Houle Insulation Inc

Insulation, Drywall, Energy Efficiency Auditing,

About us

For more than 30 years, Houle Insulation Inc., a Minnesota based insulation contractor, has been re-insulating homes in Minnesota just like yours. A better insulated home is more energy efficient, comfortable and quiet. It will save you money on utility bills for years to come. And, by using less energy to heat and cool your home, you reduce the negative impacts on the environment caused by energy use. Houle Insulation Inc. specializes in re-insulating existing homes; sidewalls, attics, bypass sealing and blower door testing in the state of Minnesota. Blowing cellulose insulation into your walls and floors, and sealing attic bypasses can reduce high heating and cooling bills, ice dams and drafty rooms. Some other problems homeowners are faced with are frost, mold and water damage to ceilings. The discomforts of a poorly insulated home are often wrongly blamed on furnace and air conditioning problems when the actual cause is the insulation or installation of the insulation. You could save significantly on your heating and cooling bills by having attic bypasses sealed and insulating your walls and attic to adequate levels.

Business highlights

47 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Insulation installation & removal.

Services we don't offer

blown fiberglass insulation

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9357 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
6%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 201-357 of 357 reviews

MAGGIE P.
12/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
It was great. Arne was really friendly, right on time and answered all of my questions. He provided a bid on the spot($2500)and talked me through how the project would be completed if we went forward. He was also able to give me some idea of when the project could be scheduled(a couple months out)and how long it would take from start to finish (a couple days). We decided to do a major remodel instead of only insulating the walls otherwise we probably would have gone with Houle insulation.
Description of Work: We had Houle out to give an estimate for insulating our 1920's bungalow exterior walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Scott W.
12/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Arnie had done attic insulation for me a year ago. He squeezed me in this time because I needed it done sooner. They had it scheduled for a Wednesday, but they came on a Saturday.
Description of Work: They insulated the side walls from the outside of the house and blew in cellulose.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Bruce G.
12/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I thought they did a good job. Their crew had good communication and they were all very polite. All of them were very confident and helpful also. It was an enjoyable experience.
Description of Work: They insulated some vaulted ceilings and wrapped some exhaust pipes. They put up new vents from the eves and blew insulation in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Julie R.
10/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Arne and his crew are coming next week to insulate our attic and a few soffit areas. I was able to schedule an estimate right away, and Arne was right on time. He described the areas of our home that needed more insulation and the positive effects this would have on our winter comfort and heating bills. I had an energy audit performed last spring and discovered that our home is basically uninsulated. The energy audit folks recommend several companies to install insulation and I called three. Of them, Houle spent the most time explaining the process, the rationale for what they would do to make our home warmer and more energy efficient and his bid was in the same ball park as all the others. With colder weather ahead, I am excited to get this done!
Description of Work: We are having insulation laid down in the attic of our 1939 brick home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JANNE F.
10/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I've bought an old, somewhat ramshackle house, and I'm in the process of trying to slash my heating bills. Arne Olson came out and gave me a bid about insulating, as well as giving good, thoughtful advice about what I should and shouldn't do to tighten up my house. I haven't begun this project yet. Probably nothing will get done until the Spring, but I expect to involve Houle in one or more steps of the process.
Description of Work: Got a bid about insulating the roof and sidewalls of my old house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Elizabeth S.
10/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
From beginning to end, very smoothly. Professional, able to give me a competitive estimate, work was scheduled a bit out in advance, but I was fine with that.
Description of Work: Insulated our attic and side attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

DAVID M.
10/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They were professional and went above and beyond.
Description of Work: They insulated my attic and took care of issues from another company who did not do the work properly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Laura C.
09/2008
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
No complaints. Arne made time to visit our house and provide an estimate within a week of calling him.
Description of Work: Arne came to our house and provided an estimate for adding insulation to our attic & exterior walls. We ended up hiring another company due to a much lower estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ANGIE T.
09/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Arne was prompt, professional and very nice. He checked everything out and didn't find anything he was concerned about. Told me what to watch for this winter. He fixed some insulation that the critter rearranged by the access door. He didn't charge me for the visit. I would highly recommend Arne and Houle Insulation.
Description of Work: Houle installed my attic insulation three years ago and did a great job. Then, this spring a squirrel got in my attic and rearranged it a bit. I scheduled Arne to come check it out and recommend repairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Donna A.
09/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Very well! My husband was concerned about seeing the holes in the stucco after they filled them. I couldn't even find most of the holes, they blend in so well. I expect to save some money on my gas bill and hope to not have ice dams this year; but I already enjoy the quiet.
Description of Work: They put in (I forget what they are called but it goes between the rafters so air still circulates to the eaves) and blew cellulose insulation in my attic, and also filled ALL the bypasses that weren't insulated and were contributing to my ice-dammed roof problem. I also had them fill my walls with more insulation. I can already tell that the outside noises of traffic and neighbors is noticeably muffled or reduced. The crew were friendly, thorough, and helpful in explaining what they were doing and addressing my concerns.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

DAN F.
09/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Houle Insulation showed up when they said they would (quick turnaround), finished the job in less than one day, left the job site clean and protected.
Description of Work: Insulated vaulted living room and dining room ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Diane S.
08/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They were great. They were very reasonable in the price. They came in got the job done in no time. They left no mess and were pleasant to do business with.
Description of Work: We had them install insulation throughout our attic. They also put in some vents and other needed items.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Dan M.
07/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The estimate process went well. We were really impressed with their knowledge of the job. They explained everything to us really well. They were very friendly and polite.
Description of Work: Houle Insulation provided me with an estimate to seal off bypasses and put in insulation in our attic area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

REBECCA E.
06/2008
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The quality of their work was good. I would use them in the future. I would recommend them. They were personable people. They were professional while they were working.
Description of Work: They came to my house and insulated the walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,450

LYNN C.
05/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They did the job in one day. They were fast, efficient, and did quality work.
Description of Work: They installed brand new insulation into the attic of my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

DAN F.
05/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
It turned out that the insurance adjuster believed the roof did not need to be replaced. Mr. Olson gave me an estimate for doing the work without have access to the ceiling space via the roof. I thought the estimate was very reasonable. I may have the work done later. I was impressed with Mr. Olson's punctuality, knowledge and competence. I appreciate his time and skills.
Description of Work: I thought I was going to have a hail-damaged roof replaced, and that this would be a good time to have a vaulted ceiling insulated. I called Houle Insulation; Arne Olson came over the same day, assessed the problem, and estimated the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julie D.
05/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Went very well. 4 young men, very professional & friendly, came in, setup, make sure I knew what was going to happen, did the job, made friends with my dog, and best of all, cleaned up after themselves. They were innovative when it came to problem solving, and just did a great job all around. I'd recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Blown-in insulation in my upper 1/2 story.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

CAROL G.
05/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Houle was great to work with, from the very beginning of the process. They responded in just a few hours to a request for estimate that I made via their website. Arne arrived promptly to do the estimate and was very thorough, noting potential problems that other companies had missed. The estimate was very detailed and we had a good sense of what we would be getting. He told me it would be a couple of months before the job could be scheduled and they were right on time when that rolled around. The crew seemed very professional, polite and did a good job cleaning up when they were done. The true test will come next winter, but I'm confident our house will be less drafty and far more energy efficient.
Description of Work: Houle insulated our attic, sealing around recessed fixtures and other sources of air leakage. They also added new weatherstripping to our front door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800

Pat K.
04/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Overall everything went well. Arne responded promptly to request for estimate. On day of service, showed up on time, finished in about 4 hours. Clean up was very good.
Description of Work: Seal attic bypasses & re-blow attic to R-50.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

KENNETH P.
04/2008
4.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They provided me a detailed estimate and walked me through options, answered questions, etc. I think I would have been happy with their work, given my experience with the estimation process. However, in the end, I chose a different company (with a similarly-good reputation) who bid the same work for about $1000 less.
Description of Work: Provided an estimate to fully insulate my 1958 rambler, including attic (to R-44), exterior walls, and tuck-under garage ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,740

Carolyn W.
03/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly from estimate to finish. Arnie was extremely pleasant to deal with & he did a great job explaining what was needed & what the plan was that he recommended to increase our insulation & make our house warmer in the winter & cooler in the summer. The workers came right on time as scheduled & worked well. They cleaned everything up nicely & were concerned that they didn't disturb us with their noise as they worked. They showed us the finished job & were very professional.
Description of Work: The workers sealed the attic bypasses, installed 2 layers of fiberglass insulation on the knee walls, densepacked all the slant walls with cellulose, blew a peak attic to an R-44, densepacked side attics with cellulose, blew over to an R-44 where not used for storage, insulated 2 access doors, insulated all 1st floor exterior sidewalls from the outside by removing aluminum siding as needed. Filled voids with Class A cellulose using the tube & dense pack method. Put the siding back up & cleaned up the job site.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,100

nancy M.
03/2008
5.0
insulation, stucco
  + 0 more
The work done was complete and well done. I noticed an immediate change in the warmth in the house. Stucco was patched with a pretty close color, could have been better.
Description of Work: I have an older home (built 1926) and they re-insulated about 60% of the house. This involved blowing insulation in the interior (walls, attics) and from the exterior (outside walls) and patching the stucco.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

SARA & MATT L.
02/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
When he provided the estimate, Arne gave us a date for completion 10-weeks out & the company was able to complete the project in that time frame. The crew arrived promptly at 7 am & the work was completed by 4:30 pm. The crew was courteous & efficient. They charmed our 2-year old daughter & were sensitive to her health needs (put up extra plastic barriers & did an amazing job cleaning the interior of our home). The final bill was a little less than the estimate. It feels like we live in a brand new home - the difference in temperature & comfort is amazing! We highly recommend Houle Insulation.
Description of Work: Arne Olson provided an estimate for the cost for insulating our home's attic & exterior walls. We then used the company to insulate the attic (sealed the bypass, insulated slant walls & the floor, filled the peak) and the exterior side walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

ROGER B.
01/2008
5.0
insulation, fireplaces
  + 0 more
Arne and his crew were here exactly on time, completed the work as originally planned. (Arne did the extra work of taking care of the fireplace heat loss at no extra charge - I only told him about the problem when he got to my house to do the other work.) Arne was here the whole time supervising the work and his crew cleaned up before they left. When Arne came to estimate the job he did a very careful inspection of my attic and found the areas that had not been taken care of by another company a few years ago. He even took care of a bypass while he was at my house at no charge! Arne and his company are A-1 in my book.
Description of Work: Did some additional insulation work in the attic, re-blew certain areas with Class-A Cellulose insulation. Also closed one bypass and corrected some heat loss problems around a fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

PAUL G.
01/2008
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Todd came out to do an estimate. After going into the attic he determined that I have sufficient insulation and venting, hence no estimate needed. Todd was very helpful in answering questions and was very honest and knowledgeable. Houle was very pleasurable to deal with, scheduling appointment, all staff courteous, on time. They will be the first I call for my future insulation needs.
Description of Work: I have been having minor ice forming at edge of roof. Called to evaluate my insulation and provide an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

17241 Partridge St. N.W., Minneapolis, MN 55304

http://www.houleinsulation.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
IR652479
Trade License Locale
MN
Trade License Authority
Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2021

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Insulation,
Drywall,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Stucco,
Electrical,
Ironing,
Fireplaces,
Siding,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water & Smoke Damage

FAQ

Houle Insulation Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Houle Insulation Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Houle Insulation Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Houle Insulation Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Houle Insulation Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Houle Insulation Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Houle Insulation Inc offers warranties.
Houle Insulation Inc offers the following services: Insulation installation & removal.
blown fiberglass insulation

Contact information

17241 Partridge St. N.W., Minneapolis, MN 55304

http://www.houleinsulation.com

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM