Attic insulation cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $920 – $3,750
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $3.75
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #276
- 1 = most expensive
Savannah homeowners pay roughly $920 to $3,750 to insulate an attic at 1,000 sq ft, or $0.90 to $3.75 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Savannah is 7% lower. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $21.09 an hour in the Savannah area, 11% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Savannah, GA, standard level
$1,750 to $2,900
About $1.75 to $2.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 34% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $650 | $930 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,750 | $2,900 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 66% |
| Labor | $440 | $790 | $1,150 | 34% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $920 | $2,350 | $3,750 | 100% |
Why Savannah prices look the way they do
Labor is 34% of the midpoint bill here, against 36% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (80%), construction laborers (20%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Savannah the blended ratio comes out at 0.87.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Savannah metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $1,550, compared with $1,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Why two Savannah quotes can differ
Air sealing and fixture damming
Sealing gaps and damming around recessed lights are part of what moves the price within a type.
Removing old insulation
Old, wet or pest-damaged insulation has to come out first, at extra cost.
Type of insulation
Blown-in is $0.90-$2.40 per sq ft and loose-fill is $1.00-$2.50 installed; spray foam costs more (HomeGuide).
Is Savannah cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 1 is cheaper than Savannah. Charleston is the lowest at about $2,300 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 95 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $900 – $3,700 | $2,300 | −1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $990 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $970 – $3,900 | $2,450 | +5% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Savannah comes in at #276 from the top. The priciest is San Francisco, CA at $3,150; the cheapest is Morgantown, WV at $2,250 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Savannah is 4% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $1,050 – $4,100 | $2,550 | +10% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | +3% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | +2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $960 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Savannah's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +7% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,650 | +13% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,600 | +12% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,350 | +2% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Savannah is 0.87 times the national level.
Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131), 80% of the weighting: a median of $21.09 an hour, 11% below the US median of $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $16.53 and $25.87 an hour. About 50 work in the metro. That is 2.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 2.9 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $18.12 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.71 and $21.63 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 61.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($25.87 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($16.53) it shrinks by about $140. The total moves by 6.3% or 6.0%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 198,360 jobs in the Savannah area. That makes it the 116th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $16.53 | $21.09 | $25.87 | $23.62 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
Cost by quality level and size in Savannah
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Savannah wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$920 to $2,050
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,750 to $2,900
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,600 to $3,750
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $550 – $1,250 | $1,050 – $1,750 | $1,550 – $2,250 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $920 – $2,050 | $1,750 – $2,900 | $2,600 – $3,750 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,650 – $3,700 | $3,150 – $5,200 | $4,700 – $6,700 |
Planning more than one job in Savannah?
Because every project leans on different trades, Savannah's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, gutters runs −9% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,700 | −9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
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Attic insulation in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Savannah?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $920 to $3,750 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,750 to $2,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Savannah?
About $0.90 to $3.75 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $1 to $4.
+Is attic insulation cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,400, which is 3% more than Savannah ($2,350). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 34% at the midpoint, or $790 out of $2,350. Materials are 66% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Savannah?
$920 to $3,750. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 4% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($2,450 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Savannah?
The BLS median is $21.09 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.53 to $25.87.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Savannah?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $920 to $2,050 and premium work $2,600 to $3,750. Basic means: blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value. Premium means: spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic.
Attic insulation near Savannah
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Attic Insulation Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $0.50-$1.30 per sq ft insulation labor, matched low-to-low and high-to-high.