How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is coming, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the freezing temperatures, installing or upgrading insulation is typically at the top of the list. When you’re planning to winterize your home, do you know how much to budget for insulation? Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to shell out for insulation in Fort Lauderdale. 

The first thing to consider when installing or upgrading insulation in your home is do you want to do it yourself or have a professional insulation team come in and do the job. Choosing to do it yourself could save you money, but you will have to buy all the insulation, equipment, and spend your own time doing the task (typically a two-day project). Also, if something goes wrong, you’ll have to pay to repair any issues. Plus, a job in an attic or crawlspace isn’t how most people want to spend their free time. 

The typical cost of blown-in insulation installation is between $1000 and $1500. We discover that most homeowners spend between $875-$1900 to have blown-in insulation installed. Obviously, the lower end of the cost estimate is due to “do it yourself” installations. But, the main takeaway is that even with a moderate investment you can significantly boost the energy efficiency of your home while also improving your comfort. 

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

There are a few reasons. 

First, company installed insulation normally has a higher R-value, the amount 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 thorough and covers more sections that are harder to access for the usual DIY installation. 

Second, established insulation installers will be aware how much insulation you require for each area of your home. Homeowners often underestimate the amount of insulation required to insulate their home, resulting in their insulation job being inefficient and in need of additional insulation. This can cost homeowners more money ultimately, not just for more materials and equipment, but also because your heating and cooling bills could rise since your insulation isn’t as useful as it could be. 

Another thing to remember is equipment. To properly install insulation you usually need specific equipment. You can rent equipment to place insulation, but the quality of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it usually higher with an expert insulation installation business. Plus you don’t have to worry about whether you are using the equipment correctly. 

Not only can adding insulation help you save money on your heating and cooling 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, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is currently offering discounts on heating tune-ups, HVAC systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 954-736-4314 today to schedule your service appointment and make sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and cozy all winter!