Floor Joists · Rim Joist · Removal · Encapsulation
Master Attic installs new insulation across a crawl space floor and rim joist in Lodi, New Jersey, working around whatever framing is already there, whether that is bare joists under a recent addition or an older section of a duplex that was never insulated when it was built. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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New crawlspace insulation in Lodi almost always means insulating a floor that was left bare, either because the crawl space is under an addition built later or because it belongs to one of the borough's older duplexes that predates when floor insulation over a crawl space was standard practice. Full basements cover most of Lodi's housing stock, so where a crawl space does exist, it is usually the exception rather than the rule for that particular house.
Before any batts go in, we check the framing for moisture damage and confirm the vents and any gaps around the perimeter are addressed, since insulating over an active moisture problem just holds it against the floor joists. Batt insulation, fitted between the joists with the facing turned the right way, is what fits this kind of space best, and where the rim joist band is bare it gets insulated at the same time.
The inspection covers the whole crawl space, not just the section that looks obviously bare, and what comes out of it is a free written estimate scoped to what that particular space needs, whether that means insulation alone or insulation alongside a vapor barrier and vent sealing.
The calls that follow a new crawl space insulation job in Lodi, all beginning with a free inspection of the space.
The four conditions that shape most new crawl space insulation jobs in Lodi.
A crawl space under an older section of a Lodi duplex was often left with bare joists when the house went up, since insulating a floor over a crawl space was not standard practice at the time, and it has stayed that way ever since.
A room added onto the back of a Lodi house sometimes sits on its own crawl space that was framed without insulation to match the rest of the structure, leaving that one section colder than the original footprint.
The rim joist band, right where a crawl space transitions into the framing of the house above, tends to get overlooked in a Lodi crawl space even when the rest of the floor is insulated, and leaving it bare lets cold air move straight into the floor overhead.
Ground moisture sits close to the surface across a good part of Lodi, a side effect of the borough's low spot along the Saddle River, so new insulation in a crawl space here often gets paired with a check of the vents and ground cover rather than installed alone.
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.
Most of the time it means insulating a floor that was never insulated to begin with, either because the crawl space belongs to an addition or because the house is old enough that floor insulation was not standard when it was built. We fit batt insulation between the floor joists and address the rim joist band at the same time.
It depends on the size of the crawl space and how easy it is to work in. Fitting batts through a tight, low addition takes longer than a more open space. The schedule for your particular crawl space comes with the written estimate, so there is nothing to guess at once the crew is booked.
Insulation upgrades at the crawl space floor and rim joist have qualified for utility and state programs at different points over the years. Lodi is PSE&G territory, and eligibility is something our estimator can check against the specific work your crawl space needs.
Yes. When a crawl space only exists under one section of the house, such as an addition or a converted porch, we insulate that section on its own rather than treating the whole footprint as one job. The rest of the house, wherever it sits on a full basement, is not affected.
We check the framing for signs of moisture damage, confirm nothing already down there has to be pulled out first, and look at how the vents are set up, since insulating over an active moisture problem does more harm than good. Whatever that inspection turns up is what shapes the written estimate you get afterward.
It depends on the ground underneath. If the crawl space floor is damp, insulation alone will not stop that moisture from reaching the new material, so we recommend a vapor barrier at the same time. Where the ground is dry, insulation by itself is usually enough.
Across Bergen County, including the towns that border Lodi directly: Saddle Brook, Rochelle Park, Garfield, Wood-Ridge, Hackensack, Maywood, South Hackensack and Hasbrouck Heights. We also insulate crawl spaces in Paramus, a short drive to the west, and throughout the surrounding area.
It is what we use for most crawl space floors, since it fits well between joists and holds its position once installed correctly. What we recommend for a specific space depends on the framing and moisture we find during the inspection, which is why every crawl space gets a hands-on look before we put a number on the job.
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