Is $12,000 to upgrade attic insulation to R38 a fair price?
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I know nothing about roofing and insulation, so I don’t want to get duped into dropping thousands for something that isn’t needed. To my untrained eye, it all looks fine to be honest. There are rat feces up there, but the prior owners of the house said they got pest control services just before listing on the market and apparently this is just what was left. I’m tempted to just DIY it all since I have a plethora of tools and the time/ability to do so, but I'm wondering if this needs expert installation.
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The attic inspector stated that the current attic insulation is at R12-R13 and needs to be upgraded to R38 to meet code requirements. The attic was described as being in "dire condition" and needing "work asap".- Current Insulation R-Value: R12-R13- Target Insulation R-Value: R38 (to meet code)
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Category
Insulation
Price
$12,000
Quote Date
July 22, 2025
R Value
R38
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