Attic Restoration & Cleanup

After squirrels are removed from your attic, you're often left with contaminated insulation, foul odors, and potential health hazards. Our comprehensive attic restoration service returns your attic to a clean, safe, and energy-efficient condition.

Why Attic Restoration is Important

Squirrels don't just nest in your attic—they destroy it. Here's what they leave behind:

• Contaminated Insulation: Urine and feces saturate insulation, reducing its effectiveness and creating health hazards.
• Foul Odors: Squirrel waste creates persistent, unpleasant smells that permeate your home.
• Parasites: Fleas, ticks, and mites left behind can infest your living spaces.
• Reduced Energy Efficiency: Trampled and tunneled insulation loses its R-value, increasing heating and cooling costs.
• Structural Damage: Chewed wood, wires, and pipes may need repair.

Our Attic Restoration Process

1. Damage Assessment: We inspect your attic to assess the extent of contamination and damage.
2. Insulation Removal: We use specialized vacuums to remove all contaminated insulation safely.
3. Debris Removal: We remove all nesting materials, droppings, and debris.
4. Sanitization: We fog the entire attic with professional-grade disinfectants to kill bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
5. Odor Neutralization: We treat the space with enzymatic cleaners to eliminate odors at the molecular level.
6. Structural Repairs: We repair any chewed wood, damaged wires, or compromised structures.
7. New Insulation: We install fresh insulation to the proper R-value for our climate zone (typically R-38 to R-49).
8. Final Inspection: We verify all work is complete and your attic is restored.

Health Risks of Contaminated Attics

Squirrel waste isn't just unpleasant—it's hazardous. Contaminated attics can harbor:

• Salmonella: Bacteria that causes food poisoning.
• Leptospirosis: A bacterial disease spread through urine.
• Histoplasmosis: A fungal infection from dried droppings.
• Parasites: Fleas, ticks, mites, and roundworms.
• Allergens: Dried urine and feces become airborne, triggering allergies and asthma.

Professional cleanup with proper safety equipment is essential to protect your family's health.

Insulation Replacement

We install high-quality insulation appropriate for Louisville's climate:

• Blown-In Fiberglass: Cost-effective and provides excellent coverage.
• Blown-In Cellulose: Eco-friendly option made from recycled materials.
• Batt Insulation: For specific areas or when preferred by the homeowner.

We ensure proper R-value (typically R-38 to R-49 for attics in our region) to maximize energy efficiency.

Energy Savings

Proper attic insulation can significantly reduce your energy bills. According to the Department of Energy, homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling costs by properly insulating their attics. In Louisville's climate with hot summers and cold winters, this can mean substantial savings.

Attic Restoration Pricing

Attic restoration costs vary based on:

• Attic size (square footage)
• Extent of contamination
• Amount of insulation to be removed and replaced
• Structural repairs needed
• Type of new insulation selected

Typical costs range from $1,500 to $5,000+ for complete restoration. We provide detailed written estimates.

Insurance Coverage

While most homeowner's insurance policies don't cover wildlife removal, some policies may cover "resultant damage" such as contaminated insulation or structural repairs. We provide detailed documentation and photos to help with insurance claims.