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2026 cost data

Insulation Cost in New York (2026)

Insulation in New York costs well above the national average — ranked 49 of 51 for installed price. New York sits in climate zone 5, so attics should hit R-60.

Insulation prices per square foot

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

Job typeInstalled cost / sq ft1,500 sq ft attic
Attic blown-in fiberglass (R-49)$2.44$3,663
Attic blown-in cellulose (R-49)$2.24$3,366
Attic fiberglass batts (R-38)$2.11$3,168
Wall batts, open framing (R-15)$2.31$3,465
Wall dense-pack retrofit (drill & fill)$3.43$5,148
Crawlspace floor or wall insulation$2.77$4,158
Basement rigid foam + framing$4.09$6,138
Open-cell spray foam (3.5")$2.57$3,861
Closed-cell spray foam (2")$4.75$7,128
Old insulation removal & disposal$2.05$3,069

What whole jobs cost

Typical projectLocal price range
Attic top-up (1,500 sq ft)$1,980 – $3,432
Full attic removal + re-insulate$4,224 – $7,128
Whole-house wall retrofit (2,000 sq ft home)$5,544 – $10,296
Crawlspace encapsulation + insulation$5,016 – $11,880
Garage conversion insulation$1,188 – $2,904
Whole-home spray foam (new build)$9,900 – $21,120

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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Cities in New York

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Insulation cost FAQs for New York

How much does attic insulation cost in New York?

A 1,500 sq ft attic blown to R-49 runs about $3,114 to $4,396 installed in New York, or roughly $2.44 per square foot. DIY with rented equipment cuts that by 45–60%.

Is insulation cheaper to DIY in New York?

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 York?

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 York?

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 York

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