What does attic insulation cost in Rochester, NY?
Comfort Home's incentive is a flat package amount, so it covers a bigger share of a smaller job.1
NYSERDA Comfort Home
$2,500
The incentive for the Good package: seal and insulate the attic and rim joist, through a participating contractor.1
Blown-in cost by R-value
| R-value | Min. thickness | National cost per 1,000 sq ft |
|---|---|---|
| R-38 | 13.0 in | $840–$1,500 |
| R-49 | 16.5 in | $1,100–$1,900 |
| R-60 | 20.0 in | $1,400–$2,400 |
Source: HomeGuide (national, blown-in).2
Illustration
Suppose a Good-package job includes $1,500 of air sealing and $2,400 of R-60 blown-in on 1,000 sq ft (our illustration, from HomeGuide's national ranges), plus rim joist work. The $2,500 incentive would cover most of the $3,900 for those two pieces (our arithmetic).321 Your contractor's actual package price decides the net.
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- Air sealing: $350 to $3,000 nationally.3
- Removing old insulation: $1 to $2 per sq ft.3
- Soffit baffles: $2 to $3 each.3
- Minimum job charges of $1,500 to $2,000 at some companies.2
Common questions
How much does attic insulation cost in Rochester?
No local survey exists. HomeGuide's national range is $1,000 to $2,700 for a typical attic; Comfort Home's Good package incentive is $2,500.
Is the Comfort Home incentive a percentage?
No. NYSERDA lists flat amounts: $2,500, $3,000, and $2,000 for the windows add-on.
What does R-60 cost?
HomeGuide's national blown-in figure is $1,400 to $2,400 per 1,000 square feet.
Is there still a federal tax credit for insulation?
No. The IRS says the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covers improvements made through December 31, 2025.
General information summarized from the public sources listed below. It isn't professional, engineering or legal advice. Codes and programs change; confirm current requirements with your local building department or utility before you start.