How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is coming, and when it comes to getting your home ready for the icy temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is normally near the top of that list. When you’re deciding how much to spend to prepare your home for winter, do you know how much to allot for insulation? Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a few estimates of how much you can expect to invest for insulation in Edmonton. 

The first thing to decide when putting in or upgrading insulation in your home is do you want to do it yourself or have an expert insulation team come in and do the job. Choosing to do it yourself may save you money, but you will have to purchase all the insulation, equipment, and devote your own time doing the work (typically a more than one day project). Also, if something should happen, you’ll have to pay to troubleshoot any issues. Plus, working in your attic or crawlspace isn’t how most people want to spend their free time. 

The typical cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 – $1500. We see that most homeowners spend between $875-$1900 to have blown-in insulation installed. Obviously, the lower end of the cost estimate reflects “do it yourself” installations. But, the key point is that even with a modest investment you can seriously upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also upgrading your comfort. 

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

For a couple reasons. 

First, expertly installed insulation typically has a higher R-value, the standard of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material. Simply put? The insulation installed by experts is typically higher quality and is more effective because it is more extensive and covers more sections that are more difficult to access for the typical DIY installation. 

Second, expert insulation installers will be aware how much insulation you need for each region of your home. Homeowners often underestimate the amount of insulation they need to insulate their home, resulting in their insulation job being inefficient and in need of further insulation. This can cost a lot more money over time, not just for more insulation 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 correctly install insulation you typically need specific equipment. Homeowners can rent equipment to install insulation, but the caliber of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it normally higher with a professional insulation installation business. Plus you don’t have 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 receive a tax credit amount of 10% of the cost, up to $500.  

Remember while you’re preparing your home for winter, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is currently offering discounts on heating tune-ups, home comfort systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 587-404-0790 today to schedule your service appointment and make sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and comfortable all winter!