Winter is coming, and when it comes to winterizing your home for the freezing temperatures, putting in or upgrading insulation is typically near the top of that list. When you’re budgeting to prepare your home for winter, do you know how much to allocate to insulation? Gordon's Service Experts is here with a couple estimates of how much you can expect to invest for insulation in Oklahoma City.
The first thing to consider when installing or upgrading insulation in your home is if you want to do it yourself or have an expert insulation company come in and do the work. Choosing to do it yourself may save you money, but you will be responsible purchasing all the materials, equipment, and devote your own time doing the work (typically a multi-day project). Also, if something goes wrong, you’ll have to pay to troubleshoot any issues. Plus, spending long periods of time in your attic or crawlspace can be exhausting and uncomfortable.
The typical cost of blown-in insulation installation is around $1000 - $1500. We discover that most people spend between $850 and $2000 to have blown-in insulation installed. Naturally, the lower end of the cost estimate is due to “do it yourself” installations. But, the important point is that even with a smaller investment you can drastically upgrade the energy efficiency of your home while also improving your comfort.
So with the potential savings, why wouldn’t you just do it yourself?
There are multiple reasons.
First, expertly installed insulation typically has a higher R-value, the amount of resistance to heat flow through a given thickness of material. In normal words The insulation installed by experts is normally higher quality and is more effective because it is more extensive and covers more spaces that are tougher to access for the usual DIY installation.
Second, professional insulation installers will know how much insulation you should have for each section of your home. Homeowners often misjudge the amount of insulation required to insulate their home, causing their insulation job to be inefficient and in need of additional insulation. This can cost a lot more money in the long run, not just for more materials and equipment, but also because your heating and cooling bills could go up since your insulation isn’t as effective as it could be.
Another thing to remember is equipment. To correctly install insulation you commonly need particular equipment. Homeowners can rent equipment to put in insulation, but the caliber of the equipment, like the quality of the actual insulation, it usually higher with an expert insulation installation contractor. Plus you don’t need to worry about whether you are using the equipment appropriately.
Not only can adding insulation help you save money on your utility bills, you can also receive a tax credit amount of 10% of the cost, up to $500.
Remember while you’re preparing your home for winter, Gordon's Service Experts is currently offering discounts on seasonal tune-ups, heating and cooling systems, and complete home insulation options. Call 405-432-2197 today to set up your service appointment and make sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and warm all winter!