Attic & Crawl Space · Exclusion · Cleanup · Sanitizing
Master Attic tracks down how raccoons are getting into a Lakewood, New Jersey attic or the crawl space underneath it, removes them humanely, using one-way doors or trapping depending on the situation, and closes off wherever they got in, whether that turns out to be up at the roofline or down at a vent. Free estimates anywhere in Ocean County.
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Raccoon removal in Lakewood, New Jersey starts with finding exactly how they are getting in, which is different above and below the house. In an attic, that usually means a gap at the roofline or soffit, common on houses near downtown or South Lakewood that trace back to the town's early resort years. In a crawl space, it is more often a broken vent, a gap around a crawl door, or skirting pulled away from the foundation.
Once the entry point is confirmed, we remove the raccoons using humane methods, including one-way doors that let them leave through the opening they used but stop them from getting back in, and trapping where that is the safer or more effective option for the situation. Mothers with young get handled with particular care so the family stays together during removal.
With the raccoons out, the openings that let them in get sealed so the problem does not repeat, and the attic or crawl space gets cleaned up and sanitized where droppings, urine or damaged insulation were left behind. The visit closes with a written estimate that covers what we found and what the sealing and cleanup will involve.
Six services that often follow a Lakewood raccoon removal, all beginning with the same free inspection.
Four signs that tell us a Lakewood attic or crawl space has raccoons in it, not squirrels or mice.
Raccoons are bigger and noisier than the squirrels or mice that also get into Lakewood attics, so heavy footsteps or thumping overhead after dark, especially near the roofline of an older house near downtown, is usually the first sign a homeowner notices.
A raccoon den compresses attic insulation into a matted, torn patch far beyond what normal wear looks like, and the damage is often paired with a strong smell, since raccoons use the same corner of the attic as both a nest and a latrine.
Below the house, raccoons push into crawl spaces through broken vents or gaps in the skirting, and the moisture already common in Lakewood's older vented crawl spaces near Lake Carasaljo makes the space more inviting to den in, not less.
Wood soffits and fascia on Lakewood houses near downtown that trace back to the town's early resort years have loosened enough to give a raccoon an easy grip, and torn or chewed trim at the roofline is usually where the entry point turns out to be.
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 start by finding exactly where they are getting in, then remove them using humane methods, including one-way doors that let them leave on their own but not come back, and trapping when that is the safer approach for the situation. Once they are out, we seal the entry point and clean up whatever they left behind in the attic or crawl space.
A lot rides on the particulars: whether young raccoons need to stay with the mother during the process, and how much sealing and cleanup the entry point calls for once it is found. We will not quote a number sight unseen. After the inspection, how long the removal and sealing will take is written directly into your estimate.
Raccoon removal itself has no rebate path of its own, but replacing insulation a den ruined is ordinary insulation work, and JCP&L's service territory has seen NJ Clean Energy Program support for that category before. Ask what currently applies while we're quoting the insulation portion of the repair.
They can be, since raccoons may act defensively if they feel cornered and can carry parasites and disease in their droppings, which is part of why we do not recommend handling a den yourself. If you hear movement or smell something unusual below the house, it is worth having the crawl space checked before going in to look.
The sounds and the entry point usually tell us. Heavy movement overhead points to the attic, while scratching or a musty, disturbed smell lower in the house points to the crawl space, and Lakewood houses near downtown with both an older roofline and a vented crawl space can have activity in either. We confirm with an inspection before recommending anything.
Yes, always. Removing the raccoons without closing the roofline gap or foundation vent they used just leaves the opening for the next animal, so sealing is part of every raccoon removal we do in Lakewood, whether the entry was above the attic or below at the crawl space.
Raccoon calls take Master Attic well beyond Lakewood, into Toms River, Brick, Jackson and Manchester, with Howell reachable too on the Monmouth County side. Roofline and crawl space activity shows up throughout Ocean County, in older houses near downtown as much as in newer construction across the township.
It is possible if the opening they used is not sealed properly, since raccoons remember a den site that worked once. That is why closing the roofline gap or foundation vent is built into the removal itself in Lakewood, not treated as an optional add-on, so the same attic or crawl space is not left as an easy repeat target.
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