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Cost to Install Loose Fill Insulation
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Loose Fill Insulation Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade loose fill insulation. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $47.40 | $69.82 |
| Loose Fill Insulation Labor Direct labor expenses to install loose fill insulation. | 2.5 hours | $128.04 | $140.22 |
| Loose Fill Insulation Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install loose fill insulation including: fasteners, vent flow baffles and sealing tape. | 200 square feet | $9.66 | $20.00 |
| Loose Fill 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 Loose Fill Insulation | 200 square feet | $215.10 | $278.79 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $1.08 | $1.39 |
Cost to Install Loose Fill Insulation - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Loose Fill Insulation averages $1.08 - $1.39 per square foot in 2013. This Loose Fill Insulation Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Loose Fill Insulation Installation 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.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Loose Fill Insulation Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.08 - $1.39 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 Loose Fill Insulation Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Loose Fill 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 Loose Fill Insulation Installation, 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 Loose Fill Insulation Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Loose Fill Insulation Installation. 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 Loose Fill 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
