I got a quote of around $5,000 to insulate a 380 square foot attic, but when I asked for a detailed breakdown of the costs—specifically separating labor from materials—the contractor said he doesn't provide that info. Is that a normal practice in the insulation industry?
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For that kind of money, why not take a stab at it yourself? You can buy the batts and do the installation, plus patch up around fixtures yourself pretty easily. If you really dig into it, you might get everything done for under $1,000. Just keep in mind that hiring pros can save you some back-breaking work—and potentially some hospital visits if you slip!
Honestly, that quote seems pretty steep! I’d recommend getting a few more estimates, especially from companies that focus solely on insulation. I’ve seen places charge way less, especially if they can buy materials in bulk. They can insulate a whole house for nearly what you'd pay for just the materials yourself. Definitely shop around!
It’s tough to say if that’s standard, but I wouldn’t be shocked if they calculated it based on a per-square-foot price. Insulating isn’t too complicated, and it makes sense to streamline the pricing that way. But yeah, probably worth checking if they’re breaking down more than just materials versus labor. What type of insulation are they using? Also, have you gotten any other quotes yet?