Attic cleanup in Palm Bay, FL
Attic cleanup in Palm Bay for the mess animals leave behind: droppings, soaked insulation, nesting and the smell that drifts down through the ceiling vents. We remove it, sanitize the space and treat the scent trails.
- Droppings and nesting removed
- Sanitized and deodorized
- Licensed and insured in Florida
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Quick answer. Critter Guys provides attic cleanup in Palm Bay, FL, after wildlife has been removed. We take out droppings, urine-soaked insulation and nesting debris, sanitize and disinfect the attic or crawl space, and treat the scent trails that draw new animals in. Dead animal areas get the same treatment. It starts with an inspection so you know the extent before we begin. Call or text (321) 203-6963.
What our attic cleanup involves
Cleanup always comes after the animals are out and the house is sealed. Otherwise you’re cleaning up for the next tenant.
Assess the damage
We go into the attic and map out where the contamination is, how deep it goes into the insulation and whether any wiring, ducts or wood were damaged.
Remove the waste
Droppings, latrine areas, nesting material and contaminated insulation are bagged and taken out. Where a raccoon has been using the attic as a toilet, that area gets extra attention.
Sanitize and disinfect
Once the debris is out, we treat the attic surfaces to break down bacteria and odor, including the scent trails animals use to find their way back.
Repair what was damaged
Torn ducts, chewed wiring sections and broken framing get flagged or repaired, and you’re left with a clean, sealed attic.
Signs your Palm Bay attic needs cleanup
Even after the animal is gone, the attic can tell you it needs work.
A smell that won’t leave
An ammonia or musty odor coming through ceiling vents or the attic hatch usually means urine and droppings in the insulation.
Flattened or tunneled insulation
Rats and squirrels tunnel through blown-in insulation. Raccoons crush it flat where they sleep.
Stains on the ceiling
Yellow or brown spots on drywall below the attic can come from urine soaking through.
Flies or a sweet, rotten smell
Both point to a dead animal somewhere in the attic or a wall.
Droppings near the hatch
If you can see droppings from the access opening, there’s usually much more farther in.
Out in the field
Attic cleanup in Palm Bay’s heat
Palm Bay attics get hot. On a summer afternoon, the space above a block home with a shingle roof is far warmer than the house below, and that heat makes animal waste break down and smell faster. A raccoon latrine or a dead rat that might go unnoticed for weeks in a cooler climate gets noticeable quickly here.
Humidity adds to it. Damp, soiled insulation holds moisture and odor, and it doesn’t dry out on its own. That’s why we usually recommend removing contaminated insulation instead of trying to treat it in place.
Around Palm Bay
- Hot, humid attics year-round
- Block homes, shingle and tile roofs
- Brevard County
Cleanup jobs Palm Bay homeowners rated
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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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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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Josh is excellent, very humane, takes all the time to explain, is never upset in the middle of a situation, and always has a reassuring answer. I recommend him 100%.
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Health reasons to clean the attic properly
Animal waste in an attic is more than a smell. Raccoon latrines can carry raccoon roundworm, rodent urine can spread leptospirosis, and bat guano can carry the fungus behind histoplasmosis. None of that is a reason to panic, but it’s a good reason not to grab a shop vac and do it yourself.
We wear proper protection, contain the work area and bag waste so it doesn’t spread through the house. Air handlers and ducts in the attic are a concern too, since they can pull contaminated air through the home.
After bats
Guano piles up under bat roosts and can get deep. Once the colony is excluded, which our Palm Bay bat removal handles outside maternity season, the guano comes out and the area is disinfected.
After rats
Rat contamination is spread out rather than piled up, with droppings and urine along every path they ran. Cleaning it means going over much more of the attic.
What’s included in a Palm Bay attic cleanup
Every attic is different, but most cleanups cover these.
- Removal of droppings, latrines and nesting debris
- Removal of urine-soaked or crushed insulation
- Sanitizing and disinfecting attic surfaces
- Scent trail treatment so new animals aren’t drawn in
- Dead animal removal and odor treatment
- Crawl space cleaning on homes that have one
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What Palm Bay homeowners ask about attic cleanup & remediation
Have a question that isn’t here? Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll help.
How much does attic cleanup cost in Palm Bay?
It depends on the size of the attic, how much of it is contaminated and whether insulation needs to come out. A small area of rat droppings is a much smaller job than an attic a raccoon family used for months. We quote after an inspection.
Do I need the animals removed before cleanup?
Yes. Cleaning before the animals are out and the house is sealed just gives them a fresh space. We handle removal and sealing in Palm Bay first, then clean.
Can I clean up the attic myself?
Small jobs, maybe, with proper protection. But droppings from raccoons, rats and bats can carry disease, and stirring them up in a hot attic spreads dust you don’t want to breathe. For anything more than a few droppings, we recommend letting us do it.
Will the smell go away after cleanup?
Yes, once the source is removed and the area is treated. The smell comes from urine, droppings and sometimes a dead animal. When those are gone and the surfaces are disinfected, the odor goes with them.
Do you replace insulation after cleanup?
We remove contaminated insulation as part of the cleanup. Ask about replacement at the inspection, and we’ll go over what your attic needs.
Do you do attic cleanup in other cities?
Yes. We clean attics in Melbourne, Titusville and across Central Florida. Our Orlando attic cleanup page covers the process in more detail, and our Palm Bay wildlife removal page lists every animal we handle locally.
Get the smell out of your Palm Bay attic
Call or text (321) 203-6963 and we’ll climb into your Palm Bay attic and show you what’s up there and what it takes to clean it.