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2026 cost data

Insulation Cost in Ohio (2026)

Insulation in Ohio costs close to the national average — ranked 22 of 51 for installed price. Ohio sits in climate zone 5, so attics should hit R-60.

Insulation prices per square foot

Installed prices — material plus labor — adjusted for Ohio labor rates.

Job typeInstalled cost / sq ft1,500 sq ft attic
Attic blown-in fiberglass (R-49)$1.78$2,664
Attic blown-in cellulose (R-49)$1.63$2,448
Attic fiberglass batts (R-38)$1.54$2,304
Wall batts, open framing (R-15)$1.68$2,520
Wall dense-pack retrofit (drill & fill)$2.50$3,744
Crawlspace floor or wall insulation$2.02$3,024
Basement rigid foam + framing$2.98$4,464
Open-cell spray foam (3.5")$1.87$2,808
Closed-cell spray foam (2")$3.46$5,184
Old insulation removal & disposal$1.49$2,232

What whole jobs cost

Typical projectLocal price range
Attic top-up (1,500 sq ft)$1,440 – $2,496
Full attic removal + re-insulate$3,072 – $5,184
Whole-house wall retrofit (2,000 sq ft home)$4,032 – $7,488
Crawlspace encapsulation + insulation$3,648 – $8,640
Garage conversion insulation$864 – $2,112
Whole-home spray foam (new build)$7,200 – $15,360

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

These tables are averages. Punch in your real measurements for a number you can compare against a bid.

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Cities in Ohio

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Insulation cost FAQs for Ohio

How much does attic insulation cost in Ohio?

A 1,500 sq ft attic blown to R-49 runs about $2,264 to $3,197 installed in Ohio, or roughly $1.78 per square foot. DIY with rented equipment cuts that by 45–60%.

Is insulation cheaper to DIY in Ohio?

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 Ohio?

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 Ohio?

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 Ohio

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