How Much Does Professional Attic Cleaning Cost? [2025 Data]

The cost to hire a professional cleaner to tidy up your attic ranges from $150 to $1,000 on average, and most people pay roughly $200 nationally. Though they’re mostly out of sight and mind, attics need just as much care as the other parts of your home and can add quite a bit to the cost of house cleaning overall. A variety of factors—including square footage, presence of mold or pests, and whether insulation needs to be replaced or repaired—determine exactly how large or small your final attic cleaning cost will be.

Attic Cleaning Cost Factors

There are many attic cleaning aspects that factor into the overall cost, but you may not have to pay for each one depending on what kind of condition your attic is already in. Here are the prices you can expect for the various services your attic may require. 

Size

Though part of the cost of attic cleanings is determined by the square footage, you can’t rely on this metric alone to determine exactly what you’ll pay. For example, most professional attic cleaners charge a flat rate for deodorizing and disinfecting, in addition to an extra amount per square foot to decontaminate. In general, the costs for basic attic cleaning tasks like decontamination and removing or replacing insulation range from $1 to $1.50 per square foot.

Type of Cleaning

Attic cleaning can range from basic junk removal to full-scale mold remediation. The more complex the task, the more expensive and more likely to be handled by an expert like pest control. 

Design

In addition to the square footage of your attic, the structure of the room and what's inside will help your cleaners determine the right price. For example, cleaning and maintaining hardwood floors require extra attention. Cleaners may add on between $25 and $50 to clean and polish them. Cleaning exposed rafters, dormer windows, and exposed brick can also add to the price and even require specialized products to protect finishes.

Labor

Professional cleaners charge between $30 and $50 per hour to clean your home. Of course, the extent of the process in your attic will depend on how often you clean your home or the last time the space has been given a once-over. Overall, almost the entire cost of an attic cleaning comes down to labor, as some companies will request that you purchase supplies before they arrive.

Frequency

Cleaning companies may offer bulk rates for multiple appointments booked at once. Now, if you rarely use your attic, you likely won't need more than a single deep clean. Finished attics, however, could use weekly, biweekly, or monthly visits. Ongoing visits cost between $150 and $280 each.

Accessibility

There's a reason you've been putting off digging through your closet. If the space has low or slanted ceilings, is packed with storage boxes, or requires tricky access via a ladder, local house cleaners may charge more.

Age of Your Home

Cleaning out your attic can trigger a range of projects if you live in an older home. Before altering walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain old insulation, always call a professional to perform an asbestos test. Lead paint can be an issue in homes built prior to the late 70s as well. 

DIY vs. Hiring a Pro

There are a few important things to consider when deciding whether to DIY an attic cleaning or hire a pro. While you can easily save on the costs involved in decontamination, deodorizing, disinfecting, and junk removal by doing all these tasks yourself, installing new insulation and removing pests are two jobs that can be hazardous without the proper materials and knowledge.

Deep cleaning an attic yourself will cost between $50 and $100 for cleaning supplies, rags, mops, brooms, and garbage bags for removing junk. The average cost to rent a dumpster for the week is $380, but this is only necessary if you have large amounts to discard.

How to Save Money on Attic Cleaning Costs

While cleaning the attic yourself will surely lower costs, it may be too daunting a project to go it alone. However, avoid going over budget by breaking up the tasks with a professional. Here are some ways to lower attic cleaning costs in the long run.

• Clean and organize attic storage yourself before hiring professional cleaners.

• For a finished attic, work on decluttering your home before requesting an estimate. 

• Request attic cleaning services as part of your larger home cleaning contract.

• Compare the estimates of at least three home cleaners.

• Use DIY insulation to fix small gaps and cracks yourself.

• Move larger objects out of the attic yourself before arranging a service to take them away. 

• Set your own traps to deal with small pests before calling pest control.

How Angi Gets Its Cost Data

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