Attic cleanup in Melbourne, FL
Attic cleanup in Melbourne for what wildlife leaves after it’s gone: guano under the bat roost, a raccoon latrine in the corner, rat trails through the insulation. We clear it out and disinfect the space.
- Attics and crawl spaces
- Dead animal odor treated
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Quick answer. Critter Guys handles attic cleanup in Melbourne, FL, once wildlife has been removed and the home is sealed. We remove droppings, latrines, nesting material and contaminated insulation, then sanitize and disinfect the attic or crawl space and treat the scent trails animals leave. Dead animal removal and odor treatment are part of the work too. We look first, then quote. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What we clean out of Melbourne attics
Each animal leaves its own kind of mess, and the cleanup changes with it. These are the ones we deal with most.
- Raccoon latrines and the crushed, soiled insulation around them
- Rat and mouse droppings spread along every beam they ran
- Squirrel nests built from leaves, pine straw and shredded insulation
- Bat guano heaped under a roost near the gable or tile edge
- Dead animals and the odor that drifts down into the house
- Contaminated soil and debris in crawl spaces under older homes
Why droppings shouldn’t be swept up casually
Animal waste in an attic can carry real health concerns, and the risk depends on the animal. Raccoon latrines can hold roundworm eggs. Rat and mouse urine can spread leptospirosis. Dried guano from a bat colony can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis. None of this is cause for alarm, but it is a good reason to skip the broom and the shop vac.
We wear protective gear, bag waste where it sits and keep the work area contained so dust doesn’t drift into the rooms below. The air handler and ducts get a look too, since many Melbourne homes have them right in the attic, pulling air through the same space.
Insulation is usually the biggest piece
Blown-in insulation acts like a sponge for urine and odor. Once it’s soaked or packed with droppings, treating it in place rarely works. In most attics we take out the contaminated sections and leave clean, sanitized surfaces behind.
On the job
Attic cleanup for Melbourne’s river cottages and inland block homes
On the older streets near the lagoon and through Eau Gallie, a lot of homes are raised frame houses with crawl spaces. Cleanup there often means crawling in on soil or an old vapor barrier where opossums or Norway rats were living, then working up into an attic with thinner, older insulation that has held odor for years.
Inland, from Wickham Road out toward I-95, most homes are block on slab with blown-in insulation. Rats and squirrels tunnel through it, and raccoons flatten it where they sleep. Space Coast heat and humidity keep that material damp and make the smell stronger every summer.
What we see in Melbourne
- Raised cottages near the lagoon
- Slab homes with blown-in insulation
- Summer attic heat speeds up odor
- Brevard County
Melbourne customers on our cleanup work
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141 reviews on Google
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We had a raccoon who preferred to use our pool and back yard as a personal toilet. After trying the usual internet suggestions we called Kevin the Critter Guy. The first night the trap was set the raccoon was caught. The bad news? It was so big that the trap was forced open in 15″. Over the next several weeks we added traps, tried different baits and different locations to no avail. Kevin never gave up and ultimately used red fox urine. It hasn’t been back since. When a service goes as planned it’s an easy job. The true test? What is the response when it’s not easy. Kevin never backed off and ultimately the raccoon is gone. Highly recommended.
Paul MurgoGoogle review
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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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How a Melbourne attic gets cleaned and reset
Cleanup always comes last, after the animals are out and the openings are sealed. Otherwise the space just gets dirty again.
Walk the attic
We go through the attic or crawl space with a light and a camera, mapping where the waste is, how deep it goes and whether wiring, ducts or framing were damaged.
Bag and remove
Waste, nesting and soiled insulation are bagged on the spot and carried out, with extra care around latrine areas and guano piles.
Sanitize the surfaces
Joists, decking and the attic floor are disinfected to break down bacteria and odor at the source.
Erase the scent trail
We treat the runways and entry areas animals used, so a new raccoon or rat passing the house doesn’t pick up the old trail.
Clues the attic still needs work after removal
The animals can be long gone and the attic can still be telling you something.
A smell on hot afternoons
Ammonia or musk that gets stronger as the attic heats up usually means urine in the insulation.
Spots on the ceiling
Brown or yellow rings on drywall under the area where animals were bedding down.
Tunnels in the insulation
Trails, flattened patches or droppings you can see just by lifting the hatch.
Flies by the windows
A sudden crowd of flies indoors often points to a dead animal in the attic or a wall.
Clean attic, sealed house, no return trip
Cleanup only lasts if the openings are closed. If the house hasn’t been sealed yet, our Melbourne wildlife exclusion work comes first, then we clean.
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Melbourne attic cleanup & remediation questions, answered
Still wondering about something? Call or text (321) 203-6963.
How much does attic cleanup cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the attic size, how much of it is contaminated and whether insulation has to come out. A corner of rat droppings is a far smaller job than an attic a raccoon family used all spring. We look at it first and quote from what we see.
Can you get rid of a dead animal smell in my Melbourne home?
Yes. We find and remove the animal, clean the spot it was in and treat the odor. Once the source is gone and the area is disinfected, the smell fades with it.
Should I clean the attic myself after rats?
We don’t recommend it for anything beyond a few droppings. Rodent waste can carry disease, and stirring it up in a hot attic puts that dust in the air. Our Melbourne rat removal and cleanup are usually done together.
Will you clean under my house if it has a crawl space?
Yes. A lot of older Melbourne homes have crawl spaces, and we remove debris, droppings and contaminants from them and sanitize the area. Opossums and Norway rats are the usual culprits under there.
When can bat guano be cleaned up?
Once the colony has been excluded, which can’t happen from April 15 to August 14. After the bats are out, we remove the guano and any soiled insulation, then disinfect. The exclusion side is covered on our Melbourne bat removal page.
Do you do attic cleanup outside Melbourne?
Yes. We cover Palm Bay, Titusville and across Central Florida. See our attic cleanup page for Orlando for more on our process, and our Melbourne wildlife control page for other services in town.
Get your Melbourne attic cleaned up
Text or call (321) 203-6963 and we’ll come take a look at your Melbourne attic. You’ll know what’s up there before anything gets quoted.