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2026 cost data

Insulation Cost in New Jersey (2026)

Insulation in New Jersey costs well above the national average — ranked 45 of 51 for installed price. New Jersey sits in climate zone 4, so attics should hit R-60.

Insulation prices per square foot

Installed prices — material plus labor — adjusted for New Jersey labor rates.

Job typeInstalled cost / sq ft1,500 sq ft attic
Attic blown-in fiberglass (R-49)$2.29$3,441
Attic blown-in cellulose (R-49)$2.11$3,162
Attic fiberglass batts (R-38)$1.98$2,976
Wall batts, open framing (R-15)$2.17$3,255
Wall dense-pack retrofit (drill & fill)$3.22$4,836
Crawlspace floor or wall insulation$2.60$3,906
Basement rigid foam + framing$3.84$5,766
Open-cell spray foam (3.5")$2.42$3,627
Closed-cell spray foam (2")$4.46$6,696
Old insulation removal & disposal$1.92$2,883

What whole jobs cost

Typical projectLocal price range
Attic top-up (1,500 sq ft)$1,860 – $3,224
Full attic removal + re-insulate$3,968 – $6,696
Whole-house wall retrofit (2,000 sq ft home)$5,208 – $9,672
Crawlspace encapsulation + insulation$4,712 – $11,160
Garage conversion insulation$1,116 – $2,728
Whole-home spray foam (new build)$9,300 – $19,840

Climate zone 4 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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Insulation cost FAQs for New Jersey

How much does attic insulation cost in New Jersey?

A 1,500 sq ft attic blown to R-49 runs about $2,925 to $4,129 installed in New Jersey, or roughly $2.29 per square foot. DIY with rented equipment cuts that by 45–60%.

Is insulation cheaper to DIY in New Jersey?

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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey?

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 New Jersey

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