Around Reeds Lake
Spray Foam Insulation in East Grand Rapids, MI
Owner-occupied houses from the 1920s through the 1960s, many with plaster walls.
- Free on-site estimates across Grand Rapids and Kent County
- Every area itemized with foam type, thickness and R-value
- Leaks, damp framing and old wiring pointed out before we insulate
East Grand Rapids Homes Built to Last
Spray Foam Insulation in East Grand Rapids is mostly work on older, well-kept houses. ACS figures on Point2 show 28.8% of homes built in 1939 or earlier and 30.8% in the 1950s, with another 16% from the 1960s. Only about 7% were built after 1980. And 93.9% of homes are owner-occupied, so most of our calls come from people who plan to stay a long time.
What we see
Prewar colonials and Tudors often have empty walls, small attics and third-floor or kneewall spaces that are hard to heat. 1950s houses usually have some insulation that has settled and an unsealed attic floor. In both, the rim joist is often bare.
Lake air
Reeds Lake and Fisk Lake make up most of the city's water area, about 13.6% of its 3.39 square miles. Lakeside basements can be damp, so moisture gets checked before we foam anything.
Permits
The city's building permit page says permits are required for most home improvement projects, including interior remodeling, and that a licensed contractor or builder must obtain the permit unless the homeowner does the work. Building inspections for East Grand Rapids are handled through Cascade Township's office.
Third floors and kneewalls
Many older East Grand Rapids houses have finished third floors or half-story bedrooms with kneewalls. Those rooms swing hot and cold because the kneewall pockets and sloped ceilings are thinly insulated. We seal and insulate the pockets and, where we can reach them, the slopes.
Two building booms
The city grew fast in the 1920s, from 1,310 residents in 1920 to 4,024 in 1930, during the Ramona Park amusement park era (1897 to 1955), and again in the 1950s. Houses from both booms have plaster walls and original framing that we work around carefully.
Gas rebates
Homes heated by DTE may qualify for its insulation rebates, including $125 for 250 square feet of wall insulation, which fits a wall-filling job in an older house.
Call (616) 219-1886 or book a visit and we will look at your East Grand Rapids home. Get a free estimate
What to Know in East Grand Rapids
- Housing age. 28.8% of homes built in 1939 or earlier and 30.8% in the 1950s; 93.9% owner-occupied (ACS 2019-2023 via Point2).
- Lakes. The city covers 3.39 square miles, about 13.57% water, mostly Reeds Lake and Fisk Lake (Wikipedia).
- Permits. Permits are required for most home improvement projects, including interior remodeling; a licensed contractor must obtain them unless the owner does the work.
- Inspections. Cascade Township's inspection office handles building permits for East Grand Rapids.
East Grand Rapids Questions
Can you insulate plaster walls without damage?
Yes. We drill small holes, fill the cavities and patch the plaster for paint, or work from outside under the siding.
Do I need a permit in East Grand Rapids?
The city says most home improvement projects need one; insulation done as part of a remodel usually falls under that project's permit.
What is the best first step in a 1950s house?
Seal and top up the attic and foam the rim joist.
Can you insulate a finished third floor?
Usually, by sealing and filling the kneewall pockets and slopes from the attic side or through small openings.
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