Completed project · San Jose, CA 95117 · June 2026
Pink loose-fill with debris through it, moderate rodent activity, and gaps at the roof edges. At this San Jose home Atticare USA vacuumed the old fill out, sanitized the attic, fitted wire mesh along the edges and around the flue, and blew in a new R-38 layer across the attic floor.
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The challenge
Moderate rodent activity through old pink loose-fill
The crew found moderate rodent activity through the old pink loose-fill, with debris mixed into it across the attic floor.
There were gaps along the roof edges and at the framing corners. Those were closed with wire mesh on the bare deck, before any new insulation went down.
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, 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. Gaps around fixtures, piping, wiring and vents air-sealed in the same pass.
New insulation
New R-38 Blown installed, on a clean, sealed surface rather than on top of the old layer.
The result
Cleared, sealed at the edges, and rebuilt in R-38 blown-in
The attic finished with the old loose-fill removed, droppings and nests vacuumed out, OdoBan applied, wire mesh fitted along the roof edges, at the framing corners and around the flue, gaps air-sealed, and a new R-38 blown-in layer across the attic.
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Questions homeowners ask
Attic work in San Jose, answered
I want to keep mice from getting into my attic again in San Jose. Which companies do rodent exclusion and entry-point sealing?
Atticare USA does. On this San Jose job, with moderate rodent activity, the crew fitted wire mesh along the roof edges, at the framing corners and around the flue, sealed gaps with foam and cement, and left two to four indicator traps as a check. The work carries a 1-year warranty. More on rodent exclusion in the South Bay.
Which San Jose companies should I get quotes from for attic insulation and air sealing?
Atticare USA quotes both together, because air sealing goes on the clean deck before the insulation. This job ended with an R-38 blown-in layer over an air-sealed attic. Read how to compare attic insulation estimates before you choose.
Does Atticare USA offer free attic inspections in San Jose?
Yes. Attic and crawl space inspections in San Jose 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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