How much does it cost to insulate an attic?

Insulation is a material used to prevent heat loss or heat gain. It effectively creates a barrier between two spaces to control temperature variances. Homes contain insulation that is made from either spun glass (fiberglass1) or rock substances that have been heated and spun into fine, hair-like material (rock wool) and a binding agent is used to hold these materials together. Some homes may also have insulation boards or spray foam as an insulate.

A properly insulated home and attic can save 10 to 50 percent off your homes power bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Heat rises in a home, and without attic insulation, it quickly escapes through the homes roof. Insulation prevents heat and cooling loss in the home, so with attic insulation, your home will feel warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

An average-size attic of 1,200 square feet will usually cost about $1,700-$2,000 for blown-in cellulose or fiberglass.

Ideally, prior to insulating your attic, you should have an energy audit to determine where your home may be losing energy. Many energy companies offer this service. It will help you determine what type of insulation is best for your home. An energy audit will typically cost around $150.

When picking insulations, you will want to consider cost as well as ease of installation and how well the insulation will reach all the areas in your attic. d

Nowadays, blown-in cellulose or fiberglass1 remain almost identical in price. However, prices are constantly changing. Fifteen years ago, fiberglass cost twice as much as cellulose. Rolled fiberglass or rock wool insulation, known as batt, is the least expensive form of insulation. Spray foam and foam board are the most expensive forms of insulation and are rarely used for attic space because of the higher cost.

Many things can cause the price of attic insulation installation to vary, such as the size of the overall attic, the amount of existing insulation, and the number of ventilation fans in the homes roof. If there is existing insulation it will often need to be removed before applying new. Insulation will need to be installed around vent fan openings. Overall, the complexity of the project is a factor in the final cost.

There are several indicators that you need insulation in your attic:

There are numerous types of insulation to consider when insulating your attic. You should talk to your insulation installation company to determine which type of insulation best fits your attics needs.

Loose fill, also called

blown-in

R-20: $0.65-$0.80 per sq.ft.

R-31: $.85-$1.10 per sq.ft.

R-42: $1.25-$1.45 per sq.ft.

Environmentally friendly

Made of fiberglass, cellulose, or mineral wool

Must install soffit2 venting

Must thoroughly air seal the attic

Grows mold easily in humid climates or if it becomes wet

Must be professionally installed

Spray foam

Open cell: $0.44-$0.65 per sq. ft.

Closed cell: $0.70-$1.00 per square ft.

Twice as insulative than other forms of insulation

Normally only used in small areas

Not suitable for an entire attic

Rigid foam or foam board

-inch thick: $0.28-$0.38 per sq.ft.

1-inch thick: $0.60-$0.80 per sq.ft.

Usually has a much higher R-value (see below) than other insulation forms of the same thickness

Rigid foam cannot be used to insulate existing walls

Blanket batts and rolls

R-11: $0.12-$0.16 per sq.ft.

R-13: $0.15-$0.20 per sq.ft.

R-19: $0.27-$0.34 per sq.ft.

R-25: $0.37-$0.45 per sq.ft.

R-30: $0.39-$0.47 per sq.ft.

R-38: $0.55-$0.60 per sq.ft.

Easy to install

Fiberglass blankets and batts only have an R-value of R-2.9 to R-3.8 per inch of thickness

Need to add 10-12 inches of insulation to obtain enough insulation for an attic

Takes up a great deal of room

Certain types of insulation work best in various areas of your home. To determine which type of insulation you should use in your attic, you should talk with your attic insulation company.

Blown-in

Attic because it can be blown into all areas of the attic - the floor, walls, roof, and around joists.

It is wonderful for a finished attic because it can be blown in under flooring and behind walls without needing to tear out any areas of the attic.

Blankets, batts, and rolls

Walls, floor, and roof of the attic.

Spray Foam

Attics walls, floor, and roof.

It is especially beneficial when used to fill in gaps around vent fans, skylights, and plumbing fixtures.

Foam Board

Walls.

It is rarely used on the floors or roof of the attic.

R-value explains the resistance to heat flow through a certain thickness of the material. The higher the R-value, the greater the heat flow resistance and the better the insulation. The thicker the insulation, the great the R-value. Many people mistakenly believe that doubling the insulation will provide a double R-value. However, insulation must be the correct thickness and installed properly to gain the greatest R-value.

Batts or rolls

R-11, 3-inch thick

R-13, 3-inch thick

R-19, 6-inch thick

R-25, 8-inch thick

R-30, 9-inch thick

R-38, 12-inch thick

R-11: $0.12-$0.16 per sq.ft.

R-13: $0.15-$0.20 per sq.ft.

R-19: $0.27-$0.34 per sq.ft.

R-25: $0.37-$0.45 per sq.ft.

R-30: $0.39-$0.47 per sq.ft.

R-38: $0.55-$0.60 per sq.ft.

Blown-in

R-20, 6 inches deep

R-31, 9 inches deep

R-42, 12 inches deep

R-20: $0.65-$0.80 per sq.ft.

R-31: $.85-$1.10 per sq.ft.

R-42: $1.25-$1.45 per sq.ft.

Foam board

R-3, -inch thick

R-7.5, 1-inch thick

R-6, 1-inch thick

R-16, 4-inch thick

-inch thick: $0.28-$0.38 per sq.ft.

1--inch thick: $0.60-$0.80 per sq.ft.

Spray foam

R-22.4, 3-inch thick

R-38.4, 6-inch thick

R-57.6, 9-inch thick

R-76.8, 12-inch thick

Open cell: $0.44-$0.65 per board foot

Closed cell: $0.70-$1.00 per board foot

Years ago it was recommended that a vapor barrier3 be installed to keep water and air from penetrating the attic. However, current standards are to no longer use a vapor barrier that forms a barrier between the insulation and the drywall4 of the ceiling because it can actually trap moisture and create mold growth.

Many people mistakenly believe that simply laying or spraying insulation into an attic onto the floors and ceilings will suffice to insulate the space. However, there are other parts of an attic that require insulation. Most attics have pipes that run through them. Insulating warm water pipes in the attic will keep the water warmer and also conserve energy. All wiring inlets/outlets, chimney rim space, and exhaust fans will also require insulation with a material such as spray foam. The walls, floor, ceiling, and rafters will all need insulation. If there are any air leaks around windows, pipes, wires, fans ducts, light fixtures, flooring, or the chimney then they will need to be insulated. For such difficult areas, many insulation installers opt to use spray foam to fill in any leaks or gaps.

Attics that have adequate space are often used for storage. It is advised that you lay insulation on the attic floor and then lay storage decking over the surface expanse of the insulation. This provides a firm planking to store items while protecting the installed insulation.

Labor and installation should be done by a licensed contractor. Most licensed insulation companies charge about $0.95 per foot for labor. This price does not include materials.

There are numerous types of insulation that require different methods of installation:

A finished attic is more difficult to insulate because there is usually flooring and sheetrock4 in place. The insulation must be placed under the flooring and behind the sheetrock. One of the easiest methods is to use blown-in insulation between the walls and the ceiling. Using blown-in insulation requires less tear out and rebuild and will effectively reach the rafters and wall joists coating them in a covering of insulation.

Many older attics are under-insulated and require additional insulation. Remember that the greatest R-value is obtained by adding extra inches of insulation. R-value can be doubled just by adding extra insulation on top of existing insulation. Adding additional insulation only works if there is enough space to accommodate the extra insulation. However, some insulation companies will require that the old insulation be removed and a new, higher R-value insulation added.

Insulating and finishing an attic can easily turn the space into additional air-conditioned/heated living space. The insulation is laid in the floor space, wall spaces, and ceiling of the attic. The insulation is then covered with wood and sheetrock to create a finished living area. Heating and air conditioning ducts can also be run into the attic space to create a climate-controlled space.

Soundproofing eliminates any noise from inside the house reaching the outside and also prevents outdoor noise from reaching the homes interior. Usually, a 1,000 sq.ft. space costs $8,000-$12,000 to soundproof.

Mold is an invasive fungus that can become a problem in your attic if moisture is present. Mold remediation services often need to be undertaken before an attic space can be insulated. Mold remediation usually costs from $2,000-$6,000.

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Recent Requests for Attic Remodeling & Conversion Contractors in Newark, New Jersey:

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07104

Date: 08/2018

Nature of project: Reconfigure the current floor plan

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Comment: Demo existing attic staircase. Build new staircase with landing and connect to 2nd floor apartment.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07105

Date: 05/2018

Nature of project: Remodel / update the entire home

Rooms to be Remodeled: Kitchen, Bathroom(s), Bedroom(s), Laundry room, Living room, Dining room, Family room

Design Preparation: Professional drawings (complete set of plans)

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: is a 2 family home, 1st floor is rented, i live on 2nd floor, i want to do a dormer on the attic, and remold the entire 2nd floor, change the lay out of the house, i already have a architect t working on plans, but i will need a estimate how much cost to do, i plan to renew the 2nd floor first, and after that do the 1st floor....

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07108

Date: 03/2018

Nature of project: Remodel as part of home addition

Design Preparation: Professional drawings (complete set of plans)

Request Stage: Ready to Hire

Desired Completion Date: More than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I don't want a handy man. I have a small attic that needs finished for a kid room/Playroom, I want to keep the insulation on unfinished floors. Need steps and plywood on floors and electric in the attic. Need a dependable contractor.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07108

Date: 03/2018

Select the room(s) that will be part of your remodel.: Other

Design Preparation: None

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: I want to make the attic 2 bedrooms, seating area and 3 piece bathroom

Project Location: NEWARK, NJ 07104

Date: 04/2017

Comment: Attic needs new insulation and floor boards.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07106

Date: 08/2016

Nature of project: Remodel / update a few rooms

Rooms to be Remodeled: Other

Design Preparation: None

Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting

Desired Completion Date: Less than 2 months

What kind of location is this?: Home/Residence

Historical Work: No

Covered by Insurance: No

Property Owner: Yes

Comment: fire house - electrical fire in attic, smoke damage - attic & roof - clean up & repair floors & roof

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07104

Date: 04/2016

Comment: We would like to raise the roof to add ceiling height in the attic and finish the attic as an addition. 3 story 3 family home. Want to connect the attic to the 3rd floor for added living space.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07112

Date: 03/2016

Comment: I need an estimate for remodeling and adding an addition off the roof 2 story home with attic, will need plumbing electric and heat run as well.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07103

Date: 05/2015

Comment: I need an estimate for remodeling an attic to a bedroom

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07106

Date: 02/2015

Comment: Old 2 story 4 bed 2 bath 2000 sq ft home + attic + basement Needs new kitchen (cabinets, appliances, etc.) News bathroom remodel (2 bathrooms) (cabinets and toilets and tile work) Needs new flooring. (entire home) New doors. New heating unit. Plumbing and electricity work. Painting. Minor sheet rock work (if neccessary) Just looking for a ballpark estimate on this project. Then I will invite contractors to view property for a more accurate estimate.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07103

Date: 06/2008

Comment: I need estimates on having my attic remodeled into a bedroom, there is nothing up there now.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07106

Date: 10/2007

Comment: I would like to see if its possible to raise the attic roof and remodel the attic to I can make it a taller and bigger overall room.

Project Location: Newark, NJ 07112

Date: 07/2007

Comment: This 4 bath house needs a lot of remodeling. We are currently under contract for a home that needs to be rehabed. We need help with the remodeling of the kitchen, bathrooms, master suite & the attic (complete home remodel). I believe that we need blue prints for this and the advice of a professional. We want to knock out a wall and open up the master bedroom. The house has been partially gutted. We are closing on this house late July. House has been vacant - I can show you.

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Remodeling an unfinished attic or attic conversion can provide much-needed storage or living space, but the project usually requires extensive changes, such as reinforcing the attic joists to bear weight, and adding insulation, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, stairs and other features as needed in a particular home. Typical costs:

i have made a room but not very happy with it

built a stair case to a part of the attic on a split level home. Framed and put up drywall to finish a 300sqft area. Did the framing myself hired someone to do the drywall, electrical and hardwood flooring. Lots of storage. Still trying to figure out how to decorate -where can i look for attic bedroom ideas? Got an estimate from http://www.remodelormove.com cost estimating for about $10,000 so i think i got a good deal. I think my house probably appreciated $20k due to finishing my attic so all in all a good investment - better than a CD.

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Many homes in Fairfax County, as well as in the city of Fairfax, have attics. However, they are for the most part old, cramped, and unusable. Now imagine turning all that wasted attic space into living space! You would immediately increase the value of your home by a very large amount, which is great, but better still you will also have a much greater space in which to live!

As an attic addition contractor, Fairfax, VA, Elite Contractors Services has undertaken many such attic conversions to the delight of the homeowners who now have a very large additional room and space that can be used for a variety of purposes. Increasing the value of your home is wonderful, but only really has any benefit when you come to sell. The immediate benefit of using an attic addition contractor, Fairfax, VA, is that you can use the room as a home office, a guest room, an extra living room, a games room (some people rush out and buy a pool table), a hobbies room, a music room, or just a place to get away from the kids when you need a break! Whatever floats your boat, as the saying goes.

There are a few things to take into consideration when thinking about an attic conversion. For instance, what about the headroom? Most attics have sloping roofs, so you may want to raise the height of the ceiling. Ensuring that the attic floor is strong enough to handle the extra traffic is of vital importance. In addition, if you do want to install a pool table, or even a snooker table, you are going to add a considerable amount of weight. It may also be necessary to add an additional staircase from the lower floor or install an extra doorway. All of these things need to be thought about when considering an attic addition.

What about windows? Gable windows are the least expensive, but for a charming addition to your home you could consider installing dormer windows. Depending on the way your home faces, you might also consider a wide expanse of windows or even skylights turning your attic into a room where you can sunbathe whatever the weather. You could also include a balcony where you can sit outside with a cool drink while the sun goes down.

As an attic addition contractor, Fairfax, VA, we have many great ideas for turning your attic into useable space, and at the same time we have the know-how to ensure that we deal with all the practicalities of the remodeling. Call us in for a completely free survey of your attic and to brainstorm your ideas with us. Oh, in case youre wondering, were also considered one of the top home remodeling contractors in Fairfax as we do much more than just attics!

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If you are interested in an attic remodeling estimate and want to prepare your budget for an attic renovation cost we are ready to guide and advise you regarding your home attic renovation project as we are highly experienced and have the team and resources to complete your project at a low cost and in a fairly short time frame.

Below are two pictures of one of the attics that we updated recently. This attic is in a home that is almost 100 years old and was used as storage for a lot of junk and we converted it beautifully within a couple of weeks from an ugly old attic to a beautiful master bedroom unit, including a bedroom space with a small living room area, a bathroom with a shower and another area that the homeowner uses as a small office area with his computer. All of this additional space added at least 1200 square feet of usage that also increased the property value by at least 20%.

You need to have the right contractor to complete an attic renovation as there are usually a lot of limitations as far as space, the height of the ceiling, the light, plumbing issues, electrical additions and heating and cooling systems that all need to be modified and considered specifically for the attics condition as you need to consider the height of the ceiling, the temperature and humidity in the attic, the light. In this particular case, we added six skylights which created sunlight all day long to the attic all day long and saved electricity during the day.

Attic work usually requires a permit and depending on the work to be done and how far you want to go with remodeling and costs, different permits need to be issued and we are ready to guide you and discuss the necessary steps in order to file a permit and to apply for one until completion and getting the final approval.

If you are planning to convert your attic into another extra unit that you may be able to rent, you might want to check with your local town or with your zoning officer first to see if it is permitted to use it as a separate unit or if it can only be done as adding additional living space to your existing home or apartment.

Please feel free to contact us at any time with any questions and we would be happy to help you complete your attic renovation project successfully.

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Before: Catchall for Clutter After: Multipurpose and Playful

Designer Brian Patrick Flynn transformed the open space into a girl's bedroom, made up of three different zones: a sleeping space, an area to store books and toys, and a place for reading and clothing storage along the back wall.

Like many attics, this one sat unappreciated and underutilized.

The space Beauparlant designed also functions as a guest room, using the niche near the window to house a comfortable bed. With families spread across the country and people making friends from far-flung places when they travel, guest space has risen on the "must-have" list of many homeowners. Photography by John Heineman

What to do when an attic serves no function but to house the water heaters?

In its existing state, the attic was a blank canvas with light-toned laminate floors, white walls and bare windows.

Interior designer Alexandra Hernandez transformed this empty 24x10 space into a serene studio apartment. She updated the previously black fireplace with copper spray paint and added a 1970s hand-me-down sectional. "Altogether, I think I spent about $250 on the area," Hernandez says. "It looks deceptively high-end."

To add architectural interest and texture, Hernandez created a wall-mounted headboard made by wrapping plywood with inexpensive batting and burlap, stapling it, then attaching it to the wall with a nail gun.

Graf designed a home theater where everyone can be seated and ceiling height is less of an issue than rooms used for standup entertaining. Photography by Ken Vaughan

To create easy access to the upstairs space, Graf created a large, circular staircase, and turned the resulting behind-the-stairs nook into a wine cellar. Photography by Ken Vaughan

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If youre outgrowing your home and need more space but dont want to build an addition, interior space reconfiguration can be a practical alternative. You probably dont know it, but there is a lot of potential in your homeand one of the first places you should look is the attic!

Converting your attic into a livable room is not only an excellent way to expand space but may also be possible at a reasonable cost, depending on the final design. Generally, a ceiling of the minimal legal height (7 feet, 6 inches), staircase at least 36 inches wide with risers and treads that meet current codes, and a bedroom egress window that meets current building codes will allow you to remodel your attic in the most cost-effective way. It doesnt take a lot to transform your attic into a livable space!

How do you want to use the extra space? You can turn the attic into any room, such as a:

However you want to use your remodeled attic, its important to take energy efficiency into consideration and make it a space that is livable all year round. Wentworth can handle all the details of your attic remodeling project and make sure they are accounted for, such as:

The Wentworth team has experience remodeling all types of attics and will make sure no detail is overlooked, and we will also make sure we produce the best results for you. For example, when dealing with roof framing and attic remodeling where structural analysis is required and the ridge beam must be supported structurally down to the foundation, we will consult with a structural engineer before construction to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Transforming your attic into usable space can be beneficial in any home, but there is much that goes into it. This is why its essential to talk to an experienced and licensed architect. Wentworth has remodeled attics throughout Maryland, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia and looks forward to helping you achieve your remodeling dreams.

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