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Insulation in Des Moines, IA

Compare 6 local insulation pros. Typical service: $1418–$2735.

Top Insulation Companies in Des Moines

  1. 1.Infinity Insulation

    4.8★ (52 reviews)

    4.8★ from 52 reviews

    +15158906995Website

  2. 2.Home Energy Solutions

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +15158022801

  3. 3.Bjk Transport

    1.0★ (1 reviews)

    1.0★ from 1 reviews

    +15156307007

  4. 4.Toque Music

    +15156307004

  5. 5.Heartland Spray Foam Insulation

    +15157052859

  6. 6.Des Moines Insulation

Insulation Cost in Des Moines

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

ServiceTypical range in Des Moines
Attic blown-in insulation$1,418–$2,735/job
Attic spray foam$3,039–$6,078/job

Insulation prices in Des Moines run about 1% above 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 Des Moines, rated 3.6★ on average across 55 customer reviews.

Des Moines Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Des Moines's weather means for scheduling insulation.

Last spring frost
April 16
First fall frost
October 16
Annual precipitation
36.02"
Heating degree days
6,203
Cooling degree days
1,068
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan14.3°31°1"
Feb18.8°36.1°1.28"
Mar29.7°49°2.3"
Apr41.1°62.3°3.86"
May52.2°72.4°4.74"
Jun62°81.6°4.94"
Jul66.8°85.7°4.47"
Aug64.8°83.8°4.13"
Sep55.2°76.1°3.05"
Oct43°63.1°2.64"
Nov30.5°47.9°2.19"
Dec18°34°1.42"

NOAA station data 3.47 miles from Des Moines.

Permits & Regulations in IA

  • Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL
  • Building permits are handled by the city or county
  • 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: Iowa contractor registration (over $2,000 a year in construction)

Sources: dial.iowa.gov, dial.iowa.gov, www.epa.gov

Insulation FAQs for Des Moines

How much does attic insulation cost in Des Moines?

Blown-in attic insulation in Des Moines typically runs $1418-$2735 for a 1,000 square foot attic; spray foam costs two to three times more.

How many insulation contractors serve Des Moines?

We track 6 insulation contractors serving Des Moines.

Is insulation in Des Moines more expensive than average?

Installation labor in Des Moines runs about +1.3% versus the national average.

How much insulation does a home in Des Moines need?

Des Moines sees about 6,203 heating degree days and 1,068 cooling degree days a year; the colder the climate, the higher the attic R-value worth paying for.

Does insulation help with Des Moines summers?

Yes -- with summer highs near 86F in Des Moines, attic insulation cuts the heat load on the air conditioner as much as it holds heat in winter.

Do insulation contractors in IA need a license?

In IA, Iowa has no painting license, but painters earning $2,000 or more a year from construction work must register with DIAL. Adding attic insulation in Des Moines rarely needs a permit.

Is spray foam worth it in Des Moines?

Spray foam earns its price mainly when ducts or an air handler sit in the attic; otherwise blown-in at $1418-$2735 gets most Des Moines homes the same R-value for less.

How many quotes should I get for insulation in Des Moines?

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