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How much does insulation cost in the Puget Sound?

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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Insulation prices by option

Option
Typical installed price
Blown-in attic

Loose-fill to today’s R-49 attic target.

$1.50 – $2.50 per sq ft
Old insulation removal

Out with contaminated or compressed insulation.

+$1.00 – $2.00 per sq ft
Crawl space or floor

Batts or spray foam under the floor.

$2 – $4 per sq ft
Walls (drill-and-fill)

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

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.

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Insulation cost FAQ

Planning the project itself? Read our insulation guide.

Blown-in attic insulation typically costs $1.50 to $2.50 per square foot, or about $2,250 to $3,750 for a 1,500 square foot attic.

About $1 to $2 per square foot.

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.

Source
What it says
$1.50 – $2.75 per sq ft, blown-in over existing
$1.50 – $3.80 per sq ft
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