14 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hickory: Propst Insulation, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7:30 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Michael Co Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Wize Home Services, 194 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #2.
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14 Hickory insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Propst Insulation | 87 | 5.0★ (188) | Conover, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Wize Home Services | 85 | 4.7★ (194) | Hickory | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Koala Insulation of Hickory | 82 | 4.7★ (81) | Hickory | — | — |
| 4 | Michael Co Inc | 82 | 4.7★ (12) | Gastonia, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Foam Solutions | 81 | 5.0★ (6) | Hickory | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | 31-W Insulation | 78 | 4.0★ (4) | Conover, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Mullins Company - Insulation & Spray Foam | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Hickory | — | — |
| 8 | Coffey's Insulation & Guttering | 77 | 4.8★ (4) | Lenoir, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Atlas Construction & Roofing | 76 | 4.5★ (19) | Hickory | Sat | — |
| 10 | Tailored Foam | 75 | 3.2★ (20) | Hickory | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 194 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (194).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #7 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 Lenoir, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Lake Norman of Catawba, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, 81 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
15 more insulation contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Insulation & Guttering | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| A Plus Roofing - Hickory | 5.0★ (152) | In Hickory |
| BDR Construction and Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Call Dad | 4.9★ (1,558) | In Hickory |
| Carolina Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Carolinas Home Pros | In Hickory | |
| Dameron Drywall Inc | 4.8★ (6) | In Hickory |
| Draft King Insulation | 11 mi | |
| Dynamic Building Systems | In Hickory | |
| E.R.S Painters | 17 mi | |
| Emergency Restoration Xperts (ERX) | 4.6★ (95) | In Hickory |
| Eneco Inc. Quality Since 1977 | 4.8★ (317) | In Hickory |
| SERVPRO of Alexander, Caldwell, & Burke Counties | 4.9★ (517) | In Hickory |
| The Right R Value, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Timber Block Homes | 4.6★ (15) | In Hickory |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hickory. 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 14 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 |