Wet & Sagging Insulation · Removal · Cleanup · Replacement
Master Attic clears out crawl space insulation once it has failed, whether that means sagging batts, water damage or rodent contamination, cleans the space underneath, and fits new material in its place across Lodi, New Jersey, in additions and in the borough's older duplex sections alike. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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In Lodi, a true crawl space is the exception, not the norm, since most two-family houses here rest on a full basement foundation; the exceptions typically sit under a later addition or inside one of the older duplex sections built before basements became the standard. Crawl space insulation that has failed in one of those spots is usually a moisture story before it is anything else. Sitting low along the Saddle River leaves the ground beneath these houses damp more often than not, and batts hanging under a floor joist can absorb that water long before anyone notices them sagging from above.
Removal starts with clearing what has fallen or is hanging loose, then anything still attached that shows water damage, mold or rodent nesting comes out too, since leaving contaminated material in place next to new insulation defeats the purpose of replacing it. The space gets cleaned before new material goes in, not just swept around the edges.
What replaces the old insulation depends on what caused it to fail in the first place. If ground moisture is the ongoing issue, we typically pair the new insulation with a vapor barrier so the same failure does not happen again. Both the removal and whatever comes next for that crawl space are itemized in one free estimate, handed over in writing.
What often follows once old insulation is out of a Lodi crawl space, each starting with a free inspection.
Four patterns turn up again and again when old insulation comes out of a Lodi crawl space.
Insulation hanging under a Lodi crawl space floor has usually absorbed moisture from the ground long before it visibly sags, especially in the lower-lying parts of the borough near the Saddle River, and wet batts lose most of their value long before they fall.
Mice and other rodents nest inside crawl space insulation for warmth, and by the time we remove it, droppings and torn-up batts are as common a find as plain sagging in Lodi's older duplex crawl spaces.
Some of what we remove in Lodi was installed decades ago when the addition it sits under was first built and has simply reached the end of what that material can do, independent of any specific damage.
Where the floor insulation has failed, the rim joist band right above it is frequently in similar condition, since both sit at the same exposed edge of a Lodi crawl space and take on the same moisture and cold.
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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.
Sagging or hanging batts, a musty smell, visible mold, or droppings and nesting material are the usual signs. In Lodi, ground moisture near the Saddle River is often the underlying cause, so insulation that looks fine on top can already be wet or moldy underneath.
Two things drive the timeline: how much old insulation needs pulling, and whether the crawl space also needs cleaning or rodent work handled. A small addition with limited insulation goes faster than a larger, more contaminated space. We put a specific schedule for your crawl space into the estimate itself, so what to expect is settled before the crew shows up.
New insulation installed after removal has, at various points, carried utility and state energy incentives. Lodi households sit in PSE&G territory, and eligibility depends on the scope of the replacement, something our estimator can confirm on the spot.
It usually comes down to ground moisture. Being low along the Saddle River means the soil under a Lodi crawl space rarely gets much chance to dry out compared with higher ground elsewhere in the county, and insulation sitting in that kind of persistent dampness breaks down faster than it would in a drier space.
Dry, clean insulation can sometimes be left alone and supplemented. Once it is wet, sagging, moldy or has had rodents in it, it has to come out, because none of those problems get better by adding new material on top of the old. What we see during the inspection tells us which of those situations applies to your crawl space.
In most cases, right away, once the space is cleared and any moisture or rodent issue behind the failure is addressed. If ground moisture is the ongoing cause, pairing the new insulation with encapsulation keeps the same problem from coming back.
Yes, throughout Bergen County. Lodi's own bordering towns, Hackensack, Maywood, Wood-Ridge, Garfield, South Hackensack, Rochelle Park, Hasbrouck Heights and Saddle Brook, see the same kind of moisture-driven insulation failure, and Paramus, a short drive to the west, falls under our regular coverage as well.
It can. Wet, sagging or contaminated insulation stops doing its job, so the floor above loses its buffer against cold and moisture from the crawl space below, and rodents nesting in that material are close enough to the living space to become a problem there too.
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