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Insulation Contractors in Ohio: Attic, Air Sealing & Energy Audits

Find insulation and energy audit contractors in Ohio. We've gathered 8 contractors from across Ohio with their phone number, address, hours, and Google rating, so you can compare and reach out for quotes. Listings span Holland, Lorain, Cincinnati, Pickerington, Youngstown and Fairborn and more, so there's likely a contractor near you. The contractors below average 4.9 stars on Google. ENERGY STAR estimates that air sealing plus attic and basement insulation cuts total energy costs by about 11%; on Ohio's average $135 monthly electric bill that is roughly $178 a year on electricity alone, before any gas or oil heating savings.

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Ohio at a glance

16.0¢
per kWh, residential

#18 most expensive of 51

$135.16
average monthly bill

EIA, 2024 annual avg

846 kWh
average monthly use

EIA, 2024 annual avg

$178.41
a year from air sealing + insulation

ENERGY STAR: ~11% of total energy costs, applied to the electric bill

8 insulation and energy audit contractors in Ohio

Spread across Ohio so there's likely one near you. Enter your ZIP above to sort nearest-first. Details from public Google Business Profiles: verify before hiring.

How to choose an insulation contractor in Ohio

Audit first, with a blower-door test

A home energy audit (look for BPI or RESNET credentials) uses a blower door and often an infrared camera to find where Ohio air is actually leaking and which assemblies are thin. The report gives you a prioritized scope, which is what you hand to insulation contractors so every quote prices the same job. Many Ohio utilities subsidize audits; ask yours before paying full price.

Air seal before you insulate

Insulation slows heat flow; it does not stop air leaks, and air leakage through the attic floor, top plates, recessed lights, and the rim joist is usually the bigger loss. A good quote lists the air sealing it includes (and the material: foam, caulk, rigid covers over can lights), keeps attic ventilation and bath-fan ducts clear, and checks that combustion appliances still draft safely after the house is tightened.

Compare quotes on R-value, material, and coverage

Each quote should state the material (blown cellulose or fiberglass, batts, open- or closed-cell spray foam), the R-value being added and the final target for your DOE climate zone, the square footage, the depth markers used to verify coverage, and whether old insulation is removed. Ask for proof of liability insurance, any general contractor license your state requires, and a written warranty against settling.

What to know before hiring in Ohio

The largest utilities serving Ohio homes are Ohio Power (550,768 residential customers, 19.3¢/kWh), Duke Energy Ohio (294,084 residential customers, 15.0¢/kWh) and Ohio Edison (251,751 residential customers, 16.2¢/kWh). Your utility sets the rate your insulation savings come off, and it is also who an installer files interconnection or service paperwork with, so name it when you ask for quotes.

Check the license before you sign

Insulation itself is not electrical work, but junction boxes, recessed-light covers, and attic fans in the work area are: Electrical contractors in Ohio are licensed by the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. The state licenses commercial Electrical Contractors; residential electricians are registered by local building departments, so check both.

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Listing data is sourced from public Google Business Profiles and may be out of date. WattSimple is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or recommend, any listed company. Verify licensing and details directly before hiring.

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Frequently asked questions

Start with an energy audit so every contractor quotes the same scope, then get at least three written quotes that name the material, the R-value added, the square footage, and the air sealing included. Confirm liability insurance and any license Ohio requires for general contractors, ask how attic ventilation, bath fans, and recessed lights are handled, and make sure the combustion safety of your furnace or water heater is checked after the job.

Plan your insulation project

Home energy score

See how your home compares and where to spend first.

Electricity bill estimator

Model your bill before and after upgrades.

Average electric bill in Ohio

What Ohio homes pay and use each month.

Attic insulation R-value guide

Targets by climate zone and how to measure what you have.

How to air seal a house

Where the leaks are and what closes them.

Get an energy audit first

Why the audit comes before the heat pump.

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