Spray Foam Insulation in Dickson City, PA

Spray Foam Insulation in Dickson City deals with homes from the borough's mining years and after. Dickson City was incorporated in June 1875, including what is now Throop. Coal mining drove it, and the population peaked at 12,395 in 1930. The 2020 census counted 6,051 residents.

From mines to retail

In recent decades, the borough became the center of a retail corridor along Business Route 6 and around the Viewmont Mall. Newer shopping centers were built along Viewmont Drive and Commerce Boulevard on dormant coal lands. Residential streets, though, are still mostly older homes.

Older homes

Mining-era houses tend to have open wall cavities, thin attics and wood sills on stone or block. Sealing the attic floor and wall tops, blowing cellulose to depth and foaming the sill and rim are the usual first steps. Dense-pack walls follow if the walls are empty.

Housing

The 2010 census counted 2,921 housing units on 4.8 square miles. About 19% of residents were 65 or older. Many households are long-time residents who want a warmer house and lower bills.

Ground conditions

A 240-acre swath of reclaimed mine land south of Commerce Boulevard was cleaned up by the state and deeded to the borough. Much of the valley sits over old mine workings, and foundation settling can open gaps at the sill.

Code and zone

Pennsylvania's 2021 UCC took effect January 1, 2026. Lackawanna County is in PHRC's Central zone and OpenEI's Zone 5A.

Costs

HomeGuide lists an average attic job at $1,000 to $2,700 and air sealing at $350 to $3,000. Your written estimate is the price.

A typical Dickson City job

For a mining-era house, a common plan is: seal the attic floor and wall tops, blow cellulose to depth, foam the sill and rim, and dense-pack the walls. For later homes, the attic and rim are usually enough to make a big difference.

Older residents

With nearly one in five residents 65 or older in the 2010 census, many Dickson City homeowners have been in the same house for decades. A warmer, less drafty house with lower heating bills helps with staying put.

Rebate

If PPL serves your home, its rebate form lists insulation at 75% of cost, up to $500 or $200 depending on heating type. Get a free estimate