Completed project · Pleasanton, CA 94566 · August 2026
This Pleasanton attic had droppings on the deck and a full set of large vent openings to go with them. The crew removed the old insulation, cleaned and sanitized the attic, screened every vent with wire mesh, and installed R-38 24in batts overhead plus R-19 16in in the walls.
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The challenge
Droppings on the deck and wide-open vents
Moderate rodent activity showed up as droppings along the deck and in the old pink insulation. The attic’s large vent openings were unscreened, a likely way in.
That made exclusion as important as insulation here. Every vent and flue penetration was meshed and foamed before any new insulation went in.
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, down to bare joists and a clear deck.
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 24in Fiberglass Batts in the attic, and R-19 16in in the walls installed, on a clean, sealed deck rather than on top of the old layer.
The result
Sealed at every vent, insulated overhead and in the walls
The attic finished with the old insulation removed, droppings and nests vacuumed out, OdoBan applied, every vent and flue opening screened with wire mesh and foam, and new R-38 24in fiberglass batts in the attic with R-19 16in in the walls.
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Questions homeowners ask
Attic work in Pleasanton, answered
Who should I get quotes from for attic insulation and air sealing in Pleasanton?
Atticare USA does insulation and air sealing together in Pleasanton. On this job the crew sealed gaps around fixtures, piping, wiring and vents, then installed R-38 24in batts in the attic and R-19 in the walls. How to compare estimates.
How do rodents get into an attic, and how is it stopped?
Usually through unscreened vents and gaps, like the large vent openings on this job. Atticare USA closes them with wire mesh, polyurethane foam and cement, and leaves indicator traps as a check. Rodent proofing carries a 1-year warranty. More on sealing, cleaning and reinsulating in the East Bay.
Does Atticare USA offer free attic inspections in Pleasanton?
Yes. Attic and crawl space inspections in Pleasanton 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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