Attic & Crawl Space · Exclusion · Cleanup · Sanitizing
Master Attic removes raccoons from Carteret, New Jersey attics and crawl spaces using humane methods, seals off the roofline, soffit and foundation openings, then clears out whatever mess is left, whether the house dates to the borough's early industrial years or is one of the newer waterfront builds. Free estimates anywhere in Middlesex County.
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Raccoons get into a Carteret house two different ways depending on where they end up. In the attic, they climb from a tree, fence or utility line onto the roof and push through a soft soffit corner or a gap at the roofline. In a crawl space, they work at foundation vents, an unsecured crawl door or loose skirting near the ground. Removal starts with finding which route is actually being used before deciding how to handle it.
Removal itself is handled with humane methods: one-way doors that let a raccoon leave through an opening but not back in, or humane trapping when a one-way door will not work for the situation, common when young raccoons are still in the attic or crawl space and need to be accounted for before anything gets sealed shut. Poison and bait are not part of how we work.
Once the raccoons are out, we block the entry point, whether that is a soffit gap above or a crawl door and vent screen below, and clean up what they left behind. In the attic that usually means pulling damaged, soiled insulation and sanitizing before fresh material goes back in. In a crawl space it more often means clearing waste and checking the vapor barrier or ground cover for damage.
Six services that often follow a Carteret raccoon removal, all starting with the same free inspection.
The four conditions we see most often behind a raccoon call in Carteret, NJ.
Carteret's two-family houses put up across the early to mid twentieth century often have original soffit and fascia details that have loosened over the decades, giving a climbing raccoon a route onto the roof and into the attic through a gap that predates modern sealing standards.
Not every Carteret foundation is a full basement. Where the house sits over a crawl space, raccoons work at foundation vents, an unsecured crawl door or loose skirting near the ground, a different entry point than the roofline and one that needs its own inspection.
Raccoons get extra cover in Carteret from the industrial waterfront corridor and the low, marshy ground near the Rahway River, keeping pressure on both attics and crawl spaces higher here than it would be for a town set back from the water.
A raccoon does not just pass through. It flattens and soils attic insulation for a den site and can tear at crawl space vapor barriers below, which is why removal in Carteret almost always comes with a cleanup and sanitizing step, not just sealing the entry point.
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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.
It depends on where the raccoon is working. In an attic, we find the roofline or soffit gap it is using, then use a one-way door or humane trapping to get it out, seal the opening, and clean and sanitize whatever insulation it soiled. In a crawl space, the entry point is usually a foundation vent, crawl door or gap in the skirting instead, handled the same humane way.
It depends on the situation. A single adult raccoon with one clear entry point can be resolved quickly, while young raccoons still in the attic or crawl space, or multiple entry points around an older Carteret two-family, take longer to fully clear and seal. We put the schedule specific to your situation directly into the written estimate.
Removing a raccoon is not insulation work, so it falls outside NJ Clean Energy Program incentives on its own. If soiled attic insulation needs replacing afterward in this PSE&G territory, that portion has, at times, been eligible. We can tell you what currently applies during your free estimate.
Both, depending on the situation. A one-way door works well for a single adult with a clear, sealable entry point. Humane trapping comes into play when a one-way door is not practical, such as when young raccoons are involved or the entry point cannot be isolated cleanly. Either way, poison and bait are never part of how we handle a raccoon.
We look for the physical signs: matted or torn insulation, droppings, a soffit or roofline gap with fresh scratch marks, or a foundation vent and crawl door that has been pried or chewed at. Carteret's older two-family houses tend to show wear at both the roofline and at grade, so we check the whole exterior rather than assuming one entry point.
The entry point stays open, fitted with a one-way door, until we are sure the raccoon and any young are out, then it gets sealed for good. Closing a gap while a raccoon or its young are still inside a Carteret attic or crawl space traps them there, which is exactly what a one-way door is designed to prevent.
Raccoon calls come in from Port Reading, Avenel and Sewaren just as often as from Carteret itself, since those are the neighboring Woodbridge Township sections. Add Linden, across the water in Union County, plus Edison further into Middlesex County, and that rounds out the regular coverage.
Not if the entry point is sealed properly once the raccoon is confirmed out. Raccoons return to spots that worked before, which is why we do not just chase the animal off, we close the roofline gap or crawl space opening behind it. If a seal ever fails, whatever let the raccoon in the first time is usually the weak point to check again.
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