# Cape Save

**Trade:** Insulation & Weatherization · **Address:** 7-D Huntington Ave, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 · **Phone:** (508) 398-0398 · **Website:** https://capesave.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 38 reviews across 8 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cape Save has been doing one thing on Cape Cod for a long time: insulating and weatherizing homes. The South Yarmouth company says it was founded in 1972 and describes itself as a local family-owned business operating for more than 50 years, and it works as an independent contractor inside the Mass Save program — the route most of its customers arrive through.

The written record is consistent: 38 Google reviews since 2023, 37 of them five stars and just one four-star. A review from this month describes a crew member named Greg walking a homeowner through exactly what he'd done and leaving the place clean — the same pattern shows up across years, not just a good stretch. In an October 2025 review, a homeowner watched a Mass Save-subsidized insulation quote of $3,300 come down to a $600 out-of-pocket cost. In a January 2025 review, a homeowner whose basement had just been cleared by a mold-remediation crew had Cape Save seal the foundation sill and insulate the ceiling — basement humidity dropped from 47% to 34% afterward. And in a 2023 review, a homeowner described the crew taping every seam of a full vapor barrier and rigid-foam wall seal in an unusually low, wide crawl space rather than leaving gaps. Ryan and Aaron come up by name again and again as the points of contact, and cleanup gets mentioned almost as often as the insulation work itself.

A couple of things are worth asking about before booking. BuildZoom shows the company's current Massachusetts home improvement contractor license, #171380, as active and verified — but also lists an earlier registration, #164432, that was cancelled before the current one was issued this March. It's worth confirming which license covers your job. Separately, Cape Save's Better Business Bureau page carries an A+ grade, but the business itself is not a BBB Accredited Business — the two aren't the same thing, so don't assume accreditation from the grade alone.

For an attic, crawl space, or whole-house insulation and weatherization job, especially one that might qualify for Mass Save rebates, Cape Save has a long, specific track record of homeowners describing careful sealing work and crews that leave a house cleaner than they found it. Confirm the current license number and your Mass Save eligibility when you call.

**Strengths:**
- Verified active license — MA HIC registration #171380 confirmed
- Consistent five-star record — 37 of 38 Google reviews are five stars
- Detailed, careful work — reviewers cite sealed sills, taped seams, vapor barriers
- Mass Save navigation — helps homeowners access subsidized insulation pricing
- Clean job sites — cleanup mentioned in review after review

**Concerns:**
- Prior license lapsed — an earlier HIC registration was cancelled
- Not BBB-accredited — despite an A+ grade on file

**Where sources disagree:**
- Better Business Bureau shows Cape Save with an A+ grade while explicitly stating the business is NOT a BBB Accredited Business — two separate facts, not one accreditation status.

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration #171380 is verified active against the state registry, held by Cape Save Inc _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 171380 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: CAPE SAVE INC.”
- An earlier HIC registration, #164432, shows inactive/cancelled status; the current active license was issued in March 2026 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-save-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Verified License #171380 — Status Active — Massachusetts — Home Improvement Contractor — Date Issued 03-14-2026”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-save-inc) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Inactive License #164432 — Status Inactive (cancelled at one point per Mass.gov) — Massachusetts — Home Improve…”
- The Better Business Bureau lists Cape Save with an A+ grade while stating the business is not a BBB Accredited Business _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/energy-management-consultant/cape-save-0021-477267) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/energy-management-consultant/cape-save-0021-477267) — “BBB profile for Cape Save (Energy Management Consultant) at 7 Huntington Ave, South Yarmouth, MA — not BBB accredited despite an A+ rating, …”
- The company says it was founded in 1972 and describes itself as a local family-owned business operating for more than 50 years _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://capesave.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 1972; the site states it has been insulating and weatherizing homes for more than 50 years.”
  - [Official Website](https://capesave.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Described as a local family-owned company.”
- Building permit records show 1,909 permitted insulation and weatherization projects for the company _(confidence: high)_
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-save-inc) — “1909 project(s) shown on BuildZoom”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-save-inc) — “BuildZoom profile for Cape Save Inc (South Yarmouth, MA) showing a BuildZoom Score of 108 (95th percentile), a Verified Active HIC license #…”
- Works as an independent contractor in the Mass Save program, helping several homeowners access subsidized insulation pricing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://capesave.com) — “Cape Save is a Cape Cod home energy efficiency contractor providing insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and weatherization services as an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SbE9FcFRXVkpqWnpSdmRGUnVZV1JOYlhCamRFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRlOEpTWVJjZzRvdFRuYWRNbXBjdEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save, through Mass Save, gave me $3300 worth of work, putting full insulation into my empty attic, and I only paid $600 for it.  Ama…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBZ2NpUXBRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDAgciQpQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The entire team at Cape Save was professional and thorough in every thing that they did.   They also guided us through the Massachusetts …”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe crews leaving the home clean after insulation and weatherization work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WVlFrNVVjMTl0WW5WbE1XOW9iSFV0TkRObk5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVVQk5Uc19tYnVlMW9obHUtNDNnNkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Greg did a terrific job. Very neat and cleaned up. Explained and showed us what he did. Very satisfied”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4TVZrODBibUpFWlRScFdqbGlUa2RDTkRSeVgwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxMVk80bmJEZTRpWjliTkdCNDRyX0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The Cape Save crew was phenomenal. These guys transformed our attic/crawl space into a superior insulated environment in just several hou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3NnZ6WTVBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC76vzY5AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save was excellent: from booking the job, to work completion, and finalizing the MA Save paperwork! Cape Save is receiving 5 well ea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUeU5MdGlBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTyNLtiAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save winterized 2 houses in Wellfleet for us. They were on time, friendly, and did nice work. Very importantly, they cleaned up well…”
- Detailed vapor barrier and air sealing work in tight or difficult spaces, per multiple specific reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmOTQ3VXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf947UvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The crew showed up on time, did an outstanding job of re insulating our basement following a mold remediation. They sealed the entire fou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdjRla0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHv4ekAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save was a great partner during my recent attic insulation project. My attic was very small and the existing insulation had been tor…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGaGRTT0pBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFhdSOJA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save did an impeccable job insulating my crawl space.  The area in the crawl space is pretty wide, but not very tall.  Although it w…”
- Named staff (Ryan, Aaron) are cited by reviewers for responsive, collaborative communication throughout projects _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pSSWFEUjVZM0JHTms1MlpXaExhazFFWVRONldGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjRIaDR5Y3BGNk52ZWhLak1EYTN6WFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Top-notch experience from beginning to end.  Aaron was always reachable, professional and very accommodating. I am very particular about …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUR3bHVHUi1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDwluGR-AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Working with Aaron to improve our cottage's insulation was so easy! We had a lot of moving parts, as we were moving our water heater & in…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURUaDdHWjJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDTh7GZ2wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan and his team were very professional and kind with excellent communication! I reached out to Ryan after we had our basement remediati…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR4dDVDTEtREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDxt5CLKQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These folks are responsive, helpful and professional.   Aaron Griffin, one of the managers came to my home at precisely the time he said …”
- 38 Google reviews from 2023-2026, 37 of them five stars and one four stars, with no negative reviews recorded _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Save&query_place_id=ChIJV5jlOr05-4kRGFrzL85GuBY) — “Google: 5★ from 44 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WVlFrNVVjMTl0WW5WbE1XOW9iSFV0TkRObk5rRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVVQk5Uc19tYnVlMW9obHUtNDNnNkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Greg did a terrific job. Very neat and cleaned up. Explained and showed us what he did. Very satisfied”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xKWVRsZFZZV2RLZVc0eFdWVXpXWHBIVmtkSWVIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlJYTldVYWdKeW4xWVUzWXpHVkdIeHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ The crew at Cape Save are professionals. Aaron kept the line of communication open and explained to us the work that was being done. My f…”
- Attic, crawl space, and basement insulation with air sealing and vapor barrier installation are the core of the work described in reviews _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBdHJDNExREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCAtrC4LQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had 2 walls in my house from the 1800 that did not have insulation. I reached out to Cape Save to get a quote to have insulation blown …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmOTQ3VXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf947UvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The crew showed up on time, did an outstanding job of re insulating our basement following a mold remediation. They sealed the entire fou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdjRla0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHv4ekAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save was a great partner during my recent attic insulation project. My attic was very small and the existing insulation had been tor…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6aDdubDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzh7nl2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently was assigned Cape Save to put new insulation in my garage attic. This was accomplished professionally and every employee I had…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGaGRTT0pBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFhdSOJA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save did an impeccable job insulating my crawl space.  The area in the crawl space is pretty wide, but not very tall.  Although it w…”
- Specializes in Insulation & Weatherization _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://capesave.com) — “Cape Save is a Cape Cod home energy efficiency contractor providing insulation, air sealing, duct sealing, and weatherization services as an…”
  - [Official Website](https://capesave.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Founded in 1972; the site states it has been insulating and weatherizing homes for more than 50 years.”
  - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-save-inc) — “BuildZoom profile for Cape Save Inc (South Yarmouth, MA) showing a BuildZoom Score of 108 (95th percentile), a Verified Active HIC license #…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBdHJDNExREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCAtrC4LQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had 2 walls in my house from the 1800 that did not have insulation. I reached out to Cape Save to get a quote to have insulation blown …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURmOTQ3VXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDf947UvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The crew showed up on time, did an outstanding job of re insulating our basement following a mold remediation. They sealed the entire fou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNIdjRla0F3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICHv4ekAw%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save was a great partner during my recent attic insulation project. My attic was very small and the existing insulation had been tor…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6aDdubDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzh7nl2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently was assigned Cape Save to put new insulation in my garage attic. This was accomplished professionally and every employee I had…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURGaGRTT0pBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x16b846ce2ff35a18!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDFhdSOJA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Save did an impeccable job insulating my crawl space.  The area in the crawl space is pretty wide, but not very tall.  Although it w…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#171380, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-23, 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=Cape%20Save&query_place_id=ChIJV5jlOr05-4kRGFrzL85GuBY): 5.0★ from 44 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Save&query_place_id=ChIJV5jlOr05-4kRGFrzL85GuBY): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/south-yarmouth/profile/energy-management-consultant/cape-save-0021-477267): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cape-save-south-yarmouth-4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://capesave.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.dennischamber.com/directory/Details/cape-save-inc-3629710): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.capesave.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-save-inc): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hugh · 2026-08-18**: Greg did a terrific job. Very neat and cleaned up. Explained and showed us what he did. Very satisfied
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathleen Sullivan · 2026-03-11**: Great work, courteous and respectful staff. Went above and beyond, responsive to questions and concerns.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wozzy · 2026-01-27**: We had a great experience working with Cape Save from start to finish. The team was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process — from the initial consultation and clear explanation of options, through scheduling, installation, and follow-up. They were responsive, professional, and took the …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Ball · 2025-11-22**: Outstanding company.  The owner spent a lot of time with me to develop the best plan. The company was very efficient and reasonably priced.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · natalie whitfield · 2025-10-25**: Cape Save, through Mass Save, gave me $3300 worth of work, putting full insulation into my empty attic, and I only paid $600 for it.  Amazing program!  So grateful!  Now I can turn the heat on in winter and it doesn't all go out through my roof. Thank you Cape Save!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kim B · 2025-10-13**: Top-notch experience from beginning to end.  Aaron was always reachable, professional and very accommodating. I am very particular about my home and Cape Save did a fantastic job, and left my home in pristine condition.   I could not be happier and highly recommend their services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alan Beagan · 2025-07-25**: The Cape Save crew was phenomenal. These guys transformed our attic/crawl space into a superior insulated environment in just several hours and left our home spotless. Superior effort all around.
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Curtis Green · 2025-07-18**: The crew at Cape Save are professionals. Aaron kept the line of communication open and explained to us the work that was being done. My families experience with this company was satisfactory and we would support and utilize there services in the future.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dominic Watkins · 2025-07-16**: Cape Save has been an amazing company to work with. As a contractor with high expectations and standards, Im happy to say they always deliver a product im happy with and are able to work with our ever changing schedule. They have gone above and beyond to help us keep our deadlines and satisfy our cu…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Amaral-Pearson · 2025-07-11**: Working with Cape Save & Rise Group was a pleasure.  Their team was professional and did a fantastic job cleaning up.
Thank you for everything.  Steven, Falmouth Jewish Congregation

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