Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Attic Insulation
Attic Insulation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Attic Insulation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Attic Insulation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Attic Insulation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Attic Insulation labor cost? What are the important Attic Insulation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Attic Insulation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Attic Insulation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Attic Insulation expect to pay between $0.13 to $0.27 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Attic Insulation work? | Your Attic Insulation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Attic Insulation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Attic Insulation work? | The operation and performance of the blown-in attic insulation may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Attic Insulation carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Attic Insulation something that I can do myself? | The typical Attic Insulation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Attic Insulation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Attic Insulation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Attic Insulation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Attic Insulation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Attic Insulation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Attic Insulation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- Apply a uniform thickness of blown-in attic insulation, with no voids or gaps at openings
Attic Insulation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Attic Insulation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the blown-in attic insulation work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Determine if permit is required for Attic Insulation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review and approve floor plan(s), elevation(s), and section / detail drawings
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of blown-in attic insulation, before any work begins
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Install insulation using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Attic Insulation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
