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R38 Insulation cost in Detroit

How Much Does R38 Insulation Cost in Detroit, Michigan?

Supply and install R-38 attic insulation (blown-in or batts, about 12 in) over the attic floor.

R38 Insulation in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $1.21 to $3.03 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

R38 Insulation in Detroit, Michigan

$1.21 – $3.03

per sq ft

Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for r38 insulation.

National average: $1.20 – $3 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.03 – $2.58 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

  • Standard

    $1.21 – $3.03 per sq ft

    Blown fiberglass to R-38 with rafter baffles at every eave bay, hatch dam, and recessed lights and flues kept clear

  • Premium

    $1.52 – $3.79 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

Cost Breakdown in Detroit

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.53 – $1.34sq ft
Laborlabor$0.44 – $1.10sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.14 – $0.36sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.10 – $0.24sq ft
Prices adjusted for Detroit local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Detroit, Michigan

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.54-$1.35 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.42-$1.05 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.14-$0.36 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.24 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs1.0% below avg
Labor costs5.0% above avg

Labor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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