Debris · Droppings · Wet Insulation · Sanitizing
Master Attic clears crawl spaces and basements throughout Ridgewood, New Jersey of debris, failed insulation and animal droppings, then sanitizes what is left, whether the mess dates back generations under an original addition or has only started building under a newer one. Free estimates anywhere in Bergen County.
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A cleanup clears what has piled up on the floor and along the joists of a crawl space or basement, leftover material from a prior owner, insulation that has torn loose or been pulled apart, and droppings from whatever has been finding its way in. Ridgewood properties usually have two different spaces to consider, the stone or rubble foundation basement under the original house and a more compact crawl space tucked beneath a later porch or mudroom addition, and each tends to collect its own kind of mess.
Loose material comes out first, then we look at what it was covering: dark staining on the joists that points to old moisture, insulation too far gone to be reused, or a gap that let something in to begin with. Clearing the space without dealing with why it got that way just sets up the same job again down the road.
Once everything is cleared, the space gets sanitized and we go over what the walk-through found, whether that means new insulation, a sealed entry point, or simply keeping an eye on it. Whatever comes next is spelled out in a free, written estimate.
Six calls that tend to follow a Ridgewood cleanup, and the walk-through that starts it is free.
Four conditions our crews run into over and over cleaning out Ridgewood basements and crawl spaces.
Older wire-supported batts in a Ridgewood addition crawl space eventually give way and land on the dirt below, and once that happens they hold onto moisture and debris instead of doing anything useful.
Dark marks along the joists in a stone-foundation basement or a porch addition's crawl space usually mean water has been sitting nearby for a while, and clearing the surrounding debris is the first step to seeing how much.
A corner full of droppings in a crawl space or basement almost always leads back to a gap nearby, a vent, a door, or a crack in the foundation, and the cleanup is only half finished until that gap gets closed too.
A good share of what fills a Ridgewood basement or crawl space is simply accumulation, boxes, leftover building material from an addition, or items left behind by a previous owner, and clearing it out is often the first time the space has been looked at in a long while.
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.
Debris, torn or fallen insulation and droppings all get cleared out, and the space is sanitized once it is empty. We also check for whatever caused the mess in the first place, a moisture source or an opening somewhere, since a Ridgewood property often has both a stone-foundation basement and a smaller addition crawl space that need separate attention.
The total mostly hinges on volume and access. A smaller addition crawl space with light debris clears quickly, while a stone-foundation basement with years of buildup or heavy rodent activity takes longer. How long yours takes is something we can tell you once we have actually seen the space, and it goes into the written estimate.
Staining or discoloration on the joists gets flagged and photographed during the inspection, since it usually points to a moisture problem worth looking into further. The service itself covers debris, insulation and droppings, not mold remediation, which is a separate specialty outside what we perform.
There is no fixed schedule, since it depends on what has been getting in and how damp the space stays. A stone-foundation basement or an addition crawl space nobody has checked in a long while is worth a look, especially with a musty smell or visible debris. After that, a yearly check catches most problems while they are still minor.
Condition is the deciding factor. Light dust and dry debris simply gets cleared away, while insulation that is wet, torn or shows signs of rodent activity comes out entirely instead of staying in place. The walk-through sorts that out before anything is touched.
When droppings or nesting material point to an active opening, sealing it is folded into the same job, since clearing debris without closing the gap just means it fills back in. If nothing suggests an active entry point, that step simply is not needed.
Bergen County keeps our crews on the road well past Ridgewood's borders, through Paramus, Wyckoff, Glen Rock, Midland Park, Waldwick and Ho-Ho-Kus among others. Let us know your address and we will confirm we are already covering it.
On its own, mostly not, since a cleanup addresses air quality and usability rather than heat loss, and a space missing insulation still loses heat even once it is spotless. If the walk-through finds insulation missing or damaged beyond saving, that typically gets quoted as a follow-up step.
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