Winter is right around the corner, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the icy temperatures, adding or upgrading insulation is typically near the top of that list. When you’re planning to get your home ready for winter, do you know how much to allocate to insulation? A1 Chesney Service Experts is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to shell out for insulation in Calgary.
The first thing to decide when installing or upgrading insulation in your home is if you want to do it yourself or have a professional insulation team come in and perform the work. Doing it yourself can save you money, but you will have to purchase all the materials, equipment, and devote your own time doing the task (typically a multi-day project). Also, if something should happen, you’ll have to pay to repair any issues. Plus, a job in your attic or crawlspace can be exhausting and uncomfortable.
The average cost of blown-in insulation installation is $1000 - $1500. We see that most homeowners spend between $875-$1900 to have blown-in insulation installed. Obviously, the lower end of the cost estimate reflects “do it yourself” installations. But, the main takeaway is that even with a modest investment you can significantly upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also improving your comfort.
So with the potential savings, why wouldn’t you just do the work yourself?
There are multiple reasons.
First, professionally installed insulation normally has a higher R-value, the standard of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material. In normal words The insulation installed by insulation companies is typically higher quality and is more effective because it is more comprehensive and covers more areas that are more difficult to access for the typical DIY installation.
Second, professional insulation installers will understand how much insulation you require for each section of your home. Homeowners often underestimate the amount of insulation needed to insulate their home, leaving their insulation job inefficient and in need of further insulation. This can cost homeowners more money in the long run, not just for more insulation and equipment, but also because your utility bills could increase since your insulation isn’t as useful as it could be.
Another thing to remember is equipment. To correctly install insulation you commonly need specific equipment. Homeowners can rent equipment to install insulation, but the quality of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it normally higher with a professional insulation installation business. Plus you don’t need to worry about whether you are running the equipment properly.
Not only can adding insulation help you save money on your utility bills, you can also get a tax credit amount of 10% of the cost, up to $500.
Remember while you’re getting your home ready for winter, A1 Chesney Service Experts is currently offering discounts on heating tune-ups, heating and cooling systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 587-315-5271 today to schedule your service appointment and ensure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and comfortable all winter!