Professional Attic Restoration & Sanitation
If wildlife has invaded your home, the cleanup is just as important as the removal. We provide comprehensive attic restoration services to eliminate health hazards and restore your homeโs energy efficiency.
Why Professional Attic Cleanup Matters
Wild animal waste isn't just a nuisanceโit's a biohazard. Our team uses specialized equipment to handle bio-contaminants safely, preventing the spread of spores or bacteria into your living areas.
Our Comprehensive Restoration Process
We follow a rigorous, multi-step professional approach to ensure your attic is safe and clean.
4 Step Process to Restoring Your Damaged Attic Caused By Wildlife
1. Before the Clean-up
Before starting an attic clean-up after a wildlife exclusion, proper preparation is essential to prevent the spread of disease.
Preperation
Seal the Area: Cover all flooring in the workspace with plastic. If you must use the interior attic hatch, create a sealed plastic barrier around the entrance.
Remove Debris Safely: Whenever possible, extract soiled insulation and animal waste through a gable vent or window rather than dragging it through the house.
Filter the Air: Run an air purifier or ozone machine to eliminate airborne dust, allergens, and odors. Once your prep work is complete, the clean-out process can safely begin.
2. Start of Clean-up
We ensure your home stays clean by keeping our heavy equipment outside. Flip over to see how we handle contaminated attic clean-outs.
Removing the Insulation
Removing insulation soaked in bat guano or animal waste is a critical biohazard cleanup, not a standard DIY project.
- The Hidden Danger: When urine and feces soak into insulation fibers, the material becomes an active biohazard capable of circulating harmful spores into your home's air supply.
- Our Safe Extraction Process: We utilize strict containment protocols and high-powered industrial vacuums to extract soiled materials without cross-contaminating your living space.
- A Fresh Start: This meticulous removal eliminates noxious odors and health risks, leaving a completely sanitized foundation ready for fresh, energy-efficient insulation.
3. Odor Control & Sealant
Before installing new insulation, we must thoroughly decontaminate and seal the bare attic.
Sanitize & Deodorize
- Apply Sealant: We use a professional paint sprayer to coat the exposed trusses and drywall with an encapsulating paint or a clear coat, depending on the severity of the stains.
- Lock Out Odors: This critical step fully decontaminates the space and permanently locks out any lingering odors from the wildlife.
- Ready for Insulation: Once the structure is sealed and restored (see the example picture), the attic is completely prepped for fresh insulation.
4. Replacing the Insulation
We are ready to install fresh insulation. Even if your home does not require a full wildlife clean-out, we offer this as a standalone service.
Insulation
- Custom Materials: We use cellulose for older homes to better manage moisture, and batted or blown-in fiberglass for newer construction.
- Maximum Efficiency: We install 16 to 20 inches of material to meet the current standard of R-38 to R-60.
- Quality Assurance & Cleanup: We provide final photos so you can verify the work, followed by a complete cleanup and vacuuming of your home's interior floors.
The Risks of Bat Guano in Your Michigan Attic
Bats are common in Michigan, but when they infest your home, their accumulating droppings (guano) create serious health and safety hazards. Bat guano often harbors dangerous pathogens that can easily compromise your home's air quality. A bat infestation is more than just a nuisance; it poses serious threats to your health and your property. Here is why you need to act quickly:
Histoplasmosis- Dried bat guano harbors dangerous fungal spores. If disturbed and inhaled, these spores can cause severe, potentially life-threatening respiratory illness.
Allergic Reactions- Airborne particles from disturbed guano can easily trigger asthma and strong allergic reactions.
Structural Damage- Bat droppings are highly acidic. Over time, they will literally eat away at your wood, drywall, and insulation, leading to costly repairs.
Foul Odors- As guano accumulates, it produces a pungent, toxic smell that quickly permeates your living areas.
Fire Hazards- Bats routinely chew on exposed electrical wiring, creating a very real risk of an attic fire.
Addressing a bat infestation requires specialized care, including humane bat extraction and thorough guano decontamination to eliminate harmful pathogens. Don't risk your family's health by tackling it aloneโcontact our experts today to ensure the job is handled safely and effectively.
The Risks of Rodent Droppings in Your Attic
Rodent droppings in your attic pose significant health, safety, and property risks. Here are the primary dangers:
Disease Transmission- Droppings can carry dangerous pathogens like hantavirus, salmonella, and leptospirosis, which can cause severe illness if contaminated dust is inhaled.
Respiratory Issues- Inhaling airborne particles from dried droppings can irritate your lungs, causing coughing or triggering asthma.
Allergic Reactions- Airborne proteins found in rodent urine and feces can cause or worsen allergies in sensitive individuals.
Fire Hazards- Rodents often gnaw on electrical wires and structural materials, creating serious fire risks and requiring costly repairs.
Insulation Damage- Droppings contaminate attic insulation, ruining its temperature-regulating effectiveness and often requiring full replacement.
Foul Odors- Over time, the buildup of urine and feces creates strong, unpleasant smells that can seep down into your home's living areas.
Why Raccoons in Your Attic Are a Major Problem
Intelligent and resourceful, raccoons often seek shelter in attics, where they can cause severe damage in a short amount of time. If left unchecked, an infestation can lead to:
Fire Hazards- Raccoons have sharp teeth and often chew through electrical wires.
Structural Damage- Clawing and chewing through roof joists and support beams can cause leaks and instability.
Ruined Insulation- They tear up insulation to build nests, which ruins your home's energy efficiency.
Health Risks- Accumulating feces and urine cause foul odors, ceiling stains, and significant health hazards.
Property Loss- They will easily destroy stored boxes, clothing, and personal items.
Pest Infestations- Their presence can introduce parasites like fleas and ticks into your home.
Need Raccoons Removed?
Attempting DIY removal is dangerous due to the high risk of injury and disease transmission. Contact our professional wildlife control experts immediately. We will safely and humanely remove the raccoons, repair the damage, and secure your home to ensure they never return.
Birds in the Attic
When birds nest in your attic, they can cause a variety of property and health issues.
Structural Damage- Pecking and scratching can slowly destroy roof beams, insulation, and roofing materials.
Blocked Vents & Gutters- Twigs and leaves from nests can clog drainage and vents, leading to water damage and poor ventilation.
Health Hazards- Droppings carry bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Breathing in airborne particles from dried waste can cause respiratory issues.
Property Damage & Odor- Accumulated droppings create unsightly stains, ruin surfaces, and cause foul odors.
Secondary Pests- Bird nests naturally attract insects, mites, and rodents into your home.
Recommended Action Plan
For a safe and legal resolution, it is best to consult wildlife professionals to humanely remove the birds and their nests. Afterward, you should seal all entry points to keep them from coming back and thoroughly sanitize the attic to eliminate lingering health risks and odors.
Here's How You Get Started
Attic Restoration Average Pricing Guide- How We Do It
Surface Clean-up
Spot Cleaning
$400-$800+ /Clean-up
- Minimal Piles of Clean-up
- No Insulation Replacement
- May Leave Some Droppings Behind
More Clean-up
Small Area Restoraton
$1,500-$2,000+ / Clean-up
- Spot Insulation Removal
- Sanitize/Odor Control
- Replace Insualtion
Get the Best
Full Attic Restoration
$2,000+ / Clean-up
- Insurance May Cover Damages
- Complete Insulation Removal
- Full Attic Fog/ Odor Control
- Complete Insulation Replacement
Attic Restoration & Insulation Estimates
Getting an estimate for attic restoration is a straightforward process. Our quotes are primarily based on square footage, with full insulation removal and replacement typically ranging between $4 and $6 per square foot.
Targeted Cleaning to Reduce Costs
While full restoration is common, costs can be significantly lower if only specific areas require attention. For example:
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Localized Infestations: Bat activity is often concentrated at specific roosting points, frequently along the center ridge of the attic.
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Partial Restoration: If the damage is limited, we can focus on these "hot spots" rather than the entire space. While this is a targeted approach rather than a total overhaul, it is an excellent, cost-effective way to begin the cleanup process.
Insurance and Next Steps
In many cases, homeownerโs insurance will cover the cost of attic restoration. To get a precise figure tailored to your home's needs, please click the button below.
Find Out What Sets us Apart
We service over 14 counties in Michigan for attic restoration jobs. See our service area to see if we are in your area. Looking for a professional wildlife control expert specializing in the attic restoration process, but not sure who to hire? Click here for information on hiring a wildlife control expert.
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