Attic insulation cost in Shreveport, LA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $880 – $3,600
- Per sq ft
- $0.90 – $3.60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #298
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Shreveport, LA usually costs $880 to $3,600 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $0.90 to $3.60 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $270 less. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $19.28 an hour in the Shreveport area, 18% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Shreveport, LA, standard level
$1,700 to $2,800
About $1.70 to $2.80 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 33% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,900 |
| Labor | $600 | $870 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,700 | $2,800 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Shreveport, LA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $470 | $1,500 | $2,550 | 67% |
| Labor | $410 | $730 | $1,050 | 33% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $880 | $2,250 | $3,600 | 100% |
Why Shreveport prices look the way they do
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall at 80%, construction laborers at 20%. Weighted together, Shreveport wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 33% of the midpoint estimate (36% at national prices).
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Shreveport is at 93.7 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,500 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 84.8: $0 to $0.
Why two Shreveport 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).
Shreveport: what basic, standard and premium work costs
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Shreveport. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small attic (600 sq ft) to large attic (1,800 sq ft).
Basic
$880 to $1,950
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,700 to $2,800
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,500 to $3,600
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $530 – $1,200 | $1,000 – $1,650 | $1,500 – $2,150 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $880 – $1,950 | $1,700 – $2,800 | $2,500 – $3,600 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,600 – $3,550 | $3,050 – $5,000 | $4,500 – $6,450 |
What local crews earn in Shreveport
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Shreveport the blend is 0.82.
For insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131, weighted 80%) the local median is $19.28 an hour, which is 18% below the national $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $17.27 and $21.02 an hour.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.50 an hour, which is 18% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.43 and $22.95 an hour. BLS counts 1,170 of them working in the area, 71.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $55 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $60. That is a swing of roughly 2.7% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Shreveport-Bossier City has 162,750 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 146th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131) | 80% | $17.27 | $19.28 | $21.02 | $23.62 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $16.43 | $18.50 | $22.95 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Shreveport
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Shreveport wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−9%) and vinyl siding lowest (−13%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,400 – $11,200 | −11% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,050 – $29,500 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,300 – $21,900 | −13% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,600 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
Shreveport against nearby metros and the rest of Louisiana
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1,000 sq ft range from $2,250 to $2,350 across Shreveport and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport, LAthis page | $880 – $3,600 | $2,250 | |
| Longview, TX55 miles | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +6% |
| Texarkana, TX75 miles | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Tyler, TX90 miles | $950 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +6% |
| Monroe, LA100 miles | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Alexandria, LA105 miles | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +4% |
| Louisiana (statewide) | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +5% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +12% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Shreveport ranks #298 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Shreveport is 5% below the Louisiana figure.
Elsewhere in Louisiana
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 445,550 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 409,690 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $910 – $3,700 | $2,300 | +3% |
| Lake Charles, LA | 101,690 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,350 | +6% |
| Slidell, LA | 98,240 jobs | $940 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +5% |
| Monroe, LA | 87,500 jobs | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | +4% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Shreveport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +15% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $1,000 – $3,950 | $2,500 | +11% |
| Beaumont, TX | 163,220 jobs | $950 – $3,800 | $2,350 | +6% |
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +14% |
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Attic insulation in Shreveport: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Shreveport?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $880 to $3,600 in the Shreveport area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,700 to $2,800. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Shreveport?
About $0.90 to $3.60 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 Shreveport or Longview?
Longview is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 6% more than Shreveport ($2,250). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Shreveport?
About 33% at the midpoint, or $730 out of $2,250. Materials are 67% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Shreveport?
$880 to $3,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Shreveport?
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 Shreveport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Shreveport expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of Louisiana?
Shreveport is 5% below the Louisiana statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 9 metros in Louisiana; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Shreveport?
The BLS median is $19.28 an hour in the Shreveport area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.27 to $21.02.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Shreveport?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $880 to $1,950 and premium work $2,500 to $3,600. 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 Shreveport
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.