Completed project · Glendale, CA 91205 · July 2026
No rodent activity turned up in this Glendale attic, but the old pink loose-fill had packed down and gathered debris across 1,076 sq ft. Atticare USA cleared it to the deck, sanitized, sealed the gaps and screened the vents as a precaution, then laid new R-38 16in fiberglass batts.
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The challenge
Packed-down loose-fill, with no rodents found
The inspection found no rodent activity. What the photos do show is an old layer of pink loose-fill that had settled thin and uneven between the joists, with debris mixed through it.
Topping it up would have left that debris in place and covered the gaps along the framing. So the old material came out first, giving the crew a clean deck to seal before the new batts went in.
The service
What the crew did, in order
Prep and protection
Protective barriers laid through the work path before any material was moved, so the rest of the house stayed clean.
Remove the old insulation
The existing insulation taken out with a heavy-duty vacuum across 1,076 sq ft, down to a clear, bare surface.
Clean and sanitize
Dust and debris vacuumed out, then OdoBan sanitation applied across the work area.
Seal and rodent-proof
Preventative rodent proofing: likely entry points closed with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement, though no rodent activity was found. Gaps around fixtures, piping, wiring and vents air-sealed in the same pass.
New insulation
New R-38 16in Fiberglass Batts installed across 1,076 sq ft, on a clean, sealed surface rather than on top of the old layer.
The result
1,076 sq ft, from settled loose-fill to R-38 batts
Protective barriers were laid through the work path before any material was moved. The old insulation came out with a heavy-duty vacuum, OdoBan was applied across the attic, gaps around fixtures, piping, wiring and vents were air-sealed, and the service area was rodent-proofed with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement as a precaution, with two to four indicator traps left as a check. New R-38 16in fiberglass batts went in last, across all 1,076 sq ft.
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Questions homeowners ask
Attic work in Glendale, answered
Who removes old attic insulation and installs new insulation in Glendale?
Atticare USA does both as one project. On this Glendale job the old loose-fill came out with a heavy-duty vacuum, the attic was cleaned and sanitized, gaps were foam-sealed, and new R-38 16in fiberglass batts went in on the clean deck. For a sense of cost factors, see attic insulation replacement cost in Los Angeles.
Do I need rodent proofing in Glendale if no rodents were found in the attic?
It can be, as a precaution. On this job the inspection found no rodent activity, and the crew still sealed the service area with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement, including screening a vent. The rodent proofing carries a 1-year warranty. See how to compare rodent-proofing warranties.
Why remove old insulation instead of adding more on top?
Because the old layer hides the gaps that need sealing and holds whatever debris is in it. Here the loose-fill had packed down with debris through it, so it came out first and the gaps were air-sealed on the bare deck. The order of operations explains why insulation always goes in last.
Does Atticare USA offer free attic inspections in Glendale?
Yes. Inspections in Glendale and across the Los Angeles area are free, and Atticare USA can give a ballpark quote by phone first. Call 1-888-743-7243.
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