How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is right around the corner, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the frigid temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is normally high on the list. When you’re deciding how much to spend to winterize your home, do you know how much to allocate to insulation? Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to pay for insulation in Fort Lauderdale. 

The first thing to think about when putting in or upgrading insulation in your home is if you want to do it yourself or have an expert insulation company come in and do the job. Deciding to do it yourself could save you money, but you will have to purchase 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 repair any issues. Plus, working in your attic or crawlspace leaves much to be desired. 

The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is $1000 – $1500. We discover that most homeowners 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 moderate investment you can seriously upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also improving your comfort. 

So with the potential savings, why wouldn’t you just install insulation yourself? 

For a couple reasons. 

First, professionally installed insulation usually has a higher R-value, the amount of resistance to heat flow through a specific thickness of material. In normal words The insulation installed by insulation companies is typically higher quality and is more effective because it is more thorough and covers more spaces that are harder to access for the usual DIY installation. 

Second, professional insulation installers will understand how much insulation you need for each area of your home. Homeowners often underestimate the amount of insulation required to insulate their home, leaving their insulation job inefficient and in need of more insulation. This can cost a lot more money ultimately, not just for more materials and equipment, but also because your heating and cooling bills could increase since your insulation isn’t as efficient as it could be. 

Another thing to remember is equipment. To properly install insulation you typically need special equipment. Consumers can rent equipment to place insulation, but the standard of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it normally higher with a professional insulation installation business. Plus you won’t need to worry about whether you are running the equipment appropriately. 

Not only can installing insulation help you save money on your energy 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 to schedule your service appointment and be sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and cozy all winter!