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
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
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.
"Answered a lot of questions and came in at a reasonable price. Patient."
Patrick M on April 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.
"Answered a lot of questions and came in at a reasonable price. Patient."
Patrick M on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. We strive to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Megan P on September 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service. We strive to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Megan P on September 2023
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. "
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
With over 20 years of experience in providing top quality home improvement and repair services, and backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exterior, we offer the quality you expect and the customer care you desire to make your home repair and improvement project dreams a reality today. Skip the stress of unlicensed or inexperienced contractors with the trusted quality of Handyman Connection. We offer both residential and commercial handyman repairs, call us today - One Call. One Connection.®
"My experience with Handyman Connection was terrible. I will never utilize them again and caution others that are considering them. I had a exterior painting project that was quoted in May 2024 and the project was not completed until late September due to the poor work and damages that were caused to my gutter system that I found after they were “finished”. No workers came and informed me of the damages. So when the worker’s came to me to come and take a look at their work I found half my house was painted in a different color than the other half! Eight sections of my gutter system were damaged and needed to be replaced and my brown garage door was now a shade of purple! To top things 25% of the surfaces that were to be painted and included in the original quote was never painted! I was also not informed of this by the workers and found this out when I questioned them. I spoke to Management about my concerns and there was no rush to remedy the situation and no consideration to reducing the quoted price at all. They also left paint on a number of my windows and door frames and when you have bronze frames and beige paint splattered on them it is very obvious to the eye but no effort to remove those spill/drips. I could go on with the issues that I had but I will end by using a very popular saying “Caveat Emptor” or Let the Buyer Beware! They have some good reviews but I certainly do not have anything good to say about the service and the outcome I had with them. I will say the workers themselves were very nice but that’s as much as I can say nice about my experience."
Jack S on October 2024
With over 20 years of experience in providing top quality home improvement and repair services, and backed by satisfaction our competitors can't match, isn't it time to give us a call? Whether you have small or large projects for the interior or exterior, we offer the quality you expect and the customer care you desire to make your home repair and improvement project dreams a reality today. Skip the stress of unlicensed or inexperienced contractors with the trusted quality of Handyman Connection. We offer both residential and commercial handyman repairs, call us today - One Call. One Connection.®
"My experience with Handyman Connection was terrible. I will never utilize them again and caution others that are considering them. I had a exterior painting project that was quoted in May 2024 and the project was not completed until late September due to the poor work and damages that were caused to my gutter system that I found after they were “finished”. No workers came and informed me of the damages. So when the worker’s came to me to come and take a look at their work I found half my house was painted in a different color than the other half! Eight sections of my gutter system were damaged and needed to be replaced and my brown garage door was now a shade of purple! To top things 25% of the surfaces that were to be painted and included in the original quote was never painted! I was also not informed of this by the workers and found this out when I questioned them. I spoke to Management about my concerns and there was no rush to remedy the situation and no consideration to reducing the quoted price at all. They also left paint on a number of my windows and door frames and when you have bronze frames and beige paint splattered on them it is very obvious to the eye but no effort to remove those spill/drips. I could go on with the issues that I had but I will end by using a very popular saying “Caveat Emptor” or Let the Buyer Beware! They have some good reviews but I certainly do not have anything good to say about the service and the outcome I had with them. I will say the workers themselves were very nice but that’s as much as I can say nice about my experience."
Jack S on October 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
Your radiant barrier can last up to 80 years or more with minimal maintenance and care. Factors like the quality of the materials you choose and proper installation affect its actual lifespan. Hiring a radiant barrier professional ensures that it's installed correctly to prevent exposure to moisture and other elements, which will help extend its effectiveness.
Installing a radiant barrier in your home offers several benefits that improve energy efficiency and can lower your electricity bills. Mainly, it reduces cooling costs by reflecting heat away from your home, helping to maintain lower indoor temperatures. In the winter, it can help keep warm air from escaping. This reduces the stress on your HVAC system, potentially extending its lifespan and reducing energy consumption.
Additionally, a radiant barrier can protect roofing materials and structural components from extreme temperatures. Pairing your radiant barrier with other insulation systems will provide even more benefits.
A professional installation of a radiant barrier takes one to two days, while a DIY project, due to its complexity, extends the process into several days. The installation duration depends on the size of the attic and the chosen method. For larger homes, experts complete the work in two to three days. Laying foil over existing insulation is a faster procedure that maintains high performance, ensuring the barrier operates efficiently.
A radiant barrier must be installed over existing insulation rather than directly underneath it, ensuring that an effective air gap is created for optimal heat reflection. An adequate air space on at least one side permits the reflective surface to work at peak efficiency, reflecting heat away from the home and preventing moisture issues. This placement method enhances insulation performance and maintains structural integrity by reducing heat transfer and condensation risks, ultimately preserving the quality of both the barrier and insulation.