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Cost to Insulate an Attic
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Attic Insulation Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade attic insulation. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 214 square feet | $73.66 | $111.02 |
| Attic Insulation Labor Direct labor expenses to insulate attic. | 2.7 hours | $139.38 | $161.20 |
| Attic Insulation Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to insulate attic including: fasteners, vent flow baffles and sealing tape. | 200 square feet | $9.66 | $20.00 |
| Attic 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 Insulate Attic | 200 square feet | $252.70 | $340.97 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $1.26 | $1.70 |
Cost to Insulate an Attic - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Insulate an Attic averages $1.26 - $1.70 per square foot in 2013. This Attic 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 Attic 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.
3. Re-calculate Click the "Update" button.
Attic Insulation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $1.26 - $1.70 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 Attic Insulation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Insulate an Attic - 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 Attic 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 Attic Insulation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Attic 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 Insulate an Attic - 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
