At Entire Exteriors, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services in roofing, siding, windows, insulation, flooring, carpeting, painting, renovations, and decks throughout the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area. We work closely with insurance claims and adjusters to ensure a smooth and efficient restoration process. Our team of experienced craftsmen and contractors is dedicated to delivering high-quality home restorations and inspection services to protect your home. Over 20 Years of Excellence! Our mission is to deliver expert solutions for homeowners, grounded in our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Transparency. We believe in a customer-centric approach, ensuring that every project is tailored to meet the unique needs and expectations of each homeowner. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our transparent communication, ethical practices, and unwavering dedication to building lasting relationships based on trust. "
At Entire Exteriors, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services in roofing, siding, windows, insulation, flooring, carpeting, painting, renovations, and decks throughout the Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area. We work closely with insurance claims and adjusters to ensure a smooth and efficient restoration process. Our team of experienced craftsmen and contractors is dedicated to delivering high-quality home restorations and inspection services to protect your home. Over 20 Years of Excellence! Our mission is to deliver expert solutions for homeowners, grounded in our core values of Honesty, Integrity, Trust, and Transparency. We believe in a customer-centric approach, ensuring that every project is tailored to meet the unique needs and expectations of each homeowner. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our transparent communication, ethical practices, and unwavering dedication to building lasting relationships based on trust. "
Professional Mechanical Services offers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services, including air quality control, energy cost reduction, water filtration, and services for your plumbing and sump pump in Maple Lake, MN and the surrounding areas. Family-owned and locally based in Big Lake, Minnesota, Professional Mechanical Services provides superior HVAC and Plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment! Looking for new equipment? Professional Mechanical Services is proud to offer Daikin products – the leading brand of HVAC equipment.Water heater or other important household equipment not working and you needed it fixed yesterday? We provide SAME-DAY emergency services. We’ll even work with your insurance company and handle all paperwork if you need us to.
"Nathan has helped us fix the issue by getting a correct team in place, He was professional and gentle. It was nice working with him."
Krishna D on April 2025
Professional Mechanical Services offers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services, including air quality control, energy cost reduction, water filtration, and services for your plumbing and sump pump in Maple Lake, MN and the surrounding areas. Family-owned and locally based in Big Lake, Minnesota, Professional Mechanical Services provides superior HVAC and Plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment! Looking for new equipment? Professional Mechanical Services is proud to offer Daikin products – the leading brand of HVAC equipment.Water heater or other important household equipment not working and you needed it fixed yesterday? We provide SAME-DAY emergency services. We’ll even work with your insurance company and handle all paperwork if you need us to.
"Nathan has helped us fix the issue by getting a correct team in place, He was professional and gentle. It was nice working with him."
Krishna D on April 2025
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
We are your one stop shop for all your insulation needs. Century Insulation is proud to offer quality work with experienced Technicians at affordable pricing. Free estimates.
"I had a great experience with Century Insulation, they were happy to answer all my questions, offered a fair price and the work went smoothly."
Stuart W on November 2023
We are your one stop shop for all your insulation needs. Century Insulation is proud to offer quality work with experienced Technicians at affordable pricing. Free estimates.
"I had a great experience with Century Insulation, they were happy to answer all my questions, offered a fair price and the work went smoothly."
Stuart W on November 2023
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
We are a CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy rebate eligible contractor with over 20 years of experience. We have all your home insulation needs covered! Please give us a call for a free estimate today!
"We had Freedom Insulation air seal, add chutes, and increase our attic insulation. Their work drastically improved comfort of our home, almost immediately. Great company, highly recommend!"
Brandon C on March 2024
We are a CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy rebate eligible contractor with over 20 years of experience. We have all your home insulation needs covered! Please give us a call for a free estimate today!
"We had Freedom Insulation air seal, add chutes, and increase our attic insulation. Their work drastically improved comfort of our home, almost immediately. Great company, highly recommend!"
Brandon C on March 2024
Cozy Insulation is a Owner/operator company. The owner is the salesman, and the installer. We have a 4-5 man crew
"I contracted Cozy Insulation for a garage + bonus room job. We couldn't be happier with the quality of the final outcome, service and overall experience. Jason and his crew were professional, timely and skilled for the duration of the project, and Jason was forthright and consistent with his estimate and final price. Five stars."
Dave V on June 2024
Cozy Insulation is a Owner/operator company. The owner is the salesman, and the installer. We have a 4-5 man crew
"I contracted Cozy Insulation for a garage + bonus room job. We couldn't be happier with the quality of the final outcome, service and overall experience. Jason and his crew were professional, timely and skilled for the duration of the project, and Jason was forthright and consistent with his estimate and final price. Five stars."
Dave V on June 2024
We are a family owned company that does all types of insulation work. Services include Spray Foam Insulation, Fiberglass/Cellulose Batt and Blown Insulation. We do vac outs of attics and insulation removal. We have been in business for 15 years. We pride ourselves in honesty and integrity. We insulate attics, additions, remodels, and entire houses. We also insulate shops, garages, office buildings, sheds, and other out buildings. Please call us for a free estimate.
"Joe and his team were awesome to work with. Their attention to detail and responsiveness to questions prove they are the best in the business."
Marcell D on August 2024
We are a family owned company that does all types of insulation work. Services include Spray Foam Insulation, Fiberglass/Cellulose Batt and Blown Insulation. We do vac outs of attics and insulation removal. We have been in business for 15 years. We pride ourselves in honesty and integrity. We insulate attics, additions, remodels, and entire houses. We also insulate shops, garages, office buildings, sheds, and other out buildings. Please call us for a free estimate.
"Joe and his team were awesome to work with. Their attention to detail and responsiveness to questions prove they are the best in the business."
Marcell D on August 2024
Owner operated. Also services Sherburne & Stern counties & portions of Chisago county. Also serves Northern MN. Award winning. Additional email - info@lewisinsulation.com. Additional contact name - Nancy Lewis.
"Lewis Insulation came out for work on my home for ice dam issues. Lewis Insulation was to air seal our attic and add insulation. We decided to move forward. Lewis Insulation allegedly performed the work, but unfortunately the ice dam issues persisted. In short, we flushed thousands down the drain by going with Lewis Insulation. Xcel energy performed a home energy audit for us after Lewis Insulation performed the work. The Xcel home energy audit revealed that air sealing was missed during the air sealing process. After confronting Lewis Insulation, the team claimed some of these areas were inaccessible. This includes our furnace flue, which gives off a ton of heat in the winter. For those who may not be aware, this is egregious because of how much heat comes off that pipe. At no point did Lewis Insulation inform me that they were unable to air seal specific areas, including the flue. Lastly, they failed to insulate our basement rim joists properly. In short, we paid to have the team air seal our home and help with ice dams. They failed to eliminate the ice dams, and Xcel suggested we get our home air sealed again. I cannot recommend this company to anyone."
Christopher C on August 2024
Owner operated. Also services Sherburne & Stern counties & portions of Chisago county. Also serves Northern MN. Award winning. Additional email - info@lewisinsulation.com. Additional contact name - Nancy Lewis.
"Lewis Insulation came out for work on my home for ice dam issues. Lewis Insulation was to air seal our attic and add insulation. We decided to move forward. Lewis Insulation allegedly performed the work, but unfortunately the ice dam issues persisted. In short, we flushed thousands down the drain by going with Lewis Insulation. Xcel energy performed a home energy audit for us after Lewis Insulation performed the work. The Xcel home energy audit revealed that air sealing was missed during the air sealing process. After confronting Lewis Insulation, the team claimed some of these areas were inaccessible. This includes our furnace flue, which gives off a ton of heat in the winter. For those who may not be aware, this is egregious because of how much heat comes off that pipe. At no point did Lewis Insulation inform me that they were unable to air seal specific areas, including the flue. Lastly, they failed to insulate our basement rim joists properly. In short, we paid to have the team air seal our home and help with ice dams. They failed to eliminate the ice dams, and Xcel suggested we get our home air sealed again. I cannot recommend this company to anyone."
Christopher C on August 2024
For over 10 years NES Spray Foam & Coatings has grown to become one of the most respected, knowledgeable and quality spray foam insulators in Minnesota. We apply open cell (Icynene type) 3.8 R value per inch, closed cell (ridged) R-7 per inch and foundation foam/polyurea (a premium foundation system) Based in Minnesota, NES is the largest spray foam applicators in the Midwest with 10 mobile units. We can service anywhere in the United States. Completed jobs in - Louisiana: New Orleans, Lockport, Shreveport, and Monroe, Mississippi: Jackson, Iowa: Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Cedar Rapids, Missouri: Kansas City, Kansas: Kansas City, and varies locations in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. NES gives on-the spot field inspections and a product that refuses to sacrifice quality or performance. We cannot afford to offer our customers anything but the best in insulation products and services. Call today to schedule a free quote!
For over 10 years NES Spray Foam & Coatings has grown to become one of the most respected, knowledgeable and quality spray foam insulators in Minnesota. We apply open cell (Icynene type) 3.8 R value per inch, closed cell (ridged) R-7 per inch and foundation foam/polyurea (a premium foundation system) Based in Minnesota, NES is the largest spray foam applicators in the Midwest with 10 mobile units. We can service anywhere in the United States. Completed jobs in - Louisiana: New Orleans, Lockport, Shreveport, and Monroe, Mississippi: Jackson, Iowa: Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and Cedar Rapids, Missouri: Kansas City, Kansas: Kansas City, and varies locations in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. NES gives on-the spot field inspections and a product that refuses to sacrifice quality or performance. We cannot afford to offer our customers anything but the best in insulation products and services. Call today to schedule a free quote!
Using recycled egg cartons to soundproof a room is ineffective because these thin, porous materials fail to block sound waves. High-quality sound-dampening foam panels absorb sound energy completely and have a flat backing for secure attachment. This method guarantees enhanced noise reduction and an improved aesthetic, making it the reliable choice for soundproofing.
Soundproofing performed during new construction is more cost-effective than retrofitting an existing room. Incorporating soundproofing while building eliminates the need for extensive retrofits later, reducing labor and material expenses. New construction projects invest $15 per square foot, while retrofitting requires $30 per square foot. This proactive approach significantly enhances acoustic performance and value.
The best soundproofing approach is determined by the noise severity, room function, and the quality of materials used. For minor ambient noise, installing soundproof curtains may suffice. However, spaces exposed to heavy traffic or industrial sounds require insulation, specialized drywall, and superior window installations. Professional consultation ensures that every element meets the room’s acoustic requirements.
Sound Transmission Class (STC) quantifies a material's ability to block sound; higher STC ratings indicate superior soundproofing performance, ensuring less noise passes between spaces. This rating is essential when selecting windows, doors, or wall materials to meet specific acoustic performance standards.
While completely soundproofing a room is technically possible, it is not cost-effective due to extensive material and labor requirements. Targeting a noise reduction between 25% and 50% delivers significant acoustic improvement without exorbitant costs. An investment between $1,000 and $2,000 achieves outstanding results. Therefore, attaining complete silence is impractical for most residential projects.