Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic pulls old, wet or rodent-contaminated insulation out of Cherry Hill, New Jersey attics under vacuum, then seals and preps the floor before any new material goes down, in postwar split-levels as readily as in attics finished only recently. Free estimates anywhere in Camden County.
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Attic insulation removal in Cherry Hill, NJ usually starts with one of three problems: rodents have nested in the batts, water from a roof or duct leak has soaked through, or years of poor ventilation have let condensation drip onto the material. The original insulation in Barclay Farm, Kingston Estates and the other split-level neighborhoods built in the postwar decades is already thin by today's standard, and where old trees overhang the roofline in Erlton or Colwick, a soffit gap on an older roofline lets squirrels or raccoons reach the attic, contaminating whatever insulation is already there.
The removal itself runs on vacuum equipment or sealed commercial bags, whichever suits the attic and what is in it. We flag anything hazardous first, protect the rooms below and the route to the attic hatch from dust, then extract the old material and haul it away for proper disposal under local rules. Droppings, urine or nesting debris mixed into the insulation get treated as contaminated rather than swept in with material that is simply old.
Once the floor is clear, we repair or seal whatever let air and water through, the flue chase, ductwork gaps and the hatch itself, before new insulation goes down to bring the attic up to today's standard. What that combination looks like for your attic, and what it will run, comes back to you in a free written estimate before any of it is scheduled.
The related work a Cherry Hill removal job most often turns into. Every job starts with a free inspection.
The four conditions that send us out to pull insulation from a Cherry Hill attic more than any others.
A lot of the post-war split-levels and colonials in neighborhoods like Ashland still have the batts that went in when the section was built in the 1950s and 60s. They have compressed and thinned well past current guidance, and removing them is typically the starting point for bringing the attic current.
Old tree cover in Erlton, Colwick and along the Cooper River puts squirrels and raccoons onto nearby roofs, and once a soffit or ridge gap opens on an older split-level or colonial, the insulation underneath takes the damage first. That contaminated material has to come out before we sanitize and rebuild the floor.
A roof leak, a duct that sweats, or an attic that never vented properly can all soak insulation from above or below. Once it clumps, flattens or shows a grey film, it stops insulating and has to be pulled rather than topped.
Working room in a Cherry Hill split-level attic is tighter than in a full colonial, with less headroom and a lower ridge for hoses and bagged material to clear. That difference changes how we stage the vacuum equipment before pulling old insulation out. We walk every attic before quoting the removal for that reason.
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.
We extract the old material by vacuum or sealed bag, protecting the rest of the attic and the path to the hatch from dust as we go. Anything soaked, moldy or holding rodent droppings gets treated as contaminated rather than mixed in with material that is simply thin. Once the floor is clear we can see and seal the gaps that were hidden underneath.
Once we have walked the attic we can tell you how long yours will take. A straightforward pull of dry, uncontaminated material moves quickly, while rodent contamination, water damage, or a tight split-level attic all add time, since the material has to be handled more carefully. That timing goes into the written estimate rather than a guess up front.
Cherry Hill sits in PSE&G territory, where statewide clean energy incentives have periodically reached insulation and air sealing work, including removal tied to contamination in some cases. What currently qualifies changes, so we will tell you what applies during your estimate rather than have you rely on a guess.
Yes. We run the containment from the attic hatch, not through living space, and cover the path we use to reach it. Dust and debris stay inside the work area, and the crew cleans that area before leaving. For a colonial or a split-level with the hatch over a hallway, that containment is set up before any material comes out.
It comes down to what is up there. Dry insulation that has not been contaminated can often be left in place and added to. Once it is wet, compressed flat, or shows signs that wildlife nested in it, which happens often in the older Cherry Hill neighborhoods with heavy tree cover, removal is the only option. The inspection tells us which situation we are looking at.
Most Cherry Hill customers have us install it as part of the same job, since an open attic floor is the easiest time to bring the space up to today's standard. It is not required immediately, though bare joists lose heat quickly, so leaving an attic empty through a South Jersey winter is not something we recommend.
All of Camden County, including Haddonfield, Voorhees, Marlton and Moorestown around Cherry Hill, plus Medford Lakes and Glassboro further out. The postwar split-levels and colonials that make up most of Cherry Hill repeat across those towns too, so an insulation removal job in one usually looks a lot like the next.
It goes straight into a containment system, bagged or vacuumed as it comes out, then leaves the property for disposal rather than sitting around. Nothing gets left in the yard or driveway overnight, and if wildlife waste was mixed into the material, it is handled the way any contaminated debris has to be handled on a job like this.
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