Basic
$2.09 – $3.17 per sq ft
R-38 fiberglass batts between ceiling joists, eave baffles kept clear, cut to fit around framing, faced where a vapor retarder is required
How Much Does Install Batt Ceiling Insulation Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Install Batt Ceiling Insulation: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Batt Ceiling Insulation in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $2.46 to $3.73 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Install Batt Ceiling Insulation in Memphis, Tennessee
$2.46 – $3.73
per sq ftPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for install batt ceiling insulation.
National average: $2.65 – $4.02 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.46 – $3.73 per sq ft
R-38 fiberglass batts fitted tight between joists, cut neatly around wiring and fixtures, eave baffles kept clear
Premium
$3.08 – $4.67 per sq ft
R-38 high-density fiberglass batts fitted tight with no gaps, cut neatly around wiring and fixtures, eave baffles kept clear, insulated hatch cover
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.14 – $1.74 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.81 – $1.23 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.31 – $0.46 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.20 – $0.31 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.19-$1.81 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.93-$1.41 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($2.65-$4.02 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($2.65-$4.02 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Batt Ceiling Insulation, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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