Redmond
Attic cleaning & reconditioning in Redmond
In Redmond's two-story homes, rats and squirrels nest in deep blown-in insulation around ducts and wiring. We clear it out, seal the gaps and re-insulate the whole attic.
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Redmond homes, from the valley floor to the hills
Wet valley crawl spaces, rat-damaged attics and aging furnaces are the common calls in Redmond. We inspect for free, photograph what we find, and fix it in the right order.
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Homes in Redmond, up close
Redmond's homes split along the terrain. Down on the Sammamish River valley floor and near Bear Creek, the ground stays wet much of the year, so crawl spaces take on moisture and vapor barriers fail early. Up on Education Hill and in Grass Lawn, 1960s and 1970s split-levels are reaching the age where original insulation, ductwork and furnaces all come due at once. Farther north and east, the 1980s to 2000s neighborhoods of North Redmond and Bear Creek have bigger attics and longer duct runs, with tree cover that brings roof rats and squirrels right to the eaves.
We work in all of it. A typical Redmond visit starts in the crawl space and attic, where the tech takes photos and shows you the condition of the insulation, vapor barrier, ducts and any signs of rodents. From there we recommend what to fix first. Sometimes that's sealing rat entry points before anything else. Sometimes it's a new ground cover in a wet crawl space. Our offices are in Kirkland and Renton, close by on the Eastside, and we handle the Puget Sound Energy rebate paperwork with you when your insulation work qualifies.
What we see here
Redmond: houses, weather, wildlife
The houses
Redmond's housing climbs from the Sammamish River valley up onto the hills around it. Education Hill and Grass Lawn have 1960s and 1970s split-levels and ramblers, mostly on vented crawl spaces. Idylwood, near the north end of Lake Sammamish, mixes older lake homes with remodels. North Redmond and Bear Creek filled in through the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s with two-story homes on larger lots, many with crawl spaces, ducts running through the attic and roofs with several sections. Overlake and Downtown Redmond add townhomes and apartments. The older homes often still have their original ductwork and first-generation insulation.
The weather
The Sammamish River valley floor is flat, low and wet. Cold air settles there on clear winter nights, bringing fog and frost while the hillsides stay a little milder. Bear Creek and Evans Creek feed the valley, and the ground near them stays saturated through the October-to-May rain. Up on Education Hill and in North Redmond, tall second-growth firs shade roofs and drop needles that fill gutters.
The wildlife
Marymoor Park, the Sammamish River Trail, Bear Creek and the remaining farm fields in the Sammamish Valley give rodents plenty of habitat next to homes. Norway rats follow the river and creek banks and burrow under sheds and decks. Roof rats use wooded hillsides and fence lines to reach rooflines. Mice move indoors as fields are cut and nights get cold.
Services in Redmond
What we do in Redmond
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Crawl space cleaning in Redmond
Near the Sammamish River and Bear Creek, crawl spaces stay damp for months. We clear out soaked insulation, mud-covered plastic and rodent debris, then set the space up to stay drier.
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Rodent & pest control in Redmond
Rats along the Sammamish River and mice from valley fields work their way into Redmond homes. We trap them, seal the openings and clean up the attic or crawl space.
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Moisture barriers in Redmond
In Redmond's valley and lakeside neighborhoods, soil moisture rises into crawl spaces all winter. We lay a heavy, sealed barrier that keeps it out of your floor framing.
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Mold remediation in Redmond
Fuzzy growth on crawl space joists and dark spots on attic sheathing both point to moisture. We remove the mold in Redmond homes and correct what caused it.
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HVAC & air ducts in Redmond
Gas furnaces from the 1990s and 2000s are wearing out across Redmond. We repair or replace them, add cooling, and fix the attic ducts that keep upstairs rooms too hot or too cold.
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Questions from Redmond homeowners
Still unsure? Call (800) 674-4933 and talk it through with us.
Do Redmond homes qualify for PSE insulation rebates?
Redmond is in Puget Sound Energy's service area, and many homes here qualify for insulation rebates. PSE sets the eligibility rules and amounts and changes them from time to time, so we never promise a figure up front. We check what you qualify for at the free inspection and handle the paperwork with you.
Is my crawl space worse because my house is in the valley?
Homes on the valley floor near the Sammamish River and Bear Creek tend to have wetter soil under them, especially in winter. That means vapor barriers matter more and pooled water is more likely after long storms. Hillside homes have different issues, like runoff on the uphill side. We look at your lot's drainage during the inspection.
Where is your office?
Our offices are in Kirkland and Renton. We don't have a Redmond location, but our crews work throughout the city, including Education Hill, Overlake, Idylwood, Grass Lawn and North Redmond. The inspection and estimate take place at your house, at no cost.
Free inspection in Redmond.
Book a free inspection. We'll photograph your attic and crawl space and walk you through what we find, before you decide anything.