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Cost to Install Blown-In Wall Insulation
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Blown-In Wall Insulation Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade blown-in wall insulation. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $47.40 | $69.82 |
| Blown-In Wall Insulation Labor Direct labor expenses to install blown-in wall insulation. | 6.4 hours | $333.88 | $371.08 |
| Blown-In Wall Insulation Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install blown-in wall insulation including: fasteners, vent flow baffles and sealing tape. | 200 square feet | $9.66 | $20.00 |
| Blown-In Wall Insulation Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: 115 v, 500+ pounds of insulation/hour capacity . | $30.00 | $48.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Blown-In Wall Insulation | 200 square feet | $420.94 | $509.65 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $2.10 | $2.55 |
Cost to Install Blown-In Wall Insulation - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Blown-In Wall Insulation averages $2.10 - $2.55 per square foot in 2013. This Blow-In Wall Insulation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Blow-In Wall Insulation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
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Blow-In Wall Insulation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $2.10 - $2.55 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Blow-In Wall Insulation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Blown-In Wall Insulation - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Blow-In Wall Insulation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Blow-In Wall Insulation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Blow-In Wall Insulation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Blown-In Wall Insulation - References
- Insulation United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- Air Sealing United States Department of Energy, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- Insulation Handbook McGraw-Hill, Nov 2000, Richard T. Bynum, ISBN 71589856
- Thermal Insulation Building Guide Krieger Publishing Company; Original edition, Feb 1990, Edin F. Strother, William C. Turner, ISBN 088275985X
