Vacuum Removal · Cleanup · Sanitizing · New Insulation
Master Attic strips out old, wet or rodent-contaminated attic insulation, vacuums attics clean and preps them for new material across Yardley, Pennsylvania, whether the roofline overhead is an 1800s masonry structure near the canal or a Lower Makefield split-level built generations later. Free estimates anywhere in Bucks County.
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Attic insulation removal in Yardley almost always starts with a reason: the material is wet, it has been chewed and nested in, or it is hiding top plates and chimney chases that need to be sealed before anything else happens. We confirm which of those applies with an inspection first, whether the attic sits under an 1800s canal-district roofline or a colonial built decades later in Lower Makefield.
Removal itself runs on vacuum equipment sized for the job, with plastic sheeting and containment set up between the attic hatch and the rest of the living space before a single bag goes out. A tight historic district attic and an open Lower Makefield colonial attic get staged differently, but the goal is the same both times: every trace of the old material out, the framing exposed, and nothing carried back down through the house.
New insulation only goes in once the attic is clean and any entry points wildlife used are sealed shut. We put what we found and what we recommend in writing before a single bag comes out, so a Yardley homeowner knows exactly what the crew is dealing with and why, whether that means blown-in across the whole floor or batts around the tighter framing older Yardley attics tend to have.
Six services that often pair with a Yardley removal job. Every one starts with a free inspection.
Here is what typically sends old insulation out of a Yardley attic in the first place.
What comes out of a lot of Yardley attics dates back to whenever the house was last insulated, whether that is a Lower Makefield colonial from the 1970s or a historic district home insulated long after it first went up in the 1800s. Compressed, thin material like that is a common reason for a removal call before insulation is even discussed.
A roof leak, an HVAC condensation line or a humid Delaware River summer can all leave old attic insulation damp without anyone realizing it from down in the living space. Once it stays wet, it loses its ability to insulate and becomes a place mold can start, which is why soaked material gets pulled rather than dried out in place.
Squirrels, raccoons and bats that get into a Yardley roofline nest in whatever insulation is already there, and the mess that follows, soiled fibers, torn material and scattering droppings, has to come out before a fresh layer goes down. The historic district's older soffits and Lower Makefield's tree cover both see this regularly.
Pulling insulation out of a low, tight historic district attic takes different staging than clearing a full Lower Makefield colonial floor, and hose runs, bag routes and protection for the living space below all get planned around whichever kind of attic is actually up there.
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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.
A vacuum unit draws the old material through a hose run to containment set up outside, keeping the mess out of the house entirely. Once the attic floor sits bare, the crew checks the exposed framing, seals whatever needs it, and works out the replacement plan, blown-in across the open floor, batts in the tighter bays, or a mix of both depending on what the attic actually needs.
A dry, uncontaminated attic in a Lower Makefield colonial can be cleared fairly quickly. Add a heavier load of debris, a wildlife cleanup, or the tighter framing common to a historic district roofline, and the job naturally runs longer. We walk the attic before quoting a timeframe rather than estimating over the phone.
It is possible in a house from that era, and it is something we watch for on the walk-through of any pre-1900s attic. If material looks like it could be a concern, we recommend proper testing before removal starts rather than guessing, since that is not a call to make without confirming what is actually up there first.
The mess stays where the work happens. Dust and old material travel out through the vacuum hose rather than back down through the living space, and the path between the attic hatch and the outside stays covered the entire time the crew is working.
If it is dry and has never been disturbed by rodents, a fresh layer of blown-in material can often go right over what is already there. Pulling it becomes necessary once moisture, contamination or access problems get in the way, most often because squirrels, raccoons or bats have taken up residence in it, or because the framing underneath still needs sealing.
Often in one continuous job, though removal and reinstall can happen on separate days if your schedule works better that way. Most Yardley homeowners want the attic sealed and reinsulated as soon as the old material is gone, since bare framing does nothing to keep conditioned air where it belongs.
The same crew works Newtown, Langhorne, Morrisville, Middletown Township and Washington Crossing in addition to Yardley, plus Bensalem further into Pennsylvania. Old, damaged or wildlife-contaminated insulation turns up constantly across that stretch of Bucks County, especially in the older housing stock.
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