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If you haven’t cleaned your attic out in the last year, you should probably consider getting a cleaning service. If you aren’t sure if you need an attic cleaning, here are some key signs that can help you determine whether now is the right time to clean out your attic space and call an attic professional. Unpleasant Smells If you notice some unpleasant smells in your house, it may be a problem in your attic. If you have a rodent…

If you are like most homeowners you probably haven’t had your attic thoroughly cleaned or looked into attic services in a very long time. Many homeowners don’t clean their attic unless they experience problems such as rodent infestation or a leak in their roof prompts action. While it is understandable that you may not be mindful of your attic, this oversight can result in big problems over time. Leaks can go unnoticed, rodent infestations can gain traction and spread, and…

Have you ever utilized a professional attic cleaning service? If not, you may want to consider calling an attic specialist. Most people don’t realize the health risks that their attic may pose. Attics are often considered a place to store extra stuff, or maybe the place you need to go when you run wires or cable throughout your house. Though you may not think of or go in your attic very often, the reality is that it can be home…

If you are dealing with a contaminated attic, and are on the fence about using professional attic cleaning services or calling an attic professional, you probably want to have a better idea of the attic cleanup and decontamination cost.  Determining attic decontamination costs isn’t as straightforward as many people might wish. There are multiple factors that can affect the cost to have your attic cleaned and decontaminated. Because of this, it is better to go into any attic inspection with…

If you have some old or damaged insulation that you’d like to remove and replace, it might be tempting to do that job on your own. However, there are some very good reasons why you should consider using a professional for insulation removal and replacement. Removing old insulation can be a big problem without the right tools and understanding of potential risks. By using professional insulation companies like Attic Construction, you’ll be sure to protect the health of yourself and…

The insulation in your attic provides a critical barrier to the transfer of heat. While many people recognize the important role that insulation plays in their home, especially during the hottest and coldest months of the year, what they may not realize is that the insulation in your attic may become less effective over time. Rodents, in particular, pose a serious risk to the effectiveness of your attic insulation. If a rodent infestation occurs, it can become important to contact…

If you are selling your home, preventing an escrow holdback for repairs is a key component of a smooth and successful transaction agreement. An escrow holdback can occur for many reasons, but a holdback for repair costs found during a home inspection is one of the most common seen by real estate agents.  Gaining a better understanding of what the most common repairs needed during escrow and the estimated cost can help you avoid a messy escrow process. You can…

Whether you are buying or selling a home, you’ll have to navigate the escrow process. Escrow is a process that many people go through, but don’t fully understand. Yet, it also occurs during the single largest transaction that most people ever make. Because of this, it is often viewed as a process that is stressful, lengthy, and demands attention. To get through the escrow process to closing, you’ll want to create an escrow checklist. Escrow has requirements for both buyers…

Before doing any work on your attic, you will need to determine whether any common pests have already called the space ‘home’. Rodents are a common culprit in attics, but knowing whether you need rodent removal and decontamination services is not always straightforward While a professional inspection is certainly a helpful tool, there are also common signs you can look for to determine whether you need attic rodent proofing and clean up. Why Is Rodent Clean-Up Necessary? Even if you…

The attic is an area of the home that often gets overlooked by homeowners. The ‘out of sight, out of mind’ mentality might work for some aspects of homeownership – but when it comes to the attic, this mindset can quickly lead to big (and expensive) problems.  Whether your home features a finished attic space or simply hosts a whole lot of insulation and storage boxes, tending to this area of the home is important and can save you major…