Attic & Crawl Space · Exclusion · Cleanup · Sanitizing
Master Attic handles raccoons on South Plainfield, New Jersey properties, an attic reached through a soffit gap or a crawl space entered at a loose foundation vent, using humane one-way doors or trapping, then closes the opening for good and clears out whatever insulation the animal ruined. Free estimates anywhere in Middlesex County.
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Raccoons reach South Plainfield attics and crawl spaces the way they reach any roofline: climbing a tree or a downspout, then working at a soffit seam, a roofline gap, or a loose foundation vent until it gives. Mature trees along the Barnes Preserve keep the wooded, older sections of the borough especially active for raccoons, which is why every call starts with finding exactly where the entry is, above the roofline or down at the foundation, before deciding how to handle it.
Removal itself is handled humanely, most often with a one-way door set over the entry point that lets a raccoon leave to feed and prevents it from getting back in, though a mother with young in the attic sometimes calls for a different approach so the litter is not separated in a way that harms them. Once the attic or crawl space is confirmed clear, the entry point gets sealed for good, closing off the roofline or the foundation gap that let the raccoon in to begin with.
What raccoons leave behind still needs attention: torn, soiled insulation in the attic, matted material and waste down in a crawl space, droppings that call for actual cleanup and sanitizing rather than getting covered over. A South Plainfield estimate for this kind of work is free, written, and bundles removal, sealing and cleanup into a single quote rather than three separate ones.
A raccoon call in South Plainfield rarely stays limited to just the raccoon; these six services round out most of the work.
Four signals that usually mean a raccoon has already settled into an attic or crawl space somewhere in South Plainfield.
Raccoons are most active at night, so heavy footsteps, thumping or dragging sounds overhead after dusk are usually the first sign a South Plainfield homeowner notices, often before any visible damage shows up.
Capes and ranches from South Plainfield's 1950s boom have had decades for their original soffit trim to work loose, and it does not take much for a determined raccoon to widen a weak seam into a full attic entrance within a matter of days.
A crawl space with a vent or door that never quite latches gives a raccoon a dry, sheltered spot near standing moisture close to the Bound Brook headwaters, and whatever it leaves behind there, droppings and matted insulation, needs the same attention a nesting attic would get.
Confirming a raccoon is gone means checking two different kinds of space: an attic gets a visual walk-through, often with a camera near the hatch, while a crawl space is checked at the foundation vents and the crawl door, since a den can sit in either space or move between them.
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.
It starts with finding exactly where the raccoon is getting in, whether that is a soffit gap above the roofline or a loose vent at the foundation, since attic and crawl space raccoons are handled a little differently. From there we remove the raccoon humanely, seal the entry point for good, and clean up whatever insulation or debris it left behind, sanitizing the space before calling the job finished.
Not always, but it often does. If the raccoon or its litter nested in the insulation, it usually needs to come out and be replaced, since it is soiled and no longer performing the way it should. When the insulation was untouched and the raccoon simply passed through or denned in a corner it did not damage, removal and sealing can stand on their own.
Rebate money in New Jersey is aimed at energy upgrades, insulation and air sealing chief among them, not at wildlife calls themselves. Where it does connect is when raccoon damage means insulation has to be replaced as part of the repair; PSE&G and state Clean Energy Program offers have sometimes covered that slice of the project. Ask what currently applies during your attic inspection and we will give you a straight answer.
It is the part of the job that matters most. A raccoon that gets removed but not sealed out has every reason to come back to the same soffit seam or foundation gap, since the space already worked once. We seal the confirmed entry and check the rest of the roofline and crawl space perimeter for other weak spots before we consider the job finished.
That depends on what is actually up there. A lone adult with a confirmed entry gets the one-way door treatment, free to leave and forage on its own schedule with no path back in. Young in the litter change things, because splitting a mother from her babies is not something we will do, so a humane trap that reunites the family becomes the better option instead.
It hinges on what is actually going on inside. A lone adult with a clean, confirmed entry point usually clears up without much delay once the door is in place. A mother raising a litter in the attic takes longer, since young animals get handled with patience, not speed. We walk the property before quoting so the timeline in your written estimate reflects your actual situation.
Yes, we cover this stretch of Middlesex County regularly, including Scotch Plains, Plainfield, Dunellen, Piscataway, Metuchen and Edison along with South Plainfield itself, plus the bordering edge of Union County. Raccoon calls tend to be urgent, and since our crews are already working this area often, scheduling nearby is usually quick.
It is worth checking, and weight is usually the giveaway: raccoons move slower and heavier overhead, more of a deliberate thump than a quick scurry, and they tend to be loudest well after dark rather than at dawn. Their entry holes run noticeably wider too, since a raccoon needs more room to fit through than a squirrel does. Comparing the size of the opening against the droppings nearby is usually enough to tell which animal is actually up there.
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