8 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lively: Polar Bear Spray Foam Inc, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): At Best Roofing Solutions & Repairs, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Blouin Brothers Insulation, 39 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 8 ranked after Polar Bear Spray Foam Inc; ranked #2.
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8 Lively insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polar Bear Spray Foam Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (49) | Greater Sudbury, 10 km away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Blouin Brothers Insulation | 59 | 4.3★ (39) | Greater Sudbury, 22 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Continental Insulation | 54 | 4.1★ (9) | Lively | — | — |
| 4 | Eco Insulation Sudbury | 54 | 3.7★ (9) | Lively | — | — |
| 5 | Thermotek Insulations | 53 | 3.8★ (5) | Greater Sudbury, 10 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Randy McMahon Insulation | 52 | 4.4★ (5) | Greater Sudbury, 17 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Furoy Insulation | 52 | 3.7★ (18) | Greater Sudbury, 21 km away | — | — |
| 8 | At Best Roofing Solutions & Repairs | 48 | 3.0★ (4) | Greater Sudbury, 18 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, the most in Lively.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 22 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lively
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lively
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 10 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 17 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 21 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Sudbury, 18 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Lively. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attic insulation | CA$2,390 | CA$2,950 | CA$3,510 | Per attic: typical range of customer-reported jobs (about $1 to $3 per sq ft). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 8 Lively 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 Lively 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 |