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

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.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for r38 insulation.
National average: $1.20 – $3 per sq ft
$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
$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
$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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.53 – $1.34 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.44 – $1.10 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.14 – $0.36 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.10 – $0.24 | sq ft |
Pink fiberglass batt insulation laid between attic floor joists and rafters
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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