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What does insulation cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical ceiling and underfloor

$3,500

Most jobs land between $1,500 and $7,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Insulation

Insulation

Estimated installed price

$3,000

Most jobs like this land between $2,200 and $4,200, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$18–$35 per m²

Ceiling, 120 m²$18–$35 per m²$2,160–$4,200
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Insulation to the Healthy Homes standard, installed, with a compliance statement.

Not included: Wall insulation, ground moisture barrier and rodent clean-up.

People use Connect for ceiling and underfloor insulation, top-ups and Healthy Homes compliance.

What drives the price

Floor area, access to the roof space and underfloor, the R-value, and whether old insulation is removed.

Example jobs

Ceiling top-up, 100 m²$1,500–$2,500
Underfloor, 100 m²$2,000–$3,500
Both, to Healthy Homes standard$3,500–$6,500

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does insulation cost in NZ?

A typical ceiling and underfloor is around $3,500 incl. GST, with most jobs between $1,500 and $7,000. Floor area, access to the roof space and underfloor, the R-value, and whether old insulation is removed.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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