Loft clearance is the process of removing unused items stored in your loft space, providing decontamination and loft insulation replacement if necessary, and then restoring the loft to provide a usable, clean space.
Because pests such as rats, squirrels, mice and birds often build nests in lofts, they can contaminate them, leaving behind droppings, urine and nesting materials. These items can spread bacteria, contain parasites such as fleas, and damage items stored in your loft space.
As such, pest control providers like Countrywide offer loft clearance services following an attic infestation. Our team can fully decontaminate and clean the space, and also provide pest proofing to reduce the chances of a future pest problem in your loft.
Having provided loft clearances throughout Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading, Portsmouth, Woking, and throughout the South East for many years, Countrywide has put together this guide to explain the importance of this service.
Why Is Loft Clearance Important?
Loft clearance is an important process, as it helps to get rid of debris left behind following a pest infestation. Some of the benefits of loft clearance include:
- Decontaminate Your Space: If you’ve just had a pest infestation, you can get rid of debris and droppings that could cause health issues in your home.
- Get Rid Of Unwanted Items: Over the years, you may find that your loft space becomes a dumping ground for old furniture, clothes and Christmas decorations. During the clearance process, you can decide what is worth keeping and what can be disposed of, either by being donated to local charities or taken to a refuse centre.
- Check For Pest Entry Points: Once the loft has been cleared, you can get your pest controller to check for potential entry points and seal them to reduce the chances of a future infestation.
- Upgrade Insulation Or Board Your Loft: Once the old insulation and items stored in your loft have been cleared, you can make the decision to upgrade your insulation or add boards to allow the floor to be walked on.
- Make The Most Of Your Loft Space: With a loft clearance, you can create a blank space and transform it. Whether you still want to use it to store items, or want to create an extra room in your home, you can with a loft clearance.
- Improve Property Value: Having a usable, clean loft space can potentially improve property value and make your home more appealing to buyers when you come to sell it.
Can You Carry Out Loft Clearance Yourself?
While it is possible to carry out a loft clearance yourself, it can often be better to use a professional loft clearance services. Some of the benefits of professional loft clearance include:
- Save Time: If you’re inexperienced, it can be challenging to lift, remove and decontaminate items. It can also be hard to know where and how to dispose of them safely and correctly. Skip hire and taking items to the dump can be time consuming, but you can get all the support you need when you work with Countrywide.
- Cut Costs: As well as time, you can also save money with professional loft clearance, as you won’t have to pay for skip hire, fuel, new loft insulation, or safety equipment and cleaning materials. While there is an initial upfront cost, our services are designed to be affordable and great value.
- Ensure Safety: Experts like the team at Countrywide have extensive training and protective gear to ensure they get safe access to your loft and avoid any injuries or property damage.
- Deal With Unexpected Infestations: If additional insects or small rodents are found during the loft clearance, these can be removed by our fully-trained pest controllers. Doing the work yourself may mean coming into contact with vermin, or droppings, which you are not equipped to handle.
- Get Fully Legal Disposal Of Waste: Using fully-licensed waste carriers like us ensures compliance with relevant waste disposal laws.
- Reduce Your Carbon Footprint: Expert like Countrywide use eco-friendly disposal methods, such as donating usable items to charity shops and recycling, to reduce the environmental impact of your loft clearance.
Book Your Loft Clearance Services Today With Countrywide
If you need professional loft clearance services across Newbury, Berkshire and the surrounding area, Countrywide is here to help.
We’re fully-licensed and insured (Waste Carrier License Number: CBDL88354), so you know you’re in safe hands.
By working with an experienced pest controller like us for your loft clearance, you can not only remove unwanted items, but also ensure that you fully eradicate pests and pest proof your loft space.
Our team can provide loft clearance services after a pest infestation, whether you’re dealing with rodents like rats and mice, insects such as ants, cockroaches, fleas, bed bugs, and moths, or birds such as pigeons and seagulls.
If you’re ready to book your loft clearance in and around Newbury, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and the South East, get in touch on 0800 078 7255.