Basic
$0.96 – $2.39 per sq ft
Loose-fill fiberglass blown over the attic floor to an R-38 settled depth of roughly 12-14 in., eave baffles and depth markers set

Supply and install R-38 attic insulation (blown-in or batts, about 12 in) over the attic floor.
R38 Insulation in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $1.13 to $2.82 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for r38 insulation.
National average: $1.20 – $3 per sq ft
$0.96 – $2.39 per sq ft
Loose-fill fiberglass blown over the attic floor to an R-38 settled depth of roughly 12-14 in., eave baffles and depth markers set
$1.13 – $2.82 per sq ft
Blown fiberglass to R-38 with rafter baffles at every eave bay, hatch dam, and recessed lights and flues kept clear
$1.41 – $3.52 per sq ft
Blown fiberglass to R-38 with rafter baffles at every eave bay, depth markers, hatch dam with insulated weatherstripped cover, lights and flues kept clear
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.52 – $1.31 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.37 – $0.92 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.14 – $0.35 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.10 – $0.23 | sq ft |
Pink fiberglass batt insulation laid between attic floor joists and rafters
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