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

Short answer: For attic insulation removal and re-insulation in Hampton, Ontario, The Same Guys Insulation comes up from Bowmanville, just a few kilometres south on Old Scugog Road. We pull out insulation that is wet, mouldy, chewed up by rodents or packed flat, correct the venting or air leaks that caused it, and install new insulation to at least R-50. Most Hampton jobs take one day. If the house qualifies, the Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge attic rebate can return up to $1,250 of the insulation cost. Call 647-453-7037.

Hampton is a small village in north Clarington with old mill-era houses near the pond and rural properties on the concession roads around it. Many of these homes have older, deeper attics that have never had a proper look. We treat Hampton as a local stop on our regular schedule.

Attic services for Hampton homes

Removing failed loose-fill, batts or mixed layers with high-powered insulation vacuums
Checking the roof deck, rafters and chimney area for leaks, staining and mould once the floor is clear
Rerouting bathroom and kitchen fan ducts that dump into the attic, a common cause of damp
Air sealing the ceiling plane, then installing soffit baffles
Blowing in new insulation to R-50 or more, typically close to R-60

We insulate basements as well, but in Hampton we’re mostly called for attics.

A village built around a mill: Hampton’s houses

Henry Elliott bought the mill property on the creek in 1840. The settlement was known first as Elliott’s Mills and then Millville, and took the name Hampton when the post office opened in the early 1850s. The name came from Elliott’s birthplace, Kirkhampton in Cornwall. His 1851 grist mill still stands. Until 1974, Hampton was the seat of Darlington Township, which was then merged into the new Town of Newcastle, now Clarington (Village of Hampton, Hampton heritage buildings, Wikipedia). The park at the centre of the village, Elliott Memorial Park, was given to the township by the Elliott family in 1921.

So a Hampton attic could be above a mid-1800s frame house near Scugog and Elgin Streets, a farmhouse that has been added onto several times, a post-war bungalow, or a newer country home. The common threads we look for:

Mixed generations of insulation. Old houses often have a layer of something original, a top-up from the 1970s or ’80s, and maybe a newer patch over that. Moisture can get trapped between them.
Additions with separate attics. Rural homes that grew over time can have two or three attic spaces with different depths. The rebate requires 100% of the roof assembly to be insulated, so every section counts.
Wildlife. With fields and woodlots close by, mice, squirrels and raccoons getting into attics is common. Contaminated insulation should come out.
Oil, propane or electric heat. Some homes outside the gas lines heat with something other than Enbridge gas. That’s fine for the rebate as long as the home is connected to the Ontario electricity grid.

Should a Hampton attic be cleared out or topped up?

We measure first and then explain what we found. A top-up makes sense when the existing material is dry and clean all the way down. It’s the lower-cost option and still rebate-eligible if the attic starts at R-35 or less. Removal makes sense when any of the following show up:

dampness or crusting in the lower layers, even if the top looks fine
dark staining or mould on the underside of the roof boards
droppings, nests or a strong animal smell
insulation compressed to almost nothing over the living space
old leaks around the chimney or a valley that soaked one area

Pulling the old material out gives us a clean ceiling to air-seal, which is what stops the moisture from coming back. More on how we handle it is on our attic insulation removal page.

Signs of a good attic contractor for a rural Clarington home

They go up into every attic section, including additions, before giving a number.
They point out any wildlife entry points and tell you to have them sealed before re-insulating.
Their written quote shows the starting R-value they measured and the finished level they’ll install.
They are on the Home Renovation Savings participating contractor list if you want the rebate.
They carry insurance and WSIB coverage for their crew.

Using the Enbridge / Home Renovation Savings attic rebate in Hampton

Hampton homeowners get the same program terms as the rest of Ontario. The attic stream needs no energy audit and pays 50% of after-tax insulation cost, capped at $1,250 (attic at R-12 or less when measured), $1,000 (above R-12 to R-25) or $800 (above R-25 to R-35). The finished attic has to be at least R-50 (homerenovationsavings.ca). Eligible owners heat primarily with Enbridge natural gas, or with electricity, oil, propane or wood while connected to the Ontario grid.

The starting insulation level is recorded before any removal. Program documents describe the rebate as covering insulation purchase and installation, so removal and mould work show up on their own lines. Enbridge Gas announced in October 2026 that the program has been extended to March 31, 2027. Confirm current dates at homerenovationsavings.ca, because the official terms may still show the earlier date. Our Ontario attic insulation rebate page has the steps and official links, and our Durham Region removal guide explains how removal fits in.

Hampton attic insulation FAQ

Is there an attic insulation company that serves Hampton, Ontario?
Yes. The Same Guys Insulation, based at 83 Henry Smith Ave in Bowmanville, does attic insulation removal and re-insulation in Hampton and the surrounding rural area. Call 647-453-7037 for a free quote.

My Hampton house heats with propane. Can I still get the attic rebate?
Yes, if the home is connected to the Ontario electricity grid. The program accepts homes heated with electricity, oil, propane or wood on the grid, as well as homes heated mainly with Enbridge gas.

We have an addition with its own attic. Does that need insulating too?
For the rebate, yes. The program requires 100% of the roof assembly to be insulated, so we measure and quote every attic section.

Can you remove insulation that squirrels or raccoons have been in?
Yes. Contaminated insulation should be taken out, not covered. Get the entry points sealed by wildlife control first so the new insulation stays clean.

Do old Hampton farmhouses have enough ventilation?
Often not by modern standards. We check the soffit and roof vents when we see the attic and add baffles so the new insulation doesn’t block airflow.

How far is Hampton from your shop?
Just a few kilometres north of our Bowmanville shop. Hampton is a short local trip, not a special out-of-area booking.

How long will the job take?
Most remove-and-re-insulate jobs are done in one day. Several attic sections or heavy contamination can add time, and we’ll tell you when we quote.

What if the insulation looks fine on top but is damp underneath?
That’s common in attics with several layers. We dig down in a few spots to check. If the lower layers are wet or mouldy, removal is the right call.

Does the rebate cover taking out old insulation?
Program documents describe the rebate as covering insulation purchase and installation. Removal and mould work aren’t listed, so we price them separately.

Do you serve Tyrone, Solina and Enniskillen too?
Yes, those hamlets near Hampton are part of our Clarington area. Call with your address and we’ll confirm.

Is it worth replacing the insulation in an older Hampton home before selling?
It can be. Buyers’ home inspectors often flag thin, wet or rodent-damaged attic insulation. Fixing it first removes that item from the report and may also qualify for the rebate if you still own and live in the home. We can’t promise any effect on price, but a clean, well-insulated attic is one less thing to negotiate over.

Nearby service areas

Also served from Bowmanville: Bowmanville, Courtice, Orono, Newcastle, Clarington and Port Perry.

Get a free Hampton attic quote

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