Building science, not guesswork.
We're a family-owned insulation and home performance company serving Saratoga County and the Capital Region. Everything we do is grounded in building science — not sales quotas, not upsells, not one-size-fits-all recommendations.
Our Story
Saratoga Cellulose was founded on a simple premise: most homeowners are being sold insulation, not solutions. A contractor shows up, quotes you a number, blows in some material, and leaves. Nobody measures what was there before. Nobody verifies what was installed. Nobody tells you whether it actually solved your problem.
We do things differently. We start with a diagnosis — blower door testing, thermal imaging, moisture evaluation — before we recommend anything. We use blown-in cellulose because it's the right material for upstate New York's climate, not because it's the cheapest or easiest to install. And we verify our work when we're done.
This is a family business. When you call us, you're talking to the people who will show up at your house. We stand behind every project we complete.
Why Cellulose
We chose to specialize in cellulose insulation because it's the best material for the climate we work in. Upstate New York winters are cold and long. Cellulose outperforms fiberglass in cold climates, fills irregular cavities that batts leave behind, buffers moisture without losing performance, and is made from 85% recycled content. We're not a general insulation contractor who installs whatever the distributor is pushing. We know this material, we trust it, and we've seen what it does in real homes.
Credentials & Training
BPI Certified
Building Performance Institute certification — the industry standard for building analysts and envelope professionals. BPI certification requires passing written and field exams covering building science, diagnostics, and energy efficiency.
BPI Certified
Residential Energy Services Network certification for blower door testing and energy rating. Required for ENERGY STAR and code-compliance testing in most jurisdictions.
Building Science Training
Ongoing training in building science fundamentals — heat transfer, moisture dynamics, pressure relationships, and ventilation. We apply this knowledge on every project, not just the ones that require a test report.
Fully Insured
General liability and workers' compensation insurance. We carry documentation and can provide certificates of insurance for any project.
Service Area
We serve homeowners, builders, and contractors throughout Saratoga County and the Capital Region.
Saratoga County
Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Malta, Mechanicville, Stillwater, Galway, Greenfield, Corinth
Capital Region
Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Rensselaer County, Greene County
Not sure if we serve your area? Call or email — we'll tell you straight.
Ready to Work With Us?
Schedule a Free Insulation Inspection or book a Home Infiltration Assessment. We'll tell you what we find and what we recommend — no pressure, no upsell.