Short answer: The Same Guys Insulation handles attic insulation removal and re-insulation in Orono, Ontario, the village on Highway 35/115 in east Clarington. Our crews come from 83 Henry Smith Ave in Bowmanville. We remove insulation that is damp, mould-stained, rodent-soiled or worn thin, fix the leaks and venting behind the problem, and re-insulate to at least R-50, usually close to R-60. Eligible Orono homes can get up to $1,250 back through the Ontario Home Renovation Savings / Enbridge attic rebate. Call 647-453-7037.
Orono is part of Clarington, like our Bowmanville base, so a trip to Main Street or the surrounding farms is a regular run for us. Removal and re-insulation can usually be scheduled together in one visit. We usually quote first from details or photos.
Orono attic work we handle
- Clearing out old cellulose, fibreglass loose-fill and batts that have failed
- Looking for roof leaks, frost damage and mould on the sheathing once the attic floor is exposed
- Sealing air leaks at the ceiling: chimney chases, stacks, wiring holes and the attic hatch itself
- Installing soffit baffles and checking that roof vents are clear
- Blowing in new insulation to R-50 or higher across the whole attic
Basement insulation is an option too, though Orono homeowners usually call us about attics.
Orono’s history and the houses it left behind
Settlers reached the Orono area in 1832. Eldad Johns, often called the father of Orono, built the sawmill the village grew around. The name was chosen in the 1840s at a meeting in a blacksmith shop, after a visiting preacher said the land looked like his home town of Orono, Maine (Clarington Promoter). Orono became a police village in 1854 and was the seat of Clarke Township. The Romanesque town hall on Main Street was built in 1898, and the Canadian Northern Railway arrived in 1911 (Wikipedia). The Orono Fair dates back to 1851 and has been held in Orono permanently since 1895 (Orono Agricultural Society).
Orono stayed a small village, so its housing is a mix of 19th-century homes along Main Street and the side streets, early-1900s houses from the railway years, mid-century infill, and rural properties in the old Clarke Township. In Orono attics we often run into:
- Several generations of insulation laid on top of each other, with moisture trapped in the lower layers
- Low, tight attics above storey-and-a-half houses, where knee walls and sloped ceilings need extra attention
- Rodent and squirrel damage, common in a village surrounded by farmland and the Orono Crown Lands
- Homes heated by oil, propane or electricity rather than natural gas. They can still qualify for the rebate if they’re connected to the Ontario grid.
Orono attics: top up or take it out?
We don’t recommend removal unless the attic actually needs it. Here’s how we decide:
- Top up if the existing insulation is dry, clean and sitting evenly. Adding depth to reach R-50 or more is the cheaper route and still qualifies for the rebate when the attic starts at R-35 or below.
- Remove if the bottom layer is wet or matted, the roof boards show mould or water stains, rodents have nested or left droppings, or the old material has packed down so far that big areas of ceiling are barely covered.
- Partial removal sometimes works when one area was damaged by a single leak and the rest is sound. We explain the trade-off on the quote.
Our attic insulation removal and re-insulation guide for Durham Region walks through each stage of the job.
Hiring for an Orono attic: a short checklist
- The contractor measures your current R-value in the attic. A quote given from the driveway isn’t enough.
- They can explain, with what they found, whether removal is needed.
- The quote breaks out removal, air sealing, baffles and the new insulation, and states the finished R-value.
- For the rebate, they appear on the participating contractor list and record the starting insulation level before any work starts.
- They are insured and covered by WSIB.
The Enbridge / Home Renovation Savings attic rebate for Orono homes
Orono homeowners can use the attic-only stream of Home Renovation Savings, with no energy assessment required. The program returns 50% of the after-tax insulation cost. The cap depends on the starting insulation level: up to $1,250 at R-12 or less, $1,000 above R-12 to R-25, and $800 above R-25 to R-35. The finished attic must be at least R-50 (homerenovationsavings.ca). The applicant must own the home, and it must be heated primarily by Enbridge gas or connected to the Ontario electricity grid, and not previously rebated for attic insulation.
For removal jobs, the starting level is recorded before anything comes out. The rebate is described as covering insulation purchase and installation, so removal and mould work are listed separately. Enbridge Gas announced in October 2026 that the program has been extended to March 31, 2027. Confirm current dates at homerenovationsavings.ca before booking, because the official terms may still show the earlier date. Step-by-step details are on our Ontario attic insulation rebate page.
Orono attic insulation FAQ
Who removes old attic insulation in Orono, Ontario?
The Same Guys Insulation, based in Bowmanville, does attic insulation removal and re-insulation in Orono, including Home Renovation Savings rebate jobs. Call 647-453-7037.
Can a 100-year-old house in Orono get the attic rebate?
Age doesn’t disqualify a home. What matters is ownership, heating type, the starting R-value and reaching R-50 across the whole roof assembly. Some older attics have access or sloped-ceiling limits, and we check those from your photos, or in person if a site check is needed.
My home heats with oil. Am I eligible?
Yes, as long as the home is connected to the Ontario electricity grid. The program covers homes heated with electricity, oil, propane or wood on the grid.
What should I do if I find droppings in my Orono attic?
Have wildlife control find and seal the entry points, then have the soiled insulation removed rather than covered. We can handle the removal and re-insulation.
How do I know if my attic needs removal or just more insulation?
If the insulation is dry and even, it usually just needs more. If it’s wet, mouldy, contaminated or packed flat, it should come out. We measure and show you what we find before recommending anything.
Do sloped ceilings in Orono storey-and-a-half homes get insulated too?
They need attention. Sloped sections and knee-wall areas count as part of the roof assembly. Cathedral or sloped sections have their own rebate caps and minimum R-values, and we confirm which apply to your home.
How quickly can you book an Orono job?
Orono is in Clarington, close to our base, so it fits into our regular local schedule. Call and we’ll give you a quote, and the next available date for the job.
Will new insulation stop ice dams on my roof?
Ice dams usually come from warm air leaking into the attic and melting snow on the roof. Air sealing, proper insulation depth and clear soffit venting together reduce that heat loss. Insulation alone may not solve it if the air leaks remain.
Does the rebate cover mould treatment?
No. Program documents describe the rebate as covering insulation purchase and installation. Any mould-related work is quoted separately.
How long does an attic insulation job take in Orono?
Most jobs, including removal and re-insulation, take one day. Multiple attic sections or heavy contamination can add time.
What if my old Orono attic has vermiculite in it?
Vermiculite is a pebbly, grey-brown or gold loose-fill found in some older Canadian homes, and it may contain asbestos. Health Canada advises leaving it undisturbed and hiring a qualified asbestos professional if it has to be removed. That has to happen before any insulation work goes ahead.
Other Clarington and nearby towns we serve
Newcastle, Bowmanville, Hampton, Clarington, Courtice and Port Hope.
Request a free Orono 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
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