Attic insulation cost in Greensboro, NC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $950 – $3,800
- Per sq ft
- $0.95 – $3.80
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $2,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #209
- 1 = most expensive
Attic insulation in Greensboro, NC usually costs $950 to $3,800 for 1,000 sq ft. That works out to about $0.95 to $3.80 per sq ft before permits. Compared with the national midpoint that is $120 less. Insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn a median of $22.36 an hour in the Greensboro area, 5% below the US median of $23.62.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Greensboro, NC, standard level
$1,800 to $2,950
About $1.80 to $2.95 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 35% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,100 | $1,950 |
| Labor | $690 | $980 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $1,800 | $2,950 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Greensboro, NC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $480 | $1,550 | $2,600 | 65% |
| Labor | $460 | $830 | $1,200 | 35% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $950 | $2,400 | $3,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Greensboro number
Labor is 35% 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 Greensboro the blended ratio comes out at 0.93.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Greensboro is at 96.6 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $1,600 nationally becomes $1,550 here (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 92.9: $0 to $0.
Is Greensboro cheap or dear? The local comparison
Same job, same size (1,000 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Raleigh is the priciest of the group at $2,400. Winston is the cheapest at $2,250.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NCthis page | $950 – $3,800 | $2,400 | |
| Burlington, NC20 miles | $920 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −2% |
| Winston, NC30 miles | $880 – $3,650 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Durham, NC40 miles | $930 – $3,800 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Raleigh, NC75 miles | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Charlotte, NC80 miles | $940 – $3,800 | $2,350 | level |
| North Carolina (statewide) | $930 – $3,750 | $2,350 | −1% |
| United States | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +5% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Greensboro ranks #209 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Greensboro is 1% above the North Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in North Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 1,358,370 jobs | $940 – $3,800 | $2,350 | level |
| Raleigh, NC | 743,120 jobs | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Durham, NC | 344,020 jobs | $930 – $3,800 | $2,350 | −1% |
| Winston, NC | 271,980 jobs | $880 – $3,650 | $2,250 | −5% |
| Wilmington, NC | 191,280 jobs | $890 – $3,650 | $2,250 | −4% |
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $930 – $3,800 | $2,350 | −1% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Greensboro against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OH | 372,660 jobs | $1,050 – $4,050 | $2,550 | +7% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $930 – $3,700 | $2,300 | −2% |
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $950 – $3,850 | $2,400 | +1% |
| Worcester, MA | 349,880 jobs | $1,000 – $4,000 | $2,500 | +5% |
Cost by quality level and size in Greensboro
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Greensboro. 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
$950 to $2,100
Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose to code R-value
Standard
$1,800 to $2,950
Higher R-value with air sealing around fixtures
Premium
$2,650 to $3,800
Spray foam or heavy air sealing, hard-to-reach attic
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small attic (600 sq ft) | $570 – $1,250 | $1,100 – $1,750 | $1,600 – $2,300 |
| average attic (1,000 sq ft) | $950 – $2,100 | $1,800 – $2,950 | $2,650 – $3,800 |
| large attic (1,800 sq ft) | $1,700 – $3,750 | $3,250 – $5,300 | $4,800 – $6,850 |
Specs and site conditions that change a Greensboro bid
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).
What local crews earn in Greensboro
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 Greensboro the blend is 0.93.
For insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall (47-2131, weighted 80%) the local median is $22.36 an hour, which is 5% below the national $23.62. The middle half of them earn between $17.93 and $23.08 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 3.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.9), so the local bench is about average.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $19.28 an hour, which is 15% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.65 and $23.22 an hour. BLS counts 2,190 of them working in the area, 59.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is thinner than 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 $20 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $140. That is a swing of roughly 5.7% to 0.9% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Greensboro-High Point has 365,410 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 71st 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% | $17.93 | $22.36 | $23.08 | $23.62 | 0.95 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.65 | $19.28 | $23.22 | $22.66 | 0.85 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.93 | |||||
What nearby projects cost in Greensboro
Jobs that often go together with attic insulation are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Greensboro wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, gutters comes out highest (−7%) and vinyl siding lowest (−10%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,500 – $11,500 | −9% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,150 – $30,100 | −8% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,600 – $22,800 | −10% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,100 – $14,000 | −7% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $3,950 | −7% |
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Attic insulation in Greensboro: your questions
+How much does it cost to insulate an attic in Greensboro?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $950 to $3,800 in the Greensboro area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,800 to $2,950. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for attic insulation in Greensboro?
About $0.95 to $3.80 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 Greensboro or Burlington?
Burlington is 20 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $2,350, which is 2% less than Greensboro ($2,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Greensboro?
About 35% at the midpoint, or $830 out of $2,400. Materials are 65% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 36%.
+What would average attic (1,000 sq ft) cost in Greensboro?
$950 to $3,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does attic insulation need a permit in Greensboro?
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 Greensboro area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Greensboro expensive for attic insulation compared with the rest of North Carolina?
Greensboro is 1% above the North Carolina statewide estimate ($2,350 at the midpoint). We cover 11 metros in North Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do insulation workers, floor, ceiling and wall earn in Greensboro?
The BLS median is $22.36 an hour in the Greensboro area, compared with $23.62 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $17.93 to $23.08.
+What do basic and premium attic insulation work cost in Greensboro?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $950 to $2,100 and premium work $2,650 to $3,800. 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 Greensboro
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.