Boston’s historic housing stock and punishing winters create a perfect storm for energy loss. Drafts, ice dams, and soaring utility bills are familiar complaints for homeowners from Back Bay to Dorchester. Quality insulation isn’t a luxury—it is the most cost-effective upgrade a homeowner can make for comfort, efficiency, and long-term property value.
CountBricks specializes in residential insulation projects throughout Greater Boston. Our AI-powered estimating platform captures material pricing in real time, creating transparent budgets before a single batt is ordered. Whether you are retrofitting a 19th-century brownstone or finishing a new coastal build in Quincy, CountBricks delivers data-backed guidance and certified crews that get the job done right the first time.
1. Speak with a CountBricks estimator from your phone or desktop. 2. Describe square footage, existing wall assemblies, and your energy pain points. 3. Receive an instant AI transcription that feeds directly into our estimating engine.
Upload PDFs or scans of your house plans to CountBricks.com/takeoffs. Our computer vision tools trace stud bays, roof slopes, and rim joists in seconds. You get a color-coded map that shows exactly where insulation is missing or under-performing.
• Closed-cell spray foam for tight spaces • Blown-in cellulose for existing walls • Mineral wool batts for fire-rated party walls • Rigid foam boards to eliminate thermal bridging
Because CountBricks syncs directly with distributor APIs, you see today’s price—not last quarter’s catalog guestimate. We suggest the most cost-effective option that still meets or exceeds Massachusetts energy code.
Our platform breaks down labor, material, equipment, and disposal in one interactive dashboard. Homeowners can adjust R-values or product tiers and watch the numbers shift in real time. Once approved, CountBricks secures material allocations and schedules our local crews—often within 48 hours.
• OSHA-trained, Mass CSL-licensed technicians • Thermal imaging before and after install • Moisture and air-sealing tests documented in your digital project folder at CountBricks.com/portfolio
Boston sits in Climate Zone 5, where the International Energy Conservation Code recommends:
• R-49 in attics • R-21 in above-grade walls • R-30 in floors over unconditioned spaces
CountBricks helps you comply without overpaying. For example, rather than stuffing R-60 loose fill in an attic with limited headroom, we might propose a hybrid system: R-38 blown cellulose topped with R-10 rigid foam below the rafters, achieving code while preserving storage space.
Older homes often lack vapor barriers and have irregular stud spacing. Spray foam’s ability to conform to uneven cavities makes it ideal for retrofits. New builds enjoy the freedom to design advanced framing that fits fiberglass batts perfectly, reducing thermal bridges. CountBricks tailors recommendations to each scenario, never relying on one-size-fits-all solutions.
Below is a typical 2,000 sq ft colonial retrofit estimate as produced by CountBricks.com/services:
• Attic: $3.20 per sq ft for R-49 cellulose, total $4,800 • Walls: $3.85 per sq ft for 3″ closed-cell spray foam, total $8,470 • Basement rim joists: $4.50 per linear ft, total $675 • Air sealing & blower door verification: $550 Total project: $14,495
Prices update daily. The dashboard shows expected ROI based on current National Grid incentives and average Boston heating costs.
Most single-family homes are completed in two to three working days, including setup and cleanup.
For spray-foam installs, CountBricks recommends staying elsewhere for 24 hours while ventilation systems remove curing fumes. Cellulose and fiberglass installs usually require no vacancy.
Yes. We prepare documentation and submit directly, reducing out-of-pocket costs by up to 75% for qualifying homeowners.
• Seal attic bypasses—insulation works best when air leaks are eliminated first
• Specify fire-treated cellulose around chimney chases
• Install a smart vapor retarder to let assemblies dry seasonally
• Request a post-install blower door test to verify 3 ACH50 or better
• Keep attic ventilation balanced to avoid moisture buildup
CountBricks combines AI precision with field-proven craftsmanship. Schedule a free voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation and receive your customized insulation roadmap within minutes.
When the McCarthy family purchased a four-story 1880s brownstone in Boston’s South End, they loved the charm—but hated the $750 monthly heating bills. CountBricks was brought in to create a modern thermal envelope without gutting original plaster walls.
• 3,200 sq ft living area • Brick masonry walls with 2 × 3 furring strips • Uninsulated flat roof and drafty window headers
1. AI-driven scan of archival plans pinpointed 840 sq ft of exterior wall cavities. 2. CountBricks recommended injecting dense-pack cellulose through 5⁄8″ plaster holes, preserving historic finishes. 3. The flat roof received an R-30 closed-cell spray foam layer, topped with tapered rigid insulation to improve drainage. 4. Custom foam inserts sealed 34 original weight-and-pulley sash pockets.
• 38% reduction in blower door leakage—from 9.2 ACH50 to 5.7 ACH50 • 41% drop in annual heating costs, verified through utility data • Interior plaster and molding left intact, honoring Landmark District guidelines
• Historic homes can meet modern efficiency targets without invasive demolition.
• Dense-pack cellulose offers excellent acoustic dampening—street noise complaints fell dramatically.
• Combining roof foam and exterior air sealing mitigated ice dam formation in the very first winter.
Looking for similar results? CountBricks.com/portfolio showcases additional Boston insulation successes, from Jamaica Plain triple-deckers to Cambridge Victorians. Book a consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation and let our AI estimate engine map out your savings potential today.
