Where the Flat meets the Grand
Spray Foam Insulation in Lowell, MI
Older houses near Main Street and a wave of newer homes since 2010.
- 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
Lowell Old and New
Spray Foam Insulation in Lowell covers two kinds of housing. ACS figures on Point2 show 23.2% of Lowell homes built before 1940, but also 11.6% from 2010 to 2019 and 3.9% since 2020, more new building than most small towns nearby. Lowell sits on the Grand River just north of where the Flat River joins it, and grew from 3,783 residents in 2010 to 4,142 in 2020.
Near downtown
The Downtown Lowell Historic District, on the National Register since 1999, covers 56 buildings along Main Street, most built between 1865 and 1890. Houses on the streets around it are often old enough to have empty walls and thin attic insulation.
Newer homes
New houses are built to tighter standards but still benefit from rim joist foam and a well-sealed attic, and a basement about to be finished is the right time to foam the walls.
Permits
The City of Lowell contracts building permits and code enforcement to Professional Code Inspections. About 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
Flood and fire history
Flooding in 1904 washed away downtown buildings that straddled the Flat River, and a 1905 fire destroyed several more. Houses on low ground near the rivers can still have damp basements, so we check for water before foaming.
Wall filling
Older Lowell homes with empty walls can be filled with dense-pack cellulose or injection foam through small holes, working inside or out.
Rebates
If DTE supplies your heat, its rebate page lists $125 for 250 square feet of above-grade wall insulation, which can help with a wall-filling job.
Newer neighborhoods
Lowell's building since 2010 means many homes with full basements and attached garages. If you are about to finish the basement, closed-cell foam on the rim and walls before framing is the cleanest way to do it, and the inspection goes through the city's permit process with Professional Code Inspections.
Call (616) 219-1886 or book a visit and we will check your Lowell home. Get a free estimate
What to Know in Lowell
- Housing age. 23.2% of homes built before 1940; 11.6% built 2010-2019; 70% owner-occupied (ACS via Point2).
- Historic district. The Downtown Lowell Historic District, listed in 1999, covers 56 buildings mostly built 1865-1890 (Wikipedia).
- Rivers. Lowell sits just north of where the Flat River joins the Grand River; about 7.1% of the city is water.
- Permits. Building permits are contracted to Professional Code Inspections.
Lowell Questions
Can you insulate an older house near downtown Lowell?
Yes. We fill walls, seal attics and foam rim joists in older houses.
Does a new Lowell home need insulation work?
Sometimes at the rim joist and attic, or before finishing the basement.
Who handles permits in Lowell?
Professional Code Inspections, for the city.
Will a damp Lowell basement affect insulation?
Yes. Water problems need fixing first; foam goes on dry walls.
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