19 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rensselaer: Hudson Valley Insulation, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 1 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Empire Overhead Doors, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Home Evolution Roofing, 812 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
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19 Rensselaer insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Valley Insulation | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | Albany, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | True Building Performance | 58 | 4.9★ (80) | Albany, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Insul-Tech Energy Solutions | 57 | 4.9★ (19) | Albany, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Home Evolution Roofing | 57 | 4.8★ (812) | Cohoes, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Albany Insulation | 56 | 5.0★ (38) | Albany, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Albany Spray Foam Insulation | 56 | 5.0★ (23) | Albany, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Elite Spray Foam Troy | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Troy, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Empire Overhead Doors, LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (226) | Schenectady, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Albany Spray Foam Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (41) | Saratoga Springs, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Irex Atlantic Contracting | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Troy, 5 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 812 Google reviews, the most in Rensselaer.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Insulation Pros | 7 mi | |
| Challacombe Construction and spray foam | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Emerald Finish | 25 mi | |
| Empire Foam Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Empire Insulation Specialties | 4.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Empire State Painting Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Ethos Homes, LLC | 2.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Helpir | 4.8★ (21) | In Rensselaer |
| Hibernation Insulation | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| HomeOwner Helpers | 20 mi | |
| Poksprayfoam | 25 mi | |
| Precision Spray Foam Waterford | 11 mi | |
| R Falco Insulation | 17 mi | |
| Roofing Innovations | In Rensselaer | |
| Rotterdam Insulation Co | 14 mi | |
| Troy Insulation | 5 mi | |
| TwinSpray Insulation LLC | 4 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rensselaer. 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 19 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 |