Terrebonne Parish seat, 10 feet above sea level
Spray Foam Insulation in Houma, LA
Heat, humidity and storms shape every insulation job here.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written quote with material, depth and R-value for each area
- Leaks, moisture and termite signs checked before anything is covered
A City Built Where Six Bayous Meet
Spray Foam Insulation in Houma starts with the setting. Terrebonne Parish founded Houma in 1834 at the meeting of six bayous, and the city was incorporated in 1848. It sits about 10 feet above sea level, and downtown is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 2020 census counted 33,406 people and 12,612 households in the city, and with Bayou Cane and the other neighborhoods around it, the urban area tops 60,000 people.
Hot, wet and mild
Houma's climate is humid subtropical. NOAA normals show a July average high of 91.3F and a January average low of 43.5F, and the wettest months bring 8 to 9 inches of rain. In that climate, insulation is mostly about keeping heat and moist air out. The air conditioner runs most of the year, and leaks in the ceiling, floor and ductwork pull hot, humid air into the house.
After Ida
In late August 2021, Houma took the eyewall of Category 4 Hurricane Ida, and the damage was widespread. A year later, NBC News reported the area was still struggling with displacement and property damage. Many homes have since had roofs replaced and walls opened up. If your attic insulation got wet before the roof was fixed, it should be checked; if your walls are open, it is the best time to insulate them with foam.
Old and new houses
Downtown and along the bayous, older houses often have little attic insulation and floors open underneath. Newer homes in subdivisions have more insulation but often have ducts in a hot attic. We plan each job around which kind of house you have.
Get a free estimate or call (985) 466-8109 to book a visit in Houma.
What to Know in Houma
- Low elevation. Houma sits about 10 feet above sea level at the meeting of six bayous; the parish founded the city there in 1834.
- Climate normals. NOAA normals show a 91.3F July average high, a 43.5F January average low and 8 to 9 inches of rain in June and July.
- Hurricane Ida. Houma took the eyewall of Category 4 Hurricane Ida in late August 2021, with widespread damage still reported a year later.
- Code zone. Louisiana treats the whole state as climate zone 2 under its 2021 IRC: R-38 ceilings and R-13 walls for new homes.
Houma Questions
Is spray foam worth it in a Houma home?
In the right spots, yes: under raised floors, on roof decks when ducts are in the attic, and in open walls during repairs. For a plain attic floor, sealing and blown-in is usually the better value.
Our roof was replaced after Ida. Should the attic insulation be checked?
Yes. If water got in before the roof was fixed, the insulation may be matted or damp. We can check it and remove what needs to go.
How do I compare insulation companies in Houma?
Ask for written quotes listing material, thickness and R-value for each area, how air sealing and moisture are handled, and cure time for foam. Compare the scope, not just the price.
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