2026 cost data

Insulation Cost in Salt Lake City, UT (2026)

Insulation contractors in Salt Lake City, UT price close to the national average. Here is what attic, wall, crawlspace and spray foam work should cost in the Salt Lake City metro in 2026.

Insulation prices per square foot

Installed prices — material plus labor — adjusted for Salt Lake City, UT labor rates.

Job typeInstalled cost / sq ft1,500 sq ft attic
Attic blown-in fiberglass (R-49)$1.85$2,775
Attic blown-in cellulose (R-49)$1.70$2,550
Attic fiberglass batts (R-38)$1.60$2,400
Wall batts, open framing (R-15)$1.75$2,625
Wall dense-pack retrofit (drill & fill)$2.60$3,900
Crawlspace floor or wall insulation$2.10$3,150
Basement rigid foam + framing$3.10$4,650
Open-cell spray foam (3.5")$1.95$2,925
Closed-cell spray foam (2")$3.60$5,400
Old insulation removal & disposal$1.55$2,325

What whole jobs cost

Typical projectLocal price range
Attic top-up (1,500 sq ft)$1,500 – $2,600
Full attic removal + re-insulate$3,200 – $5,400
Whole-house wall retrofit (2,000 sq ft home)$4,200 – $7,800
Crawlspace encapsulation + insulation$3,800 – $9,000
Garage conversion insulation$900 – $2,200
Whole-home spray foam (new build)$7,500 – $16,000

Climate zone 5 R-value targets

Department of Energy retrofit recommendations for this zone.

Attic
R-60
Walls
R-20
Floors
R-30
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Price your own job

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Statewide context

See how the Salt Lake City metro compares with the rest of Utah.

Insulation cost in Utah

Insulation cost FAQs for Salt Lake City, UT

How much does attic insulation cost in Salt Lake City, UT?

A 1,500 sq ft attic blown to R-49 runs about $2,359 to $3,330 installed in Salt Lake City, UT, or roughly $1.85 per square foot. DIY with rented equipment cuts that by 45–60%.

Is insulation cheaper to DIY in Salt Lake City, UT?

Yes. Labor is most of an insulation bid, so blowing your own attic or installing batts typically saves 45–60% of the installed price. Spray foam, dense-pack wall retrofits and removal jobs are worth hiring out.

What drives insulation prices in Salt Lake City, UT?

Local labor rates, how far crews travel, attic access, whether old insulation has to be removed first, and the R-value your climate zone calls for. Material prices barely change between states — labor is the swing factor.

Are there rebates in Salt Lake City, UT?

The federal 25C tax credit covers 30% of insulation and air-sealing material costs up to $1,200 per year, and most utilities add their own attic and air-sealing rebates. Always check with your utility before booking work.

Materials for an insulation job in Salt Lake City, UT

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