Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic pulls damp, flattened or wildlife-fouled insulation out of a Bergenfield, New Jersey attic under vacuum, sanitizes the space when the history calls for it, and readies the bare floor for whatever goes back in next, in the earliest capes on record and in newer builds alike. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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Three things send us up into a Bergenfield attic to pull insulation rather than just add to it: a squirrel or raccoon has been nesting in it, moisture has been collecting because the space does not vent well, or the material has simply never been touched since the house went up during the borough's fastest years of growth. A half-story cape and an open colonial can both land here, just for different reasons.
Before anything comes out, plastic sheeting closes the attic hatch off from the living space below. A commercial vacuum rig does the actual pulling rather than a crew working by hand, keeping dust from settling into the rooms underneath. Wherever wildlife has been active, the space gets sanitized afterward, and a half-story cape's narrow kneewall pockets get walked just as carefully as the open floor, since that side space is where a rushed job leaves material behind. New insulation only goes back once the floor is bare and the obvious gaps are shut.
Every job comes with a free, written estimate that explains the reasoning for that particular attic instead of a blanket recommendation. A tight kneewall pocket takes different handling than a wide-open colonial floor, and sorting out which situation is actually in front of us happens on the walk-through, not after.
The related work a Bergenfield removal job usually leads into, mapped out once the attic is inspected.
The recurring reasons a Bergenfield attic loses its insulation and starts over.
Bergenfield grew quickly in the early and middle twentieth century, and a lot of the capes, colonials and split-levels from that stretch are still working with whatever insulation went in on day one, thinner than what current guidance calls for.
Mature trees around Cooper's Pond and the borough's close-set lots put squirrels and raccoons within reach of aging soffits and fascia boards, and once one gets in, the insulation underneath usually has to go.
An attic that does not vent properly holds onto humidity rising from the rooms below all winter, and that dampness sits in the insulation and framing until the material starts to compress and stop working.
A cape hides part of its attic behind kneewalls, and a crew moving quickly through the open floor can walk right past that narrow side pocket without checking what condition the material in it is actually in.
Better insulation. Sealed gaps. Cleaner air. Lower bills.
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Master Attic did a phenomenal job with our attic insulation and duct replacement. We had a loss from smoke damage from a neighboring fire and we were met with compassion and excellent customer service from Danny Jones and Jorge Diaz. We chose them for their quality of work, expertise and fair pricing and they got the job done promptly. Thank you for the excellent work and we will be recommending you highly!
We just had our attic insulation replaced, and the entire experience was pleasant from start to finish. Robert is knowledgeable, honest and easy to work with at the initial estimate period. Roberta and his crew did a great job replacing the attic insulation for our house. They were very professional, efficient and respectful. They did everything that needed to be done and left the space clean and in excellent condition. I am very happy that I chose Master Attic and would highly recommend them.
Dan Jones and the Ronald crew did a great job from start to finish! I had original insulation in my attic with no electricity, not an easy job. Our upstairs was very hot in the summer and cold in winter. With having central air, we still needed AC units and space heaters to manage. Dan set up a great plan to eliminate that. He and his crew were able to come and finish the job shortly after we first met. They were quick, clean and managed to crawl into small spaces to remove old insulation and install fresh insulation. We have already noticed a major difference! Highly recommended!!
We hired Master Attic to clean out debris, mice, old insulation, and replace with new insulation in both our attic spaces. Roberto and his crew did a phenomenal job. They were extremely professional, polite, and did a fantastic job. They invited my husband to see the attic after each step, and took pictures on their phone to show me since I could not get up in the attic. They took the time to protect the space with plastic sheeting before the job up in the attic, and then cleaned up everything perfectly afterwards. I highly recommend them!
Great job by the team. Cleaned out the entire attic and replaced all the old insulation with new fresh insulation. Made a huge difference. Alex was great to work with and was very professional. Would highly recommend.
Awesome experience from start to finish. Rob provided a great assessment and capabilities overview, arrived on time and was very generous and thorough in explaining the work. I signed on the spot. A crew of six arrived (again, on time) and completely transformed our attic space - thoroughly cleaned out the old insulation (looked spotless afterwards), sanitized the space, sealed it/rodent proofed it, added baffles and of course, replaced the insulation and added more in areas that needed it. Completed the whole job in half a day and we are delighted with the result. Thank you, Master Attic team, for a job very well done! Highest recommendation.
What a great experience I had with this company and its employees. It started with initially interacting with Joe who came out for the estimate. He was funny because he came down from my attic and said "have you seen up there". I laughed because I had and I knew it was bad. He was no pressure and no nonsense. Gave me an estimate and said if I wanted we could have the work done next day. I wasn't ready for that but after some schedule juggling I told him we could be ready. Joe had his guys out next morning with the best part being Jorge calling me to advise he was about thirty minutes out. I appreciate when I am given a heads up as to ETA. Three of them arrived Jorge set out plastic and covered exposed furniture. Jorge, Angel and Gonzalo were all polite and worked hard to complete the task. They worked efficiently and were done quickly. Jorge made sure he included me in each step of the process and when I saw the finished product I was amazed. I can actually use my attic for storage if I choose to do so. I did not realize when they were here that they also do work on crawlspace areas. I will be calling them back to see what they can do for my crawlspace which easily rivals the diasaster called my attic. I recommend at least giving this company and its employees an opportunity to help you.
Great company to work with. From beginning to end, Dan came out, spent plenty of time with me going over everything that needed to be done, and the process of everything that needed to be updated it both attics. His professionalism was top notch, answered all my question and concerns. When it came time for George and his six-man crew to do the work their quality of workmanship was well above average, they were here the whole day, and I don't think they even had a lunch break (hopefully I don't get him in trouble). They all worked and everyone knew what their job was, they removed all the insulation, cleaned, spray foamed all holes and top plates, re-insulated both attics and cleaned up like they weren't even here. Will definitely use them again.
Master Attic remediated a bat issue for us back in October and I can’t say enough about what a wonderful job they did. The work was guaranteed and they encouraged us to call if we say any further evidence of bats. Well, there were a few droppings in the attic and they quickly responded to our concerns. Jose’s crew came out on a SUNDAY, inspected the attic, and sealed up several spots that could be entry points. They were professional, efficient, and kind. I would highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed.
Sheeting goes up first to keep the attic separate from the house below, and a vacuum rig, not a crew working by hand, does the actual pulling to keep dust from spreading. Wildlife history gets a sanitizing pass, and the top plates and chases get a look for air leaks before the floor sees anything new.
It varies with the attic. An open colonial floor clears faster than a cape with kneewall pockets on both sides, and cleanup after a wildlife problem adds to either. The written estimate spells out a schedule for your specific attic rather than a general guess.
Removal by itself rarely triggers a rebate, it is the replacement material that usually does. PSE&G is the utility serving Bergenfield, and NJ Clean Energy Program funding has gone toward new insulation on past jobs around here. What is currently on the table gets checked when we are out for your estimate rather than promised in advance.
Not automatically. Dry, clean material that is only thin can stay and be topped off. It becomes a problem once wildlife has nested in it or moisture has kept it damp for a stretch, since that starts to affect the air reaching the rooms underneath.
Moisture, compression and any sign of wildlife are what we check for during the free inspection. Material that is dry and clean but simply thin can usually stay and get topped off. Wet or contaminated insulation has to go, and Bergenfield's capes and colonials from the fast-growth years see that outcome more than newer construction across the borough does.
Often, yes, once the floor is sealed and clear, since there is no real reason to leave a bare attic sitting once the old material and the contamination it carried are gone. Some homeowners would rather wait and schedule the install as its own step later, which works just as well. Either way, the written estimate lays out both paths so the choice is yours to make.
Bergen County as a whole is the coverage area, not just Bergenfield itself, so Tenafly, Cresskill, Dumont, Teaneck, New Milford and Englewood all see the same removal crews on a regular basis. If your street sits somewhere between those towns, our crews have almost certainly already been through the neighborhood.
It gets bagged on site and hauled away according to local disposal rules. Nothing gets left piled in the attic, on the lawn or in the driveway, and the space is cleared before the crew moves on to sanitizing, sealing or installing whatever comes next.
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