Insulation Contract

Insulation used in buildings works as a barrier to hinder the movement of heat in or out of the living areas. By reducing heat flow, insulation helps keep the living spaces in your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter, reducing the need for artificial heating and cooling.

Cost: The average cost per square foot is between $0.64 - $1.19. So, for a 500 square foot area, your estimate will vary between $145 to $200, if you do it yourself. For a professional job, add between $150 to $300 for labor, and you're looking at around $300 to $500 for 6 hours of work.

While insulation is easiest to add to new construction, it is possible to add it to an existing room as well. Insulating a room costs on average $650 to $1,000, with the average homeowner spending around $825 on adding blown-in insulation to existing walls and ceiling in a 10'x10' room.

The effectiveness of insulation is rated by R-values. The higher the R-value, the greater the material's ability to insulate. Each inch of fiberglass blanket insulation, for example, provides an R-value of about 3.27. Loose-fill insulation can vary from about 2.2 to 4.0, depending on how effectively it is installed.

An insulation contractor is a type of contractor who is specialized in installing thermal insulation. These are contractors who work on residential, commercial, or industrial projects and coordinate with heating, plumbing, and mechanical construction workers.

Cost: The average cost per square foot is between $0.64 - $1.19. So, for a 500 square foot area, your estimate will vary between $145 to $200, if you do it yourself. For a professional job, add between $150 to $300 for labor, and you're looking at around $300 to $500 for 6 hours of work.

Are you a licensed installer? Can I speak with your references? What warranty or guarantee do you provide for your insulation? What personal protective equipment do you require for your workers? Do you carry liability insurance and workers comp insurance? What type of insulation products do you offer?

Insulation workers, also called insulators, install and replace the materials used to insulate buildings or mechanical systems.