13 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Back Mountain: Orr Industries, CR Score 84/100; 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jayne Brothers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
Most-reviewed: USA Insulation of Northeast PA, 100 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #6.
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13 Back Mountain insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orr Industries | 84 | 4.6★ (84) | Dickson City, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Jayne Brothers | 81 | 4.5★ (8) | Archbald, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Quietflex | 79 | 4.1★ (37) | Pittston, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Therm-All Insulation Inc | 77 | 4.7★ (3) | Wilkes-Barre, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Advanced Wildlife Management | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Kingston, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | USA Insulation of Northeast PA | 76 | 4.5★ (100) | Scranton, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Specialty Products & Insulation | 75 | 4.2★ (5) | Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Scranton Spray Foam Insulation | 74 | 5.0★ (19) | Exeter, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ace Handyman Services Wilkes-Barre & Scranton | 72 | 4.5★ (66) | Exeter, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Northeast Spray Foam Insltn | 71 | 4.0★ (3) | Dunmore, 20 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Archbald, 19 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 100 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (100).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, 66 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunmore, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pittston, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Back Mountain. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attic insulation | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,500 | Per attic: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $1 to $3 per sq ft). US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 13 Back Mountain insulation contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Back Mountain data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |