Property · Los Angeles + Orange County
Attic cleaning and sanitization, from the insulation up
A free inspection first, then attic decontamination and sanitizing, between the rafters and across the joists.
Insulation holds on to everything that ever got into the attic
An attic is the part of the house nobody visits, so problems pile up there quietly. Insulation acts like a sponge for dust, droppings, moisture and the debris that comes with pests or old roof leaks. A small leak around a vent pipe or a stretch of condensation on the underside of the roof deck can leave insulation damp for months, and damp insulation is where contamination and mold like to settle.
Homes in the Valley, in Pasadena and in older parts of Long Beach often have attics that haven't been opened in a long time. The first sign is usually indirect: a stale smell coming from the ceiling vents, a brown stain on the drywall below, or a spike in dust that no amount of vacuuming fixes. Warm air rising from living space carries whatever is up there back down into the rooms you actually use.
That is why wiping down a few rafters rarely solves anything. The contamination sits in the insulation and in the wood grain, and any cleaning that leaves the source in place only moves it around.
A swept attic with timber rafters and an insulation-removal hose across the joists
A free inspection, then decontamination done in protective gear
We start with a free inspection. A technician goes into the attic, looks at the insulation, the roof deck, the rafters and the joists, and tells you what is there and what it will take to deal with it. You get an honest answer, including the case where the attic only needs light attention.
When the attic does need work, the crew handles it as decontamination and sanitizing, not a tidy-up. Our people work in suits, masks and gloves, because disturbing contaminated insulation puts a lot into the air. The affected area is sealed off and encapsulated so nothing drifts down into the living space while the work is under way. Contaminated material comes out, the framing is cleaned, and then it is sanitized so the space is actually treated, not just swept.
The products we use are eco-friendly and residue-free, and they are safe for children and pets once the work is done. The same crews serve homes throughout LA County and Orange County, and you can reach us any time at (866) 731-0013 to schedule the inspection.
Do it yourself or hire it out, and how to look after the space afterward
People often ask whether they can clean an attic themselves. For a dry, lightly dusty attic with clean insulation, a careful homeowner with a respirator can sometimes do a basic clean. Once insulation is wet, stained, matted or contaminated, a DIY job gets risky quickly. Pulling it out by hand without containment sends particles through the house, and without proper protective gear you are the one breathing it in.
A professional job has two real benefits. The contamination is removed rather than relocated, and the space is left clean enough that stale smells and airborne dust from above tend to ease. A cleaner attic also lets you see the roof deck and framing clearly, so any leak that caused the trouble gets noticed before it becomes the next one.
Afterward, the best care is simple. Keep roof vents and soffit vents unblocked so air moves, fix any leak the moment it appears, and keep stored boxes off the insulation and away from the eaves. A quick look up there once or twice a year takes five minutes. If you find a stain, a smell or damp insulation, call (866) 731-0013. We're licensed and insured, and if you are not satisfied with the work we have done, we will make it right. When mold is part of the picture, our mold inspection and mold remediation teams can work alongside the attic cleanout.
Licensed and insured, and the first inspection is free. Call (866) 731-0013.