Debris · Droppings · Wet Insulation · Sanitizing
Master Attic clears debris, old insulation, droppings and standing moisture out of a basement or crawl space and sanitizes what is left behind, working the full basements that sit under most of Lodi's two-family houses as often as the crawl spaces under a smaller addition, across Lodi, New Jersey. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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In most Lodi two-family houses, the space under the first floor is a finished or unfinished basement rather than a true crawl space, which makes basement cleanup the more common version of this call here, even though we handle both. Musty odors, old insulation that has fallen from the rim joist, and clutter left behind over the years are what usually brings us into a Lodi basement first.
Where a house does have a crawl space, typically under an addition or a section that predates the rest of the structure, the same problems show up: debris on bare ground, moisture stains, and sometimes rodent activity in whatever insulation is down there. We clear out what does not belong, whichever kind of space it is.
Once the space is cleared, it gets sanitized so droppings, urine and general contamination do not linger just because the visible debris is gone. Mold is the risk a lingering moisture problem invites, not something sanitizing removes on its own, which is why a Lodi basement or crawl space that keeps coming back damp usually needs the water source addressed too. The paperwork that follows spells out, at no cost, what needs to be removed, cleaned and, where it applies, what should go back in.
The related work that comes out of a Lodi basement or crawl space cleanup, starting with a free inspection.
The four conditions that bring us into a Lodi basement or crawl space most often.
Lodi's two-family duplexes lean heavily on full basements over crawl spaces, and the rim joist band along the top of the foundation wall is where we most often find insulation that has fallen, torn or gone moldy over the years.
Much of Lodi sits low enough along the Saddle River that basements and crawl spaces here stay damper on average than higher ground elsewhere in Bergen County, and that dampness is usually behind the musty smell that brings a homeowner to call us in the first place.
A basement or crawl space with years of stored boxes, old insulation and general clutter gives mice and other small animals plenty of places to nest undisturbed, and cleanup often turns up more evidence of that than the homeowner expected.
Many of Lodi's two-family houses have had the same basement or crawl space untouched for decades, so a first cleanup here tends to clear out more debris and older material than a routine visit in a newer part of town would.
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.
It starts with clearing out debris, old insulation and anything rodents left behind, then sanitizing the space once it is empty. In Lodi, full basements outnumber crawl spaces by a wide margin among the two-family housing stock, which is why this call skews toward basement work, though additions with their own crawl space get the same treatment.
The main factors are how much clutter has piled up and whether a moisture or rodent issue sits underneath it. A basement with light clutter moves faster than a crawl space with sagging insulation and years of debris. That timeline is specific to your space, and it shows up in the written estimate instead of a verbal guess.
A cleanup by itself usually is not the covered item, but the insulation that often gets added afterward, at the basement rim joist or a crawl space floor, has picked up utility or state program support in the past. Lodi households fall under PSE&G, and our estimator can check current eligibility while they are there.
No, and the work is not identical either. A basement cleanup deals with a taller, walkable space and usually focuses on the rim joist and any stored clutter, while a true crawl space cleanup means working low, on bare ground, often in tighter conditions. Most calls in Lodi are the basement version.
We walk the whole space first, checking for moisture, old insulation condition, debris, and any sign of rodents, and what we find determines whether the job is a straightforward cleanup or something that also needs insulation removal or encapsulation. The written estimate reflects exactly what that inspection turns up.
If it is fallen, wet or contaminated, yes. Insulation like that left inside a basement or crawl space after a cleanup keeps causing the same problem it was already causing, so we take it out during the cleanup rather than working around it.
Yes, throughout Bergen County, including Lodi's direct neighbors: Hasbrouck Heights, Wood-Ridge, Hackensack, Saddle Brook, Garfield, South Hackensack, Maywood and Rochelle Park, where the same mix of full basements and the occasional addition-only crawl space keeps our crews busy on cleanups every week. Paramus, just to the west, and the rest of Bergen and Passaic Counties round out our regular coverage.
It gets bagged and hauled out as part of the job, and the space is swept clean and sanitized afterward rather than left with residue behind. Nothing goes back into a Lodi basement or crawl space that was not already there and worth keeping.
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