Rats and mice love attic insulation. It is warm, soft, and easy to tunnel through. After a few months it is flattened, full of droppings, and soaked with urine. Cleaning the surface does not fix that. The insulation has to come out. Our attic cleanup and insulation service removes the damaged material, sanitizes the attic, and installs new insulation.
Step 1: Remove the Old Insulation
We use a high-powered insulation removal vacuum that pulls material from the attic straight into sealed bags outside, so nothing is carried through your living space. Droppings, nesting, and debris come out along with it.
Step 2: Clean and Sanitize
With the attic floor exposed, we clear any remaining debris and apply an enzyme-based treatment as part of attic decontamination. This breaks down urine and the scent markers rodents follow back to the same spot.
Step 3: Seal Before You Insulate
New insulation is wasted if rodents can get back in. If sealing has not been done yet, we complete rodent proofing at the roofline, vents, and other openings first.
Step 4: Install New Insulation
We blow in fresh insulation to an even depth across the attic. You get a clean, sealed attic that holds temperature better than the flattened material it replaced.
Signs Your Insulation Is Damaged
- Flattened or matted patches, especially along the edges
- Tunnels or burrows running through the insulation
- Droppings visible on or mixed into the material
- Yellow or brown stains
- An ammonia smell in the attic or upstairs rooms
If you are not sure, a free inspection will tell you. We take photos so you can see what we see.
Part of a Complete Fix
Insulation replacement is usually the final step after rodent extermination and sealing. For lighter contamination, a standard attic and basement cleanup may be enough.
Serving Lakewood, Long Beach, San Pedro, and nearby. Call (310) 935-3622.