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Batt, Blown-In, & Spray Foam Insulation Rates

If you're planning an insulation upgrade, you want to know a ballpark of what it would cost you. Trying to find online price estimates can be frustrating. Check out our rates for closed cell spray foam, open cell spray foam, blown-in cellulose, and fiberglass batt insulation.

Budget-Friendly Insulation Rates

Our Rates For Batts & Blown-In Cellulose

Batt insulation can be used in interior walls for sound attenuation. Batt insulation is also installed in exterior walls and ceilings.

Blown-in cellulose is specifically used in attic applications. Our blown-in rates include air-sealing of the attic floor to boost blown-in performance.

Fiberglass Batts

$0.75 to $3.00 per square foot

Blown-In Cellulose

$1.50 to $4.00 per square foot

Why Pay For An Air-Seal?

Not every insulation contractor installs an airtight seal when doing blown-in for an attic. So why do we include the cost of air-sealing in our blown-in cellulose rates?

Should I Air-Seal My Attic?

Air-Sealing Boosts Blown-In Performance.

Without an airtight seal, blown-in can only slow conductive heat transfer. Air-sealing slows convection and radiant heat transfer, too.

What Makes Batt & Blown-In Budget Friendly?

Both batt and blown-in insulation are economic options for homeowners on a tighter budget. When it comes to affordable upfront cost, batt and blown-in insulation cannot be beat.

While affordable, neither batt nor blown-in offers a comparable performance to a premium insulation like spray foam.

At South Central Services, we seek to maximize the performance of every insulation. When we install batt and blown-in, we prefer to pair them with separate air-sealing products.

Batt & Blown-In Pricing FAQs

Are There Tax Incentives For Upgrading My Insulation?

Premium Insulation Rates

Our Rates For Spray Foam

There are two type of spray foam insulation: open cell spray foam and closed cell spray foam. Open cell spray foam is used in above-grade applications like exterior walls and attics. Closed cell spray foam can be used in exterior walls, attic, basements, and crawl spaces.

Our spray foam rates are per board foot. If you want to calculate a more accurate estimate before reaching out to a professional, you need to use the cost per board foot.

Open Cell Spray Foam

$0.25 to $0.75 per board foot

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Closed Cell Spray Foam

$1.15 to $1.75 per board foot

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What Is A Board Foot?

A board foot is a three-dimensional measurement of a square foot. To find board feet, multiply your square footage by the depth of insulation you need.
How Much Spray Foam Do I Need?

Thickness Required For Spray Foam

Use the following chart to estimate the depth of insulation your project will need. These ranges are specific to our climate zone, which is Climate Zone 5. The measurements should be accurate for homeowners in southern PA and areas of MD, VA, and WV.

Above-Grade

Closed Cell & Open Cell

Exterior Walls

2 to 4 inches depth (closed cell spray foam)
3.5 to 5.5 inches depth (open cell spray foam)

See Examples

Below-Grade

Closed Cell Only

Basement Walls

2 to 3 inches depth (closed cell spray foam)

See Examples

Above-Grade

Closed Cell & Open Cell

Attics & Roofs

3 to 6 inches depth (closed cell spray foam)
7 to 12 inches depth (open cell spray foam)

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How To Calculate Your Estimate

step 1

Find Your Square Footage

Calculate the square footage that will need to be sprayed. If your project includes multiple areas of the home, do not total the square footage.
step 2

Find Board Feet From Square Footage

Use the chart above to find the board feet of your project. Multiply your square footage by the depth that your contractor will need to spray.
step 3

Calculate Estimate Using Rates

Multiply the board feet by the rate per board foot to find your estimate.

 View Sample Estimate Calculations
What We Can't Estimate Online

Factors That Influence Pricing

Some aspects of a quote cannot be estimated online. Your spray foam contractor will need to see your project in-person to determine the impact of these factors.

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Accessibility

Projects with accessibility limitations could incur additional costs (e.g. scaffolding or man lifts).

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Labor

Only a contractor can estimate how many hours and installers will be needed for your project.

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Travel Time

Some contractors may charge additional fees for traveling outside of their established service area.

Request My Quote More Factors That Influence Pricing

Spray Foam Pricing FAQs

Can I Finance Spray Foam Insulation?

Does Spray Foam Insulation Offer a Good ROI?

I'm Not Sure How to Calculate My Estimate. Can You Help?

Request My Free Insulation Quote

Are you interested in South Central Services for your project? Fill out this form to request a free quote from us. We will collaborate to determine exactly what your project needs.

Remember to check our service areas!

Our team works in south central Pennsylvania and in some areas of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. You can view our service area page to verify that we install insulation near you!

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