Basic
$0.88 – $1.97 per sq ft
Standard-density kraft-faced fiberglass batts at the code-minimum R-value for the cavity, friction-fit with flanges stapled

Supply and install kraft-faced or unfaced fiberglass batts in open wall, floor or attic framing cavities.
Fiberglass Batt Insulation in Newark, New Jersey typically costs $1.04 to $2.31 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 Newark are 18.0% higher than the national average for fiberglass batt insulation.
National average: $0.90 – $2 per sq ft
$0.88 – $1.97 per sq ft
Standard-density kraft-faced fiberglass batts at the code-minimum R-value for the cavity, friction-fit with flanges stapled
$1.04 – $2.31 per sq ft
Higher-density kraft-faced batts one R-value step above code minimum, cut tight around boxes and pipes, flanges stapled
$1.30 – $2.89 per sq ft
High-density kraft-faced batts at the highest R-value the cavity holds, split around wiring, small gaps foamed, flanges stapled
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.46 – $0.99 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.38 – $0.88 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.13 – $0.26 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.07 – $0.18 | sq ft |

Kraft-faced fiberglass batts fitted between wall studs, R-value printed on facing
Photo: Baechler, Adams, Hefty, Gilbride, Love · Public domain · Source

Unfaced fiberglass batts fitted between wood joists
Labor costs in Newark run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local fiberglass batt insulation contractors in Newark for personalized quotes based on your specific project.