Exclusion · Entry Points Sealed · Cleanup · Sanitizing
Master Attic finds and seals the entry points raccoons, squirrels, mice and bats use to get into attics and crawl spaces, removes the insulation they nested in and sanitizes what is left across Old Bridge, New Jersey, whether the roofline dates to the Madison Township years or went up within the last few winters. Free estimates anywhere in Middlesex County.
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A rodent-proofing call in Old Bridge, NJ almost always traces back to one specific gap, not a general condition. Aging soffit seams and fascia boards on the ranch and split-level roofs common to Browntown, Madison Park and Parlin have had decades to loosen, and animals moving off the Cheesequake State Park woods find those seams as readily as anything built more recently nearby. A poorly flashed vent works just as well for a mouse, so newer construction gets walked the same way.
Once the opening is found, it gets closed with material the animal cannot chew or claw back through, whether that is a soffit gap high on the roofline or a foundation vent down at grade. Nesting material, droppings and any insulation the rodents contaminated come out next, because leaving it behind only draws the next animal to the same spot. A crawl space gets the same attention as an attic: vent screens, crawl door gaps and the openings where utility lines pass through the rim joist are common in Old Bridge's older split-level foundations.
What the inspection turns up after that depends on the animal: raccoons tear at rooflines and leave heavier insulation damage, mice slip through gaps too small for anything else and spread droppings through the batts, and bats favor gable vents and ridge gaps that rarely come up on a squirrel or raccoon call. The plan for closing it up, in writing, covers the opening, what has to come out, and what it takes to keep it shut for good.
The exclusion work on this page pairs with five other calls Old Bridge homeowners make often, all quoted from the same free inspection.
Four conditions that bring most rodent-proofing calls in from Old Bridge homeowners.
Cheesequake State Park's 1,610 acres of forest border Old Bridge closely enough that raccoons and squirrels regularly cross onto nearby roofs, testing whatever soffit or fascia seam has loosened with age until one gives way.
Much of the ranch and split-level roof stock around Browntown, Madison Park and Parlin dates to one narrow stretch of construction, so the soffit and fascia material on those roofs is reaching the end of its life at roughly the same time across whole blocks.
Below grade, a loose vent screen, a warped crawl door or a gap left around a plumbing line does the same job for a mouse that a soffit seam does for a squirrel, and it is often the last place a quick inspection checks.
As Old Bridge cools into fall, rodents that have been outside all year start testing the same soffit gaps and crawl vents looking for a warmer space, which is why the calls we get here pick up once the weather turns.
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.
In an Old Bridge attic, the giveaway is usually sound before sight: movement overhead once things go quiet, especially in a split-level where the attic sits close to the ceiling below. Check the insulation near any soffit or vent opening for matted, dirty patches, and look at the fascia and roofline from outside for a gap or chew mark, particularly near the Cheesequake tree line where wildlife traffic runs heaviest.
It depends on the contamination. If the insulation is dry and only lightly affected, sealing can happen first and the insulation gets cleaned or topped after. When droppings and nesting material have spread through the batts, which is common after a longer raccoon or squirrel stay, that material comes out before anything else goes back in.
The exclusion work itself is not a rebate item, but new insulation installed afterward sometimes is, depending on what PSE&G and the state program have open at the time. Old Bridge falls under PSE&G's territory, and whatever is active gets pointed out when we come by for the free estimate.
Not through the material we use there. We match the seal to what is chewing at it, solid metal or hardware cloth for anything with teeth strong enough to work through foam alone, so the specific spot that failed before does not fail again.
We walk the roofline, soffits, fascia and gable vents, then the crawl space vents and door gaps, looking for chew marks, staining, droppings or daylight coming through a gap. Split-level and ranch construction from Old Bridge's boom years tends to show its age at the soffit seams first, which is usually where we start.
Mostly the number of openings and how much insulation has to come out. A single roofline gap with light contamination moves along quickly; a crawl space with several vent openings and a full insulation removal takes longer to work through. Whatever that turns out to be for your attic or crawl space, the timing is spelled out in writing before we schedule the crew.
Middlesex County coverage here takes in Sayreville and East Brunswick right alongside Edison, and Matawan, Aberdeen and Marlboro make up the Monmouth County stretch just across the line. Scheduling for any of them usually lines up with a visit already planned in Old Bridge.
The shape of the job changes more than the goal does. Bungalow-lot crawl spaces near the bay tend to have more vent openings at grade, while split-level attics further inland show more soffit wear. Both get the same walk-through and the same free, written estimate before anything is scheduled.
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