What should insulation cost?

A ballpark from published Canberra prices, plus the ACT rebate, the rules for rentals, and the loose-fill asbestos check.

1The ceiling

Ceiling area is about the house's floor area. Ask for R5 or better: it's the ACT standard.

Ceiling (m²)

2Walls

Walls (m²)

3Underfloor

Only for raised timber floors you can get under.

Underfloor (m²)

Standing by

$— – $—

ACT rules

Insulation in the ACT

Loose-fill asbestos: some older Canberra homes had loose asbestos blown into the roof space as insulation. The ACT keeps a public register of affected homes. Check it before any work in the roof.
Home Energy Support rebate: 50% of the installed price of ceiling insulation, up to $2,500, to reach R5 or better. You need a Pensioner Concession, DVA Gold or Health Care Card, to own and live in the home, and to do a free online workshop, and there's a cap on the land value. Eligible homeowners can also borrow up to $10,000 interest-free.
Rentals: a rental with no ceiling insulation, or less than R2, must be brought up to R5 by a certified installer, unless it's exempt.

Money back

Rebates that might help

Home Energy Support rebates (ACT Government): 50% of the supplied and installed cost, up to $2,500 per rebate and $5,000 in total.
Sustainable Household Scheme loans (ACT Government): Loans of $2,000 to $20,000 at 3%, over up to 10 years, with no fees.