The attic insulation cost for most Barrie houses falls between $1,250 and $3,000. The figure for your house comes down to three things: the attic's square footage, the depth already up there and the number of air leaks to close.
Barrie Attic Insulation emails every attic insulation cost after an on-site look, with each part of the job on its own line.
Below are typical Ontario attic insulation cost figures for each square foot of attic floor; the quote we email you replaces them.
A blown-in top-up over existing insulation: about $1.25 to $2.25 a square foot.
Empty or close-to-empty attic, blown to R-60: about $1.75 to $3.00 a square foot.
Removing old insulation and blowing in new: about $3.00 to $5.50 a square foot.
Cathedral ceilings and sloped rooms usually cost $3.50 to $7.00 per square foot of ceiling.
A low roof with little headroom slows the work and raises the attic insulation cost. So does a hatch in a closet, a lot of ductwork in the attic, or many pot lights that need covers. Wet, dirty or mixed old insulation adds removal time. An attic with no baffles needs them fitted before blowing starts.
Air sealing adds to the price, usually $400 to $1,500 on its own, but it is the step that does the most for comfort and for ice dams. See attic air sealing for what is included.
A roomy attic with a hatch in a hallway is quick to work in. Clean, dry old insulation can stay, so the job is a top-up instead of a removal. Doing the whole attic at once keeps the attic insulation cost per square foot lower than doing it in sections over several years.
Some homeowners also qualify for the Ontario attic insulation rebate, which pays part of the cost when the program's rules are met.
Two attic insulation quotes can look alike and be very different. One may list a depth and an R-value; another may list only a number of bags. Our quote states the material, the depth, the finished R-value and the square footage, so you can compare it fairly with anyone else's.
Phone (705) 243-3246 and we will measure the attic and price it on paper. The estimator on our home page gives a quick range first.
Most attic jobs in Barrie combine two of these, such as air sealing and a top-up.
Blown-in attic insulation fills the whole attic floor with loose fibres that settle around trusses, wires and vent pipes. We blow it to a measured depth, usually R-60, and write that depth on the invoice.
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An attic insulation top-up blows fresh loose fill on top of whatever layer is already there. It is the quickest and least expensive way to bring an attic up to today's levels without tearing anything out.
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Ice dam prevention means keeping the roof boards cold so snow does not melt from underneath. We do it from inside the attic by sealing air leaks, adding attic insulation and keeping the eave vents open.
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Attic insulation removal clears out worn or spoiled material, leaving bare joists ready for sealing and a fresh fill. We remove loose fill, old batts and mixed layers with a high-powered vacuum.
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Attic air sealing plugs the cracks and holes in a ceiling that leak heated air upward. We seal those gaps with spray foam, caulking and gaskets before any new attic insulation is blown over them.
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Attic ventilation lets outside air flow in low at the soffits and out high at the roof vents, so the attic stays cold and dry in winter. We check that flow and fix it as part of every insulation job.
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Cathedral ceiling insulation fills the space between the rafters in rooms where the ceiling follows the roof. That includes vaulted living rooms, bonus rooms over a garage and the upper floor of a story-and-a-half house.
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The Ontario attic insulation rebate sits inside Home Renovation Savings, which Enbridge Gas funds alongside Save on Energy. Under its attic stream, homeowners can get money back for raising an attic to R-50 or more without booking an energy audit.
Details and pricingTell us what is going on upstairs, and we will call to book a visit at a time that suits you.
A few details about the house and the problem help us plan the visit. Calls go to +1 (705) 243-3246.
