Short answer: The Same Guys Insulation removes old, wet, mouldy or rodent-damaged attic insulation and re-insulates homes in Omemee, Ontario. Our shop is at 83 Henry Smith Ave in Bowmanville, about 55 km south — typically around 50 minutes, usually via Highway 115 and Highway 7, between Lindsay and Peterborough. 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.
Omemee is a village in the City of Kawartha Lakes, on the Pigeon River, in what was Emily Township. The housing mixes a compact historic core, later bungalows, and farmhouses on the surrounding roads. We price each house from the details you send, not a village-wide average.
Attic services for the village of Omemee
The work is built around what is actually in the attic, not around a standard package:
- Vacuum-out of soaked, mouldy, compacted, or rodent-contaminated insulation
- A check of the roof deck and of bathroom and kitchen fan ducts once the sheathing is visible
- Sealing around plumbing, wiring, pot lights and the hatch
- Eave baffles so the new layer does not choke intake air
- Even blown-in coverage to R-50 at a minimum, usually toward about R-60
- A depth-only upgrade when the present layer is dry and worth keeping
We can insulate a basement as well, though attic work is what most Omemee homeowners ask for.
Omemee housing, from the mill village to the Emily Township roads
Omemee grew as a mill settlement on the Pigeon River. The Cottingham family arrived around 1820–21 and used the river for water power; the community was later called Williamstown and Metcalfe before it was named Omemee in 1857, after the local Mississauga “Pigeon” family, and was incorporated as a village in 1874 (Maryboro Lodge Museum). The railway supported later growth, and the village today still sits on Highway 7 between Lindsay and Peterborough. Those periods tend to produce different attics:
- Houses in the compact historic core, near the river and the old downtown streets. 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.
- Farmhouses and mid-century homes on the roads of former Emily Township. Settling and thin spots are more typical than an access problem. Staining under a bath fan, missing baffles and a cold upstairs room are common reasons these attics get a closer look, and many start below the R-50 rebate minimum.
- Newer rural houses along Highway 7. These attics mainly need a depth check. If the starting level is already above R-35, the rebate no longer applies, and a home occupied for six months or less is not eligible.
How we choose a path for an Omemee attic
Hatch photos usually settle this. A drive up is added only when the house itself requires it.
- If the current layer is dry, evenly laid and clean, we leave it and add the depth needed to reach R-50 or more. That is the lower-cost option, and it remains eligible when the starting level is R-35 or less.
- If the insulation is wet or matted, the roof boards are stained, a fan is exhausting into the attic, there are nests, or only a few inches remain, we empty it first. A new layer on top of that would bury the leaks.
- If there is nail-tip frost, ice at the eaves or a musty hatch, house air is reaching the attic. A clear floor is what lets us seal those openings before the new fill goes in.
The method is described at more length on attic insulation removal and re-insulation in Durham Region.
An Omemee job on the road between Lindsay and Peterborough
The village is about 55 km from the shop, typically around 50 minutes via Highway 115 and Highway 7. We write the quote from the details and photos you send, then travel when a site check is needed or the work is booked, often on a day that already includes Lindsay or Peterborough.
- The address, the age of the house and hatch photos produce a written price. Removal, sealing, baffles, mould-related work and the new insulation are each a separate line, with the finished R-value stated.
- An older village attic, a tight hatch, or unclear photos may need a look in person. We do not drive to Highway 7 just to produce an estimate.
- If the old layer cannot stay, attic-rated vacuums take it out and keep the dust contained. For rebate work, the starting R-value is recorded on site before insulation is disturbed. That record belongs to the program, not to the quote.
- 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.
- Coverage is blown in evenly, at least R-50 and typically toward about R-60. We tidy up, review the work with you, and complete the contractor rebate forms.
Most Omemee remove-and-refill jobs, including a full take-out, are done in a day. A very large attic or a mould problem can take longer, and that is noted on the quote.
The attic rebate for Omemee homeowners
The Ontario Home Renovation Savings attic program, from Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy, does not require an energy assessment. It reimburses 50% of the after-tax insulation cost, with a cap tied to the starting level recorded on site:
- From R-12 or less: up to $1,250
- From R-13 to R-25: up to $1,000
- From R-26 to R-35: up to $800
The finished attic has to reach at least R-50. Cathedral ceilings and flat roofs are capped at $750 or $650. Insulation is covered; removal is not. You must own the home. Heat must be an Enbridge gas furnace or boiler, or electricity, oil, propane or wood in a house connected to the Ontario electricity grid. Rural properties around Omemee that are off gas can still qualify on that second path.
We are on the participating contractor list. We confirm whether the house qualifies, do the work to the standard, and file our forms. The program has been extended to March 31, 2027, as announced by Enbridge Gas in October 2026; confirm current dates at homerenovationsavings.ca before you book. The full walkthrough is on our Ontario attic insulation rebate guide.
Why Omemee homeowners hire us
- About 55 km south, with Omemee often booked on a Lindsay or Peterborough 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 visit
- Most attics finished the same day
FAQ — attic insulation in Omemee, Ontario
Do the older mill-village houses in downtown Omemee usually need a full removal?
More often than houses on the newer Highway 7 stretches, yes. Low clearances, mixed old layers and venting that was never meant for a modern blow-in show up in the core. If the material is dry and even, adding depth can still be enough.
How far is Omemee from your Bowmanville shop?
About 55 km, typically around 50 minutes via Highway 115 and Highway 7, between Lindsay and Peterborough. The quote is written from details and photos. Call 647-453-7037 with the address and hatch photos.
Can I claim the Enbridge attic rebate on an Omemee home that is not on natural gas?
Often, if the other rules are met. Enbridge gas heat qualifies, and so does electricity, oil, propane or wood in a house 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 Omemee?
No. It covers the purchase and installation of insulation. Take-out and mould-related work are separate lines.
Do you also serve the rural roads around Omemee, not just the village?
Yes. The surrounding former Emily Township roads are on the same drive between Lindsay and Peterborough. See Lindsay, Peterborough and Millbrook.
What does attic insulation removal and re-insulation cost in Omemee?
The size of the attic, how much has to come out, and any mould or rodent damage set the figure. Most work lands between about $1,500 and $4,500 or more, with a full take-out at the higher end. Quotes are free.
My Omemee attic hatch is small. Can you still do the work?
In many village houses, yes. Tight hatches and low slopes are common in the core. Include 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.
Request a quote in Omemee
Call 647-453-7037 or email info@thesameguysinsulation.com. Send the street address and hatch photos and we’ll put a written price together from that. We come up 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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