Standard’s History
For more than 90 years, Standard has provided insulation, heating, cooling, air purification, and home testing services to our customers in the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region of Upstate New York.
As the area’s largest insulation company, Standard has a unique understanding of what businesses and homeowners face, creating a level of expertise that can’t be matched.
Founded in 1928, Standard’s history begins with insulation, but it doesn’t end there. This family-owned company — with a woman at the helm, has expanded its services to include HVAC, air purification, virus protection, home testing, concrete lifting, and hot water heaters.
Standard continually evolves, embracing technology and solutions to identify causes of energy loss, provide strategies to mitigate those causes, and reduce energy costs throughout the entire home or business.
With its headquarters right outside of Utica, NY, Standard is proud to provide service throughout the Mohawk Valley and Capital Region, including in areas like Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and more throughout central, northern, and eastern NY.
Not only are we a North American Technician Excellence (NATE)-certified and BPI GoldStar-certified contractor, but our reputation throughout the community provides added confidence that our customers’ needs will be properly executed.
Standard: A History of Excellence
Since the doors opened in 1928, we have always strived to provide our customers with an excellent experience. Our team has decades of combined experience in the industry and in supporting the community. Standard has received awards from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, and other organizations.
Standard’s Awards & Achievements
We are a proud recipient of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Century Club Award, which recognizes contractors that improved energy efficiency for more than 100 homes in the past year. Other awards include:
2024 Granted status a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) from the New York State Department of Economic Development, Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development (DMWBD)
2016, 2014, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2008 Century Club Award from the EPA for work in the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program
2011 Spray Polyurethane Foam Association (SPFA) National Industry Excellence Award for Unique Application and Residential Foam installation
2008 Icynene Largest Architect Designed and Specified Project — Sitrin
2007 Icynene Best Architect Designed and Specified Project — Old Forge Art Center
2007 Business of the Year — Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce
2007 Excellence in Small Business Award
2007 Business of the Year — Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce
Standard’s Memberships
Save Money, Live Comfortably with Standard
Standard has helped clients collectively save more than $15 million, and we promise to help save you money as well. We use state-of-the-art technology and the Energy Smart incentive programs from NYSERDA to not only determine the causes of energy loss in homes, but also to provide the best solutions and connect you with programs that can save you up to 50% (max. $5,000) on upgrades.
Our expert technicians conduct diagnostic and infrared testing during assessments and inspections to determine every area that needs improvement to boost energy efficiency, including insulation, appliances, heating systems, windows, and doors. This approach also provides a safety and quality check of the house after the work has been completed.
Whether you’re looking for repairs, replacements, upgrades, or energy savings, Standard can help. Contact us today at 800-738-1424 to schedule a free inspection or to learn more about the services we have to offer.