A mill town on the Tallapoosa River

Spray Foam Insulation in Tallassee, AL

Older houses on both sides of the river, and a climate that keeps crawl spaces damp.

Free in-person estimates
Written quote that lists material, thickness and R-value for each area
Moisture, ductwork and pest damage checked before anything gets covered

Houses Shaped by the Mill and the River

Spray Foam Insulation in Tallassee usually starts with an older house. The town was incorporated in 1835, and its cotton mill, built in 1844, became a Confederate carbine armory in 1864 when the Richmond Carbine Factory moved there from Virginia. Population jumped from about 1,000 in 1940 to 4,225 in 1950 and has stayed near that level since, with 4,763 people counted in 2020. Much of the housing reflects that long, steady history rather than a recent boom.

Across the river

The Tallapoosa River divides Tallassee, in Elmore County, from East Tallassee, in Tallapoosa County. Alabama Power built Thurlow Dam here in 1931, one of three dams it built on the river over that decade. Houses near the river and in low spots see the dampness that comes with it, especially underneath. Crawl spaces with dirt floors, open vents and old batts are common, and they are usually the first place we look.

Older homes need sealing first

Mill-era and early twentieth-century houses often have little or no wall insulation, open framing between floors, and attics with a thin layer of old fill. Air leakage is the main enemy. Sealing the attic floor and the crawl space side of the house, then insulating to depth, is usually the order that gives the most comfort for the money. We check for knob-and-tube wiring and old roof leaks before covering anything.

Vacant houses coming back

The 2020 census counted 2,195 housing units in the city, with 11.8% vacant. When a house that has sat empty is being fixed up, the walls and floors are often open, which is the easiest time to foam them. If you are renovating, call before the drywall goes up.

Spray foam or blown fill in an older home

In many Tallassee houses the attic floor is open and easy to reach, which makes sealing the leaks and blowing cellulose or fiberglass to depth the better value. HomeGuide puts blown-in attic insulation at about $0.90 to $2.40 per square foot, compared with $1.50 to $5.00 for spray foam. Foam earns its place under floors over damp crawl spaces, in open walls during renovation and in cramped spaces where loose fill will not stay put. The written quote shows the material for each area and why.

Price and timing

We visit, measure and send a written quote with each area priced separately. State Highway 14 links Tallassee to Wetumpka, about 22 miles away, and on toward Montgomery. Get a free estimate

What to Know in Tallassee

Mill history. The cotton mill built in 1844 became a carbine armory in 1864 when the Richmond Carbine Factory moved to Tallassee.
River and dam. The Tallapoosa River divides the city from East Tallassee; Alabama Power built Thurlow Dam here in 1931.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 2,195 housing units, with 11.8% vacant and a 2.6% homeowner vacancy rate.
Climate zone. Elmore and Tallapoosa counties are both in IECC Climate Zone 3A.

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Tallassee Questions

My Tallassee house has no wall insulation. Where should I start?

Start at the attic and the crawl space, where most of the air leaks are. Walls can be done later with dense-pack fill or, if they are open, spray foam. We will show you the order that makes sense for your house.

Is it worth insulating a house I am renovating?

Renovation is the best time, because open walls and floors can be foamed quickly and completely. Call us before the drywall goes back up.

Do you work in East Tallassee too?

Yes, on both sides of the river. The houses and the damp crawl space issues are much the same.

Do you check for old wiring before insulating?

Yes. In older houses we look for knob-and-tube wiring, which should be evaluated by an electrician before insulation surrounds it. We will not cover wiring that looks unsafe.

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