37 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Racine Home Insulators, LLC, CR Score 83/100; 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Green Rodent Restoration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 37.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services SE Wisconsin, 282 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #19.
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37 Salem insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 37 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racine Home Insulators, LLC | 83 | 4.7★ (57) | Racine, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ALL ABOUT INSULATION | 83 | 4.9★ (55) | Mount Pleasant, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Green Rodent Restoration | 82 | 5.0★ (9) | Lake Bluff, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Diversified Insulation | 82 | 4.9★ (223) | Burlington, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Always Nature's Way Wildlife Removal | 80 | 4.4★ (25) | Fox Lake, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Holian Industries | 80 | 4.8★ (6) | Spring Grove, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Koala Insulation of Northern Illinois | 79 | 5.0★ (156) | Wauconda, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Astro Insulation | 79 | 4.4★ (7) | Fox Lake, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Dynico Roofing | 78 | 5.0★ (191) | McHenry, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | SMT Spray Foam | 77 | 5.0★ (17) | Libertyville, 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: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Pleasant, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Bluff, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Spring Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wauconda, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, 191 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 23 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 Fox Lake, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Woodstock, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, 278 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, 82 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 282 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (282).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wauconda, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zion, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Lake Villa, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvard, 25 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Nielsen Construction Co | 72 | 4.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Wisconsin Spray Foam Insulation | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Dr Energy Saver of NE IL | 71 | 4.3★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 29 | Kevin Schmitt Siding & Insulation, Inc. | 70 | 4.8★ (29) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Quality Home Restorations Inc. | 70 | 5.0★ (20) | 18 mi |
| 31 | Rubens Spray Insulation Inc | 70 | 4.1★ (14) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Nelson | 69 | 4.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Advanced Energy Services | 69 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 34 | Eco Air Duct Cleaning | 66 | 4.3★ (6) | 25 mi |
| 35 | Ideal Drywall Inc. | 65 | 4.3★ (27) | 23 mi |
| 36 | Prolite Windows & Exteriors | 63 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 37 | Thermaseal / Lakeside | 62 | 3.4★ (15) | 25 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| a to z insulation | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Advanced Insulation, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Choice Insulation | 23 mi | |
| Foam Insulation Professionals | 4.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Insulation Plus | 4.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Kenosha Insulation LLC | 13 mi | |
| Local insulation 365 | 12 mi | |
| Midwest Insulation | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| miguel becerra | 13 mi | |
| Morrison Home Services | 17 mi | |
| Northern | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pro-Fusion Energy Solutions Inc. | 23 mi | |
| RJR Insulation | 14 mi | |
| Sanchez Insulation | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Smart Innovative Group Inc. | 16 mi | |
| STF 4U & Chicagoland Energy Audits | 6 mi | |
| Tailored Foam Midwest | 19 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 37 Salem 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 Salem 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 |