You’ve successfully had the squirrels, rats, or raccoons removed, and the entry points are sealed. That’s a huge win! But your pest control journey isn’t over. The final—and arguably most crucial—step is Attic Restoration and Decontamination.
An attic that has hosted wildlife is often a severe health hazard and a silent source of energy waste. This is why we insist on thorough decontamination and restoration after every infestation.
The Hidden Threat: Contaminated Insulation
Wildlife doesn’t just pass through; they live, nest, and use your attic as a giant restroom. The consequences of this contamination go far beyond a simple bad odor:
- Bacteria and Biohazard: Feces and urine from raccoons, rats, and squirrels are biohazards. Raccoon droppings, in particular, can harbor dangerous pathogens. When you see urine stains on the ceiling, that’s a sign of heavy contamination below, often from larger pests like raccoons.
- Persistent Odor: The smells of rat and squirrel urine and feces are pungent and lingering. While squirrels may seem less impactful than rats, they leave the same type of unsanitary contamination that requires professional cleaning.
- Air Quality Compromise: Your furnace uses air from inside your home, often drawing air through pathways that connect to the attic space. Dirty air filters in your HVAC system are already a concern, but when combined with the constant transfer of air from a contaminated attic into your main living space, you are essentially breathing in air exposed to pest waste and bacteria. It’s critical to decontaminate and sanitize the attic to protect your home’s indoor air quality.
Fixing the Insulation and Airflow Disaster
Pest traffic doesn’t just soil insulation; it physically destroys its performance.
- Matted Down Insulation: Urine and constant foot traffic cause the insulation to become compressed, or matted down. When insulation loses its loft (or fluffiness), it loses its R-Value (thermal resistance) and stops insulating effectively.
- Scattered Insulation & Air Leaks: Animals scatter insulation to build nests and forge trails, which creates irregular airflow and large gaps that allow conditioned air to escape and unconditioned attic air to enter the house. This causes significant heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer, directly contributing to high utility bills.
Our restoration process begins by making every effort to remove all accessible, soiled insulation using professional-grade equipment.
Insulation Removal and Reapplication of New Insulation. Restoration with T.A.P. SupremePlus: Insulation & Prevention in One.
Once the contamination is removed, the area is thoroughly sanitized using a specialized solution that breaks down the enzymes and bacteria responsible for the foul odors. This leaves your attic smelling fresh and clean.
We then install T.A.P. SupremePlus cellulose insulation, which provides superior performance and natural pest protection:
Feature Benefit to Your Home
Air Barrier
Improves thermal protection by sealing small gaps, reducing air transfer between the attic and home.
Sound Deadening
Great sound deadening qualities help mute outside noises and noises from within the home.
Natural Pest Preventative
Contains a high concentration of borates, creating a naturally less hospitable environment for wildlife.
Non-Nesting Material
Creates an environment where wildlife will not nest or burrow, reinforcing your exclusion efforts.
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We install this product to achieve an R-38 value, installing to 12 inches to allow for slight settling, guaranteeing the long-term energy efficiency and protection of your home.
Don’t live with a ticking health and financial time bomb above your head. Attic Kings provides the full-circle service: removal, permanent exclusion, and complete restoration.
Call us today or book your free inspection to see how professional decontamination can restore your attic and your peace of mind.