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Patricia Crosby from Hamilton
Patricia Crosby from Hamilton
3 reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

Add insulation to attic to bring up to R50

Moving into my house, I discovered the attic only had about R20 insulation in the attic. Since that is where most of your heat loss is, I decided to get quotes to add insulation to R50. Great Northen submitted a quote and given their price and the reviews I read, I decided to go with them. That is one of the best decisions I have ever made. They went above and beyond my expectations and I would recommend them to anyone, and believe me, I'm fussy. This is a company that sure knows how to give customer service. I particulary want to thank Ben Mendonca, Ross Martin and Dave Rocha and Bernie for their great work and assistance. Also, thanks Susie for your help.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,320.00
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Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your review, we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to the team here at Great Northern Insulation. We are happy your home is more comfortable now,
Thanks again!
The team at Great Northern Insulation

fre
fre
4 reviews Toronto, ON
0/10

Attic Insulation Upgrade

Our garage door torsion spring broke after 8 years and we needed a replacement and All City Garage Doors did a great job with this replacement. It's a very dangerous DIY so we decided hiring a professional was the best way to proceed. Very happy with the work done and the service received was professional and done up to standards one would expect.

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Approximate cost of services:
$980.00
1 of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Thank you for leaving us such a kind review Fre, we truly appreciate your business.
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Norma Brown from Hamilton
Norma Brown from Hamilton
3 reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

insulating basement and attic

I purchased an old house (built in 1945) that had very little insulation in the attic and none in the basement. I was fortunate to qualify for the energy audit under the full program so a year after I moved in I had arranged for Great Northern Insulation to come out for an estimate.

I had estimates from 3 other companies but the representative from GNI was the most knowledgeable and helpful plus their price was very competitive.

They arrived on time and I was pleased with how quickly the job went. They increased the insulation in the attic from its original R20 value to R50 and did a great job of cleaning up the mess. At the same time, another crew was in the basement putting spray foam insulation in the headers and on the walls. Again they did a great job of cleaning up afterwards.

I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to add some warmth to their home. It has made a huge difference in my heating costs and it is so much cooler in the house in the summer.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,300.00
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Thank you very much Norma for choosing the team at Great Northern Insulation, and for taking the time to leave us such a great review. We are very grateful for your business.
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Tony B in Brampton
Tony B in Brampton
11 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

R12 to R50

I had Peter come by while I had my retrofit grant open in 2009. Price was right, they came when they said, did a great job and cleaned up after themselves.

They were truly a joy to deal with.

Approximate cost of services:
$750.00
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Hi there Tony,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are glad you are so happy with our crew’s work! We’ll be sure to pass along your note to our team.
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Raymond Lung in Markham
Raymond Lung in Markham
2 reviews Markham, ON
8/10

Attic Insulation

Looking for putting up insulation on the roof and found this company in home stars. They are not the cheapest but seems have good review. Come to my house the next day for estimate, even though not decide to use them, the guy has been very friendly and gives a lot of advice and good answers. The job is done in quality. Came 2 days as they did not bring enough fiber glass, but they make sure the job is well done. Clean up properly and house is very warm now.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,300.00
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Hi Raymond,
Thank you for your awesome review for our services. We glad we could help make your home as comfortable as possible.
The team at Great Northern Insulation

E in North York
E in North York
7 reviews North York, ON
9/10

Attic Insulation

Fibreglass insulation blown into attic over existing insulation to achieve R50 value. Crew arrived on time and were very considerate, they worked well, explained what the process involved and cleaned up afterwards. Would definitely recommend Great Northern Insulation

Approximate cost of services:
$1,900.00
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Thank you for leaving us such a kind review E, we truly appreciate your business.
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Vil in Hamilton
Vil in Hamilton
3 reviews Hamilton, ON
10/10

Spray foam underside of cottage

Great Northern Insulation came to our cottage on Lake Erie to spray foam the underside of the house. The crew faced a nasty job. The outside temperature was -4C, the ground was frozen, and before they could spray they needed to remove old fiberglass insulation that housed a dead raccoon, a live raccoon, and a bee hive. The crew worked through the challenges with professionalism and diligence. We are very satisfied with the work completed and now find the cottage much, much warmer and not at all drafty as it was before. I would highly recommend Great Northern Insulation for a spray foam job....we are glad we had the work done. Thanks to the crew, and to Jason in scheduling who worked with us in getting the crew out when the weather co-operated.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,200.00
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Hi there Vil,
Thank you for your review, we’ll make sure to pass along your kind words to the team here at Great Northern Insulation. We are happy your home is more comfortable now,
Thanks again!
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Collin M.
Collin M.
4 reviews Oakville, ON
10/10

Attic insulation, sloped ceiling and vertical wall

The salesman, Aaron, answered all questions at the appraisal and later by e-mail; the team showed up on time, very professional and curteous, did a great job; the R62 insulation makes a big difference. Highly recommended. Thank you, Aaaron, Tim and Ben!

Approximate cost of services:
$1,000.00
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Hi Calvin,
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review. We are glad you are so happy with our crew’s work! We’ll be sure to pass along your note to our team.
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Jason
Jason
3 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

Attic insulation Blown in.

The installers arrived on time and did there best to minimize mess and keep as much heat in the house as possible during the install (the install was during winter.)

While preparing the attic the installers noticed that at some point in the past that an animal had been nesting in the attic however but that it had apparently been cleaned up/kept out properly so I shouldn't worry to much.

Once complete they asked if I would like to inspect the work and assisted me in getting up the ladder to view the work. They then removed there equipment and cleaned up all of the loose insulation that happened to be around. The estimate was exactly on target as was the number of bales they expected to use.

Approximate cost of services:
$1,200.00
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Hi Jason,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review, we really appreciate it. We’re glad you’ve enjoyed our services!
The team at Great Northern Insulation

Olivia in York
Olivia in York
5 reviews York, ON
10/10

Basement Insulation

We hired this company to insulate our basement. They were excellent. They arrived on time and were very professional. We had some concerns with a section and they returned and added more insulation to that section within a few days no questions asked. We would definitely hire them again in the future.

Approximate cost of services:
$2,000.00
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Hi Olivia,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review, we really appreciate it. We’re glad you’ve enjoyed our services!
The team at Great Northern Insulation

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More about Great Northern Insulation

For over 40 years, we have helped Ontario homeowners and builders build safer, more energy-efficient and sustainable communities. With a broad range of products and services, we are your insulation experts for existing home renovation upgrades and new residential home construction—satisfaction guaranteed. Proudly serving all of Southern Ontario, we are Ontario's largest insulation company and are Energy Star and Foam Masters™ certified. Get in touch for a Free In-Home Assessment—contact us today to learn more.

CATEGORIES
Home Inspection, General Contractors, Renovation Advisors, and Insulation
PRODUCTS
✓ Spray Foam (1/2 lb open cell) ✓ HFO Spray Foam (2 lb closed cell), ✓ Cellulose (Blown and dense-pack) ✓ Fibreglass (Batts, blown and blanket wrap) ✓ Mineral Wool (Batts) ✓ Hemp (Batts)
SERVICES
We install insulation throughout the home: ✓ Attic Insulation ✓ Walls Insulation ✓ Basement Insulation ✓ Crawlspace Insulation ✓ Garage Insulation ✓ Floors Insulation
BRANDS
We offer high performance, brand name insulation backed by third party warranties. Our certified installers are professionally trained to install all types of insulation.
SPECIALITIES
Spray Foam Insulation, Blown Fibre Insulation, Air Barriers, Old Insulation Removal, Air Sealing & Draft Proofing, Fire Protection, Batts & Vapour Barriers, Specialty Coatings, Soundproofing, Thermal Barrier, Under Slab Insulation.
WEBSITE
https://www.gni.ca/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
1980
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
300
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
https://www.gni.ca/about/service-commitment-great-northern-insulation
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