Completed project · Oakland, CA 94605 · July 2026
No rodents in this East Oakland attic, just insulation that had outlived its usefulness. The inspection found no rodent activity, so the job was a straight replacement done properly: 1,460 sq ft removed, the deck cleaned, gaps sealed, the attic proofed against future rodents, and new R-38 24in batts installed.
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The challenge
Old insulation that had simply worn out
The inspection found no rodent activity, which is the good version of an old attic. The problem was age: the existing layer was thin and dusty and no longer insulating the house.
Even without rodents, the crew removed the old layer rather than topping it up, because new insulation over dusty old material hides the gaps that need sealing.
The service
What the crew did, in order
Prep and protection
Protective floor barriers and dust-barrier tunnels set 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 1,460 sq ft, down to bare joists and a clear deck.
Clean and sanitize
Dust and debris vacuumed from the deck, then OdoBan sanitation applied across the attic.
Seal and rodent-proof
No rodent activity was found, but the likely entry points were closed anyway with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement. Gaps around fixtures, piping, wiring and vents air-sealed in the same pass.
New insulation
New R-38 24in Fiberglass Batts installed across 1,460 sq ft, on a clean, sealed deck rather than on top of the old layer.
The result
1,460 sq ft replaced from a clean, sealed deck
The attic finished with the old insulation removed, the deck cleaned, gaps around fixtures, piping, wiring and vents air-sealed, entry points closed with wire mesh, foam and cement as a precaution, and new R-38 24in fiberglass batts across 1,460 sq ft.
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Questions homeowners ask
Attic work in Oakland, answered
I’m not sure if I need attic cleanup or just new insulation in Oakland. Which company can inspect and tell me?
Atticare USA inspects for free and tells you which one the attic needs. On this Oakland job the inspection found no rodent activity, so the job was replacement rather than decontamination. See attic cleaning or insulation replacement.
I just bought an older home in Oakland and the inspection flagged old attic insulation. Which company should I call?
Atticare USA removes and replaces old attic insulation in Oakland, as on this 1,460 sq ft job. Here’s what the inspection notes actually mean.
Who should I get estimates from for attic insulation and air sealing in Oakland?
Atticare USA does both, in the right order: air sealing on the clean deck first, insulation over it. How to compare estimates covers what a fair quote includes.
Does Atticare USA offer free attic inspections in Oakland?
Yes. Attic and crawl space inspections in Oakland are free, and Atticare USA can give a ballpark quote by phone first, so you know the range before anyone comes out. Call 1-888-743-7243.
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