Lewis Insulation Inc

Insulation, Basement Waterproofing

About us

Owner operated. Also services Sherburne & Stern counties & portions of Chisago county. Also serves Northern MN. Award winning. Additional email - info@lewisinsulation.com. Additional contact name - Nancy Lewis.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Fiberglass & Cellulose Blown-In Insulation, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Venting, Walls, Attics, Soundproofing, Vacuum Removal of Damaged Insulation

Services we don't offer

Open Cell Spray Foam

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9279 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
1%
2
1%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-100 of 279 reviews

Bruce C.
02/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
It is difficult to evaluate the final quality, but they started with a good checkout of the house and seemed to be using good materials. They tried to foam seal all holes through the ceilng for electricals and vents. They put in new chutes for circulation and added a new, thick layer in the attic.
Description of Work: Brian, the owner, came and did a quick evaluation. He followed-up with an email quote. An appointment was scheduled about 3 weeks out, the earliest available. The two-man crew arrived on time and worked about 7 hours.

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
$1,825

Rob G.
02/2014
5.0
insulation, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
Brian was very responsive and his team did a great job. Spray foam is messy stuff but they did a great job installing it and they cleaned up the basement nicely when they were done. I had to reschedule a couple of times and they seemed more than willing to accommodate my schedule and some delays due to some electrical work I was finishing up. Overall, they did a great job and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Sprayed insulation foam on basement 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
$3,500

Debra B.
02/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Went great. Their bid was a lot lower than another company and they did an excellent job. All phases of the work, planning, scheduling etc was terrific.
Description of Work: Insulated the attic of our 1906 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
$2,200

Nick S.
02/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Brian the owner was very informative for the initial consultation. His crew that did the work were punctual and friendly. They did not explain the process well from beginning to end. This would have been nice to know. The insulation works beautifully. The application process is messy and it was impossible to prevent some spray foam from getting on things it wasn’t supposed to.
Description of Work: Applied closed cell spray foam insulation to ceiling of detached garage. Converting it to workshop for use in winter.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
Hi [member name removed] - Thank you for your review on Angie's List. While we strive for 100% customer satisfaction, it's good to be informed when & if you feel something we did could have been better. We try to educate & inform the customer regarding the spray foam installation to the best of our knowledge. There's a lot that goes into spraying the foam in each job, especially in tight spaces or limited areas to move around in. I apologize if you feel you were not completely informed by the workers as to what the process was as they were working. Had they known you were uncertain about it, I'm sure they would have gladly taken the time to explain it so that you did understand. I will talk with our employees about your review and make sure they continue to check with our customers as they are starting and finishing the spray foam applications (as no one should be around the spray foam as it is being applied) to make sure they understand the process. Again - thank you for your review, and thank you for your business! Lewis Insulation, Inc.

Michael W.
02/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They did a great job and completed the work in less than a day. I had a terrible ice dam (12" of ice) on the north side of my house prior to having this work done. So far this winter there has been ZERO ice buildup anywhere on my roof. Considering it has been a very cold winter and there is about 20" of snow on the roof the air sealing, insulation and venting methods they use are obviously very effective. Energy use is down and I received a $300 rebate from Ecel Energy. I had one other quote that was a bit higher but I was not convinced they would provide any better product than Brian.
Description of Work: Install new 6' styrofoam air chutes between every rafter possible - 24" O.C. Pack insulation out tight to edges, under air chutes, to top plate Foam seal bypass areas - lights, pipes, wires, fans, drop soffits, top plates, etc. Insulate & seal bathroom fan venting Blow cellulose insulation into house attic to R-60 (per customer request) Build up around attic access door, insulate with R-38 fiberglass batt & seal

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
$1,975

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
Hi [member name removed] Thank you for the great review! I am glad to hear your ice dam problems are gone! Yes, it has been a terrible winter for the extreme cold and then a few days of melting and then back to frigid temps. The perfect set up for an ice dam. It was a pleasure to work with you! Thank you again for your business! We love referrals and give a gift card out to you if your referral uses our services!

Tina M.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Very professional from start to finish. Showed up on time and finished the job quickly and neatly. Would definitely use again for our next insulation job.
Description of Work: Insulate 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
$750

Elizabeth B.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I needed to find an experienced and knowledgeable insulating company that would do the job right the first time and also charge a reasonable fee for the work. I think I found all that with Brian Lewis, his wife Nancy who runs the office, and his insulating team. I bought a house last year with a story and a half and it had almost no insulation and was very cold and drafty last winter and would be complex to insulate. I consulted with Brian about how to get an excellent result and still keep the price down as much as possible. Brian was easy to communicate with and he quickly got a bid to me and suggested that as long as they were foaming the slants that I might as well get the rim joists done in the basement. The price seemed right and I was very happy to know that would be done as well. I contacted Brian as soon as the demo work was done upstairs and he gave me a date about 2 weeks out, for my work to be done. It has been a terribly cold winter and the middle of December and I know they were swamped. They came right on time, got it done in 2 days, poly one day and blown in the next day. I have asthma and was very pleased that the foaming left the house with only a faint smell for a couple days and then was completely gone. The crew did a nice job of cleaning things up but I definitely had to dust the house after the job was done. My contractor agreed that the job looked like it was done right but told me that the drywall guy needed me to get some of the foam cut down so the drywall would lay flat. I called up Brian and they came right over and took care of the problem. What happened, as I understand it, was that the blown in insulation needed to be blocked off where it met the slant roof and they did that with a row of foam and some of that foam swelled up a little bit too much. At least I think that's what it was - this is all new to me! It is 4 degrees outside as i write and my house is so much cozier. I noticed right away that the air in the house was still and before the insulation it was noticeably drafty all winter long. My old furnace doesn't run nearly as long and heats up so much more quickly. The job was thorough and skillfully done and I am very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Foam sealed all bypass areas in side attics that were accessible. Insulated knee walls in side attics with R-11 fiberglass Batt insulation-horizontal & vertical & staples Tyvek up to hold in place. Removed Floor boards as needed in side attic & sealed joist cavities at knee wall area. Blew cellulose insulation underneath side attic floors full-dense pack method. Blew cellulose insulation over side attic floors to R-50. Polyed ceiling & blew cellulose insulation into top attic to R-50 after contractor had cut in access. Sprayed 3" of closed cell spray foam in slants in upper level where contractor was remodeling. Sprayed 2-3" of closed cell spray foam in rim joist area in basement (R-14-R-21). Insulated & sealed attic access doors.

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

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
Hi [member name removed] Thank you for the great review! We are happy to hear that your home is much warmer! It was a pleasure working with you and your patience while setting different dates to get the whole project done for you in a timely manner. It's nice to work with someone as flexible as you were! Thank you again for your business! We love referrals! If you know of anyone who could use our services, please pass our name along. If they use us, you will get a $50.00 gift card for the referral.

Gail D.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I have an older 1900 home, and it did not have an ounce of insulation up in the top half story/attic. Lewis Insulation came to give me a bid back in December, which was thorough, competitive and provided quickly. I scheduled an appointment for January 3rd, and the team arrived right on time. I left the team in my house to finish the work while I went to work, and they locked up on their way out. I got home from work to a clean, well insulated house! I'd recommend working with this company. They were prompt and professional through the whole process, and I think we finished the attic insulation in the nick of time before the polar vortex came into town...
Description of Work: Put insulation in the third story/attic of my house.

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
$2,400

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
Hi [member name removed] Thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure to work with you! We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, and we are very pleased that you are happy with the insulation work we did for you! Lewis Insulation, Inc.

Donald O.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They were good and they did a really nice job. The price was fair for what they did. They did a really nice job and they were thorough. There was some animal getting in the attic and they put some kind of mesh, which was out of the scope of their work. They went above and beyond, which was nice. They were professional. They didn't make a mess. They cleaned up after themselves. It was a good experience.
Description of Work: Lewis Insulation, Inc came out and insulated the 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

Stacey L.
01/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Things couldn't have gone better with this job! The cost was exactly as estimated, everyone arrived punctually, and the work was completed well ahead of schedule. The workmen were careful and professional, inspecting the ceilings for cracks and weak spots before beginning their work. We were amazed to find there was no mess to clean up at all, when they'd finished the job! Nancy, who works in the office, did a super job of helping us with the rebate forms, too. We have already recommended Lewis Insulation to friends and will continue to do so in the future. We have noticed how much warmer our house is now, and this winter has definitely been a great test of the new insulation!
Description of Work: We had several inches of insulation added to our attic, insulation put in over our garage and air chutes installed to help control ice dams on our roof.

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
$1,975

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
[removed member name] Thank you for the awesome review! We are very happy to hear how satisfied you are with the insulation work we did for you! We love referrals - keep them coming! If someone you refer uses our services, you will get a $50.00 gift card from us! It was a pleasure working with you! Thank you again for your business! Lewis Insulation, Inc.

Ann V.
12/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Their price was originally higher than a competitors, so I asked if they would work with me on the price, which they did. They arrived on time (7am) the day work began and were out before 4. They ran floor protectors in traffic areas and cleaned up well once the work was complete. They sent all the paperwork I needed to receive my energy rebate shortly after the work was completed. It was really nice to receive the paperwork all filled out with all of the attachments I needed already there. All I had to do was fill out a couple of items (which they highlighted) and mail the forms in.
Description of Work: Boxed in All recessed lighting (25) and heat lamps (2), removed old batting insulation not appropriate for attic use and added cellulose to R-50 . They also added Air Chutes between every rafter, sealed bypass areas and built up the attic access.

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
$2,850

Walter W.
12/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Re-insulated our attic, added air shoots and more insulation.
Description of Work: I used LEWIS INSULATION

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

Byron J.
12/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They arrived on time and did a good job.
Description of Work: INSULATE attic roof

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
$1,200

Susan S.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
they were prompt, very professional-----cleaned up afterwards----hard working----i already noticed a temperature difference in our bedroom----they are wonderful-----we are very pleased with every aspect of lewis insulation-----they are off the charts !!!
Description of Work: insulation, vents---a whole list of things that needed to be done

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
$2,075

Kristen H.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
This is the reason I belong to Angie's list, to find companies like Lewis Insulation. From the time of our first contact, to Brian's walk-through and estimate, to the work performed, we couldn't be happier. We have had an awfully lot of work done over the years, from building a home,large scale remodels as well as smaller home improvement projects and maintenance. Lewis definitely ranks up there. We needed to speak with Brian about various items after the initial quote; he was always responsive, patient and polite. The quote was very reasonable, but the work they did was definitely quality. We had to add an item the day of install, usually a big expense, as"while we're at it" are the 4 most expensive words in the English language. Brian even had to run out to get Tybek and drop it off, but the price for the additions was extremely reasonable. We did a walk-through to look over their work, and everything looks great. The workmen were punctual, polite, hardworking. It was a messy job, but they vacuumed carefully and left everything clean (and we have white carpet). I will be recommending Lewis to anyone who asks.
Description of Work: Insulated attic; responded to multiple concerns from Centrepoint Energy audit throughout our 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
$2,060

Diane M.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
I can't say enough about how great the service is with this company!! The price came in lower than any of our other estimates, and they were right on, on the final billing. There were originally 2 dates scheduled to complete the work, and they were able to do them both on the same day, which made it easier for us. They cleaned up so that other than the new insulation, we didn't even know they had been there. Communication was great and everything was taken care. You will not be disappointed using this company for your insulation needs.
Description of Work: The provider came out and quoted foam insulation in our basement areas, and blow in insulation in our attic. They returned then and completed the job.

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
$3,000

Jean R.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Two employees arrived right on time the day of the insulation. Even got a phone call the night before reminding of the appointment which was nice. The two guys that did the work were very friendly and professional. Respected my house and were very pleasant. Were here for around 8 to 9 hours before completing the job. Asked questions as needed. Completed the job and cleaned up very nicely and left the place as they found it. Did a great job.
Description of Work: There was a energy audit done on my house by a different company and determine I needed more insulation in attic and walls and rim joists in basement. Contacted Lewis Insulation form Angie's list for a quote. Responded promptly and came out and bid on the job. I accepted the bid as I thought it was fair and reasonable.

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
$2,100

Shane P.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Company rep was courteous and professional in our exchanges.
Description of Work: Did not end up using services - home energy audit was performed prior to moving foward.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Daglin V.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Lewis Insulation was great to work with. They were very responsive and professional on the front end when reviewing the work and providing a quote. They took the time to explain all of the work they would recommend and why. The staff who performed the work were professional and completed the work to our satisfaction.
Description of Work: We hired this contractor to seal all openings in our attic and to increase the amount of insulation.

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

PAULINE M.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Initial appointment for the estimate was timely and efficient. The work crew installing the insulation was early (a few minutes) and exceedingly professional. Their work and clean up was efficient and thorough. The entire job took only 2.5 hours, including accessing one area of attic through an existing vent. I was very impressed with both the quality of the work the price. I just wish I had done it many years earlier.
Description of Work: Upgraded insulation to a factor of R50 to all attic spaces in our home,installed fresh air chutes. and sealed gaps including the access to the main 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
$1,000

Jon H.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
After calling Lewis, they were here to provide a quote the next morning. He gave me a verbal estimate while here and provided a written quote by email later that afternoon (same price). I let them know I wanted to get the work done by them and they were here just a few days later (and this is their busy season as folks get ready for winter). The installers were hard workers,super polite and had the job done and everything cleaned up in no time at all! I would highly recommend Lewis for your insulation needs!
Description of Work: Installed insulation in the attic and replaced old vents and installed a couple new vents.

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
$575

Lynn H.
11/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Lewis Insulation insulated our attic. They were extremely helpful and provided all the information we needed to get a rebate from Excel in addition to the "Big Deal" discount. We are very happy with the results.
Description of Work: We used Lewis Insulation.

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
$700

Erik R.
10/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
We were very satisfied with Lewis Insulation; they did great work. I met with Brian the owner about a month ago to get a bid and felt their estimate for the amount of work to be provided was very fair. Work was completed earlier this week. Two guys showed up early in the morning, and worked through the day to get the job done. When I came home there was no mess, and everything was sealed up nicely - wouldn't have even known they were there. While it hasn't been all that cold yet, I can already feel a difference - house seems to heat up much faster and retain the heat for longer periods. All in all, was well worth it. They are also helping me with paperwork to get a rebate from CenterPoint Energy. I would definitely recommend Lewis Insulation. Thanks so much.
Description of Work: Install new styrofoam air chutes between every rafter possible Pack insulation out tight to edges, under air chutes, to top plate Foam seal bypass areas that are accessible Install insulated venting for bathroom fan & seal Insulate knee wall with R-19 fiberglass batt insulation Blow fiberglass insulation into house attic to R-50 Build up around (2) attic access doors, insulate with R-38 fiberglass batt & seal

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
$1,750

Wayne S.
10/2013
3.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They were prompt and courteous, that's where the good stops. Upon further investigation they piled up the insulation so that things looked good but, upon further investigation, they left fully 3 feet around the perimeter of the room without insulation (which won't be good come January). Looks like they tried to save money at our cost and we hired another company to add the missing insulation back...
Description of Work: Remove old insulation and install new insulation in a remodeled master suite

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$650

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
We did some insulation work for a good contractor of ours who was working for this person listed above. We did the work that was requested of us and had it inspected by the contractor who hired us. Everything was great & fine and up to code when we left the job site. We are not sure what happened after the fact, all we know is that it good when we left. The contractor, upon learning about this review on Angie's List, was very disappointed about our review given, and he doesn't understand where the homeowner is coming from. We have done several jobs for this contractor and he has always been happy with our quality of work. It's unfortunate that no matter how hard you try, it seems there's always someone who you can't seem to please. Our stance remains the same today as it's always been - that we strive for 100% customer satisfaction, and the quality of our work is second to none. If this person had a complaint about our work, the contractor wasn't aware of it, nor were we notified by anyone in regards to it.

Jan K.
10/2013
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The workers came on time and were very pleasant and professional. Everything in the quote was done well and I wouldn't hesitate to have them do work for me again. My house was left clean and I can feel the difference already. I'm very pleased with their work!
Description of Work: Increased attic insulation to R-50, installed styrofoam air chutes between every possible rafter, sealed bypasses, put in new bathroom fan venting in roof, replaced soffit vents, insulated access door and sealed.

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
$1,475

Response from Lewis Insulation Inc
Hi [member name removed] Thank you for the great review! We sure appreciate it! I'm glad everything went well for you and that you already notice a difference! That is awesome, and that is what we strive for! Thank you again for your business. If you know of any one who needs insulation, we have a referral program and if you refer someone and we end up doing their business, we send you a $50.00 gift card! Thanks again!!

Contact information

PO Box 68, Saint Michael, MN 55376

http://www.lewisinsulation.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
IR657349
Trade License Expiration
12/31/2017

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
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Service Categories

Insulation,
Basement Waterproofing

FAQ

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

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lewis Insulation Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Lewis Insulation Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Lewis Insulation Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Lewis Insulation Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Lewis Insulation Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Lewis Insulation Inc offers warranties.
Lewis Insulation Inc offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Fiberglass & Cellulose Blown-In Insulation, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Venting, Walls, Attics, Soundproofing, Vacuum Removal of Damaged Insulation
Open Cell Spray Foam

Contact information

PO Box 68, Saint Michael, MN 55376

http://www.lewisinsulation.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM