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XPS Insulation cost in Charleston

How Much Does XPS Insulation Cost in Charleston, South Carolina?

Supply and install XPS (rigid foam) board insulation per sq ft of surface (typically 1 in. boards; thicker boards cost more), materials and labor.

XPS Insulation in Charleston, South Carolina typically costs $1.11 to $3.44 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

XPS Insulation in Charleston, South Carolina

$1.11 – $3.44

per sq ft

Prices in Charleston are 8.0% lower than the national average for xps insulation.

National average: $1.20 – $3.70 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $0.95 – $2.92 per sq ft

    1 in. XPS foam board, about R-5, fastened with cap fasteners, seams taped

  • Standard

    $1.11 – $3.44 per sq ft

    1 in. XPS foam board, about R-5, adhesive-set and cap-fastened, seams taped, edges sealed with foam

  • Premium

    $1.39 – $4.29 per sq ft

    1 in. XPS foam board, about R-5, adhesive-set and cap-fastened, seams taped, gaps and penetrations foam-sealed, cut tight

Cost Breakdown in Charleston

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.52 – $1.59sq ft
Laborlabor$0.37 – $1.13sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.13 – $0.42sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.10 – $0.29sq ft
Prices adjusted for Charleston local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Charleston, South Carolina

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.54-$1.66 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.42-$1.30 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.14-$0.44 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.30 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg

Material costs in Charleston run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.

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