Basic
$0.98 – $2.31 per sq ft
R-20 fiberglass batts friction-fit in 2x6 wall cavities, cut around boxes and pipes
Supply and install R-20 insulation (2x6 wall batts or equivalent blown/dense-pack) in exterior wall cavities.
R20 Insulation in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1.15 to $2.72 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for r20 insulation.
National average: $1.10 – $2.60 per sq ft
$0.98 – $2.31 per sq ft
R-20 fiberglass batts friction-fit in 2x6 wall cavities, cut around boxes and pipes
$1.15 – $2.72 per sq ft
Kraft-faced R-20 batts stapled to studs, split around wiring, cut tight at boxes, top and bottom plates fully filled
$1.44 – $3.40 per sq ft
Kraft-faced R-20 batts stapled to studs and fitted without gaps, split around wiring, cut tight at boxes, plates fully filled, window gaps filled
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.54 – $1.23 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.38 – $0.95 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.16 – $0.33 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.07 – $0.22 | sq ft |
Connect with local r20 insulation contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.