How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is right around the corner, and when it comes to preparing your home for the icy temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is typically high on the list. When you’re deciding how much to spend to prepare your home for winter, do you know how much to allocate to insulation? Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is here with some estimates of how much you can expect to shell out for insulation in Canada. 

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

The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 – $1500. We discover that most people spend between $875-$1900 to have blown-in insulation installed. Naturally, the lower end of the cost estimate is due to “do it yourself” installations. But, the key point is that even with a smaller investment you can significantly upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also upgrading your comfort. 

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

There are multiple reasons. 

First, expertly installed insulation usually has a higher R-value, the standard of resistance to heat flow through a certain thickness of material. In normal words The insulation installed by professionals is typically higher quality and is more effective because it is more extensive and covers more areas that are harder to access for the usual DIY installation. 

Second, established insulation installers will know how much insulation you require for each section 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 more insulation. This can cost you more money in the long run, not just for more insulation 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 appropriately install insulation you usually need specific equipment. Consumers can rent equipment to place insulation, but the caliber of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it usually higher with an expert insulation installation business. Plus you don’t need to worry about whether you are operating the equipment appropriately. 

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, Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing is currently offering discounts on heating tune-ups, home comfort systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 866-397-3787 today to set up your service appointment and ensure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and comfortable all winter!