Approved contractor for the Enbridge attic insulation rebate
Empire Insulators is a program-approved contractor for the Home Renovation Savings attic insulation rebate from Enbridge Gas and Save on Energy. If you own a home in Barrie, Bradford, Orillia, Midland, Wasaga Beach or Collingwood, you can get $800 to $1,250 back when Empire insulates your attic with Owens Corning PINK fiberglass batts – no home energy assessment needed.
- How much: up to $1,250 if your attic is at R-12 or less today, $1,000 if it is between R-12 and R-25, and $800 if it is between R-25 and R-35. The rebate covers up to half of the insulation cost after tax, and your attic is brought up to R-50.
- Which homes qualify: a detached, semi-detached or row/town house (or a mobile home on a permanent foundation) that you own, heated by Enbridge natural gas or by electricity, oil, propane or wood, and not a new build.
- Until when: the program runs to November 30, 2026, first come first served, while funding lasts.
- What we do: we measure your attic at the free in-home visit, tell you which rebate tier you are in, and give you the invoice and installation details the program needs for your claim.
Rebate amounts and eligibility verified September 2026 at homerenovationsavings.ca. The rebate is paid by the program, not by Empire Insulators.
WHAT IS
R VALUE
An insulating materials resistance to conductive heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value. The higher the R value, the greater insulation effectiveness
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Why Hire Empire Insulators
Approved contractor for the Enbridge attic insulation rebate – up to $1,250 back
Serving Barrie, Bradford, Orillia, Midland, Wasaga Beach and Collingwood
Trusted contractor locally owned and operated for over 15 years
Estimates are FREE
Small independent company who values our community
We install Owens Corning PINK Next Gen Fiberglas batts, made in Canada
Owner is a good communicator
Every batt is cut and fitted by hand, snug to the next one, so there are no gaps for heat to escape
Reply quickly to all inquiries, within a few hours
Clean and careful when installing. Once job is complete you won’t be able to tell we were even there
Owner is hands on 100%, responsible for workmanship
Prices are affordable
We work on your home as if it was ours
We guarantee our work
Prompt and clear on timings
Energy Savings… Savings vary depending on the original amount of insulation in your home, climate, house size, air leaks, and personal energy use and living habits
Services
Ability to determine if there is adequate insulation in attic space to prevent heat loss
Ability to determine if attic has adequate fresh air ventilation, and add additional ventilation if needed
Inspect and solve ice damming problems
Clean and repair pest damage in attics
Insulate new structures like homes, shops and garages
How A Typical Job Goes
Once contacted a mutual agreed upon time is set up to meet customer for a FREE in home inspection. The attic is checked visually and measured accurately for ventilation and insulation levels. A quote is provided on the spot and discussed in detail.
Upon approval of the quote, a time and date is set that is convenient for the homeowner, including an arrival time and how long the job will take.
Customers are contacted the night before by the owner, for a friendly reminder.
On the day of the job, the owner of Empire arrives with one employee.
Floors are covered with protective runners.
A ladder is set up at the attic hatch, and the batts are carried up and laid across the attic floor, fitted snugly between and over the joists, until the attic reaches the R-value on your quote.
An insulation certification certificate is placed in a visible spot in the attic, which indicates the new R-value of the attic, with all of Empire Insulators’ contact information for any future reference.
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We had the pleasure of meeting Dean the owner and were thoughly impressed with his down to earth nature and honesty. Here is a guy who will be upfront about what does and doesnt need to be done without overcharging for un-necessary things. We highly recommend his services. We ended up saving on our energy bill also…just like he said!
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We hired Empire Attic Insulators to increase our attic insulation this past fall, since then we have noticed our home is more comfortable and more efficient. Our home heating costs have been reduced thanks to Empire Attic Insulators. We were also impressed with how efficient they were, they arrived at the scheduled appointment time and were very respectful of our home, ensuring there was no mess left behind. We highly recommend this local company.
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We used Dean from Empire Attic Insulators to help us with our attic insulation. He was a pleasure to deal with and a breath of fresh air compared to others we had come in and quote. He was honest and reliable. We would highly recommend him and his company!
Up to 45% of a homes energy loss is through the attic
One of the most cost effective ways to make your home more comfortable year round is to add insulation to your attic
Owens Corning PINK fiberglass batts do not settle over time, so your attic keeps the depth of insulation you paid for
A well ventilated attic has undereave or soffit vents, which allow fresh air into the attic
When comparing quotes, compare the final R-value: the higher the number, the better your attic is insulated
Fiberglass batts absorb very little moisture and do not support mold growth
"Should I Insulate My Home?"
The answer is probably "yes" if you:
Have an older home and haven't added insulation. Only 20% of homes built before 1980 are well insulated
Are uncomfortably cold in the winter or hot in the summer - adding insulation creates a more uniform temperature and increases comfort
Building a new home, adding an addition, or installing a new roof
Pay high energy bills
Are bothered by outside noise, insulation muffles sound
FAQ
Common questions
What is Ice Damming?
An ice dam is an ice build up on the eaves of a sloped roof of a heated building that results from melting snow under a snow pack reaching the eave and freezing there. Freezing of the eave impedes the drainage of meltwater, which adds to the ice dam and causes backup of the meltwater, which may cause water leakage into the roof and consequent damage to the building and its contents such as insulation if the water leaks through the roof.
What is R value?
An insulating materials resistance to conductive heat flow is measured or rated in terms of its thermal resistance or R-value. The higher the R value, the greater insulation effectiveness
Why do I have icicles/ice damming hanging from my roof?
Heat loss or inadequate attic ventilation
How do I prevent rooms that are too cold or too hot?
Most of the time adding more insulation, and adding proper ventilation will correct this, but a free inspection would be beneficial
How much insulation should I have?
At least R-50, which is also what the Enbridge rebate requires. With PINK batts that is roughly 15 to 16 inches of insulation in total. At the free visit we measure what you have now and tell you exactly what it takes to get there.
Do I need to remove my old insulation?
Very rarely is this required, most times only spot removal is required
What kind of insulation do you use?
Owens Corning PINK Next Gen Fiberglas batts. They are made in Canada, non-combustible, formaldehyde-free and GREENGUARD Gold certified for low indoor air emissions, and they do not settle over time.
Why use Owens Corning PINK fiberglass batts?
The glass fibers are made from sand and recycled glass and held together with a binder that contains no formaldehyde, and no fire retardants are added. The batts do not burn and resist mold.
Do I qualify for the Enbridge attic insulation rebate?
Most owner-occupied houses in our service area do. You qualify for the Home Renovation Savings attic rebate if you own a detached, semi-detached or row/town house (or a mobile home on a permanent foundation), it is heated by Enbridge natural gas or by electricity, oil, propane or wood, it is not a new build, and the attic is at R-35 or less today. The rebate is $800 to $1,250 depending on your starting insulation, covers up to half of the insulation cost, and requires the attic to be brought up to R-50 by a program-approved contractor such as Empire Insulators. Ask us at your free in-home quote and we will tell you which tier you are in.
