Crawl Space Cleaning & Rodent Restoration

Crawl space restoration cleans out contaminated debris, removes rodents, seals the entry points that let them in, and restores damaged vapor barrier and insulation — so your Whidbey Island or Skagit County home stays dry, protected, and pest-free from the ground up. It is the highest-impact work we do, and most homes here need it more than they realize.

Why crawl spaces matter on the islands

Pacific Northwest island housing — vented crawl spaces, coastal moisture, and older construction — creates ideal conditions for rodents and moisture damage. Rats and mice nest in insulation, contaminate the space with droppings, chew wiring, and pull in more pests behind them. Left alone, a crawl space problem becomes a whole-home problem: odors, allergens, higher energy bills, and structural moisture.

What crawl space restoration includes

• Inspection & assessment — we identify rodent activity, entry points, moisture, and the extent of contamination.
• Clean-out — removal of droppings, nesting material, and contaminated debris.
• Rodent removal & exclusion — trapping active rodents and sealing the gaps, vents, and utility penetrations that let them in.
• Vapor barrier & insulation restoration — replacing damaged barrier and insulation to restore a clean, dry, protected crawl space.

Signs your crawl space needs attention

• Scratching or scurrying under the floor at night
• Musty or ammonia-like odors coming up through the floor
• Insulation falling down or visibly damaged
• Droppings near vents, the water heater, or crawl space access
• Higher heating bills or cold floors

Our process

We start with a thorough assessment, give you a clear scope and a free estimate, then carry out the clean-out, rodent removal and exclusion, and barrier/insulation restoration — and we back the work with our satisfaction guarantee. Every crawl space job is licensed treatment work under Washington State (WSDA) structural pest license #101709.

Meet your technician

Crawl space work on Whidbey and Fidalgo is led by Matthew Pasquale, owner and lead technician, with over a decade of hands-on experience and WSDA structural pest license #101709. It is exacting, hands-on work — and it is the job we are known for.

Crawl space restoration FAQ

Do I need this if I only hear the occasional mouse? Often, yes — by the time you hear activity, nesting and contamination are usually already underway. An assessment tells you the real extent.

Will sealing really keep rodents out? Exclusion — sealing the actual entry points — is what makes rodent control last. Trapping alone without sealing lets the next rodent right back in.

Do you offer free estimates? Always. We assess the space and give you a clear, no-obligation scope and price before any work begins.

What homeowners say

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 Chris Irish 
 
 
 
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Matthew is a rockstar! He came out on a Friday night after a full day to make sure we were taken care of! Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Kristi Lovelady 
 
 
 
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Prompt, efficient and on-time service. Invoices provide written and visual information of service rendered. Mathew is very professional and knowledgeable.  Would recommend Salty Dog services.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Michele C. 
 
 
 
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We really like Salty Dog!  Matthew is very responsive and always on time.  His reports are thorough, he is on time and works with our needs!  Thank you Matthew!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Brenda Praggastis 
 
 
 
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Matthew is conscientious and careful. He has worked closely with us to address all of our concerns. He has tailored his efforts to the unique demands of our house as he performed an exclusion. The rodent activity has disappeared inside the house and has been vastly reduced outside. We are very happy with his work.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sharon Heiber 
 
 
 
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Matthew solved our mouse problem! He quickly identified their entrance point and blocked it. That was last year. We haven't had a problem since. Thank you, Matthew!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sandi Peterson 
 
 
 
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We had not done pest control for quite some time, (our bad) and one day I needed service right away.   Matthew came ASAP and got us started on the right track.  He did work above and beyond what I expected for a more than fair price and shows up for scheduled maintenance as promised.   He does a great job and I recommend him highly.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Rodger Schnee 
 
 
 
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Matt at Salty Dog is both personal and professional, and provides services that are high quality, and very reasonably priced. He is clearly a service provider first and last. I've had previous experiences(with pest services and other) with national companies, when I felt I was sent a representative that was sales first, service provider 2nd. Matt is also well networked with contractors in our community, and gave me a couple great referrals for other work I needed done. The bottom line is that I highly recommend Salty Dog and Matt for any rodent/pest related issues.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nicholas Orozco 
 
 
 
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Extremely helpful and quick service who took his time and treated the issues that I had on the spot. I absolutely felt like the work was quality and he did not rush until I was satisfied with what was done. Thank you very much for the help!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 britt buchan 
 
 
 
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We’ve had an excellent experience with Salty Dog Pest Control. Matt’s attention to detail is outstanding, and what really sets him apart is his passion for treating the root of the problem—not just applying a quick fix. He took the time to explain what was going on, what he was doing, and why, which gave us a lot of confidence in the process.

His communication is clear, timely, and thoughtful from start to finish. It’s obvious he truly cares about his work and his clients. Highly recommend Salty Dog Pest Control if you’re looking for someone knowledgeable, thorough, and genuinely invested in doing the job right.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
    
 
 

Get your free crawl space assessment

Call (360) 206-3293 or request an estimate below. Serving Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Freeland, Langley, Clinton, Greenbank, Anacortes, La Conner, and the surrounding islands.