Spray Foam Insulation in Spokane Valley, WA
Empire Insulation sprays closed-cell foam in Spokane Valley, across the state line from Post Falls. Owner Nick Bond quotes the job himself and sprays it with a ratio-monitored rig, sizing the foam to what Washington code calls for.
Shops, pole barns, garages, homes and new builds all fit. Estimates are free; open-cell is available on request.
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Closed-cell foam for Spokane Valley, sized to Washington code
Nick quotes your Spokane Valley job himself, plans the depth around Washington's roof requirements and sprays it with one consistent crew member.
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Call (208) 292-6255Company details
- Owner since April 2022Nick Bond, owner
- 5.0 on Google9 reviews
- Licensed & insuredLicensed in Idaho
- Ratio-monitored rigApplication reports on request
What we do in Spokane Valley
Across the line, the roof depth changes
Spokane Valley is a Spokane County city on the Spokane River, west of the Idaho state line and Post Falls and northwest of Empire's base in St. Maries. The foam is the same closed-cell Empire sprays in Idaho, in 2-lb or HFO. What changes on the Washington side is code. Where Washington code calls for R-49 in a roof, Nick's rule of thumb is 7 to 8 inches of closed-cell, against the 6 inches that is usually his maximum elsewhere. Tell him what the plans or the inspector call for, and the quote is built around it.
Walls follow the same thinking as anywhere. At 1.5 to 2 inches, closed-cell reaches a Class II vapor retarder, which slows warm, moist indoor air before it reaches cold sheathing and condenses through the winter. Living spaces then need an approved thermal barrier over the foam, usually drywall hung by a separate trade.
Shops and pole barns are planned by use: about 2 inches on the walls and 3 on the roof for a heated shop, 4 to 6 for cold storage, with foam right on the steel to keep condensation off the panels.
Spokane Valley jobs get closed-cell foam, in 2-lb or HFO. Find your building below, and use the service links further down the page.
Closed-cell spray foam
Roughly R-6 to R-7 per inch, which is how a roof reaches R-49 at 7 to 8 inches. Open-cell is available on request.
Roofs and attics to code
Foam on the roof deck or the attic floor, at the depth the code and plans call for. A roof-deck job needs a ventilation and moisture plan.
New construction insulation
Open walls and roofs are sprayed before drywall. Share the plans early so the foam depth matches what the inspector expects.
Shop insulation
A heated shop gets a sealed shell: Nick's rule of thumb is 2 inches on the walls and 3 on the roof, 3 and 4 at most.
Pole barn spray foam
Foam between girts and purlins and onto the panels keeps moist air off cold steel. It does not repair a roof leak.
Garages
Attached and detached garages get foam in the walls and roof, with the right barrier where a garage meets living space.
Metal and commercial buildings
Closed-cell bonds to steel. Commercial jobs can be sprayed at night and on weekends, and intumescent coating is available.
Crawl spaces and retrofits
Foam on foundation walls and rim joists, or wherever there is access in a standing house. Empire does not do blown-in or removal.
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Photos from our jobs
These are Empire's own photos: roof decks, rafter bays and walls sprayed in full. Look at how deep the foam builds between the framing.
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Customer reviews & pricing
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I've utilized many insulation companies over the years and rarely write reviews, but Nick and his guys did an outstanding job and I would HIGHLY recommend them. Their price was excellent, the work was perfect, and they are extremely clean and organized.
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Best job and best price
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What affects the price
Empire does not publish prices. Nick gives a rough estimate from your plans, photos and dimensions, then a firm quote once he has seen the job. Estimates are free, and veterans and service members get a discount that depends on the job.
| Job | What affects the quote |
|---|---|
| Closed-Cell Spray Foam | Area sprayed, installed thickness and access |
| Shop & Garage Insulation | Building size, wall and roof area, and how the space is used |
| Pole Barn Insulation | Building size, wall and roof area, and foam thickness |
| Crawl Space Insulation | Wall and rim-joist area, access and moisture plan |
| Attic Insulation | Insulated boundary chosen, area and access |
| New Construction Insulation | Wall and roof area and the build stage |
| Commercial Insulation | Scope, access and time out of the work area |
| Metal Building Insulation | Steel area covered, surface condition and access |
| Retrofit Insulation | Open areas, access and existing materials |
- Required depth: A roof that must reach R-49 takes 7 to 8 inches of closed-cell, more than a typical Idaho roof, and depth drives material.
- Area sprayed: The wall, roof deck and rim area being foamed sets the price, not the building's footprint.
- Build stage and access: Open framing is fastest. Finished rooms, tight attics and masking around windows add time.
- Barriers and coatings: Required thermal or ignition barriers, paint or intumescent coating change scope. Compare bids that cover the same items.
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Questions we get
Does Empire Insulation work in Spokane Valley?
Yes. Spokane Valley is part of Empire's service area, just across the state line from Post Falls. Nick Bond quotes each job himself, sprays it with one consistent crew member and stays on site until the work is done. Call or text with the address and the building.
How thick does foam need to be for a Washington roof?
Where Washington code calls for R-49, Nick's rule of thumb is 7 to 8 inches of closed-cell. Closed-cell runs roughly R-6 to R-7 per inch, and the final figure comes from the product's documentation. Share what your plans or inspector require.
Do you insulate shops and pole barns in Spokane Valley?
Yes. A heated shop usually gets about 2 inches on the walls and 3 on the roof; cold storage gets 4 to 6. Foam on the panels keeps warm, moist air off the steel. Simple pole barns can often be quoted without a site visit.
Do you spray open-cell foam?
Open-cell is available on request for a specific project, but Empire sprays closed-cell almost every time. It packs roughly R-6 to R-7 per inch against R-3.5 to R-3.8 for open-cell, which matters when a roof has to reach R-49.
What should I send for a Spokane Valley estimate?
The address, what the building is, how it is heated, plans or rough dimensions, the areas to foam and any code requirement you have been given. Photos of the framing help. Nick gives a rough number from that, and every estimate is free.
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About Spokane Valley, WA
Where Spokane Valley sits and the nearest towns we also serve. Distances are straight-line miles from map coordinates.
- County
- Spokane County, WA
- From St. Maries
- About 40 miles in a straight line
- Nearest towns we serve
- Hauser (about 12 mi), Post Falls (about 14 mi), Rathdrum (about 19 mi)
- Local note
- City in Spokane County, Washington, east of Spokane
- Local note
- On the Spokane River, west of the Idaho state line and Post Falls
Building or insulating in Spokane Valley?
Send Nick the plans or a few photos and what code calls for. He quotes Spokane Valley jobs himself, and the estimate is free.