22 insulation contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Schenectady: Empire Overhead Doors, LLC, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ace Handyman Services Capital District Saratoga Region, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Home Evolution Roofing, 812 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.
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22 Schenectady insulation contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire Overhead Doors, LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (226) | Schenectady | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ace Handyman Services Capital District Saratoga Region | 84 | 4.9★ (108) | East Glenville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Home Evolution Roofing | 83 | 4.8★ (812) | Cohoes, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Hudson Valley Insulation | 80 | 5.0★ (45) | Albany, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | R. McLagan, Inc. | 80 | 4.1★ (10) | East Glenville, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Elite Spray Foam Troy | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Troy, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | All Phase Contracting | 79 | 4.6★ (52) | Cohoes, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Insul-Tech Energy Solutions | 77 | 4.9★ (19) | Albany, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Irex Atlantic Contracting | 77 | 4.0★ (4) | Troy, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Albany Insulation | 77 | 5.0★ (38) | Albany, 12 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 812 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (812).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 15 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cohoes, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Albany, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Albany, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, 127 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gloversville, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 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 East Glenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, 85 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insulation contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Schenectady. 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 22 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 |