Attic Insulation Removal & Re-Insulation in Peterborough, ON | The Same Guys

Short answer: The Same Guys Insulation removes old attic insulation and re-insulates homes in Peterborough, Ontario. Peterborough is within our service range: about 50 km north-east of our Bowmanville shop as the crow flies, reached via Highway 35/115. Most remove-and-re-insulate jobs are completed in one day once scheduled, and qualifying upgrades can get up to $1,250 back through the Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge attic rebate. Call 647-453-7037.

Attic insulation removal and re-insulation for Peterborough, Ontario homeowners. Peterborough is its own city, and the attic work is the same standard we use everywhere: remove insulation that is wet, mouldy, or failing, address moisture, then re-insulate toward ~R-60. The Same Guys Insulation is based in Bowmanville. Most jobs finish in one day once scheduled.

We reach Peterborough on its own run north of Highway 115 — not as a Durham Region add-on and not as a Northumberland town. Older city housing is where removal comes up most: settled batts, thin original fill, and ventilation that was never finished. Newer areas are assessed the same way and topped up only when the existing layer is sound. Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge rebates (up to $1,250) often apply.

Attic insulation services in Peterborough

Attic insulation removal when material is old, wet, mouldy, contaminated, or too thin to leave in place
Moisture and mould assessment before anything new goes down
Blown-in re-insulation toward ~R-60 where suitable
Air sealing, soffit baffles, and ventilation checks as part of the same job

Basement insulation is also available.

How a typical Peterborough job works

Get a quote. Send us your address, attic details or a few photos and we’ll give you a quote. For some homes, depending on age and construction, we do a quick site check before the job so there are no surprises. When we start the work, we confirm insulation levels, moisture, mould risk, and airflow. If the old material is not sound, removal comes first.
Remove — Wet, mouldy, contaminated, or failing insulation is taken out so we are not covering a problem.
Address moisture — When moisture or mould is present, we flag it and coordinate the right next step before new insulation goes in.
Re-insulate & seal — Even blown-in coverage toward ~R-60, plus air sealing and ventilation fixes where needed.
Clean up — We leave your home tidy and walk you through what was done.

Remove or top up? Peterborough’s older housing

Peterborough has a lot of early-20th-century housing. The Avenues and Neighbourhood area in the Old West End alone has about 450 properties, most built between 1900 and 1929 (City of Peterborough heritage study). East City mixes century homes with later bungalows and two-storeys, and the outer subdivisions are much newer.

Century homes (Old West End, the Avenues, East City, near downtown): attics often have little or uneven insulation, old layers from past jobs, or animal activity. Many start at R-12 or less, the highest rebate tier, and removal is common.
Postwar bungalows: low attics where damp, compressed insulation at the eaves and blocked soffits are the usual reasons to remove rather than top up.
Newer subdivisions: usually a depth check and top-up to R-50+. If the attic is already above R-35, it isn’t eligible for the attic rebate.

What to look for in an attic insulation removal contractor in Peterborough

A clear, itemized quote. Send the address, attic details or a few photos and you should get a written quote that lists the work and the finished R-value. For some homes, depending on age and construction, a quick site check before the job makes sure there are no surprises — a visit isn’t required just to get a price.
A clear remove-vs-top-up call, explained. You should hear why the old material can stay or why it has to come out.
An itemized quote. Removal, air sealing, baffles/venting, any mould-related work, and new insulation listed separately, with the target R-value written down.
Rebate rules handled correctly. For the Home Renovation Savings attic rebate, the contractor must be on the program’s participating contractor list, and the finished attic must reach at least R-50 across 100% of the roof assembly.
Insurance and WSIB coverage for the crew working in your home.
No high-pressure door-knocking or calls claiming to be “from Enbridge.” Enbridge and the IESO say they do not solicit by phone or door to door.

More on the process: attic insulation removal and re-insulation in Durham Region.

Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge rebate for Peterborough attics

Peterborough homeowners can use the Ontario Home Renovation Savings attic rebate when a participating contractor brings the attic up to at least R-50. The program pays 50% of after-tax insulation cost, up to $1,250 if the attic starts at R-12 or less, $1,000 from above R-12 to R-25, and $800 from above R-25 to R-35, with no energy assessment required. The applicant must own the home, and it must be heated primarily by Enbridge gas or connected to the Ontario grid, and not previously rebated for attic insulation.

Two things matter on remove-and-re-insulate jobs: your rebate tier is based on the starting insulation level, which is recorded before any old insulation comes out, and program documents describe the rebate as covering insulation purchase and installation, so we itemize removal and any mould-related work separately. The Same Guys Insulation is an approved Home Renovation Savings contractor; we confirm eligibility, do the work to program standards, and complete the contractor-side paperwork. Full steps and official links: Ontario attic insulation rebate. Source: homerenovationsavings.ca.

Why homeowners in Peterborough call The Same Guys

Locally owned and operated (Bowmanville)
~98 five-star Google reviews
Fully insured
Thorough attic diagnosis covering insulation, ventilation, and moisture
Removal + re-insulate done as one coordinated job when needed
Rebate paperwork handled for you

FAQ — attic insulation in Peterborough, Ontario

Is Peterborough part of your Durham or Northumberland routes?
No. Peterborough is its own city. We do not describe it as Durham Region or Northumberland County. It is booked as a Peterborough run from our Bowmanville shop.

Do older Peterborough houses usually need removal?
Often, yes, when the original insulation has compressed or gotten damp. We’ll recommend the right path from your details or photos, or in person if a site check is needed. A dry, even layer can be topped up. A contaminated one comes out before we blow toward ~R-60.

What should I say when I call about a Peterborough attic?
The address and whether you have seen staining, a musty attic, or very thin coverage. Call 647-453-7037. We confirm timing for a Peterborough quote rather than folding it into a Durham day.

How much does attic insulation cost in Peterborough?
Most projects typically range from about $1,500 to $4,500+. Travel is planned into the schedule; the price still depends on attic size and whether we remove first. Free estimates.

Can Peterborough homeowners use the Ontario attic rebate?
Yes when the home and the upgrade qualify. We help with Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge paperwork for eligible work up to $1,250. Program rules can change; we confirm them before you book.

Do you actually travel to Peterborough for attic insulation removal?
Yes. Peterborough is within our service range from Bowmanville (about 50 km straight-line, via Highway 35/115). We book Peterborough jobs on their own scheduled day so the crew has a full day on site.

Can I get the Enbridge / Home Renovation Savings attic rebate in Peterborough?
Yes, if your home and upgrade qualify. The program is Ontario-wide for eligible homes heated primarily by Enbridge gas or connected to the Ontario grid. It pays 50% of after-tax insulation cost up to $1,250, $1,000 or $800 depending on your starting R-value, when a participating contractor brings the attic to at least R-50. Details on our rebate page.

My Peterborough century home has almost no attic insulation. Should the old stuff come out?
If what’s there is dirty, contaminated, damp or patchy, yes: removing it lets us air-seal the ceiling and fix venting before new insulation goes in. If it’s dry and clean, we can often insulate over it. We decide after we see the attic — usually from your photos, or in person if a site check is needed.

What areas near Peterborough do you serve?
Nearby pages: Lindsay, Lakefield, Millbrook, Port Hope. Peterborough is its own city. Lakefield is just north; Millbrook is south toward Highway 115.

Get a free quote in Peterborough

Call 647-453-7037 or email info@thesameguysinsulation.com.

The Same Guys Insulation
83 Henry Smith Ave, Bowmanville, ON L1C 0W1
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