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2026 cost data

Insulation Cost in Rhode Island (2026)

Insulation in Rhode Island costs well above the national average — ranked 43 of 51 for installed price. Rhode Island sits in climate zone 5, so attics should hit R-60.

Insulation prices per square foot

Installed prices — material plus labor — adjusted for Rhode Island labor rates.

Job typeInstalled cost / sq ft1,500 sq ft attic
Attic blown-in fiberglass (R-49)$2.22$3,330
Attic blown-in cellulose (R-49)$2.04$3,060
Attic fiberglass batts (R-38)$1.92$2,880
Wall batts, open framing (R-15)$2.10$3,150
Wall dense-pack retrofit (drill & fill)$3.12$4,680
Crawlspace floor or wall insulation$2.52$3,780
Basement rigid foam + framing$3.72$5,580
Open-cell spray foam (3.5")$2.34$3,510
Closed-cell spray foam (2")$4.32$6,480
Old insulation removal & disposal$1.86$2,790

What whole jobs cost

Typical projectLocal price range
Attic top-up (1,500 sq ft)$1,800 – $3,120
Full attic removal + re-insulate$3,840 – $6,480
Whole-house wall retrofit (2,000 sq ft home)$5,040 – $9,360
Crawlspace encapsulation + insulation$4,560 – $10,800
Garage conversion insulation$1,080 – $2,640
Whole-home spray foam (new build)$9,000 – $19,200

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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Insulation cost FAQs for Rhode Island

How much does attic insulation cost in Rhode Island?

A 1,500 sq ft attic blown to R-49 runs about $2,831 to $3,996 installed in Rhode Island, or roughly $2.22 per square foot. DIY with rented equipment cuts that by 45–60%.

Is insulation cheaper to DIY in Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island

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