, respect vapor control layers, and handle legacy materials responsibly. Our installations meet or exceed code and manufacturer specifications, with documentation that supports warranties, rebates, and future real‑estate disclosure requirements.
Heat Pump Readiness and Smart Monitoring
Envelope improvements and efficient equipment work best together. We prepare your home for future heat pumps with panel assessments, duct sealing, and controls planning. Smart thermostats and energy monitoring help you visualize savings and tune settings for comfort while ensuring the envelope performs as intended.
Smart Thermostats and Energy Insights
We recommend controls that learn occupancy and schedule heating intelligently, reducing wasted runtime after insulation and air‑sealing improvements. Optional energy monitors provide circuit‑level insights, helping you verify savings, spot anomalies, and understand how envelope upgrades interact with heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment across seasons.
Electrical Panel and Circuit Planning
Before adding heat pumps, we evaluate panel capacity, breaker availability, and potential load management. Where required, we coordinate upgrades or implement smart splitters, aligning electrical work with your retrofit timeline so envelope gains and equipment improvements deliver maximum comfort and savings without costly rework.
Duct Sealing and Airflow Balancing
If ducts serve future heat pumps, sealing leaks and balancing airflow matters. We test static pressure, adjust dampers, and seal joints, ensuring conditioned air reaches rooms effectively. This preparation maximizes comfort and efficiency gains once new equipment is installed, complementing insulation upgrades throughout the building envelope.
Project Timeline and Minimizing Disruption
We plan around your schedule, protect furnishings, and keep work areas clean. Clear communication, daily updates, and tidy job sites reduce stress. Our crews respect your home, coordinate deliveries, and phase tasks sensibly so you experience improvements without unnecessary noise, dust, or extended downtime.
Warranty, Maintenance, and Performance Assurance
We stand behind our work with clear warranties, maintenance guidance, and performance checks. Documentation includes product data, compliance records, and post‑retrofit metrics. This package supports rebates, protects resale value, and makes future upgrades easier while keeping your envelope performing efficiently for many years.
Workmanship Warranty Details
Our workmanship warranty covers installation defects for a defined term, with prompt service responses and documented remedies. We outline what is included, how to request support, and how product warranties interact with labor coverage to provide peace of mind and clear expectations after project completion.
Monitoring and Performance Checks
We recommend periodic attic and basement inspections, humidity checks, and filter maintenance where ventilation equipment is involved. Optional re‑testing can validate sustained air‑sealing performance. These checks protect your investment, maintain comfort, and ensure insulation remains dry, intact, and delivering savings as modeled during the planning phase.
Transferable Documentation
You receive organized records: invoices, specs, photos, and test results. These materials help future owners understand assemblies, support warranty claims, and streamline future renovations. Strong documentation can enhance real‑estate listings and buyer confidence by demonstrating verified performance and professional, code‑compliant retrofit practices.
Sustainability and Carbon Impact
Insulation upgrades cut energy demand and reduce emissions, helping Canada meet climate goals. We quantify savings, prioritize low‑impact materials where feasible, and design balanced assemblies that last. Durable improvements reduce waste, protect structures, and deliver long‑term environmental benefits without sacrificing comfort, aesthetics, or budget realities.
Measured Savings and Emission Reductions
We estimate energy reductions using local weather data and building characteristics, then cross‑check improvements after work. Transparent numbers help you understand carbon impact, utility bill changes, and payback, supporting eco‑focused decisions and demonstrating real, verifiable progress toward household sustainability targets and community commitments.
Material Choices and Trade‑Offs
We consider embodied carbon, recycled content, and performance longevity. Sometimes higher‑performance materials reduce long‑term energy use more than lower‑impact alternatives. We present these trade‑offs clearly, helping you choose solutions that satisfy environmental goals while maintaining moisture safety, durability, and overall cost effectiveness.
Long‑Life Assemblies
Durable assemblies save more over time. By controlling moisture, air, and thermal flows together, we extend the life of roofs, walls, and finishes. This reduces future waste and retrofit frequency, keeping both utility bills and lifecycle environmental impacts steadily trending downward across decades of use.
Case Studies and Measured Outcomes
See how similar Canadian homes achieved lower bills and greater comfort with clear data and photos. We showcase diverse house types, regional climates, and budgets, highlighting which measures delivered the biggest wins and how verification ensured performance matched expectations after installation and seasonal changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the free quote work, and what information do you need?
Start by sharing photos, address, and basic home details, plus recent utility bills if available. We prepare a preliminary scope with estimated savings, discuss rebate opportunities, and outline next steps. If you choose to proceed, we schedule on‑site testing to confirm conditions and finalize a precise, transparent proposal.
Which rebates or financing can I qualify for in my province?
Eligibility depends on home type, previous upgrades, and the measures you select. We review federal, provincial, and utility programs, explain technical requirements, and prepare documentation. Our team coordinates inspections and submissions, helping you maximize benefits while keeping your project timeline predictable and compliant with evolving program rules.
Will insulation and air sealing really lower my bills and improve comfort?
Yes. By reducing heat loss and uncontrolled air leakage, your heating system works less, rooms feel more even, and drafts decline. We verify improvements using blower‑door testing and provide before‑and‑after metrics, so you can see actual performance gains and understand how they translate into monthly savings.
How long does a typical project take, and will my routine be disrupted?
Timelines vary by scope. Many attic upgrades finish in a day, while wall or exterior projects span several days. We schedule thoughtfully, protect furnishings, control dust, and provide daily updates. Our goal is predictable progress and clean job sites that respect your time, privacy, and household activities.
Is my older home a good candidate for retrofit insulation?
Absolutely. Older homes often benefit most, but they require careful moisture management, ventilation planning, and safety checks for legacy materials. We use diagnostics to guide solutions, select appropriate assemblies, and verify results, ensuring comfort, durability, and code compliance without compromising character or future renovation plans.
How do you ensure safety, code compliance, and healthy indoor air?
We perform combustion safety testing, follow fire and vapor rules, and handle potential hazards with regulated procedures. Materials are installed per manufacturer specifications and local codes, and we verify performance after completion. Clear documentation supports warranties, rebate eligibility, and confidence in the long‑term health of your home.