You’ve cleaned the guest bathroom. The fridge is full. The table is set. But while you’re busy prepping for Thanksgiving, your home might be hiding something less festive.
We’re talking about the crawlspace and attic. Forgotten corners of the house that can quietly sabotage your holiday comfort, ruin your air quality, or even spook your guests with sounds from above.
If your attic or crawlspace hasn’t been touched in years, this is the moment to pay attention.
Cold Rooms and Musty Smells Don’t Pair Well With Pumpkin Pie
When your home feels cold or drafty, it’s often because of poor attic insulation or crawlspace damage. Maybe the insulation is decades old. Maybe rodents have chewed through it or soiled it. Either way, warm air escapes, cold air creeps in, and no one wants to sit near the window.
That musty smell you’ve been trying to cover up with scented candles? It could be mold in the attic or rodent waste under the floor.
Rodents Love a Warm House Too
Mice and rats don’t take the holidays off. As Seattle weather gets colder and wetter, pests go hunting for warmth. Your attic and crawlspace are prime targets.
Once they’re in, they:
- Build nests in insulation
- Leave droppings and urine that affect air quality
- Chew wiring and wood
- Get noisy right when you’re pouring gravy
The longer they stay, the more they cost you.
A Cleanout Makes a Bigger Difference Than You Think
Attic and crawlspace cleanouts aren’t just about removing debris. A proper cleanout removes damaged insulation, clears out rodent waste, and restores your home’s comfort and efficiency.
American Crawl technicians go into the spaces nobody else wants to. We clean, remove, repair, and re-insulate attics and crawlspaces. If rodents have been active, we seal off entry points and remove contamination. If there’s mold, we treat and eliminate it at the source.
You don’t have to see it to feel the difference.
Don’t Wait for the Next Holiday to Fix a Problem That’s Already There
Whether you’re hosting guests or just trying to enjoy the season, a healthy home makes everything easier.
You handle the cooking. We’ll handle the creepy stuff hiding in the attic or crawlspace.
Call now or contact us online to schedule your free inspection and make sure your home is ready for whatever the holidays bring.