Attic cleaning: a guide for pros

What customers ask, how to win the job, and what to put on your profile.

Offering attic cleaning

Attic cleaning is judged on the clean floor, the clear vents and the list of problems you found while you were up there. Winning it means a clear protective method, a vent check and honest notes on moisture or pests.

What customers ask

  • Can you clean droppings safely in an attic
  • Will you check the vents and tell me if they are blocked
  • What do you do with wet or moldy insulation
  • Do you haul away the old boxes and debris
  • Can you find where pests are getting in
  • Will you tell me about roof leaks or staining you see

How to win the job

  • On the walkthrough, check the hatch, the vents and the roof boards for moisture, and photograph anything you cannot fix
  • Quote the hauling, the insulation removal and the droppings work as separate lines
  • Show the customer your respirator, gloves and HEPA vacuum on the first visit so they know the method
  • Explain what you will not do, such as roof repair, pest treatment or electrical work, and offer referrals if the customer wants them
  • Put in the report whether the vents are clear, partly blocked or blocked, with photos
  • Clean from the far end toward the hatch, and leave the attic clear of loose debris before you finish

What to put on your profile

  • Before and after photos of an attic floor, vent area and insulation layer
  • A list of attic tasks you offer, such as droppings removal, vent checks and debris hauling
  • Your protective equipment and cleaning method, stated plainly
  • Your insurance certificate and any training you have taken for animal waste or mold areas

Follow-up that helps the customer

  • Offer a vent check follow-up after a roof or ventilation repair, if the customer wants one
  • Suggest a seasonal check of the attic for moisture and pests, with no pressure to book
  • Share a short list of signs to watch for between visits, such as staining or new droppings

Licenses and permits

Attic cleaning is not commonly licensed. Insulation and ventilation work can be regulated in some areas, so check with your state or local licensing agency before doing that work, and keep your insurance certificate current for customers who ask.

Questions

Should I disturb the insulation to clean?

Only as much as needed. Work from the boards and walkways, avoid crushing the insulation, and tell the customer if any of it must be replaced.

What if I find mold or a leak?

Stop, photograph the area and report it to the customer in writing. Mold remediation and roof work are separate trades, so refer the customer to a qualified company.

About this guide

This national guide is written and checked by infinibell. Rules and conditions differ by place, so local pros are credited on guides for the cities they serve, not on national ones.

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