Spray Foam Insulation in Richmond Hill, GA

Spray foam insulation in Richmond Hill covers a wide range of houses, because the town grew in waves. Richmond Hill had 16,633 residents at the 2020 census, almost 80% more than the 9,281 counted in 2010. Subdivisions began appearing in the early 1970s, and they now range from starter homes to gated golf communities along the Ogeechee River, about 21 miles south of downtown Savannah.

Older and newer homes

Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have thin, settled attic insulation and ductwork that was never sealed. Newer homes usually meet code but still have the common weak spots: bonus rooms, kneewalls and ducts in a hot attic. Either way, we start with the attic and the air leaks.

The Ford connection

The town was once called Ways Station. Henry Ford chose it as his winter home in the 1930s and built the Ford Farms complex along the Ogeechee River, eventually holding about 85,000 acres. When locals proposed renaming the town Ford, he declined, and it became Richmond Hill, after his home on the river. Several Ford-era buildings still stand on Ford Avenue.

Marsh and river land

The Ogeechee River forms the city's eastern edge, and many neighborhoods sit near marsh at about 20 feet above sea level. Homes near the water that have crawl spaces deal with damp air for much of the year, so we check for standing water and sagging batts and decide between sealing the crawl space or insulating the floor.

Fort Stewart families

Locals credit much of the growth to nearby Fort Stewart, and homes here change hands and become rentals as families move. Whether you live in the house or rent it out, we give a written scope, area by area, that is easy to hand to a buyer, tenant or property manager.

Code and climate

Bryan County is in Climate Zone 2A. Georgia's energy code calls for R-38 in ceilings and R-13 in walls for new homes, and the Department of Energy suggests R-13 for floors over unconditioned space. Get a free estimate

Cost ranges

HomeGuide lists air sealing at $350 to $3,000 and an average attic insulation job at $1,000 to $2,700. Crawl space encapsulation runs $3,000 to $15,000. We measure your home and send a written estimate, which is the price.