Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic vacuums out attic insulation that's wet, contaminated or wildlife-soiled, cleans and sanitizes what's left, and puts fresh material back down across Brick, New Jersey, in salt-worn lagoon cottages along the bay as often as in a Parkway-boom ranch. Free estimates anywhere in Ocean County.
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Attic insulation in Brick comes out for a handful of clear reasons: a storm has pushed rain past the roofline and soaked it through, humid air off the bay has left it matted and compressed in an older lagoon cottage, or squirrels, raccoons or mice have nested in it and left droppings behind. Insulation that's simply reached the end of its life in a Parkway-boom ranch or Cape Cod gets pulled too, once it has flattened past the point of doing much good.
The material comes out under vacuum, bagged and hauled away rather than swept loose, which keeps contamination from spreading into the living space below while the attic hatch stays sealed off during the job. Once the floor is clear, we clean the joists and decking, and sanitize the space with a family-safe solution when droppings, urine or mold growth were part of the reason it came out in the first place.
From there, most Brick attics get new insulation installed over the cleaned, sealed floor, priced as part of the same free estimate, written up in detail before work begins, though removal on its own is available too if that's all a particular job calls for. What a specific attic needs, and how it splits between removal and replacement, is what the inspection sorts out.
Removal in Brick rarely stands alone; here's what usually comes with it, starting with a free inspection.
The four conditions that send us back with a vacuum truck most often across Brick, NJ.
Wind-driven rain off Barnegat Bay finds its way past aging roof vents and flashing during a coastal storm, and insulation that's been soaked through loses its effectiveness and holds onto moisture long after the weather clears.
Older lagoon cottage attics near Baywood and Cherry Quay deal with far more salt-heavy air than anything built further inland, and that humidity compresses and mats insulation well before it would wear out on the mainland side of town.
Squirrels and raccoons come down off the wooded stretches near Herbertsville and Lake Riviera, and mice slip through salt-loosened soffit seams on older cottages, leaving droppings and torn insulation that ends up needing a full pull rather than a simple top-off.
Attics in the ranches and Capes from Brick's building boom were finished decades ago, and that original material has flattened and compressed to a fraction of its original depth after enough years of settling under its own weight.
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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.
The material itself tells us: wet or matted insulation from a storm, anything with droppings, urine or nesting material worked into it, or insulation that's flattened past the point of doing much good after decades in a Parkway-boom attic. Dry, clean insulation usually stays and just gets topped with more.
Both are available. For most Brick attics, once the floor is cleared and cleaned we go ahead and put new insulation back down as part of that same appointment, but removal alone is an option too if that's genuinely all a particular attic needs right now. It's part of what we go over during the estimate.
Rebate money tends to follow JCP&L's territory together with the statewide Clean Energy Program, and it's generally aimed at the new insulation and air sealing that follows removal rather than removal itself, though coverage shifts from one funding round to the next. We'll flag anything active during your free estimate.
It depends on condition rather than location alone, though attics closer to the bay do see more humidity working against the material over time. If it's still dry and doing its job, there's no need to pull it. Add wildlife activity or storm moisture to the mix and removal becomes the safer call.
We seal off the attic hatch and work area first, then vacuum the old insulation into bags rather than sweeping it loose, which keeps dust and contamination out of the rooms below. Once the floor is clear we clean the joists and decking, sanitize when the reason for removal calls for it, and the attic is ready for new material or left bare, whichever you choose.
How much material there is and how the attic is framed are the two biggest factors. An open ranch attic with straightforward access clears faster than a cramped lagoon-side attic where knee walls slow down every step. How long yours takes gets confirmed once we've actually seen it, and that number is folded into the estimate before we schedule anything.
Lakewood and Toms River sit closest, and the same crew regularly reaches Point Pleasant Beach, Mantoloking, Point Pleasant and Wall Township as well. The salt air, storm exposure and building-boom construction behind most of our Brick removal jobs show up across that entire stretch of the Shore too.
Often, when the smell is coming from moisture trapped in the insulation itself rather than the roof or ventilation. Pulling out the affected material and sanitizing the space underneath clears most of what's causing it, though the inspection checks the ventilation too, since a musty attic and a blocked vent often go together.
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