63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews, the most in Forest City.
- 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 141 Waterwood Dr, Shelby, NC 28150
Best Insulation Contractors in Forest City, NC (2026)
5 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Forest City: The CrawlSpace King, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Carolina Foundation Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 5.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Miller & Condrey HVAC/Refrigeration, 121 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked after The CrawlSpace King; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Forest City insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 5 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Insulation contractors in Shelby ranking. See Insulation contractors in Shelby
Top 5 insulation contractors in Forest City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The CrawlSpace King | 63 | 5.0★ (251) | Shelby, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | FF Adhesive & Insulation | 52 | 3.0★ (4) | Asheville, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Quality Insulating Company Inc | 51 | 3.7★ (25) | Shelby, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Carolina Foundation Solutions | 51 | 4.9★ (14) | Spartanburg, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Miller & Condrey HVAC/Refrigeration | 50 | 4.9★ (121) | Shelby, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 5 best insulation contractors in Forest City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Asheville, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Shelby, 18 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
- 3.7★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 821 W Marion St, Shelby, NC 28150
Based in Spartanburg, 19 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6301 Cannons Campground Rd A, Cowpens, SC 29330
Based in Shelby, 20 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 711 Earl Rd, Shelby, NC 28152
How much do insulation contractors cost in Forest City?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forest City. 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 |
How we ranked Forest City insulation contractors
We scored 5 Forest City insulation contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Forest City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Insulation contractors in Forest City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best insulation contractor in Forest City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked insulation contractor in Forest City, NC is The CrawlSpace King with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. FF Adhesive & Insulation (#2) and Quality Insulating Company Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 5 insulation contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many insulation contractors are there in Forest City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 insulation contractors serving Forest City, NC. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which insulation contractors in Forest City are open 24/7?
2 ranked insulation contractors in Forest City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The CrawlSpace King (#1) and Carolina Foundation Solutions (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which insulation contractors in Forest City work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked insulation contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The CrawlSpace King (#1) and Carolina Foundation Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does attic insulation cost in Forest City?
Attic insulation typically costs $1,700 to $2,500, with $2,100 typical (Per attic: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $1 to $3 per sq ft). US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Forest City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Forest City insulation contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated insulation contractors in Forest City is 4.9★, with a median of 25 reviews. The CrawlSpace King has the most, 251 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank insulation contractors?
Each insulation contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do insulation contractors outside Forest City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Forest City city center, our service radius for insulation contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Forest City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 insulation contractors serving Forest City.
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