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R38 Insulation cost in Portland

How Much Does R38 Insulation Cost in Portland, Oregon?

Supply and install R-38 attic insulation (blown-in or batts, about 12 in) over the attic floor.

R38 Insulation in Portland, Oregon typically costs $1.34 to $3.36 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

R38 Insulation in Portland, Oregon

$1.34 – $3.36

per sq ft

Prices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for r38 insulation.

National average: $1.20 – $3 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $1.14 – $2.86 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

  • Standard

    $1.34 – $3.36 per sq ft

    Blown fiberglass to R-38 with rafter baffles at every eave bay, hatch dam, and recessed lights and flues kept clear

  • Premium

    $1.68 – $4.20 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

Cost Breakdown in Portland

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.57 – $1.42sq ft
Laborlabor$0.53 – $1.31sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.15 – $0.38sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.11 – $0.25sq ft
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.

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Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.54-$1.35 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.42-$1.05 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.14-$0.36 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.10-$0.24 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg

Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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