Insulation Contractor in Edina, MN - Warmer Rooms in Older and Remodeled Homes
Quality Lakeville Insulation Services insulates attics, walls, basements and crawl spaces in Edina, MN. We seal the gaps that leak heat, top up or replace tired insulation, and go after cold rooms and ice at the roof edge.
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Edina's older ramblers sit beside new rebuilds
Most of Edina is houses on established streets, with shopping and offices along the main roads and quiet neighborhoods behind them. A lot of what we walk into are ramblers and split-levels from the decades after the war, plus some older houses in the city's first neighborhoods. On many blocks one house has been torn down and rebuilt, or added onto, right next to its original neighbors. We see the same kinds of houses next door in Bloomington.
That mix shapes the job. An older house usually has a few settled inches in the attic and gaps nobody ever sealed, while an addition often has good insulation that stops right where the old part of the house begins.
What we've learned working in Edina
The City of Edina's building inspections office issues building permits for construction, alteration and repair here, and insulation isn't one of the jobs it spells out, so I check with that office before we start. If your job calls for a permit, we pull it, sign for it and set up the inspections, and your start date waits on the city. The city only issues permits to a homeowner who lives in the house or a contractor licensed by the State of Minnesota, so ask anyone you're thinking of hiring whether they hold a state license. The price mostly turns on what's already in your attic or walls, whether some of it has to come out, and how easy the space is to reach. The schedule turns on that permit check and on any repair that has to come first, like a roof leak, and I write each of those up as its own line on the estimate.
We drive up from Lakeville for Edina jobs, and we do the same work in Burnsville and down in Credit River. Part of West 64th Street is closed through early summer 2027 while the city builds a pedestrian bridge at Rosland Park. If you live near there, we plan the route and where the blowing truck parks before the crew shows up, because the hose runs from the truck to your attic.
What do older Edina houses need most?
Most Edina calls start with an upstairs room that won't stay warm, a heating bill that keeps climbing, or ice building up along the gutters in winter. In the older houses here, the attic usually has a few inches of insulation that has packed down over the years. It's often deepest in the middle and thinnest at the edges, which is backward, and it has open gaps around lights, pipes and the hatch. We seal those gaps first, then bring the insulation up evenly all the way to the eaves while keeping the vents there clear so the attic can still breathe.
Ramblers and split-levels also run cold down low, through the rim joist, the band of framing where the house sits on the foundation, and through floors over a garage. We find where the cold is getting in and work on that spot, so you're not paying for insulation where it won't help.
- Call (651) 268-6023
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
- Lakeville, MN 55044
Insulation work we do in Edina
Attic air sealing
Older Edina attics usually leak warm air around can lights, plumbing vents and the hatch, and that's often a bigger problem than the insulation itself. We seal those openings before anything new goes down, so the insulation isn't fighting a draft.
Blown-in insulation
When an attic has a few settled inches left, we top it up with blown-in insulation, loose fill sent up through a hose. We keep it even out to the edges and hold it back from the eave vents so moisture doesn't collect in the framing.
Wall insulation
Many older houses here have walls that are empty or half full, and you feel it as a cold outside wall in the bedroom. Our wall insulation fills those spaces from the outside through small holes that get patched, or while the siding is off.
Insulation removal
Some attics we open up have insulation that got soaked from an old leak or is full of droppings. We take that out first, because laying new material on top keeps the problem in your house.
Basement insulation
Finished lower levels in ramblers and split-levels lose a lot of heat at the rim joist and along cold foundation walls. We seal and insulate those spots once we know the walls stay dry.
Spray foam insulation
Rooms over garages and attics where the ductwork runs are the places foam earns its higher cost, because it seals air and insulates in one step. In most other attics, sealing the gaps and adding loose fill does the job for less, and I'll tell you which one your house needs.
How it works when you call us about your Edina house
Call or send a message
Tell us what you're noticing, like a cold bedroom or ice at the roof edge, and we'll set a time for me to come out. It helps if you're home so you can show me the problem spots.
I look at the house
I go up in the attic and check the walls, basement or crawl space, count how many inches are already there and answer your questions. Then I write up the estimate with each step on its own line, so you can see what each part costs before you decide.
Our installers do the work
If a roof leak or water coming in has to be fixed first, I tell you before we schedule, since insulation over a wet spot only hides it. Then our installers seal the gaps, put in the insulation and clean up the path they used.
We walk through it together
When the work is done, I go through it with you and you can look in the attic yourself. If questions come up later, call and I'll answer them as many times as it takes.
Get a free on-site insulation estimate for your Edina home
Send the form or call, and we'll get back to you within one business day to set a time for me to come out to your Edina house. The estimate is free, I write it up with you there, and there's no obligation to go ahead.
- Licensed and insured.
- Phone
- (651) 268-6023
- Location
- Lakeville, MN 55044
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 7 AM–10 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–11 PM
Questions about insulating a house in Edina
How much does it cost to insulate an older house in Edina?
I can't give a fair number until I've seen the house, because the cost depends on what has to happen before new insulation goes in. Old insulation that has to come out, lots of gaps around lights and pipes, a tight attic or a hard-to-reach crawl space all add to the price, and foam costs more than loose fill. Your estimate lists each of those as its own line, so you can see what each part costs.
Does an insulation contractor need a state license in Minnesota?
A contractor working directly for you on a one- to four-unit house needs the state residential building contractor or remodeler license when the job covers more than one special skill, while one who offers a single specialty doesn't, unless it's roofing. So if your project mixes insulation with other work, like framing or drywall, the contractor should hold that license. We're licensed and insured, and I'm glad to go over it at the estimate.
Do I need a permit in Edina for new siding or windows, and can you insulate the walls then?
Yes, the city requires a building permit for siding and windows, along with additions, decks and sheds over 200 square feet, and the contractor doing that work pulls it. With the siding off, the wall cavities are open from the outside, which is the easiest time for us to check and fill them. If siding is on your list, call before it starts so we can work out timing with that contractor.
Who issues electrical permits in Edina if my attic wiring needs work?
The State of Minnesota issues all electrical permits in Edina, not the city, and questions go to the state at 763-205-5015. We're not electricians, so if I find old wiring or a fixture in the attic that needs work before we insulate around it, I'll tell you at the estimate and you'll need an electrician for that part.
What causes ice dams on houses in Edina?
Ice at the roof edge usually starts with warm air leaking from the house into the attic, where it warms the roof and melts snow that refreezes over the colder eaves. Thin insulation adds to it, but the leaks around lights, pipes and the hatch are often the bigger cause, which is why we seal them before adding insulation. If you're seeing ice along the gutters, that's a good reason to have me look in the attic.
What is the best way to insulate a basement in Edina that has flooded before?
Get the water handled first, because insulation against a wall that still gets wet traps the moisture behind it. That matters here, since the city reports several 100-year rainfall events, storms with a 1% chance of happening in any given year, in the area over the last 30 years. Edina takes part in the National Flood Insurance Program, so anyone living in the city can buy a flood policy, and the city's flooding and drainage page is a good place to start.
Ask about the cold rooms in your Edina house
Our phone hours run seven days a week, early morning to late evening, so call (651) 268-6023 or send the form whenever you notice the draft.
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