Attic Insulation
The Highest-Return Energy Upgrade in a Minnesota House
In this climate, the attic is where your heating dollars leave the house. Bringing an under-insulated attic up to R-49–R-60 — with the air sealing and ventilation work that make the number real — is the single highest-return comfort upgrade most metro homes can make, and it’s a direct strike against ice dams.
What’s Included
Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a written scope. Here’s what attic insulation looks like when we do it:
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- Air sealing first
Top plates, penetrations, chases and attic hatches sealed before insulation — because insulation slows heat but doesn’t stop air, and attic bypasses are what melt roof snow into ice dams.
- Blown-in insulation
Cellulose or fiberglass blown to a measured, even depth across the full attic plane, with rulers installed so the depth stays verifiable.
- Baffles and ventilation
Soffit-to-ridge airflow preserved with baffles at every bay — the cold-roof principle that keeps Minnesota attics dry and dam-free.
- Clearances and safety
Required clearances at flues, chimneys and fixtures maintained, hatches insulated and weatherstripped.
Why Homeowners Hire Us
Written Warranty
If something isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
In-House Crews
Our own employees do the work. We don’t hand your home to subcontractors.
Honest Guidance
Clear recommendations and a written scope. No guessing what comes next.
Detail-Driven Prep
Containment, masking and cleanup handled like they’re part of the job — because they are.
Results You’ll Love
Seamless texture matching and finishes that hold up for years.
628+ Five-Star Reviews
A 4.8-star reputation built one Twin Cities home at a time since 2007.
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Attic Insulation — Common Questions
How much attic insulation should I have?
Current guidance for our zone is R-49 to R-60 — roughly 14 to 20 inches of blown material. Many metro homes built before the 1990s sit at half that or less. We measure what you have and quote the gap.
Will attic insulation stop my ice dams?
It’s a third of the answer. Ice dams come from heat escaping into the attic, so the fix is air sealing plus insulation plus clear ventilation. We do all three together — insulation alone over unsealed bypasses disappoints.
Can you add insulation over what's there?
Usually yes, after checking the existing material’s condition and sealing beneath it. Wet, moldy or vermiculite-containing material changes the plan — vermiculite gets tested before anyone disturbs it.
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Serving the Twin Cities Metro
We’re the residential and commercial contractor that has served the attic insulation needs of the Twin Cities since 2007, including:
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
- St. Anthony
- Edina
- Bloomington
- Plymouth
- Maple Grove
- Eden Prairie
- Minnetonka
- Woodbury
- Eagan
- Roseville
- Blaine
- Coon Rapids
- Brooklyn Park
- Burnsville
- Apple Valley
- Lakeville
- Shoreview
- Golden Valley
- St. Louis Park
- Richfield
- Wayzata
- Chanhassen
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Get a free, no-obligation quote for attic insulation anywhere in the Twin Cities metro.
Junior and his crew were great to work with on our office redesign. They got us our estimate same day and gave a great price. The hardworking crew got the job done faster than I expected, and it also came out perfectly. We will be using him and his team again in the future.
I hired Home Drywall and Painting to finish my three-car garage starting from bare studs, and they did an outstanding job. They handled insulation, full sheetrock installation, mudding and taping, and painting — all in-house. What normally would take multiple contractors was completed by one company, which made the process smooth and efficient.
After my first contractor jerked me around for 2 weeks with excuses, the team at Home Drywall & Painting became my Plan B. Jessica took my call, sent me a proposal and had me booked next day. Adam had his team dispatched and they finished in about 3.5 hours. They had one hiccup during install, but they resolved the issue and made it right. Everyone was respectful and polite. The end price was exactly what I was quoted. Happy to recommend.
They were very respectful of our home and our schedule, did an absolutely beautiful job — and communicated daily about what to expect. A plumbing water damage mishap to our finished lower level meant repairing the entire ceiling: skim, sand, re-texture, paint — plus removal and reinstallation of ceiling fans, a chandelier, can lights, speakers and vents. Gerid and the Home Drywall team also offered a very competitive price.