Debris · Droppings · Wet Insulation · Sanitizing
Master Attic clears out loose debris, failed insulation and whatever an animal left behind, then sanitizes what stays, in Lakewood, New Jersey crawl spaces and basements, tackling the town's oldest houses near downtown just as readily as its newest townhouses. Free estimates anywhere in Ocean County.
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Crawlspace and basement cleanup in Lakewood, New Jersey covers what a crawl space or basement collects over the years beyond just failing insulation: loose debris, old building material left behind, wet or waterlogged insulation, and droppings or nesting contamination from a rodent or other animal that got underneath. It is often the first step before any insulation or vapor barrier work can start, since none of that goes in over a mess. Where a space has actual standing water sitting in it, that gets pumped out and dried as its own visit, scoped ahead of the cleanup.
In Lakewood's resort-era crawl spaces near downtown and Lake Carasaljo, the usual finds are heavy dampness from the water table, a musty smell working its way into the floor above, and insulation that has fallen and needs to be cleared before we can see what is actually under it. In the duplex and townhouse construction that has filled in more recently across sections like Westgate and Seven Stars, the more common call is an animal that got in through a construction gap and left droppings and nesting material behind in an otherwise clean space.
We clear out everything that does not belong, bag and dispose of it, then sanitize the surfaces and any remaining insulation so the space is safe to leave alone or to build on with new insulation and a vapor barrier. The estimate for a job like this is free and comes in writing, spelling out condition before cost.
Six related calls that come up once a Lakewood crawl space or basement is cleared out. Every job starts with a free inspection.
Four things come up over and over when we are clearing out a Lakewood crawl space or basement.
Lakewood crawl spaces closest to Lake Carasaljo can hold heavy dampness and waterlogged insulation long after a rain, especially in the resort-era sections near downtown, and that wet material gets cleared out before anything else gets done. Where actual standing water is sitting in the space, pumping it out and drying the ground comes first, as its own visit.
In newer Lakewood duplexes and townhouses, the most common find is not moisture but an animal that worked through an unsealed plumbing or wiring penetration and nested in the insulation nearby, leaving droppings and a smell that reaches the rooms above.
Decades of moisture and age bring old batts down out of the joists in a lot of Lakewood's oldest crawl spaces, and once that happens the fallen material blocks access and has to be cleared before we can see the condition of anything underneath it.
Condensation and freeze-thaw cycles through a Lakewood winter add to whatever is already sitting in a crawl space, turning a bad spot into standing ice or a bigger wet patch by the time an inspection catches it in spring.
Dry ground. Sealed walls. Cleaner air upstairs. 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 clear out debris, waterlogged or failed insulation and droppings or nesting material from whatever got underneath, then sanitize the surfaces and any insulation that stays in place. If actual standing water is sitting in the space, that gets pumped and dried separately before we start. What exactly needs clearing depends on the specific crawl space or basement, which is why we inspect before quoting rather than assuming every job looks the same.
How much has accumulated, and how contaminated it is, matters more than a fixed timeline ever could. A basement with a little debris moves quickly; a crawl space with fallen, waterlogged insulation and rodent damage all at once takes longer to get through properly. That timeline shows up in the written estimate once we've seen the space.
Cleanup by itself typically is not what gets funded, though JCP&L customers in Lakewood have used the state's Clean Energy Program toward the insulation and encapsulation work that often comes next. Ask us what applies at your free estimate.
Many of them were built as vented crawl spaces close to the water table around Lake Carasaljo, and decades of that moisture have brought insulation down and left it waterlogged, along with a musty smell that works up into the floor above. A cleanup on one of these is rarely a small job.
We check for standing water, fallen or contaminated insulation, rodent activity and odor source, and we look at whether the house is a century-old build downtown or a duplex or townhouse from more recent construction. The inspection decides the scope, not the age of the house alone.
Usually, yes. Putting a vapor barrier or fresh insulation over loose debris or contaminated material just seals the mess in rather than fixing it. That is why most of our Lakewood crawl space jobs start with getting the debris and old material cleared, so whatever comes next has a clean surface to work with.
Cleanup calls take us all through Ocean County beyond Lakewood, to Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Manchester, and out to Howell in Monmouth County. Whether the cause is decades of water table moisture or a single animal that found a construction gap, the same kind of mess turns up in crawl spaces across this whole stretch of the county.
Yes, usually for a different reason. Instead of decades of water damage, the cause is more often a single animal that got in through an unsealed construction gap and left droppings or nesting material behind in an otherwise clean, dry crawl space.
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