Energy Services in Brooklyn

Why Brooklyn Homes Need Professional Insulation

Brooklyn’s beautiful brownstones, limestone townhouses, and brick row houses were built long before modern insulation standards. Many of these homes have no wall insulation at all, with just brick or stone between you and the outside air. In winter, heat escapes through the walls, attic, and basement. In summer, heat pours in. The result is high energy bills and rooms that never feel comfortable.

Professional insulation changes all of that. Our team retrofits insulation into existing Brooklyn homes without major construction, preserving the character of your home while dramatically improving comfort and reducing energy costs.

Common Home Types in Brooklyn and Their Energy Challenges

Brownstones (Park Slope, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Fort Greene)

Brooklyn’s iconic brownstones were built with solid masonry walls and no insulation. While the thick walls provide some thermal mass, they conduct heat directly through to the outside. Our team insulates brownstone walls from the interior using dense-pack cellulose, which fills the wall cavities completely without damaging the exterior facade.

Row Houses (Bay Ridge, Bushwick, Sunset Park)

Brooklyn has more row houses than any other borough. These attached homes share party walls but have exposed front and back walls that lose significant energy. We insulate these exterior walls, the attic, and the basement for maximum improvement. Many Bay Ridge and Bushwick homeowners are surprised by how much warmer their homes feel after insulation.

Limestone and Brick Homes (Flatbush, Crown Heights, East New York)

Brooklyn’s limestone and brick homes have similar challenges to brownstones. The masonry walls conduct heat and cold, and most have empty wall cavities that can be filled with insulation. We also address common air leakage points around old windows, doors, and utility penetrations.

Detached Homes (Marine Park, Canarsie, Bergen Beach)

Southern Brooklyn has many detached single-family homes with four exposed walls and full attics. These homes have the most potential for energy savings since every wall, the roof, and the basement are all losing energy.

Our Insulation Process

Every project starts with a free home energy assessment. We use thermal imaging cameras to see exactly where heat is escaping and blower door tests to measure total air leakage. This data tells us which improvements will save you the most money.

We then insulate your walls, attic, and basement using the right materials for your home type. We protect your furniture and floors, complete the work in 1-2 days, and clean up before we leave.

Brooklyn Neighborhoods We Serve

We serve all Brooklyn neighborhoods including Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Bushwick, Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, Sunset Park, Bensonhurst, Dyker Heights, Sheepshead Bay, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, East Flatbush, Canarsie, Marine Park, East New York, Brownsville, and many more.

NYSERDA Programs for Brooklyn Residents

Brooklyn homeowners may qualify for substantial rebates through NYSERDA. Income-eligible residents can receive free energy improvements through EmPower+ including insulation, air sealing, and smart thermostats. We handle all NYSERDA paperwork and approvals. Contact us to check your eligibility and schedule your free assessment.