Basic
$1.96 – $4.42 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened to the surface, seams taped

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Supply and install rigid polyiso foam board insulation (1-2 in, foil faced) on walls, roof deck or basement, with taped seams and fasteners.
Polyisocyanurate Insulation in Newark, New Jersey typically costs $2.31 to $5.20 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 polyisocyanurate insulation.
National average: $2 – $4.50 per sq ft
$1.96 – $4.42 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened to the surface, seams taped
$2.31 – $5.20 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened with cap fasteners, all seams taped with foil tape
$2.89 – $6.50 per sq ft
1-1/2 in. foil-faced polyiso board (around R-9), fastened, seams taped, edges and penetrations sealed with foam
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1 – $2.23 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.87 – $1.98 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.26 – $0.59 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.18 – $0.40 | sq ft |
Foil-faced polyiso boards butted at a corner showing the cream foam core
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Find a pro to do thisFoil-faced polyiso boards laid with rebated edges meeting at a right angle
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Newark run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local polyisocyanurate insulation contractors in Newark for personalized quotes based on your specific project.