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Underfloor insulation for a Melbourne home costs $900–$2,500 (professionally installed) for homes on stumps with accessible crawl spaces. It reduces heat loss through floors by 50–70%, improving winter comfort noticeably and reducing heating bills by $150–$400 per year.

Window film costs $8–$25 per m² and reduces heat loss by 20–40% through existing windows. Double glazing costs $600–$1,200 per window and reduces heat loss by 60–80%.

Wall insulation in existing Melbourne homes costs $2,000–$8,000 depending on method and home size. Blown-in insulation (injected through small holes) is the only practical retrofit option for brick veneer homes — bulk batts require wall removal.

Australian homeowners can access insulation rebates worth $500–$4,000+ depending on their state and insulation type. Victoria’s Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is the most generous, offering heavily subsidised or free insulation for eligible homes.