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Insulation in Mobile, AL

Compare 6 local insulation pros. Typical service: $1121–$2163.

Top Insulation Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Happy Home Insulation Co Inc

    4.7★ (47 reviews)

    4.7★ from 47 reviews

  2. 2.All Star

    4.8★ (41 reviews)

    4.8★ from 41 reviews

  3. 3.Coastal Insulation

    4.0★ (40 reviews)

    4.0★ from 40 reviews

  4. 4.Shook Fletcher Insulation Co

    3.7★ (7 reviews)

    3.7★ from 7 reviews

  5. 5.Nicholas Insulation Services Inc

    3.7★ (6 reviews)

    3.7★ from 6 reviews

  6. 6.Reliable USA Insulation

Insulation Cost in Mobile

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
Attic blown-in insulation$1,121–$2,163/job
Attic spray foam$2,403–$4,806/job

Insulation prices in Mobile run about 20% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Mobile, rated 4.2★ on average across 141 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling insulation.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Smaller painting jobs need only local business licensing
  • Work that disturbs paint in homes built before 1978 must be done by a Lead-Safe Certified firm under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

License required: Alabama HBLB license for residential remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov, www.epa.gov

Insulation FAQs for Mobile

How much does attic insulation cost in Mobile?

Blown-in attic insulation in Mobile typically runs $1121-$2163 for a 1,000 square foot attic; spray foam costs two to three times more.

How many insulation contractors serve Mobile?

We track 6 insulation contractors serving Mobile.

Is insulation in Mobile more expensive than average?

Installation labor in Mobile runs about -19.9% versus the national average.

How much insulation does a home in Mobile need?

Mobile sees about 1,656 heating degree days and 2,537 cooling degree days a year; the colder the climate, the higher the attic R-value worth paying for.

Does insulation help with Mobile summers?

Yes -- with summer highs near 91F in Mobile, attic insulation cuts the heat load on the air conditioner as much as it holds heat in winter.

Do insulation contractors in AL need a license?

In AL, Alabama has no painting license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Adding attic insulation in Mobile rarely needs a permit.

Is spray foam worth it in Mobile?

Spray foam earns its price mainly when ducts or an air handler sit in the attic; otherwise blown-in at $1121-$2163 gets most Mobile homes the same R-value for less.

How many quotes should I get for insulation in Mobile?

Two or three; with 6 insulation contractors serving Mobile, compare the R-value and depth each quote installs, not just the price.