How much is spray insulation per square foot?
Summary
Spray foam insulation costs vary, but it's generally considered a premium product. Our forum users have shared different perspectives on the cost and benefits. Some users highlight the higher upfront investment but emphasize potential long-term savings and structural benefits, while others provide insights into pricing estimates based on their experiences. Ultimately, the cost can depend on factors like location, the type of spray foam, and the specific project requirements.
Here's what our forum users are saying about spray foam insulation costs:
- "In Colorado we charge on the average $1.00 to $1.25 per BDFT and a fuel surcharge fee." -- ASAP INSULATION, Contractortalk.com
- "Spray Foam costs allot! $2200 to $2800 per set of 55 Gal drums. Closed cell (2.0 @ 6.98R per inch set value)" -- ASAP INSULATION, Contractortalk.com
- "last year we did a 4000 sq ft icf building with wood framing on the gable end walls both of which are tall wall detail, these and cathredrawel ceiling with teh middle section of hte building being flat...the initial quote was for spray foam in the gable end walls, vaulted ceilings plus the entire attic... the cost was going to be $26,000 i believe... instead we went with fibreglass in the end walls and a 1" layer on top of hte drywall in the flat ceiling section then topped off with blown in cellulose.. saved like $14,000" -- woodworkbykirk, Contractortalk.com
- "Spray Foam is a high end product and people have to pay for it. It will pay for itself in the long run...Not to mention the cost of the product is high compared to other insulation products." -- TJPSFS, Contractortalk.com
- "With the cost of energy going up too - plus you don't have to use a vapor barrier...It's totally worth it when your bills are half of your neighbor." -- nickangel, Contractortalk.com
Post Mentions
- Don't get me wrong....I'm all about spray foam. I just sold a $6k dollar job to one of my clients.
- The cost for spray foam insulation I read your quote and this is what "WE" spray foam insulation contractors have to deal with. Anyway, This is how I figure an estimate. First off Spray Foam costs allot! $2200 to $2800 per set of 55 Gal drums. Closed cell (2.0 @ 6.98R per inch set value)...
- Spray Foam is a high end product and people have to pay for it. It will pay for itself in the long run. It requires a lot of work and training and start up income to be able to correctly apply spray foam and contractors have to charge for that. Not to mention the cost of the product is high...
- were paying roughly 3x the cost of fibreglass here last year we did a 4000 sq ft icf building with wood framing on the gable end walls both of which are tall wall detail, these and cathredrawel ceiling with teh middle section of hte building being flat. the initial quote was for spray foam...
- Fiberglass < spray foam Air movement can happen in fiberglass, it fails at 30 degress or colder, and it makes a nice nest as many of us know. Spray foamed houses in Louisiana after Huricane Katrina were still standing and had much less damage done to them compared to the regular homes. Proff...
- With the cost of energy going up too - plus you don't have to use a vapor barrier. Spray foam is amazing. Animals don't like to pull at it, gravity won't make it shrink etc. Plus they're done super fast and your boards go up. It's totally worth it when your bills are half of your neighbor.
- Im supposed to meet with a HO tomorrow and give her my estimate for a finished basement. I planned on 2" foam panels, walls then FG. Ive always liked spray in for basements but never used it. Well there must be a spray foam convention somewhere b/c of the 6 guys i called only one answered the...
- Ummm..... 420sqft x 3" = 1260 bdft I wouldn't do joists for that price, I would be hard pressed to do a 420 sqft wall at that price. I think that's an excellent price! Steve
- sorry guys, but this is a question for my father in law - just looking at cost(s) of various spray foam. any help would be great... per square foot charges? etc.
- Let me put it this way. I just received two quotes a couple of days ago to insulate 2x8 floor joists, 16 oc. a total of 420 sq. ft of floor space. Same company gave the following quotes: Closed Cell R-21: $1,475 Fiberglass R-21: $425 :blink:
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- sorry guys, but this is a question for my father in law - just looking at cost(s) of various spray foam. any help would be great... per square foot charges? etc.
- Im supposed to meet with a HO tomorrow and give her my estimate for a finished basement. I planned on 2" foam panels, walls then FG. Ive always liked spray in for basements but never used it. Well there must be a spray foam convention somewhere b/c of the 6 guys i called only one answered the...