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

Short answer: The Same Guys Insulation is a Clarington-based attic insulation contractor. Our shop is at 83 Henry Smith Ave in Bowmanville. We remove old attic insulation and re-insulate homes in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono and Clarington’s rural hamlets. Most remove-and-re-insulate jobs are completed in one day, 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 Clarington, Ontario homeowners. Clarington is our home municipality, so attic work here is true local service. When insulation is wet, mouldy, contaminated, or insufficient, we remove it, address moisture when present, then re-insulate toward ~R-60. Most jobs finish in one day.

Town-core bungalows and two-storeys differ from rural and estate lots, where larger attic footprints and longer driveways are common. We plan crew time for both — remove-and-re-insulate first when material has failed — with Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge support (up to $1,250) for qualifying Durham and Northumberland upgrades.

Attic insulation services in Clarington

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 Clarington 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? Clarington’s mix of town and rural homes

Clarington was formed in 1974 from the Town of Bowmanville, the Village of Newcastle and Clarke and Darlington townships, and took its current name in 1993 (Municipality of Clarington). Today it has four urban centres (Courtice, Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono) plus rural hamlets such as Hampton. That range shows up in the attics we open:

Historic downtown Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono homes: older roof framing, mixed past insulation jobs, and sometimes evidence of animals. Removal is common, and many start at the highest rebate tier.
1980s–2000s subdivisions (much of Courtice and Bowmanville): usually a depth check and top-up to R-50+, unless venting problems have caused damp or mould.
Rural and farm properties: larger attic footprints, older additions with separate roof sections, and heating that may be propane, oil or wood. Homes connected to the Ontario electricity grid and heated that way can still qualify for the attic rebate.

Clarington’s communities at a glance

Clarington is made up of four urban areas, Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono, plus hamlets such as Hampton, Tyrone, Solina and Enniskillen. Each has its own housing mix:

Bowmanville, our home base, has an 1850s–1900 downtown core, post-war and Highway 401-era bungalows and two-storeys, and new subdivisions such as Northglen and Brookhill.
Courtice is mostly subdivisions built from the 1980s on, so many attics are 30 to 40 years old and due for a top-up or a remove-and-re-insulate.
Newcastle has houses from almost every decade, including heritage homes on Mill Street, and the newer Port of Newcastle community by the lake.
Orono is a 19th-century mill village and former seat of Clarke Township, with older homes and rural properties around it.
Hampton is the old Darlington Township seat, a mill-pond village where older homes often have several generations of insulation.

Rural Clarington homes outside the gas network can still use the attic rebate if they’re on the Ontario electricity grid and heat with electricity, oil, propane or wood.

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

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 Clarington attics

Clarington 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 Clarington 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 Clarington, Ontario

Do rural or estate Clarington homes take longer than town jobs?
Often yes on clock time — larger attic areas, longer hose runs, and rural access can extend a remove-and-re-insulate day compared with a compact Bowmanville bungalow. We still aim to finish most jobs in one day and flag anything that needs a second visit at the quote.

Which Clarington communities do you cover beyond Bowmanville?
This page is the municipal overview. The linked town and hamlet pages are in the area question below. Pockets without their own page, including Newtonville, are still covered from the Bowmanville crew.

Are moisture and ventilation issues different on rural Clarington properties?
Roof geometry, soffit design, and how exhaust fans were vented vary more on older rural and estate stock. Thorough attic diagnosis covering insulation, ventilation, and moisture is especially important before blowing new material on larger footprints.

When should Clarington homeowners choose removal instead of a top-up?
If existing insulation is wet, mouldy, contaminated, or compressed past usefulness — yes. Sound, dry layers may only need a top-up. We’ll recommend the honest path from your details or photos, or in person if a site check is needed.

How much does attic insulation cost in Clarington?
Depends on attic size (town vs larger rural), current levels, and removal needs. Most projects typically range from about $1,500 to $4,500+; bigger estate attics and full removals sit higher. Free estimates.

Do Clarington (Durham / Northumberland) jobs get Enbridge / Home Renovation Savings support?
Yes. We guide Clarington homeowners through Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge eligibility and paperwork — including remove-and-re-insulate upgrades that can qualify for up to $1,250 across Durham and Northumberland.

I heat my rural Clarington home with propane or oil. Can I still get the attic rebate?
Potentially, yes. The Home Renovation Savings attic rebate is open to homes heated primarily by an Enbridge gas furnace or boiler, or homes connected to the Ontario electricity grid and heated by electricity, oil, propane or wood. Confirm your eligibility on homerenovationsavings.ca.

Is there a local Clarington company that removes attic insulation and handles the Enbridge rebate?
Yes. The Same Guys Insulation is based in Bowmanville, Clarington, and does attic insulation removal, re-insulation and Home Renovation Savings rebate paperwork across the municipality. Call 647-453-7037.

How do I know if my Clarington attic needs removal or just more insulation?
Removal is needed when insulation is wet, mouldy, contaminated by animals, smoke- or water-damaged, or blocking air sealing and venting fixes. Dry, sound insulation can usually be topped up. We recommend one or the other after we see the attic — usually from your photos, or in person if a site check is needed.

Can a rural Clarington home heated with propane or oil get the attic rebate?
Yes, as long as it’s connected to the Ontario electricity grid and meets the other rules: you own it, it’s a detached, semi, row or townhouse, and it hasn’t had an attic rebate before.

What areas near Clarington do you serve?
Town and hamlet pages: Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, Orono, and Hampton. Search Clarington, Ontario — not bare “Durham,” which can mean North Carolina online.

Get a free quote in Clarington

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

The Same Guys Insulation
83 Henry Smith Ave, Bowmanville, ON L1C 0W1
Hours: Open Daily 9am–6pm