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10-16-2009, 07:35 PM
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Bird nests in attic
I have a HUGE (2-3 ft wide) birds nest in my attic. I just moved in, and don't know the history, but it appears that the attic vent screen was recently replaced in order to prevent birds from entering in the future - however no one removed the nests. I know the nest definitely should be removed because it is a health hazard, but I am trying to determine if it is necessary to also remove all of the insulation and replace it. I have a bid to do this for $5000. This is the first time I've been in a home with an attic, and I also want to know if I am breathing the air from the attic? Is this circulated through my house? Thanks for your help.
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10-16-2009, 09:54 PM
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Be sure brain is engaged before operating mouth!!!
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You are being ripped off big time!!!!!! Go into the attic with a large black trash bag and a mask and remove the nest. If it appears that the insulation has bird droppings on it, don gloves and remove that part of the insulation that is dirty. Replace the bad insulation and that's the end.
What the $5000 include? That's like way too much.
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10-17-2009, 10:51 AM
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What Shane said!
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10-17-2009, 10:55 AM
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Chairman of the Bored
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yep. I completely agree with ShaneSA,do what he suggested $5000 is total hogwash.
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10-20-2009, 01:06 PM
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ShaneSA was right. Another company just removed the nest for $125. It was contained within the screen so the insulation was fine.  Thanks. |
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10-20-2009, 01:13 PM
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If someone tried to tell me an estimate like that, I would have said "Hold on sec..."
*run upstairs, into attic, grab nest, run back down* then SHOVE that nest up his arse and told him the fee to remove it from his posterior is $10,000.
Last edited by Threerun; 10-20-2009 at 01:39 PM..
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