Environmental Attic Clean-out

When rats, birds or squirrels have invaded your attic or crawlspace, it will never be the same again. Their droppings and urine are known to transmit a number of diseases including Histoplasmosis, Cryptococcosis, Salmonellosis and in the case of deer mice, Hantavirus. Sickness occurs as a result of breathing in airborne fungal spores originating in the fecal matter of these pests. Fleas and mites are also attracted to the nesting material left behind which can enter the living space of the home from the attic or crawlspace. Many people, especially children, are susceptible to allergens from the soiled insulation which can trigger asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

Our environmental clean-out team will provide you with a written quotation, which includes treating the infected space with an anti-bacterial fog and a viricide spray, killing any and all germs in the area. Then, using a HEPA vacuum, we remove all the droppings and infected insulation, replacing it with new fiberglass bat or blown insulation. Plus we screen all possible entry points to prevent future invasions.

Many homes do not have the recommended R value of insulation. The adequate thickness of proper, unsoiled insulation can help decrease heating costs in the winter and keep your home cool in the summer. If you're thinking of selling your home or just increasing its value, investing in a properly insulated, clean attic and crawlspace becomes a great selling feature.

Call our office at 604.432.9422 for an inspection and quotation of your home today.