Attic cleanup in Clermont, FL
Once the animals are out of your Clermont attic, what they left behind still needs to go. Our attic cleanup in Clermont, FL removes the waste, sanitizes the space and treats the scent trails.
- Contaminated insulation removed
- Disinfected and deodorized
- Scent trails treated
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides attic cleanup in Clermont, FL after wildlife has lived in a home. We remove droppings, urine-soaked insulation, nesting material and dead animals, then sanitize and disinfect the attic and treat scent trails so new animals aren’t drawn to the same spot. We also clean crawl spaces. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
Clermont attics and the heat
Many Clermont homes are newer builds on the hills around the city and along US 27, with tile or shingle roofs over large attics full of blown-in insulation. Animals tunnel through that insulation easily, and it soaks up urine and holds odor. Older homes near downtown and Lake Minneola tend to have smaller attics but more years of buildup.
Summer heat makes everything worse. A Florida attic in July can get extremely hot, and that heat bakes droppings and urine and pushes the smell down into the house through recessed lights, the attic hatch and the air handler. That’s usually when Clermont homeowners call us about a smell they can’t place.
On homes built into a slope, the attic over the garage or the lower roof section is often where the worst of it collects, because that’s where animals came in from the hillside. Homes backing onto Lake Louisa State Park or the conservation strips between subdivisions tend to have hosted more than one kind of animal over the years, so the cleanup there often covers rat runways, a raccoon latrine and old squirrel nests in the same attic.
Clermont field notes
- Lake County
- Blown-in insulation in newer homes
- Hot summer attics
Removal first, cleanup second
There’s no point cleaning an attic animals can still get into. We make sure every animal is out and the entry points are sealed through Clermont exclusion work before we start the cleanup.
On the job
What each animal leaves in a Clermont attic
Different animals leave different kinds of mess, and each one needs a slightly different cleanup.
| Animal | What’s left behind |
|---|---|
| Raccoons | A latrine in one spot, matted insulation, torn ducts |
| Roof rats | Droppings and urine spread along runways |
| Bats | Guano piled under the roost, strong ammonia smell |
| Squirrels | Leafy nests, shredded insulation, droppings |
| Opossums | Droppings, strong odor, sometimes a dead animal |
Our Clermont attic cleanup process
We work methodically and wear protective gear the whole time.
Assess the attic
We go up first and show you how far the contamination goes, whether insulation can stay and if there’s any dead animal to remove.
Remove waste and debris
Droppings, nesting debris, soiled insulation and any dead animals are bagged and taken out.
Sanitize and disinfect
Joists, decking and other surfaces are treated to break down organic waste and odor.
Treat scent trails
We treat the routes animals used, which helps keep new animals from following the same path in.
Clermont homeowners on our cleanup work
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141 reviews on Google
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Craig from critter guys was absolutely wonderful!!! He was so kind and most important very honest about what he found and DIDN’T FIND in our attic. He took pictures to show trouble areas that should be addressed to prevent any future problems and didn’t try to sell us on a bunch of stuff that didn’t need to be done by his company. THANK YOU CRAIG FOR BEING A HONEST and REPUTABLE COMPANY!!! ❤️
Linda WilliamsGoogle review
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I recently had a problem with a raccoon who decided to chase a rat around my attic space. Nelson Ramos from Critter Guys arrived. He went up in the attic to inspect. No critters, but obvious tracks in the installation. Two small openings …
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Awesome customer service patient and kind job well done thanks
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Signs your Clermont attic needs attention
Even if the animals are gone, these are signs a cleanup is due.
A lingering odor
Musky, ammonia or dead animal smells that don’t fade after the animals leave.
Ceiling stains
Yellow or brown spots spreading on the drywall below the attic.
Tunnels in the insulation
Paths and flattened areas where animals traveled or nested.
Droppings you can see from the hatch
If you can see them from the ladder, there’s likely a lot more out of view.
Health risks in a dirty attic
Animal waste in an attic carries real health risks. Raccoon latrines can carry raccoon roundworm. Rat urine can spread leptospirosis. Bat guano can grow the fungus behind histoplasmosis. Sweeping or vacuuming without proper protection can put contaminated dust in the air.
That’s why we recommend leaving it to a trained crew. If the animals are still in the attic, start with removal, like rat removal in Clermont, and we’ll handle the cleanup once they’re out. You can also read more on our Orlando attic cleanup page.
Removal and exclusion in Clermont
Attic cleanup near Clermont
Attic Cleanup & Remediation in Clermont: quick answers
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What does attic cleanup in Clermont involve?
It involves removing animal droppings, urine-soaked insulation, nesting debris and any dead animals, then sanitizing and disinfecting the attic. We also treat scent trails so other animals aren’t drawn to the same spot.
How much does attic cleanup cost in Clermont?
It depends on the attic, so we assess it first and then quote. Cost depends on the attic’s size, how much insulation needs to come out, how long animals lived there and whether there are dead animals to remove.
Is it safe to shovel out raccoon or rat droppings in my Clermont attic on my own?
We don’t recommend it. Droppings can carry raccoon roundworm, leptospirosis and the fungus behind histoplasmosis, and disturbing them can put contaminated dust in the air.
Will I need to leave the house while you clean the attic?
Usually not, since the work stays in the attic and we keep the hatch area contained. Most attic cleanups take a day or two, depending on the size of the attic and how much material needs removing. Large attics with heavy contamination can take longer.
Do you clean under older Clermont homes with crawl spaces?
Yes. Some older houses near downtown and the lakes sit on crawl spaces, and opossums and Norway rats like to den there. We remove debris, droppings, nesting material and other contaminants, then sanitize the space.
What’s that smell coming from my ceiling?
It may be animal urine and droppings or a dead animal in the attic or a wall. One trip into your Clermont attic will tell us what it is and how to fix it.
Get your Clermont attic cleaned
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come look at your Clermont attic. See our Clermont wildlife control page for the rest of what we do.