Basic
$2.21 – $3.35 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

Install Batt Ceiling Insulation: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Batt Ceiling Insulation in Portland, Maine typically costs $2.60 to $3.94 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 Portland are 1.0% lower than the national average for install batt ceiling insulation.
National average: $2.65 – $4.02 per sq ft
$2.21 – $3.35 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
$2.60 – $3.94 per sq ft
R-38 fiberglass batts fitted tight between joists, cut neatly around wiring and fixtures, eave baffles kept clear
$3.25 – $4.93 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
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.15 – $1.76 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.93 – $1.41 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.31 – $0.47 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.20 – $0.31 | sq ft |
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.
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