Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic vacuums out attic insulation across Englewood, New Jersey once it has gone wet, matted or wildlife-contaminated, checks the framing underneath, and rebuilds the floor with fresh material when a house calls for it, from a balloon-framed two-family downtown to whatever went up most recently on the far side of town. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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Old attic insulation in Englewood comes out for a handful of reasons: water from a roof or plumbing leak has soaked it, squirrels or raccoons have nested and left droppings in it, or it has simply compressed to a fraction of what it once was. We open the hatch, inspect the material and the framing underneath, and separate what still has value from what has to go before we ever discuss what comes next.
Removal itself runs on vacuum equipment strong enough to pull loose-fill and matted batts up through the hatch, with the path through the house sealed off so nothing drifts past the work area. Contaminated sections, especially anywhere wildlife has been, get bagged separately and disposed of according to local rules. Once the floor is clear, we check the framing for staining or damage the old insulation had been hiding.
What goes back in depends on the attic. A tight balloon-framed bay near downtown Englewood may take batts where a wide-open Liberty Road floor takes blown-in fastest, and either way the top plates, chases and hatch get sealed before the new material goes down. The estimate is free and written, and lays out exactly what came out, what is going back in, and why.
Six services that often pair with attic insulation removal here, all starting with a free inspection.
The four conditions that send the most Englewood attics through a full removal.
A cracked roof flashing, a slow plumbing leak, or a bathroom fan venting straight into the attic instead of outside can all soak insulation from one direction or another, and once it is wet it stops insulating and starts holding that moisture against the framing. That material comes out, the framing dries and gets checked, and only then does anything new go down.
Englewood's tree-lined older wards put squirrels and raccoons on rooflines that have carried the same aging soffit for decades, and once one gets into the attic the insulation becomes bedding. Removing it, sealing the opening, and sanitizing what is left is the only way to keep the next one from moving in too.
Downtown two-families and the ranches that filled in Liberty Road after the war were each insulated to whatever their own decade expected, and in many attics that original layer has also thinned and settled over the years since. Removal clears the way for a floor that actually meets current guidance.
A cramped balloon-framed attic downtown gives the crew far less room to route hoses and haul bagged material than an open, walk-up Liberty Road attic does, and that access gap is one of the first things we weigh before quoting a removal job.
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.
The clearest signs are a musty smell, visible water staining, insulation that has gone flat and grey, or droppings and shredded material left by squirrels or raccoons. We check depth, moisture and any wildlife activity on every inspection, and removal only gets recommended when the material has actually stopped doing its job.
Some homeowners choose to handle removal and the new install as one visit, and others want the old material gone first while they decide on materials or handle other repairs. Either path works, since removal, air sealing and new insulation are priced and scheduled separately on the written estimate, together or apart.
Removal on its own is rarely the funded piece, but the new insulation and air sealing that usually follows it has, at times, drawn support from PSE&G territory rebates and New Jersey's statewide efficiency incentives together. Ask what is currently funded when we look at your project, since the offer is not the same from one season to the next.
It is, provided the crew doing it is equipped for the job. Raccoon droppings and urine carry real health risks, so the material gets vacuumed and bagged instead of handled loose, protective gear stays on throughout, and the space gets sanitized once the contaminated insulation is out. Sealing the entry point afterward is what keeps a new animal from starting the problem over.
We vacuum the old insulation out through the attic hatch, working section by section with the rest of the house sealed off from dust. Anything contaminated by wildlife gets bagged separately, and the framing underneath gets checked for rot or staining once the floor is finally clear.
The amount that has to come out, and how contaminated it is, drives the schedule more than anything else. A vacuum pass through an open Liberty Road attic moves quickly, while a downtown attic with tight balloon-framed bays or heavy wildlife contamination takes longer to clear safely. That real number gets confirmed in writing only after someone has actually walked your attic, not guessed at over the phone.
Leonia, Englewood Cliffs and Cliffside Park sit closest to Englewood along the river, and Bergenfield, Teaneck and Tenafly round out the towns our crews reach on a normal week. A removal job scheduled from anywhere in that stretch of Bergen County rarely sits waiting long.
Usually, if the smell is coming from the insulation itself rather than somewhere else in the house. Wet or wildlife-contaminated material holds odor long after the original moisture or animal is gone, and pulling it out along with sanitizing the space underneath is what clears it. If the smell persists after removal, that points to a source beyond the insulation worth checking separately.
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