Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic pulls wet, flattened or rodent-contaminated material out of attics across Lakewood, New Jersey, cleans up and treats whatever is left, then puts fresh insulation back to today's standard, in the town's oldest attics close to downtown and Lake Carasaljo just as readily as its newest. Free estimates anywhere in Ocean County.
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Attic insulation removal in Lakewood, New Jersey usually begins with a specific reason rather than routine upkeep: the material is soaked from a roof or plumbing leak, flattened after decades under foot traffic, or contaminated by a squirrel or raccoon that got into one of the town's older attics close to downtown and Lake Carasaljo. Newer attics in the duplexes and townhouses raised over the last two decades get pulled for the same reasons, just less often.
Once we know why the insulation has to go, the removal itself happens under vacuum so dust, droppings and fiberglass do not spread into the living space below. Any damaged framing, chewed wiring or open gap found underneath gets flagged on the same trip, since the crew can see straight down to the joists for once, without a layer of old material hiding what is underneath.
The attic gets sanitized when contamination calls for it, and new material only goes down after the bare floor has had every air leak closed off. What follows is a written estimate laying out what turned up during the removal, our recommendation for replacing it, and a schedule you can hold us to, with the final call always yours.
Six services that come with a Lakewood attic insulation removal, all quoted from the same free inspection.
The conditions that most often send Master Attic into a Lakewood attic to pull insulation and start over.
Squirrels and raccoons have had a century of loosened soffits and fascia to work with on houses near downtown and Lake Carasaljo, and once they nest, the insulation underneath carries droppings and urine that has no business staying under new material.
Original insulation in Lakewood's early-resort-era attics has spent generations compressed under its own weight and foot traffic, leaving it far short of what current guidance calls for even before any contamination enters the picture.
A slow roof leak or a plumbing line running through the attic can soak insulation long before a stain shows up on the ceiling below, and wet material has to come out because it stops insulating and can start growing mold.
Warm air leaking through gaps in an older Lakewood attic floor melts snow from underneath and sends water back under the shingles at the eaves, and insulation near that edge is often the first material in the attic to need pulling.
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 vacuum out the old material, contain it so dust and debris do not spread into the house, and inspect the exposed framing for damage, gaps or signs animals have been living there. Depending on what we find, that can mean sanitizing before anything new goes down, sealing air leaks at the top plates, or closing entry points at the roofline before new insulation is installed.
It depends on how much material is coming out and what shape the framing is in underneath it. There is no fixed number we can give without seeing the attic first. When the written estimate goes out, it spells out how long your particular removal is expected to take, factoring in whatever sanitizing or rodent proofing the job turns out to need.
Lakewood sits in JCP&L territory, and NJ Clean Energy Program rebates have covered insulation and air sealing work before, though removal on its own does not always qualify. Availability shifts, so bring it up when we come out to measure the attic and we'll flag whatever currently applies to your job.
Often, yes. With the attic floor bare, framing damage, chewed wiring, or gaps at the soffits and roofline are all easier to see than they were under a layer of old insulation. We note anything found on that same trip rather than scheduling a second one, and none of it changes the price already quoted for the removal.
Condition decides it, not age by itself. Wet, flattened, or rodent-contaminated insulation comes out because it either stopped working or poses a health concern, while dry material in reasonable shape in a newer Lakewood duplex or townhouse can often just be added to. We only make that call after actually seeing the attic.
Yes, whenever there has been contamination, which shows up often in the older attics close to downtown and Lake Carasaljo where squirrels and raccoons have gotten in for a century or more. The attic gets cleaned and treated before any new insulation goes back down, so the new material is not sitting on top of what caused the problem in the first place.
Ocean County keeps our crews busy well past Lakewood, from Toms River and Brick to Jackson and Manchester, with Howell in neighboring Monmouth County getting the same attention. Old, contaminated insulation comes out of attics across this whole area on a weekly basis, not just in Lakewood itself.
Sometimes, if the damage or contamination is clearly limited to one section, like around a single roof leak or one entry point animals used. Most of the older attics we open near downtown Lakewood end up needing the whole floor addressed once we see how far it has spread, but we will tell you honestly what a partial removal would and would not solve.
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