Attic Cleaning in Burbank

The postwar ranch homes that make up a large portion of Burbank’s houses were built with roofline and eave construction that develops gaps as the structures age. Thermal expansion and contraction cycles over decades loosen eave closures, crack vent screens, and create entry points at roofline transitions that rodents exploit readily. A gap the width of a quarter is enough for a rat to enter, and gaps of that size appear naturally in homes that are 50 to 80 years old.

Once rodents establish a nest in an attic, contamination accumulates quickly. Droppings, urine, and nesting material saturate existing insulation. The insulation loses its thermal performance, and the biological contamination becomes an air quality issue as particulates migrate into the living space through ceiling penetrations, light fixtures, and HVAC returns.

Beyond pest contamination, Burbank attics accumulate problems from age and deferred maintenance. Blown-in insulation from the 1960s and 1970s breaks down into fine particulate dust. Fiberglass batts compress and sag. Minor roof leaks introduce moisture that promotes mold growth in an enclosed space that gets minimal airflow.

Our attic cleaning process uses commercial-grade equipment and professional products not available to consumers. We use HEPA-filtered vacuum systems capable of extracting large volumes of contaminated insulation without releasing fine particulates into the home. Sanitizing agents are EPA-registered for residential attic use. All crew members working in contaminated attics wear full respiratory protection and disposable suits.