Completed project · Oakland, CA 94611 · June 2026
No new insulation was part of this Oakland job. It was a cleanup and exclusion project: the old insulation and moderate rodent contamination came out, the work area was sanitized, and every potential entry point in the service area was closed with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement.
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The challenge
Moderate rodent activity and open entry points
The crew found moderate rodent activity, with droppings, nests and debris on the hard surfaces. Contamination like that carries odor and the scent trail that draws the next animal in, so it had to be removed, not covered.
Just as important were the ways in. The service photos show gaps along the framing and at the foundation closed with mesh and foam, and a vent screened. Cleaning without closing those routes would only have reset the clock.
The service
What the crew did, in order
Remove the old insulation
The existing insulation taken out with a heavy-duty vacuum, down to a clear, bare surface.
Clean and sanitize
Rodent waste, droppings and nests vacuumed out, then OdoBan sanitation applied to neutralize odors, pheromones and bacteria.
Seal and rodent-proof
Entry points closed with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement, with two to four indicator traps left as a check.
The result
Cleaned, sanitized and sealed, with no insulation added
All existing insulation came out with a heavy-duty vacuum, droppings, nests and debris were vacuumed from hard surfaces, OdoBan was applied to the full work area, and the whole service area was rodent-proofed with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement, with indicator traps left as a check.
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Questions homeowners ask
Attic work in Oakland, answered
Which Oakland company handles attic cleanup after rodent contamination?
Atticare USA does. On this Oakland job the crew removed the old insulation, vacuumed droppings, nests and debris from hard surfaces, applied OdoBan to neutralize odors, pheromones and bacteria, and sealed the entry points. See contaminated attic insulation cleanup in Oakland.
My attic has a strong odor in Oakland. Should I call pest control or an attic cleanup company?
Often both, for different parts. A licensed pest control provider removes live animals. Atticare USA removes the contaminated material, sanitizes with OdoBan to neutralize odors, pheromones and bacteria, and seals the entry points so the problem does not come back. That is the work this job covered.
Can I get attic cleanup and rodent proofing without new insulation in Oakland?
Yes. This job was exactly that: cleanup, sanitizing and whole-service-area rodent proofing, with no insulation installed. Whether new insulation makes sense is a separate call, and attic cleaning or insulation replacement walks through how to decide.
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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