Serving Lakewood, NJ
Master Attic installs deeper attic insulation, removes what is old or contaminated, encapsulates crawl spaces and rodent proofs attics and crawl spaces across Lakewood, New Jersey, in homes from the town's early-1900s resort era near the downtown core and in the duplexes and townhouses built within the last two decades alike. Free estimates anywhere in Ocean County.
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Lakewood's downtown core along Clifton Avenue and the blocks near Lake Carasaljo date to the town's early 1900s resort years through the 1960s, most of it never upgraded past what codes required decades ago. The duplexes and townhouses built across the township over the last two decades meet current code, but chases and knee walls often get missed, leaving new attics short of what is expected today too.
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Squirrels chew wiring and tear up insulation once they get into an attic. We remove them and close the entry points.
Squirrel Removal →A raccoon can wreck attic insulation and ductwork in weeks and leave dangerous droppings behind. Safe removal plus repair of the damage.
Raccoon Removal →Bats roost in quiet attic corners and their droppings contaminate everything below. Humane exclusion plus full cleanup.
Bat Removal →Mice squeeze in through gaps the width of a pencil, nest in the insulation and leave droppings across the attic floor. Removal, then sealing the gaps so they stay out.
Attic Mice Removal →Wildlife tears openings where the roof meets the walls, and every gap is an open door. We seal the entry points and repair the damage.
Rodent Proofing →Thin, patchy insulation lets heated and cooled air escape into the attic all year. Upgrading it cuts energy bills.
Attic Insulation →Moisture in the crawl space feeds mold and rots the framing under your floor. Encapsulation seals out the damp ground air.
Crawl Space Encapsulation →New batts fill every joist bay edge to edge, so heated and cooled air stays in the rooms below instead of bleeding into the attic. Lower bills, even temperatures.
Attic Insulation →A vented ridge lets hot, moist air escape at the peak while baffles keep the soffit intake open. Balanced airflow protects the roof deck and keeps the new insulation dry.
Attic Ventilation →The roofline gap the wildlife used is sealed with rodent-proof mesh and sealant, along with every other opening we found. Nothing gets back in.
Rodent Proofing →Droppings, nesting debris and the contaminated insulation are gone, and the framing is treated so odors and bacteria do not linger in the air you breathe.
Attic Cleanup →A sealed vapor barrier covers the ground and walls, so damp soil air can no longer feed mold or rot the floor framing above it.
Crawl Space Encapsulation →What is going wrong here
What changed
Lakewood has grown by more than double since 2000, and that growth split the town's housing stock in two: a historic core near downtown and Lake Carasaljo built between the early 1900s and the 1960s, and dense blocks of new duplexes and townhouses added across the township over the last two decades.
Housing near downtown and Lake Carasaljo dates to the early 1900s through the 1960s, while newer duplexes and townhouses built across the township meet current code but still miss spots.
The South Branch of the Metedeconk River feeds Lake Carasaljo, and older crawl spaces near that water table were built vented, letting ground moisture soak into framing and insulation each summer.
Early 1900s houses near downtown carry wood soffits that have loosened over a century, while newer duplexes have construction penetrations that were never resealed after plumbing and wiring went in.
Heat that escapes through gaps in an unsealed attic melts roof snow from below, and that meltwater refreezes into ice dams at the eaves of older and newer Lakewood roofs alike.
Our crews cover Ocean County daily. Free estimates, no obligation.
Here's what usually brings Master Attic into a Lakewood, NJ attic or crawl space first.
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.
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The South Branch of the Metedeconk River feeds Lake Carasaljo right through town, and many older crawl spaces close to that water table were built with vents that pull in humid air all summer. That moisture works into the framing and insulation above it and can carry a musty smell into the rooms overhead. A sealed vapor barrier closes the space off from both the ground and the vents.
Lakewood is JCP&L territory, and the statewide NJ Clean Energy Program has funded rebates for attic insulation and air sealing work before. Amounts and eligibility move around, so check the current NJ Clean Energy Program listings, or just ask when we're out for your free estimate and we'll tell you what's active.
The starting point changes. An early-1900s or mid-century house near downtown or Lake Carasaljo usually needs its worn insulation pulled and the air leaks at the top plates closed first. A duplex or townhouse from the last two decades usually keeps its original insulation, and the job is finding and sealing the specific gaps left at chases, knee walls or mechanical penetrations.
Scratching along the roofline at dawn or dusk, droppings on the insulation, chewed wiring, and a nesting smell near the soffits are the usual signs. In Lakewood's older sections near downtown, wood soffits and fascia from the early 1900s have shrunk and separated enough to give animals a way onto the roof; newer construction sees the same problem at unsealed plumbing and wiring penetrations.
A single attic in one of Lakewood's early-1900s to 1960s houses near downtown tends to move quickly once access is open, since the framing is straightforward. Crawl space encapsulation is the bigger commitment, and how big the space is, plus whatever old insulation or a failed vapor barrier needs hauling out first, can stretch it well beyond that. Newer duplexes and townhouses tend to go faster because the crawl spaces and attics are smaller and easier to reach.
All of Ocean County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson and Manchester, plus Howell just across the county line in Monmouth County. Our crews are out working attics and crawl spaces in this part of the state every week, whether the house is a century old or brand new.
We check insulation depth and condition, air leaks around the top plates and penetrations, attic ventilation, signs of rodent activity, crawl space moisture and vapor barrier condition, and general attic safety and cleanliness. You get a written estimate, and deciding when or whether to move forward is entirely up to you.
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