Basic
$0.73 – $2.20 per sq ft
Foil-faced fiberglass batts at the code-minimum R-value for the space, flanges stapled, foil facing an air space
How Much Does Foil Faced Insulation Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Supply and install foil-faced insulation (foil-faced batts or reflective/radiant foil) in attic or walls, materials and labor.
Foil Faced Insulation in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $0.85 to $2.59 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Foil Faced Insulation in Chicago, Illinois
$0.85 – $2.59
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for foil faced insulation.
National average: $0.75 – $2.25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$0.85 – $2.59 per sq ft
Higher-density foil-faced batts (R-15 in 2x4, R-21 in 2x6), flanges overlapped and foil seams taped
Premium
$1.07 – $3.24 per sq ft
Higher-density foil-faced batts fitted around wiring, all foil seams taped, furring strips added to keep an air gap
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.42 – $1.08 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.29 – $1.03 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.07 – $0.29 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.07 – $0.19 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.39-$1.01 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.22-$0.79 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.07-$0.27 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.07-$0.18 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Batt Insulation Cost Guide - Builds and Buys, Builds and Buys, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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