Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic clears out wet, compressed or rodent-contaminated insulation from attics throughout Lodi, New Jersey, cleans and disinfects what is left behind, and installs new material afterward, in a borough duplex from the 1940s two-family boom or in a house that went up within the last handful of years. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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In Lodi's two-family houses, insulation removal gets called for a short list of reasons: contamination from a rodent that nested in it, water damage from a roof or plumbing problem, or batts from the original 1940s or 50s build that have simply compressed flat over time. We open the attic, work out which applies, and quote the removal alongside whatever replacement fits that particular space.
Vacuum equipment handles most of the pull rather than removal by hand, which keeps dust and rodent debris contained to the machine instead of drifting through the house. After the attic floor is bare, the joists and roof decking get wiped down, any surface that had droppings or urine on it gets disinfected, and we check the party wall and hatch for the gaps that let outside air and animals reach a shared two-family attic to begin with.
With the attic bare and sealed, fresh insulation goes back across it, blown-in or batts depending on the framing, and baffles get set so the soffit vents keep working under the added depth. The estimate covers removal and replacement as one plan, free and in writing, rather than as two separate guesses about the same job.
Six steps that often accompany an insulation removal job in Lodi, each one starting from the same free, in-person inspection.
The four conditions that most often send Lodi homeowners looking for attic insulation removal rather than a straightforward top-up.
Mice and squirrels moving between Lodi's attached two-family attics leave droppings, urine and torn nesting material packed into the insulation, and that section has to come out rather than be blown over with fresh material on top.
A roof leak or an ice dam backing water up under the shingles is common enough on Lodi's flat second-floor roof sections that we regularly find a soaked, matted patch of insulation right where the water tracked in, and that section loses its value the moment it gets wet.
Original insulation from Lodi's 1940s and 50s two-family build-out has often been walked on, compressed by stored boxes, or simply settled with age until it barely slows heat movement anymore, which shows up as an attic that never quite holds a comfortable temperature.
Vacuuming old material out of a low, angled kneewall section takes different hose staging and more time than clearing an open colonial attic would, which is why every Lodi job gets a hands-on walk-through before the removal is quoted.
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.
Rodent contamination, water damage from a roof or plumbing issue, and decades-old batts that have compressed flat are the three most common causes we run into. The inspection checks for all three before we recommend pulling everything rather than just adding a layer on top.
How much has to come out and the state it is in drives most of it. A small, dry section clears quickly, while a heavily contaminated kneewall attic with low headroom takes noticeably longer to work through safely. Once we have actually seen your attic, the schedule for that specific job gets built into the written estimate.
Utility rebates for insulation work do turn up in PSE&G's service area from time to time, tied to statewide clean energy initiatives that New Jersey runs. Since removal and replacement together often mean more material than a simple top-up, mention the scope of your Lodi job when we quote it and we will flag whatever currently applies.
It can. Insulation that has had a rodent problem may carry droppings and urine residue, and very old material in a handful of Lodi's original 1940s two-family houses can turn out to be a type no longer installed today. Our team handles removal with the equipment and precautions each situation calls for and will flag anything unusual before continuing the job.
Dry, uncontaminated batts can often be left in place and covered with fresh blown-in material. Removal comes into play when the existing insulation is wet, has had rodents living in it, or is hiding the top plates and hatch seams we need to seal, which is more common in Lodi's older two-family attics than in newer construction.
Often as part of the same job, once the attic floor is bare and any needed sealing is finished. Blown-in or batts goes back in depending on the framing, with kneewalls and sloped sections handled the same way as the open floor. If sanitizing is needed first because of rodent contamination, that step happens between the removal and the new insulation going back in.
Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park, Maywood, Garfield and Hackensack border Lodi directly and see this same removal and replacement work from Master Attic on a routine basis. We also reach Paramus a short drive west, plus the surrounding towns throughout Bergen and Passaic Counties.
It can, since a shared kneewall attic in a two-family house is often one continuous air space above both units. We inspect the whole attic even when only one household called, note anything affecting the other side, and let both owners know what we found so nothing gets missed on a later visit.
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