How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is on its way, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the icy temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is normally high on the list. When you’re planning to get your home ready for winter, do you know how much to allocate to insulation? Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a few estimates of how much you can expect to shell out for insulation in Fort Lauderdale. 

The first thing to decide when putting in or upgrading insulation in your home is whether you want to do it yourself or have a professional insulation team come in and perform the work. Doing it yourself may save you money, but you will have to buy all the materials, equipment, and use your own time doing the task (typically a two-day project). Also, if something goes wrong, you’ll have to pay to troubleshoot any issues. Plus, a job in the attic or crawlspace can be exhausting and uncomfortable. 

The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 – $1500. We discover that most homeowners spend between $850 and $2000 to have blown-in insulation installed. Undoubtedly, 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 drastically upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also enhancing your comfort. 

So with the likely savings, why wouldn’t you just do it yourself? 

For a couple reasons. 

First, expertly installed insulation usually has a higher R-value, the standard of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material. In English The insulation installed by insulation companies is usually higher quality and is more effective because it is more thorough and covers more spaces that are more difficult to access for the usual DIY installation. 

Second, established insulation installers will be aware how much insulation you should have for each region of your home. Homeowners often underestimate the amount of insulation they need to insulate their home, leaving their insulation job inefficient and in need of further insulation. This can cost you more money ultimately, not just for more components and equipment, but also because your energy bills could go up since your insulation isn’t as effective as it could be. 

Another thing to remember is equipment. To correctly install insulation you usually need specific equipment. You can rent equipment to install insulation, but the caliber of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it usually higher with an established insulation installation business. Plus you won’t have to worry about whether you are running the equipment appropriately. 

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 seasonal tune-ups, heating and cooling systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 954-736-4314 today for your service appointment and make sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and cozy all winter!