Basic
$0.48 – $1.96 per sq ft
Single-bubble foil insulation stapled across the framing with an air space on the foil side, seams overlapped
How Much Does Reflective Insulation Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Reflective foil / bubble-foil insulation installed in attic, rafters or walls, material and labor.
Reflective Insulation in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $0.57 to $2.30 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Reflective Insulation in Chicago, Illinois
$0.57 – $2.30
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for reflective insulation.
National average: $0.50 – $2 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$0.57 – $2.30 per sq ft
Double-sided double-bubble foil insulation stapled with an air space, seams sealed with foil tape
Premium
$0.71 – $2.88 per sq ft
Reinforced double-bubble foil with a thicker reflective layer, fastened with cap staples, all seams and edges foil-taped
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.27 – $0.96 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.20 – $0.91 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.05 – $0.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.05 – $0.17 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.25-$0.90 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.15-$0.70 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.05-$0.24 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.05-$0.16 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
- GetInsulationInstalled: Reflective insulation costs, getinsulationinstalled.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- BuildMatInsight: Reflective insulation cost, buildmatinsight.com, 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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