How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is on its way, and when it comes to getting your home ready for the frigid temperatures, putting in or upgrading insulation is usually at the top of the list. When you’re budgeting to get your home ready for winter, do you know how much to budget for insulation? Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to invest for insulation in Windsor. 

The first thing to consider when putting in or upgrading insulation in your home is if you want to do it yourself or have an established insulation company come in and perform the job. Choosing to do it yourself could save you money, but you will be responsible purchasing all the materials, equipment, and use your own time doing the job (typically a more than one day project). Also, if something should happen, you’ll have to pay to fix any issues. Plus, a job in the attic or crawlspace leaves much to be desired. 

The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 – $1500. We find that most consumers spend between $850 and $2000 to have blown-in insulation installed. Naturally, the lower end of the cost estimate is in large part due to “do it yourself” installations. But, the key point is that even with a modest investment you can seriously upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also upgrading your comfort. 

So with the possible savings, why wouldn’t you just do the work yourself? 

For a couple reasons. 

First, company installed insulation normally has a higher R-value, the standard of resistance to heat flow through a certain thickness of material. Simply put? The insulation installed by insulation companies is usually higher quality and is more effective because it is more comprehensive and covers more areas that are tougher to access for the common DIY installation. 

Second, expert insulation installers will be aware how much insulation you require for each region of your home. Homeowners often miscalculate the amount of insulation they need to insulate their home, causing their insulation job to be inefficient and in need of additional insulation. This can cost a lot more money over time, not just for more components and equipment, but also because your heating and cooling bills could go up since your insulation isn’t as effective as it could be. 

Another thing to keep in mind is equipment. To correctly install insulation you typically need particular equipment. Homeowners can rent equipment to put in insulation, but the quality of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it typically higher with a professional insulation installation business. Plus you don’t need to worry about whether you are running the equipment properly. 

Not only can installing insulation help you save money on your utility bills, you can also get a tax credit amount of 10% of the cost, up to $500.  

Remember while you’re getting your home ready for winter, Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts is currently offering discounts on furnace tune-ups, home comfort systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 226-773-3357 today to set up your service appointment and make sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and warm all winter!