Your Bay Area Rodent Control Specialists
Rats, mice, and squirrels in your attic aren’t just a nuisance. They contaminate insulation with droppings and urine, chew through electrical wiring, and create entry points that invite more pests. We solve the complete problem: remove the rodents, seal every entry point, clean up contamination, and restore your attic to safe, efficient condition.
Attic Solutions has been helping East Bay homeowners reclaim their attics since 2010. We’re not an exterminator who sets traps and leaves. We’re a full-service attic contractor who addresses the root cause: gaps in your home’s exterior, damaged insulation, and unsanitary conditions that attract rodents in the first place.
Call (510) 500-5007 for a free inspection and same-day quote.
Signs You Have a Rodent Problem
Nighttime Noises
Scratching, scurrying, or thumping sounds in your ceiling or walls, especially between dusk and dawn. Rats and mice are nocturnal. If you hear activity at night, you have rodents.
Droppings in The Attic
Small, dark pellets scattered near insulation, vents, or stored items. Rodent droppings carry bacteria and viruses, including hantavirus and leptospirosis.
Chewed Wires or Insulation
Rodents gnaw constantly to keep their teeth from overgrowing. Exposed wiring is a fire hazard. Shredded insulation loses R-value and becomes contaminated.
Brown Grease Marks
Oily smudges along walls, rafters, or entry points where rodents repeatedly travel. These trails indicate established routes and active infestations.
Foul Odors
A strong, musty smell in your attic or living spaces. This comes from urine-soaked insulation or decomposing rodents trapped in walls.
Visible Entry Points
Gaps around roof vents, eaves, utility lines, or foundation vents. Rats can squeeze through holes the size of a quarter. Mice fit through dime-sized openings.
Our Complete Rodent
Control Process
We start by identifying every entry point rodents use to access your attic. Common entry points in East Bay homes include:
- Roof vents with torn or missing screens
- Gaps where utility lines (electrical, cable, gas) enter the roofline
- Damaged eaves or fascia boards
- Unsealed foundation vents in crawl spaces
- Attic vents without proper mesh screening
Oakland hills homes and older properties in Lafayette and Walnut Creek often have multiple entry points due to age and settling. We inspect your entire roofline, foundation, and crawl space to locate every gap.
We use humane snap traps strategically placed along rodent travel routes. Unlike poison, traps allow us to remove dead rodents immediately, preventing odor and secondary poisoning of pets or wildlife.
Trapping typically takes 7-14 days, depending on the size of the infestation. We return as needed to clear traps and confirm all rodents have been removed.
This is the most important step. We seal every entry point using materials rodents can’t chew through:
- Steel mesh screening for vents, gaps around pipes, and eaves
- Galvanized steel flashing for larger openings in fascia or soffits
- Expanding foam with steel wool for smaller gaps and cracks
- Foundation vent covers with rodent-proof mesh
We guarantee our exclusion work. If rodents re-enter through a sealed area, we return at no charge to fix it.
Rodent droppings and urine-soaked insulation create serious health risks. Hantavirus, a potentially fatal respiratory disease, can become airborne when contaminated insulation is disturbed. Leptospirosis spreads through contact with rodent urine and can cause kidney damage, liver failure, and meningitis.
Our attic cleaning and sanitization service removes contamination using HEPA-filtered vacuums and EPA-approved disinfectants. We don’t just spray over the mess. We remove contaminated material completely.
Rodent-damaged insulation loses its thermal efficiency and poses ongoing health risks. If droppings are widespread or insulation has been saturated with urine, removal is the only safe solution.
We offer contaminated insulation removal using high-powered vacuum systems that prevent contamination from spreading into your living spaces. Once the attic is clean, we install fresh insulation to restore energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
For crawl spaces with rodent activity, we provide crawl space cleanup and vapor barrier installation to prevent future moisture and pest problems.
Why Exclusion Work Matters More Than Traps
Setting traps without sealing entry points is like bailing water from a sinking boat without plugging the leak. You’ll catch some rodents, but more will enter as soon as the traps are gone.
Rodents are opportunistic. They follow scent trails left by previous occupants. If your attic has gaps leading to shelter, warmth, and nesting material (insulation), it will attract rodents year after year.
We’ve worked with hundreds of East Bay homeowners who paid exterminators to trap rodents, only to hear scratching again within a month. The exterminators left without sealing entry points because they’re not licensed contractors. We are. We handle the entire job: removal, exclusion, cleanup, and insulation.
This full-service approach saves you money in the long run. One comprehensive service replaces multiple calls to different contractors.
Rodent Patterns in the East Bay
Fall and Winter
Rodents seek shelter as temperatures drop. Attics offer warmth, insulation for nesting, and protection from predators. This is peak season for rodent calls.
Spring
Breeding season. A single female rat can produce up to 60 offspring per year. Small infestations become large ones fast.
Older Homes
Properties built before 1980 often have gaps in the roofline, foundation vents without screens, and utility penetrations that were never sealed. These homes are prime targets.
Proximity to Open Spaces
Homes near parks, creeks, or wooded areas (common in the Oakland hills and Lafayette) face higher rodent pressure. Rats and squirrels travel from natural habitats into residential areas in search of food and shelter.
We offer free estimates for preventive exclusion work.
What to Expect During Service
Free Inspection
We inspect your attic, crawl space, and exterior to identify entry points, assess damage, and provide a detailed written estimate. No pressure, no upselling.
Clear Timeline
Most rodent control projects take 2-4 weeks from start to finish, including trapping, exclusion, cleanup, and insulation work. We provide a schedule upfront so you know what to expect.
Minimal Disruption
Attic and exterior work doesn’t require access to your living spaces. You can remain in your home during service.
Guarantee
Our exclusion work is guaranteed. If rodents re-enter through a sealed area, we return at no charge.
Transparent Pricing
Our estimate includes all labor, materials, and disposal. No surprise fees or change orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trapping typically takes 7-14 days, depending on the size of the infestation. We return as needed to clear traps and confirm all rodents are gone before starting exclusion work.
We don’t recommend poison. Rodents often die inside walls or inaccessible areas, creating odor problems that last weeks. Poison also poses risks to pets and wildlife that might consume poisoned rodents.
We remove all dead rodents as part of our service. You won’t see or handle them.
Cost depends on the size of your attic, the extent of the infestation, and how much exclusion work is needed. Most complete rodent control projects (removal, exclusion, cleanup, insulation) range from $2,500 to $6,000. We provide a detailed written estimate after the free inspection.
Our exclusion work is guaranteed. If rodents re-enter through a sealed area, we return at no charge to fix it. Rodents may probe for new entry points, but properly sealed homes resist re-infestation.
Yes. We handle all attic-dwelling rodents and small wildlife, including rats, mice, squirrels, and raccoons. For more information, see our pest elimination services.
Yes. Rodent droppings can carry hantavirus, which causes a potentially fatal respiratory disease. Leptospirosis, spread through rodent urine, can cause kidney damage, liver failure, and meningitis. Contaminated insulation should be removed, not left in place.
Service Areas
We serve Oakland, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Concord, and the broader East Bay and Bay Area. Our warehouse is located at 3246 Linden St, Oakland, CA 94608, allowing us to respond quickly to service calls throughout the region.
If you’re unsure whether we serve your area, call (510) 500-5007. We’ll let you know right away.
Why Choose Attic Solutions for Rodent Control
Full-Service Contractor
We’re not just an exterminator. We’re licensed contractors who handle insulation, pest control, HVAC, and attic cleanup under one roof. No need to coordinate multiple companies.
No Upselling
Our free inspection provides an honest assessment of what needs to be done. If you don’t need insulation replacement, we won’t sell it to you.
Family-Owned Since 2010
We’ve been serving East Bay homeowners for over 14 years. Our reputation is built on honest work and long-term relationships.
179+ Five-star Yelp Reviews
Our customers trust us because we do what we say we’ll do, without upselling or hidden fees.
Guaranteed Work
Our exclusion work is guaranteed. If rodents re-enter through a sealed area, we return at no charge.
Rodent problems don’t resolve on their own. The longer you wait, the more damage accumulates and the higher the repair cost. Call (510) 500-5007 or visit our contact page to schedule your free inspection today.