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How Much Does R20 Insulation Cost in Washington, District of Columbia?

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.

R20 Insulation in Washington, District of Columbia

$1.15 – $2.72

per sq ft

Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for r20 insulation.

National average: $1.10 – $2.60 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $0.98 – $2.31 per sq ft

    R-20 fiberglass batts friction-fit in 2x6 wall cavities, cut around boxes and pipes

  • Standard

    $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

  • Premium

    $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

Cost Breakdown in Washington

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$0.54 – $1.23sq ft
Laborlabor$0.38 – $0.95sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.16 – $0.33sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.07 – $0.22sq ft
Prices adjusted for Washington local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Washington, District of Columbia

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($0.51-$1.17 per square foot)
  • Labor ($0.37-$0.91 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.15-$0.31 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.07-$0.21 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs4.0% above avg

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