17 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merrill: Energy Edge, CR Score 83/100; 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Basswood Roofing LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Sure-Dry, LLC, 173 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #4.
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17 Merrill insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Energy Edge | 83 | 4.9★ (62) | Wausau, 12 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Basswood Roofing LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (89) | Janesville, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A-Rite Construction and Roofing | 83 | 4.9★ (84) | Kronenwetter, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Sure-Dry, LLC | 81 | 4.8★ (173) | Wausau, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 5 | Keeney Home Services | 80 | 4.8★ (53) | Weston, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Clearwater Spray Foam | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Eau Claire, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | The Spray Foam Works, Inc | 75 | 5.0★ (26) | Cottage Grove, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Fox Cities RetroFoam of Wausau - Eau Claire | 74 | 5.0★ (13) | Wausau, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Weathertite Insulation | 74 | 4.6★ (11) | Oshkosh, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Elite Insulators LLC | 73 | 4.3★ (6) | Fitchburg, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (173).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weston, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Cottage Grove, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oshkosh, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beaver Dam, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, 31 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mills, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Merrill. 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 17 Merrill 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 Merrill 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 |