Insul Kings is a fully licensed and insured weatherization contractor specializing in weatherization work (adding insulation to home), energy audits, whole house air-sealing, and the installation of various types of insulation for both commercial and residential projects. We are a proud partner of Mass Save & NH Save and are rated in the top 5% of their contractor scoring.
"These guys are excellent! From Ken, whom performed the estimate, to Jeremiah and Chaz setting appointment to Dave and his partner.. I'm sorry I forgot your name. All very professional and accommodating... Dave explained what he was doing and why. Made me very comfortable with his experience and confidence in his work. I would DEFINITELY recommend Insul-Kings to anyone needing blown insulation."
Timothy C on January 2025
Insul Kings is a fully licensed and insured weatherization contractor specializing in weatherization work (adding insulation to home), energy audits, whole house air-sealing, and the installation of various types of insulation for both commercial and residential projects. We are a proud partner of Mass Save & NH Save and are rated in the top 5% of their contractor scoring.
"These guys are excellent! From Ken, whom performed the estimate, to Jeremiah and Chaz setting appointment to Dave and his partner.. I'm sorry I forgot your name. All very professional and accommodating... Dave explained what he was doing and why. Made me very comfortable with his experience and confidence in his work. I would DEFINITELY recommend Insul-Kings to anyone needing blown insulation."
Timothy C on January 2025
** Angie's List Super Service award winner in Insulation for 2008,2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021 and 2022**Calnan's Energy Systems Inc. has been in business for 40 continuous years and has more than 10,000 completed projects. Specializing in Energy Saving Insulation, Window and Door Installations! We have evolved from a multiple crew to a one crew company. This reduction in size has allowed us to deliver the high level of service our customers have come to expect. Direct supervision by the owner on each and every project, as well as family members involved can eliminate the concern of "Who will be working in my house?" Cost is determined by the job and all estimating is performed by the owner. No travel charges. We are proudly not a Mass Save contractor.
"Calnan Energy promptly gave me an estimate to replace our damaged bulkhead. They were professional, punctual and very patient explaining the process. Very quick response getting the estimate and getting my job done. It's a family owned and run company - could not have been any nicer and did a meticulous job installing my new bulkhead. The price was very competitive."
Karen M on February 2024
** Angie's List Super Service award winner in Insulation for 2008,2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021 and 2022**Calnan's Energy Systems Inc. has been in business for 40 continuous years and has more than 10,000 completed projects. Specializing in Energy Saving Insulation, Window and Door Installations! We have evolved from a multiple crew to a one crew company. This reduction in size has allowed us to deliver the high level of service our customers have come to expect. Direct supervision by the owner on each and every project, as well as family members involved can eliminate the concern of "Who will be working in my house?" Cost is determined by the job and all estimating is performed by the owner. No travel charges. We are proudly not a Mass Save contractor.
"Calnan Energy promptly gave me an estimate to replace our damaged bulkhead. They were professional, punctual and very patient explaining the process. Very quick response getting the estimate and getting my job done. It's a family owned and run company - could not have been any nicer and did a meticulous job installing my new bulkhead. The price was very competitive."
Karen M on February 2024
We have over 40 years experience with new and old homes barns, garages, buildings, whatever you need insulated! We offer many types of insulation including: fiber glass batting,blowing fiber glass, cellulose,spray foam,insulating pipe work, blown in blanket, dense packing. Serving all of MA and NH area *FREE ESTIMATES*
"Another 5 STAR review. Roland and Brett are excellent !! They have extremely high quality and are highly efficient. My wife and I have owned three homes. Renovated two. We have dealt with many, many contractors. Roland is one of the best. The pricing is great, the service is great and the people are great. We would hire Sav-On again in a heartbeat. We highly recommend them."
Victor F on August 2023
We have over 40 years experience with new and old homes barns, garages, buildings, whatever you need insulated! We offer many types of insulation including: fiber glass batting,blowing fiber glass, cellulose,spray foam,insulating pipe work, blown in blanket, dense packing. Serving all of MA and NH area *FREE ESTIMATES*
"Another 5 STAR review. Roland and Brett are excellent !! They have extremely high quality and are highly efficient. My wife and I have owned three homes. Renovated two. We have dealt with many, many contractors. Roland is one of the best. The pricing is great, the service is great and the people are great. We would hire Sav-On again in a heartbeat. We highly recommend them."
Victor F on August 2023
Shakes to Shingles, a New Hampshire based Energy Auditing and Home Performance company, was founded by Rich Burns in 2004. Since then, Rich and his team have performed audits and directed energy efficiency and ventilation improvements on more than 500 homes and businesses. Committed to providing customers throughout New Hampshire with high quality energy efficiency home performance services, they are fully trained and equipped to service residential and commercial retrofits. By providing services include energy audits, diagnostic testing for heat loss, energy efficiency and insulation they are dedicated to making your home comfortable and efficient. The team has extensive experience working with state, and local energy efficiency programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to make sure homeowners get rebates to make energy efficient improvements more affordable.
Shakes to Shingles, a New Hampshire based Energy Auditing and Home Performance company, was founded by Rich Burns in 2004. Since then, Rich and his team have performed audits and directed energy efficiency and ventilation improvements on more than 500 homes and businesses. Committed to providing customers throughout New Hampshire with high quality energy efficiency home performance services, they are fully trained and equipped to service residential and commercial retrofits. By providing services include energy audits, diagnostic testing for heat loss, energy efficiency and insulation they are dedicated to making your home comfortable and efficient. The team has extensive experience working with state, and local energy efficiency programs such as Home Performance with ENERGY STAR to make sure homeowners get rebates to make energy efficient improvements more affordable.
We're America’s #1 local home heating oil and total home comfort services provider (heating, cooling, plumbing, & chimney). With over 100 years experience, we know how to keep you comfortable, safe and help you save on energy costs. Our local 24/7 customer service and support means automatic heating oil deliveries and our service response is always fast. We never run out of heating oil plus our pricing and payment plans are designed to help you manage your costs all year round. Experience the Petro difference today!
"Our heater stopped functioning on Nov 27, 2023 and we called Petro who had done the maintenance on it before and replaced a motor two years ago. They were responsive and a technician came two days later. He worked for 3 hours without explaining what the problem was. Then said he needed to replace the motor. He fixed the problem and left without much explanation. Two days later a bill of $2500 came via email. No explanation, no break-down. I called 4 times over the last 20 days, spoke to 4 different reps and was promised that a supervisor will contact me with the bill details. Nothing happened. Irresponsible customer service and unprofessional behavior. They show all the symptoms of big, bureaucratic, and indifferent service company. I would not recommend Petro if you have options of more personalized services."
Nasser R on December 2023
We're America’s #1 local home heating oil and total home comfort services provider (heating, cooling, plumbing, & chimney). With over 100 years experience, we know how to keep you comfortable, safe and help you save on energy costs. Our local 24/7 customer service and support means automatic heating oil deliveries and our service response is always fast. We never run out of heating oil plus our pricing and payment plans are designed to help you manage your costs all year round. Experience the Petro difference today!
"Our heater stopped functioning on Nov 27, 2023 and we called Petro who had done the maintenance on it before and replaced a motor two years ago. They were responsive and a technician came two days later. He worked for 3 hours without explaining what the problem was. Then said he needed to replace the motor. He fixed the problem and left without much explanation. Two days later a bill of $2500 came via email. No explanation, no break-down. I called 4 times over the last 20 days, spoke to 4 different reps and was promised that a supervisor will contact me with the bill details. Nothing happened. Irresponsible customer service and unprofessional behavior. They show all the symptoms of big, bureaucratic, and indifferent service company. I would not recommend Petro if you have options of more personalized services."
Nasser R on December 2023
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We are a home renovation contracting company with years of experience working in residential renovations, specifically bathroom and kitchen. We work in all fields of home renovation, painting, flooring, building, additions. We have a skilled interior designer on staff as well as a team of talented tradesmen. We are licensed and insured.
"The work went smoothly, and efficiently. The shed and pen were torn down, and all the debris was removed and hauled away."
Deborah V on May 2018
We are a home renovation contracting company with years of experience working in residential renovations, specifically bathroom and kitchen. We work in all fields of home renovation, painting, flooring, building, additions. We have a skilled interior designer on staff as well as a team of talented tradesmen. We are licensed and insured.
"The work went smoothly, and efficiently. The shed and pen were torn down, and all the debris was removed and hauled away."
Deborah V on May 2018
At Apple Wood we strive to be a leader in our industry in customer service. Your initial phone call, if not answered during normal business hours, will be returned within 24 business hours. Our goal is to work with your budget to get you as much as possible while making your dream renovation come true. We try to get our customers back to their regular daily lives as quickly as possible without compromising quality. With over 25 years experience we are able to manage projects with an expertise that our testimonials will attest to. Feel free to stop by our show room or call us with all your remodeling questions.
"Lenny and Lisa are great. During the demolition phase, Lenny took great care to cover our hardwood floors and cleaned thoroughly while removing the countertops and backsplash which really helped to keep the dust level down. Lisa recommended vendors for our granite, tile backsplash and sink - they were all so helpful. We have never done a kitchen renovation before and were a little anxious about the process and making choices. Lenny allayed our fears and was spot on with suggestions. Lisa was always available for communication and answering questions. The sub-contractors were all excellent, personable and professional. The whole job was finished ahead of schedule which allowed for our 18 month old granddaughter to come for an earlier visit! Overall we are thrilled with the outcome and will definitely use Apple Wood for future projects!"
Lisa S on August 2019
At Apple Wood we strive to be a leader in our industry in customer service. Your initial phone call, if not answered during normal business hours, will be returned within 24 business hours. Our goal is to work with your budget to get you as much as possible while making your dream renovation come true. We try to get our customers back to their regular daily lives as quickly as possible without compromising quality. With over 25 years experience we are able to manage projects with an expertise that our testimonials will attest to. Feel free to stop by our show room or call us with all your remodeling questions.
"Lenny and Lisa are great. During the demolition phase, Lenny took great care to cover our hardwood floors and cleaned thoroughly while removing the countertops and backsplash which really helped to keep the dust level down. Lisa recommended vendors for our granite, tile backsplash and sink - they were all so helpful. We have never done a kitchen renovation before and were a little anxious about the process and making choices. Lenny allayed our fears and was spot on with suggestions. Lisa was always available for communication and answering questions. The sub-contractors were all excellent, personable and professional. The whole job was finished ahead of schedule which allowed for our 18 month old granddaughter to come for an earlier visit! Overall we are thrilled with the outcome and will definitely use Apple Wood for future projects!"
Lisa S on August 2019
One call does it all. Unexpected situations like water, fire, mold, and soot damage can happen to anyone. Single Source will get you back to normal FAST. And to ensure your complete satisfaction, Single Source provides you with an experienced project manager who will work with you and your insurance company (if applicable) and handle your job from start to finish. In the state of Rhode Island ONLY, Single Source also provides licensed asbestos abatement (RI License# AC00261) and full property repair and reconstruction services (RI Residential & Commercial General Contractor License#GC-11685.) Family owned and operated since 1971.
"WOW!!!! Professional, courteous! I had serious hail damage to my roof and Single Source came in, did the estimate, contacted my insurance company and within a few weeks, I have a fabulous looking new roof upgraded roof! Justin at Single Source is extremely knowledgable on building codes and because of that, he was able to show the codes to the insurance company to get the upgrades covered. Their roofing team worked from the moment they arrived with one short lunch break working almost 12 hours. They completed the entire job in one day and my roof is 2,000 square feet, so it's a sizable roof. The team was very careful to protect my gardens, they moved plants, lawn furniture and put everything back they in place before they left. The clean up was impeccable! Not a scrap of shingle, paper, trash or nails left to be seen! I would highly recommend Single Source for all your repair needs caused by damage."
Cynthia F on July 2024
One call does it all. Unexpected situations like water, fire, mold, and soot damage can happen to anyone. Single Source will get you back to normal FAST. And to ensure your complete satisfaction, Single Source provides you with an experienced project manager who will work with you and your insurance company (if applicable) and handle your job from start to finish. In the state of Rhode Island ONLY, Single Source also provides licensed asbestos abatement (RI License# AC00261) and full property repair and reconstruction services (RI Residential & Commercial General Contractor License#GC-11685.) Family owned and operated since 1971.
"WOW!!!! Professional, courteous! I had serious hail damage to my roof and Single Source came in, did the estimate, contacted my insurance company and within a few weeks, I have a fabulous looking new roof upgraded roof! Justin at Single Source is extremely knowledgable on building codes and because of that, he was able to show the codes to the insurance company to get the upgrades covered. Their roofing team worked from the moment they arrived with one short lunch break working almost 12 hours. They completed the entire job in one day and my roof is 2,000 square feet, so it's a sizable roof. The team was very careful to protect my gardens, they moved plants, lawn furniture and put everything back they in place before they left. The clean up was impeccable! Not a scrap of shingle, paper, trash or nails left to be seen! I would highly recommend Single Source for all your repair needs caused by damage."
Cynthia F on July 2024
JR builders services all of MA and RI we are a very reliable, and fair priced company that cherishes each relationship with each customer. This is James Rego typing this and I will personally be the one who answers the phone, comes to meet you, and be there everyday of the job. I will do everything I can to ensure that you are happy every step of the way
JR builders services all of MA and RI we are a very reliable, and fair priced company that cherishes each relationship with each customer. This is James Rego typing this and I will personally be the one who answers the phone, comes to meet you, and be there everyday of the job. I will do everything I can to ensure that you are happy every step of the way
Yes, you should remove old insulation if it's damaged, contaminated, or deteriorated. Signs like water damage, rodent droppings, mold, or gaps mean removal is essential to maintain energy efficiency and a safe living environment. If the insulation is intact and functioning well, removal isn't necessary. However, compromised insulation can increase energy costs and pose health risks.
Attic insulation lasts 80 to 100 years; however, its performance starts to decline after 15 years. Insulation loses effectiveness as materials like fiberglass become dirty, wet, or affected by mold and other contaminants. Regular evaluation is critical because reduced insulation performance leads to higher energy loss. A professional inspection confirms when replacement is necessary, ensuring that your home maintains peak energy efficiency and comfort.
Excess attic insulation does not enhance energy efficiency beyond an optimal threshold. When insulation surpasses the necessary level for your region’s climate, additional material does not improve heat retention and may cause moisture buildup. Maintaining the correct balance is essential because over-insulation can lead to unintended issues without lowering energy costs. A professional assessment ensures that the amount of insulation is ideal for performance and efficiency, and helps avoid unnecessary expenses.
R-value is the measure of a material’s ability to resist heat transfer and directly determines insulation performance. A higher R-value means the material retains heat efficiently during winter and minimizes energy loss in warmer months. Selecting insulation with the appropriate R-value for your specific location is essential because environmental conditions and installation areas significantly influence energy efficiency. Over time, external factors like moisture may degrade the R-value, which underscores the importance of periodic evaluation.
Insulation damage occurs in several forms, including mold growth, pest infestations, water intrusion, and electrical harm. Damaged insulation compromises heat retention and significantly increases energy expenses while posing serious health risks. Immediate removal and replacement of compromised insulation are imperative to restore optimal performance and ensure the safety of your home. Regular inspections will identify these issues early, allowing for swift corrective action that maintains efficiency and protects occupants.