# Atlantic Weatherization LLC

**Trade:** Insulation & Weatherization · **Address:** 61 Jefferson Ave R, Salem, MA 01970, USA · **Phone:** (978) 744-8143 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 2.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 5 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
67% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Atlantic Weatherization LLC is a Salem-based insulation and weatherization contractor that also does roofing and window replacement work, much of it through the Mass Save program. The company, run by Eric Palm, says it's been operating since 1994.

Its core work — attic and basement air sealing, blown cellulose insulation — gets specific, repeated praise. A late-2025 review described a Mass Save insulation crew that was "attentive and easy to communicate with," with a noticeable difference in the house afterward; a spring-2026 review described a Mass-Save-funded basement window job as "fast, efficient," with everything explained along the way. A 2025 review singled out a crew member, Brian, for hard work and steady communication. In a 2017 BuildZoom review, a homeowner described a dense-pack wall insulation job — holes drilled around the house and plugged with wood, done in two days — that noticeably warmed up a drafty home.

The record also carries a recurring complaint worth knowing about: leftover nails and debris. A June 2026 review described a roof replacement that left "hundreds of nails" across the lawn, gutters, and driveway, still being found a week later; a 2022 review made a similar complaint in different words — good workmanship, but mulch and yard debris left behind that the homeowner had to clean up themselves. A separate February 2026 review said calls went unanswered after a reported roof leak, and a 2023 review described a crew that started at 7am, was extremely loud, and laughed off noise complaints.

Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active. BuildZoom separately lists an active Construction Supervisor license for Eric Palm personally — a normal, separate license from the company's registration, not a discrepancy. A 2015 violation-tracking record shows a $9,240 penalty for a workplace safety violation; it's old, and there's nothing more recent on file.

A good call for a Mass-Save-backed insulation job, where the reviews are consistently strong — but if the scope includes roofing, ask directly about jobsite cleanup and get it in writing.

**Strengths:**
- Mass Save insulation work — attentive crews, noticeable comfort improvement
- Named crew praise — Brian cited repeatedly for hard work, communication
- Window replacement — called fast and well-explained

**Concerns:**
- Leftover nails and debris — reported after roofing jobs in 2022 and 2026
- Slow response — one review says calls went unanswered after a roof leak
- Noise complaints — a 2023 review describes a crew that ignored them

**Where sources disagree:**
- BuildZoom's marketing blurb describes 22 years in business and kitchen/bath remodeling work, but BBB's structured data shows 32 years since 1994 and the sampled permit record shows only weatherization, insulation, and roofing work — the blurb reads as generic site filler, not a real second account of this business

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 142089 verified active”
- BuildZoom lists an active Construction Supervisor license (CS-087977) for owner Eric Palm, separate from the company's HIC registration _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/eric-w-palm) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: License #CS-087977 — Massachusetts, Building Licenses, Construction Supervisor — Status: Active; BuildZoom badg…”
- BBB is Not Rated for insufficient information, not accredited; reports 32 years in business since 1994 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/insulation-contractors/atlantic-weatherization-llc-0021-254578) — “BBB profile for Atlantic Weatherization LLC, 61r Jefferson Ave, Salem, MA 01970, phone (978) 744-8143, filed by BBB under 'Insulation Contra…”
- Mass Save insulation jobs praised as attentive, communicative, with a noticeable comfort difference _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201WlRqSjRYM0ZFUzNSMmNXSnZVbUpvUmxkck9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5ZTjJ4X3FES3R2cWJvUmJoRldrOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We got our house insulated through mass save and this was the company assigned to us. They did a great job and everyone on the crew was v…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURCM2UySHlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDB3e2HyAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These guys were great. I asked a TON of questions in order to get the most insulation I could. Contract through Massave.”
- Crew member Brian praised by name for hard work and steady communication _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPRG1yOERZMi1pNFNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEODmr8DY2-i4SQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have nothing but good things to say about Brian and his crew from Atlantic Weatherization. They are unbelievably hard workers and alway…”
- Basement window replacement through Mass Save called fast and well-explained _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4NWFtZzRlRmxVVUhaeFdIbG5aRk5VYVc4d04zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk85amg4eFlUUHZxWHlnZFNUaW8wN3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had windows in my basement replaced by Atlantic. Although they were contracted through the Mass Save program and I didn’t have any out …”
- Nails and construction debris left on the property after roofing work, reported in reviews from June 2026 and October 2022 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlZ3V2ck13EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDeguvrMw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Honestly I will say that the quality of workmanship is good. However, that is only part of the job. Another, very important and sometimes…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKclQxSmtZa3hZVkVkU1RuTlNiVnBsWDFoc1IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJrT1JkYkxYVEdSTnNSbVplX1hsR1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Atlantic Weatherization recently replaced our roof on our home. They did a fair job on the roof but left a lot of nails on the lawn, shru…”
- Calls went unanswered after a reported roof leak, per a February 2026 review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201ak4yMVRVM1IzTVZGcFNVSmtiVWRpZDBaSU9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5jN21TU3R3MVFpSUJkbUdid0ZIOFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Bought a home, roof was done 1 year ago by this company. They ignored our calls after a leak.”
- Crew described as extremely loud starting at 7am and dismissive of noise complaints, per a 2023 review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNaN2NhYktREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICZ7cabKQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ They are absolutely horrible. At 7 every morning, the entire neighborhood woke to the LOUDEST crew on the planet. Screaming constantly. L…”
- 2015 violation-tracking record shows a $9,240 penalty for a workplace safety violation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org](https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/violation-tracker/ma-atlantic-weatherization-llc-0) — “violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org — Company: ATLANTIC WEATHERIZATION LLC Penalty: $9,240 Year: 2015 ... Offense Group: safety-related offen…”
- The read sits slightly below the anchor for two things the per-comment scores don't add up on their own: leftover-debris complaints recur across two separate years (2022 and 2026) rather than reading as an isolated incident, and a 2015 workplace-safety penalty reaches the packet only as evidence prose, not as a priced news mention _(confidence: medium)_
  - [violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org](https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org/violation-tracker/ma-atlantic-weatherization-llc-0) — “violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org — Company: ATLANTIC WEATHERIZATION LLC Penalty: $9,240 Year: 2015 ... Offense Group: safety-related offen…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKclQxSmtZa3hZVkVkU1RuTlNiVnBsWDFoc1IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJrT1JkYkxYVEdSTnNSbVplX1hsR1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Atlantic Weatherization recently replaced our roof on our home. They did a fair job on the roof but left a lot of nails on the lawn, shru…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURlZ3V2ck13EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDeguvrMw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “2★ Honestly I will say that the quality of workmanship is good. However, that is only part of the job. Another, very important and sometimes…”
- Specializes in Insulation & Weatherization _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201WlRqSjRYM0ZFUzNSMmNXSnZVbUpvUmxkck9XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5ZTjJ4X3FES3R2cWJvUmJoRldrOWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We got our house insulated through mass save and this was the company assigned to us. They did a great job and everyone on the crew was v…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPRG1yOERZMi1pNFNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEODmr8DY2-i4SQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have nothing but good things to say about Brian and his crew from Atlantic Weatherization. They are unbelievably hard workers and alway…”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/eric-w-palm) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): Weatherization, Insulation, Blown cellulose wall and attic insulation, Attic and basement air sealing, Weather…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKclQxSmtZa3hZVkVkU1RuTlNiVnBsWDFoc1IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJrT1JkYkxYVEdSTnNSbVplX1hsR1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Atlantic Weatherization recently replaced our roof on our home. They did a fair job on the roof but left a lot of nails on the lawn, shru…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201ak4yMVRVM1IzTVZGcFNVSmtiVWRpZDBaSU9GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5jN21TU3R3MVFpSUJkbUdid0ZIOFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Bought a home, roof was done 1 year ago by this company. They ignored our calls after a leak.”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/eric-w-palm) — “BuildZoom permit profile for Eric W Palm, Salem MA 01970, phone (978) 744-8143 — the SAME phone as the BBB profile for Atlantic Weatherizati…”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s4NWFtZzRlRmxVVUhaeFdIbG5aRk5VYVc4d04zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x68618fa2b30f5823!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk85amg4eFlUUHZxWHlnZFNUaW8wN3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had windows in my basement replaced by Atlantic. Although they were contracted through the Mass Save program and I didn’t have any out …”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/eric-w-palm) — “BuildZoom permit profile for Eric W Palm, Salem MA 01970, phone (978) 744-8143 — the SAME phone as the BBB profile for Atlantic Weatherizati…”

## License

Status: **active** (#142089, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-05, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Atlantic%20Weatherization%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJE5k-IIcU44kRI1gPs6KPYWg): 4.2★ from 19 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Atlantic%20Weatherization%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJE5k-IIcU44kRI1gPs6KPYWg): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/insulation-contractors/atlantic-weatherization-llc-0021-254578): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/salem/profile/insulation-contractors/atlantic-weatherization-llc-0021-254578): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://pro.porch.com/salem-ma/insulation-contractors/atlantic-weatherization-llc-1/pp): 9 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/eric-w-palm): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “If I could give them 10 stars I would!” — foammatch.com — https://foammatch.com/contractor/atlantic-weatherization-llc-salem-ma

## Recent reviews

- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Stinger · 2026-06-27**: Atlantic Weatherization recently replaced our roof on our home. They did a fair job on the roof but left a lot of nails on the lawn, shrub beds, walkways and in the gutters. They left a few nails on the driveway as well. They damaged our screen door but did return the following week to repair it aft…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lee · 2026-03-17**: I had windows in my basement replaced by Atlantic. Although they were contracted through the Mass Save program and I didn’t have any out of pocket costs thru that program but they did great work. Fast efficient, they explained everything to me and I’m so happy with the windows. I will be calling the…
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Sofia Pinheiro · 2026-02-07**: Bought a home, roof was done 1 year ago by this company. They ignored our calls after a leak.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joanna Gonzalez · 2025-12-09**: If I could give them 10 stars I would! The team is currently working on my mom’s house, thanks to Capic and MassSave. She is always raving about how amazing the team is! My mom is a “clean freak” and she’s so appreciative of how clean they leave the job site. It’s like they weren’t even there! Her l…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Aly Cat · 2025-11-01**: We got our house insulated through mass save and this was the company assigned to us. They did a great job and everyone on the crew was very attentive and easy to communicate with. We can tell a huge difference in our house after they completed the job too.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Amanda Cole · 2025-05-25**: I have nothing but good things to say about Brian and his crew from Atlantic Weatherization. They are unbelievably hard workers and always pleasant. They made communication a priority and were always very professional. I would absolutely recommend!! Thank you Atlantic, Brian and crew!!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Equality For All · 2023-09-15**: They are absolutely horrible. At 7 every morning, the entire neighborhood woke to the LOUDEST crew on the planet. Screaming constantly. Laughing as LOUD as they could. When you complained, they laughed and became even LOUDER. It did not stop until 5-6 every single day. No matter how many times you t…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Crespo Enterprise LLC · 2023-02-26**: Pleased, very good job.  thank you .
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hans Heinrich · 2023-02-16**: Great bunch of guys
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Griffith · 2023-01-26**: These guys were great. I asked a TON of questions in order to get the most insulation I could. Contract through Massave.

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