How Much Home Insulation Costs

Winter is on its way, and when it comes to getting your home ready for the frigid temperatures, putting in or upgrading insulation is normally at the top of the list. When you’re budgeting to prepare your home for winter, do you know how much to budget for insulation? Rob's Albertan Service Experts is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to invest for insulation in Edmonton. 

The first thing to think about when installing 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. Choosing to do it yourself can save you money, but you will have to buy all the insulation, equipment, and devote your own time doing the job (typically a more than one day project). Also, if something should go wrong, you’ll have to pay to fix any issues. Plus, spending long periods of time in the attic or crawlspace leaves much to be desired. 

The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is between $1000 and $1500. We see that most people spend between $900 and $1900 to have blown-in insulation installed. Undoubtedly, the lower end of the cost estimate is in large part due to “do it yourself” installations. But, the important point is that even with a modest investment you can dramatically boost the energy efficiency of your home while also upgrading your comfort. 

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

There are multiple reasons. 

First, company installed insulation normally has a higher R-value, the measure of resistance to heat flow through a specific thickness of material. In normal words 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 usual DIY installation. 

Second, expert insulation installers will be aware how much insulation you should have for each section of your home. Homeowners often misjudge the amount of insulation they need to insulate their home, leaving their insulation job inefficient and in need of additional insulation. This can cost a lot more money ultimately, not just for more insulation and equipment, but also because your utility bills could go up since your insulation isn’t as useful as it could be. 

Another thing to consider is equipment. To appropriately 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 usually higher with an established insulation installation company. Plus you don’t have to worry about whether you are using the equipment properly. 

Not only can adding insulation help you save money on your utility bills, you can also earn a tax credit amount of 10% of the cost, up to $500.  

Remember while you’re getting your home ready for winter, Rob's Albertan Service Experts is currently offering discounts on furnace tune-ups, home comfort systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 780-800-9047 today for your service appointment and be sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and cozy all winter!