An island built on shell mounds

Spray Foam Insulation in Chokoloskee, FL

Homes and fishing businesses at the end of the causeway.

Free on-site estimates
Written quote with foam type, thickness and R-value for each area
Roof leaks, moisture and old ductwork checked before anything is covered

Spray Foam Insulation in Chokoloskee, FL

Homes on a Shell-Mound Island

Spray Foam Insulation in Chokoloskee serves a small island community whose economy is built on boating, recreational fishing and ecotourism to Everglades National Park, per Wikipedia. Homes, rental cottages and fishing buildings all deal with the same mix of heat, salt and humidity.

High ground, by local standards

The island reaches about 20 feet from shell mounds built over more than 2,000 years, though the community's listed elevation is 7 feet. Chokoloskee Bay is about 10 miles long and 2 miles wide. The modern settlement began in 1874, and a causeway to Everglades City was completed in 1956.

Rentals and fishing lodges

Cottages and rentals that host visitors need to cool down quickly between guests. Sealing the ceiling and adding insulation helps a small home cool faster. For metal work sheds and bait or gear buildings, closed-cell foam cuts heat and condensation.

What we check first

Roofs on the water wear faster. We look for leaks, rusted fasteners and soft decking before we insulate, because foam over a leak hides the problem until it is worse.

Historic place, modern needs

Chokoloskee has been settled for a long time, and homes range from older cottages to newer raised houses. Older cottages often have little or no attic insulation. Raised homes have exposed floors. Each needs a different approach, and we tell you which makes sense.

Salt, sun and storms

Being out on the bay means storms hit hard. Before we put foam on a roof deck or under a floor, we check the framing, fasteners and decking. If repairs are needed first, we tell you.

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Chokoloskee Background

Shell-mound heights. The island reaches about 20 feet from shell mounds built over more than 2,000 years (Wikipedia).
Boating economy. The economy is based mainly on boating, recreational fishing and ecotourism to Everglades National Park.
1956 causeway. A causeway to Everglades City was completed in 1956; the modern settlement began in 1874.
On Chokoloskee Bay. Chokoloskee Bay is about 10 miles long and 2 miles wide, and the community's listed elevation is 7 feet.

Our Services in Chokoloskee, FL

Chokoloskee Questions

Can you insulate a rental cottage between bookings?

Blown-in attic work is quick. Spray foam needs time out of the building to cure and ventilate, which we schedule around your bookings.

Is foam a good choice for a metal gear shed?

Closed-cell foam is the usual choice. It sticks to steel, resists moisture and stops dripping condensation.

Do you come out to the island?

Yes, Chokoloskee is part of our area, reached by the causeway through Everglades City.

Is closed-cell foam the right choice under a raised floor here?

It is usually the preferred choice under exposed raised floors because it seals and resists moisture. We check clearances and framing first.

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