Insulation Estimating

Building insulation estimates by assembly, area and R-value, for batt, blown, spray foam and rigid board systems.

Insulation Estimating Overview

Insulation is priced by area, thickness and type, and the drawings often specify different assemblies for exterior walls, interior sound walls, attics and foundations. We take off each assembly separately so material and labor reflect what is actually installed.

Mechanical pipe and duct insulation is part of mechanical estimating, and roof insulation is included with roofing. This page covers building insulation.

Also covered on this page: Building insulation portion of thermal and moisture protection (CSI Division 07).

Scope of Work

What Our Insulation Estimating Covers

Systems, materials and components we measure and price from your project documents.

Thermal insulation

Fiberglass and mineral wool batts by wall and ceiling type
Blown-in insulation for attics and cavities
Open-cell and closed-cell spray foam by area and thickness
Rigid board for foundations, slabs and continuous exterior insulation

Acoustic and fire-related insulation

Sound attenuation batts in interior partitions
Safing and fire-rated insulation at slab edges where specified
Vapor retarders and air-sealing materials associated with insulation

What You Receive

Insulation areas by assembly, type and R-value
Material quantities in bags, bundles or board feet
Labor estimate by installation method
Priced insulation estimate

What We Need From You

Wall sections and building sections
Energy code compliance documents or insulation schedule
Architectural plans and partition types
Insulation specifications

Projects We Estimate

New single-family and multifamily homes
Commercial interiors with acoustic walls
Energy retrofits and attic upgrades
Metal buildings and warehouses

How It Works

How We Prepare Your Insulation Estimate

Send your plans

Upload drawings, specifications and addenda through the quote form, email or WhatsApp.
Confirm scope and fee

We confirm what will be measured, the estimate format and the delivery date before work starts.
Takeoff and pricing

Quantities are measured from the drawings, then priced for material, labor and equipment as requested.
Review together

We walk you through the estimate, answer questions and adjust it to your bid.

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