Updated September 2026 · Typical installed prices for Seattle, Tacoma and Everett-area homes
Quick answer
Most Puget Sound homeowners pay $1.50 to $2.50 per sq ft for blown-in attic insulation. A typical project runs $2,250 – $3,750 for a 1,500 sq ft attic.
Typical 2026 price
$1.50 – $2.50
per sq ft for blown-in attic insulation
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Adds insulation to existing walls without opening them.
$2.50 – $5 per sq ft
By project size
What a whole project costs
Project
Typical total
1,000 sq ft attic
$1,500 – $2,500
1,500 sq ft attic
$2,250 – $3,750
2,500 sq ft attic
$3,750 – $6,250
Cost factors
What drives the price
Area and depth
Priced by square foot and target R-value.
Removal
Rodent-damaged or wet insulation must come out first.
Air sealing
Sealing leaks before insulating makes it far more effective.
Rebates
Utilities often offer insulation rebates – check yours.
Ways to save
How to keep the price down
Air-seal the attic floor first – it can matter as much as the insulation itself.
Check PSE, Seattle City Light or Snohomish PUD for insulation rebates.
Pair attic work with a new roof or ventilation upgrade.
How we price
Ranges are typical installed prices for the Seattle–Tacoma–Everett area, checked against published local pricing (sources below). They’re for planning. Your written quote is the real number.
Many local utilities offer them. Check your utility’s current programs before booking.
Sources
Where these prices come from
Our typical range, $1.50–$2.50 per sq ft for blown-in attic insulation, sits inside what local contractors and cost publishers report. Their numbers differ because each prices a different scope, finish level or home size.
What the range includes
Blown-in insulation added over existing to about R-49, with baffles at the eaves.
Not included
Removing old or contaminated insulation, air sealing, attic ventilation work.
Prices checked September 30, 2026 by Clearview Home Guide.