Spray Foam Insulation in Taylor, PA

Spray Foam Insulation in Taylor works on homes in a borough that sits largely over old mine workings. Wikipedia notes that most of Taylor is built over abandoned mines. The borough was founded in 1790 by Cornelius Atherton, and silk manufacturing and coal mining once employed most of its people. The 2020 census counted 6,302 residents.

What mining ground means for a house

Ground movement over old mines can crack foundations and open gaps where the house meets its foundation. Those gaps let cold air in at floor level. Foaming the sill and rim joist seals them. If a crack is structural, that needs a structural repair first, and we will tell you if we see one.

Older homes

Most houses in Taylor are older frame homes. They usually need attic sealing, wall-top blocking, cellulose to depth and dense-pack walls, along with sill and rim foam.

Housing

The 2010 census counted 2,791 housing units and 2,631 households. About 20% of residents were 65 or older. Many households have been in the same house for decades.

Snow and cold

The nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport averages about 45 inches of snow a year, with a January average low around 20F. Old houses lose a lot of heat through their attics and sills in that weather.

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 rim joist foam at $2,000 to $2,500 and an average attic job at $1,000 to $2,700. Your written estimate is the price.

A typical Taylor job

For an older Taylor house, a common plan is: seal the attic floor and wall tops, blow cellulose to depth, foam the sill and rim (sealing any settling gaps), and dense-pack the walls. Each area is priced separately.

Long-time owners

With about one in five residents 65 or older in 2010, many homes in Taylor have been in the same family for years. Upgrades that cut heating bills and drafts help with comfort and staying in the house.

Rebate

If PPL serves your home, its rebate form lists rim joist insulation at 75% of cost if it is spray foam or rigid foam. Get a free estimate