Insulation levels are specified by r value.
How much insulation should i blow in my attic.
Square footage of your attic.
The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
To make insulating an attic easier grab a helper and set aside two days.
R 30 to r 60 insulation will cost between 0 15 to 0 65 cents per square foot.
See professionally prepared estimates for attic insulation work.
How much does attic insulation cost.
How much should i add.
According to home advisor insulating your attic can cost between 1700 to 2100.
On average you can expect to pay between 1 25 to 2 00 per square ft.
You can do it yourself for about 500.
Contractor or insulation installer s fee.
First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation.
The pros charge 1 500 to 2 000 to do a 1 200 sq ft.
Will usually cost about 1 600 2 700.
Inspecting your attic insulation.
How much does blown in attic insulation cost.
R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat flow.
An average size attic of 1 200 square ft.
See typical tasks and time to insulate an attic along with per unit costs and material requirements.
The main factors that impact the cost are.
Type and material of your insulation.
Blowing attic insulation isn t hard but it s dusty sweaty work.
The cost to insulate an attic starts at 1 68 3 25 per square foot but can vary significantly with site conditions and options.
One for attic prep and the second to actually blow the insulation.
If your attic insulation covers your joists and is distributed evenly you probably have enough.