Lackawanna Coal Company's town
Spray Foam Insulation in Olyphant, PA
Older homes from the mining and garment years.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, thickness and R-value for each area
- Wiring, chimneys and vermiculite checked before anything is covered
Mining and Mill Houses
Spray Foam Insulation in Olyphant works on homes from the borough's coal and factory years. Olyphant's main employment was the mining and shipping of coal, and it was the headquarters of the Lackawanna Coal Company. Blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars and silk were made here too, and downtown once had numerous dress factories. The 2020 census counted 5,395 residents.
Older houses
Houses from those years tend to be frame homes and double-blocks with open wall cavities, thin attics and wood sills on stone or block. A full plan includes attic sealing, wall-top blocking, cellulose to depth, dense-pack walls and sill foam.
Recent changes
Until 2018, the biggest employer was Cinram, which made CDs and DVDs. Industrial parks in the area have brought new employers, but most of the borough's homes are still older.
Housing
The 2010 census counted 2,521 housing units and 2,324 households, with 17% of residents 65 or older.
Snow and cold
The nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport averages about 45 inches of snow a year. Ice dams are common on old houses with leaky attics.
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 dense-pack walls at $1.60 to $4.20 per square foot. Your written estimate is the price.
A typical Olyphant job
For a mining-era Olyphant house, a common plan is: block the wall tops from the attic, seal around the chimney and stacks, blow cellulose to depth, dense-pack the walls, and foam the sill and rim. Each area is priced separately.
Old wiring and vermiculite
In houses this old, we check for knob-and-tube wiring and vermiculite before anything else. Live knob-and-tube should not be buried, and vermiculite should be tested first. If we find either, we tell you and adjust the plan.
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
Olyphant Facts
- Coal headquarters. Olyphant was the headquarters of the Lackawanna Coal Company.
- Factory past. Blasting powder, iron and steel goods, cigars, silk and dresses were all made in Olyphant.
- Cinram. Until 2018 the biggest industry was Cinram, a CD and DVD manufacturer.
- Housing. The 2010 census counted 2,521 housing units in the borough.
Olyphant Questions
Do you insulate double-block houses?
Yes, each side can be quoted separately.
Where should I start?
Attic sealing and sill and rim foam.
How long does it take?
One to three days depending on scope.
Can you insulate walls?
Yes, with dense-pack cellulose.
What if my house has knob-and-tube wiring?
Live knob-and-tube should be replaced or confirmed safe before we cover it.
Free Estimates in Olyphant, PA
Olyphant homeowners: ask for a written quote.
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