Short answer: The Same Guys Insulation removes old, wet, mouldy or rodent-damaged attic insulation and re-insulates homes in Lakefield, Ontario. Our shop is at 83 Henry Smith Ave in Bowmanville, about 80 km south — typically around an hour to 65 minutes via Highway 115 through Peterborough, then Highway 28 north. Most remove-and-re-insulate jobs are done in one day. Qualifying work can receive 50% of the after-tax insulation cost back, up to $1,250, through the Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge attic rebate. Call 647-453-7037.
Lakefield is a village in the Township of Selwyn, on the Otonabee River and Lake Katchewanooka at the south end of the Kawartha chain, about ten kilometres north of Peterborough. The housing mixes historic village streets, later bungalows, and waterfront homes and cottages. We price each house from the details you send, not a village-wide average.
What we do in a Lakefield attic
- Vacuum-out removal of insulation that is soaked, mouldy, packed flat, or contaminated by mice, squirrels or raccoons
- A look at the roof deck and venting once we can see the sheathing, including bathroom and kitchen fan ducts
- Air sealing around plumbing stacks, wiring penetrations, pot lights and the attic hatch after the floor is bare
- Baffles at the soffits so the new layer does not choke intake air along the eaves
- Even blown-in coverage to at least R-50, which is the rebate minimum, and usually toward about R-60
- A depth top-up only when the existing layer is dry, clean and worth keeping
We also insulate basements, but attic work is the main reason Lakefield homeowners call us.
Lakefield housing, from the village streets to Lake Katchewanooka
The Village of Lakefield, as Selwyn Township describes it, is a small urban community of about 2,500 people on the Otonabee River, part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, with historic homes and heritage sites alongside later residential streets (Township of Selwyn). Settlement began in the 1830s, and the village grew as a lumber and milling centre using water power from Lake Katchewanooka, with a stronger commercial core from the 1850s and later rail and canal connections (Selwyn Community Improvement Plan). Those eras tend to produce different attics:
- Older village houses near the commercial core and the river. Attics here are often cramped, with small hatches and insulation added in bits over a long period. They take more care on access and venting, and we will say so if a section cannot be done well.
- Waterfront homes and cottages on Lake Katchewanooka and along the river, including properties later used year-round. Moisture and thin original insulation are the usual issues, especially where a seasonal building was closed up for winter use without a proper attic upgrade. If a cottage has been occupied for six months or less, it is not eligible for the rebate.
- Later bungalows and newer residential streets farther from the water. Settling and thin spots are more typical than an access problem. These attics mainly need a depth check. If the starting level is already above R-35, the rebate no longer applies.
Choosing a top-up or a full take-out in Lakefield
You do not have to decide this on your own. Hatch photos are usually enough; we come up for a look only when the house requires it.
- Leave what is there and add depth when it is dry, spread evenly and clean. That is the lower-cost way to reach R-50 or better, and the rebate still applies if the starting level is no higher than R-35.
- Clear the attic first when the insulation is wet or matted, the sheathing is stained, a fan is exhausting into the attic, droppings are visible, or only a thin pad is left. Adding a new layer on top of that buries the leaks.
- Close the air leaks, then insulate. Nail-tip frost, ice at the eaves or a musty hatch are signs that indoor air is reaching the attic. Waterfront roofs around Lake Katchewanooka can show that after a cold spell. A bare floor lets us seal the gaps first.
A longer description of this approach is on attic insulation removal in Durham Region.
The Lakefield job, from the first photos to a finished attic
The drive from Bowmanville is about 80 km, typically an hour to 65 minutes up Highway 115 and Highway 28, just north of Peterborough. That is why the quote is written before anyone leaves the shop, and the trip is reserved for a needed site check or for the work itself, often on a Peterborough-area day:
- The quote is based on the address, the age of the house and hatch photos. Removal, sealing, baffles, mould-related work and the new insulation are each a separate line, with the finished R-value stated.
- A site check is booked only when the house requires one. A converted cottage, a tight hatch, an older village attic, or photos that leave too much unseen may need it. We do not make the drive just to produce a price.
- Vacuum-out, if the old layer cannot stay. Dust is kept contained. For rebate jobs, the starting R-value is recorded on site before any insulation is disturbed. That record is for the program, not a condition of getting a quote.
- Moisture first, then sealing. Mould on the sheathing or framing is shown to you and treated before the new layer goes in. Fans are sent outdoors, blocked soffits are opened, floor leaks are sealed, and baffles are set at the eaves.
- The blow-in and wrap-up. Coverage is even, at least R-50 and typically toward about R-60. We clean up, walk through the work with you, and complete our rebate paperwork.
Most Lakefield remove-and-refill jobs, even a full take-out, are done in a single day. A very large attic or a mould problem can run longer, and that is flagged on the quote.
Using the attic rebate on a Lakefield house or cottage
The Ontario Home Renovation Savings attic program, from Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, does not require an energy assessment. It pays back 50% of the after-tax insulation cost, up to a cap tied to the starting level recorded on site:
- R-12 or less, up to $1,250
- R-13 to R-25, up to $1,000
- R-26 to R-35, up to $800
R-50 is the required finished level. Cathedral or flat-roof work is capped at $750 or $650. The program pays for insulation, not for take-out. You have to own the home, and it must have been lived in for more than six months — important for cottages used only in summer. Heat must be Enbridge gas, or electricity, oil, propane or wood in a dwelling connected to the Ontario electricity grid. Waterfront and rural Selwyn properties off gas can still qualify on that second path.
We are on the participating contractor list, we confirm eligibility, and we file the contractor forms. The program has been extended to March 31, 2027, as announced by Enbridge Gas in October 2026; confirm current dates at homerenovationsavings.ca. See the full guide on our Ontario attic insulation rebate page.
Why a Bowmanville crew works in Lakefield
- About 80 km south, with Lakefield often booked on a Peterborough-area day
- 95+ five-star Google reviews
- Licensed, insured and WSIB-covered
- Participating Home Renovation Savings attic contractor
- Removal, sealing and the new fill in one coordinated visit
- Most attics completed the same day
FAQ — attic insulation in Lakefield, Ontario
Do cottages and waterfront homes on Lake Katchewanooka need a full removal?
Not automatically, but they deserve a close look. A cottage later used through the winter often has a thin original layer or moisture at the roof deck. A dry, even layer can still be topped up. A stained, packed or contaminated layer should come out first.
How far is Lakefield from your Bowmanville shop?
About 80 km, typically an hour to 65 minutes via Highway 115 and then Highway 28 north of Peterborough. The quote is written from details and photos so that drive is not made just to estimate. Call 647-453-7037 with the address and hatch photos.
Can a Lakefield cottage claim the Enbridge attic rebate?
Yes, when the house and the upgrade qualify. You must own it, it must have been occupied for more than six months, and it must be heated by Enbridge gas or by electricity, oil, propane or wood on the Ontario electricity grid. The attic has to reach R-50. The program has been extended to March 31, 2027, as announced by Enbridge Gas in October 2026; confirm current dates at homerenovationsavings.ca.
Does the rebate cover tearing out old insulation in Lakefield?
No. Purchase and installation of insulation are covered. Take-out and mould work are separate lines on the quote.
Are older houses in the village core harder to work in?
They can be. Mill-era streets often have a small hatch or a low slope. Send hatch photos with the request. If access looks tight we may need a site check, and we will say if a section cannot be done properly.
What does attic insulation removal and re-insulation cost in Lakefield?
Attic size, the amount that has to come out, and any mould or rodent damage drive the number. Most work lands between about $1,500 and $4,500 or more. A full take-out sits at the higher end. Quotes are free.
Do you serve the rest of Selwyn, not just the village of Lakefield?
Yes, including nearby parts of the township on the same Highway 28 route. See Peterborough, Lindsay and Millbrook.
Get a free quote in Lakefield
Call 647-453-7037 or email info@thesameguysinsulation.com. Email or call with the street address and hatch photos; the price comes from that package. We come up for a look beforehand only when the age or style of the house leaves questions the photos cannot answer.
The Same Guys Insulation
83 Henry Smith Ave, Bowmanville, ON L1C 0W1
Hours: Open Daily 9am–6pm
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