When you have rodents living in your attic space, you need to deal with this problem as soon as possible. But getting rid of rodents isn’t easy: these creatures are excellent at hiding, and they can sneak through tiny gaps in a home’s walls.

Because of that, a single round of attic rodent proofing might not fully resolve this situation. Here’s how the team at Attic Projects rodent proofed a client’s attic – and how they returned to finish the job.

Why Homeowners Can’t Ignore Attic Rodent Problems

If rodent activity in your home is limited to the attic, you might be tempted to take an “out of sight, out of mind” approach to this situation. However, that isn’t a good idea for a number of reasons, including the health problems rodent infestations can create.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance indicates that rodents carry many different diseases, such as salmonellosis, tularemia, and monkeypox. Humans don’t necessarily need to make direct contact with rodents to catch diseases like these, either. Instead, simply breathing contaminated air may be enough to affect your health.

A rodent-infested attic can also lower your house’s property value and result in structural damage. Rodent damage can include chewed wiring, contaminated insulation, damaged ductwork, and other problems that may be expensive to repair. And when rodents get comfortable living in your attic, they might start exploring other parts of your home – including living spaces.

How Attic Projects Started Rodent Proofing a Client’s Attic

A while ago, a homeowner called Attic Projects asking for help with attic rodent problems. They had noticed signs of activity across their house’s three attic spaces: a garage attic, a hallway attic, and a second-floor attic.

The team at Attic Projects took care of various tasks in each of these spaces, including:

  • Rodent proofing. As part of their attic rodent proofing efforts, Attic Projects workers inspected the attic spaces and set humane traps. The team also looked for nesting areas and other signs of ongoing rodent activity throughout each attic space.
  • Sanitation. To protect our client from rodent-related health problems, we thoroughly cleaned and sanitized all three attic spaces.
  • Electrical inspections. Since rodents often chew wiring, our team members looked for potential electrical damage in the client’s attic spaces.
  • Air duct sealing. In addition to these rodent-related tasks, Attic Projects’ workers sealed leaks in the homeowner’s attic air ducts.

Coming Back To Eliminate the Problem

Even after the Attic Projects team completed these tasks, the homeowner still heard rodent activity in their attics. Because of that, our workers soon returned for another rodent inspection to reassess the client’s property.

During this visit, our team members discovered another rodent entry point near the client’s chimney, as well as problems with some of the traps they had placed. With this newfound knowledge, our crew sealed the chimney entry point and reset the traps.

Later, our workers came back to the client’s home for a final quality and rodent control inspection. That inspection revealed no new signs of rodent activity in any of the three attic spaces, indicating that our rodent proofing efforts were successful.

Get Peace of Mind With Our Warranty

As you can see, one visit from attic experts isn’t always enough to resolve a rodent problem. The UC Statewide IPM Program states that homeowners need to seal any opening larger than 1/4 inch to protect their homes from rats and mice. That means even the most attentive workers can miss entry points on their first inspection.

At Attic Projects, the goal is to provide thorough, high-quality service from the start. Our team carefully inspects the attic and surrounding areas to identify potential entry points and address the underlying causes of rodent activity rather than simply treating the symptoms.

With that in mind, the team at Attic Projects will return to your home as many times as it takes to fix your rodent infestation for good. That level of dedication isn’t limited to our attic rodent proofing services, either. We offer an industry-best 10-year warranty, giving you the peace of mind you deserve – no matter what services you need from us.

A Look at Our Other Attic Services

Rodent proofing is just one part of Attic Projects’ service lineup. If you’re dealing with issues in your attic, let us help with:

Air Duct Repair and Sealing

When your air ducts develop leaks, your HVAC system won’t be able to run as efficiently as it should. The consequences of this situation aren’t limited to higher energy bills, either. Leaky ducts can spread dust and other allergens throughout your home, potentially affecting your health in the process.

If you believe your ducts have a leak (or you just haven’t looked at your HVAC system in a while), our workers can help. These professionals have access to thermal cameras, which they’ll use to identify even the smallest duct leaks. From there, they’ll seal these leaks until your ducts are back in full working order.

Attic Cleaning

Whether or not your attic has rodents, it’s all too easy for attics to get cluttered and dusty. And if this space develops more serious problems, you might not notice them right away – after all, most homeowners don’t visit their attics very often.

If your attic is just a bit dusty, you might be able to take care of this situation on your own. For anything more involved than that, you’ll be better off hiring the pros for attic cleaning services. These experts know how to vacuum attics thoroughly, and they can sanitize this space with commercial-grade disinfectants.

Insulation Removal

Insulation trouble is all too common in infested attics. When rats and mice start living in these spaces, they often use attic insulation in their nests. Of course, insulation that has been shredded and contaminated by rodents can’t do a good job of controlling temperatures in your home.

Whether rodents have damaged your insulation or it’s simply reaching the end of its service life, Attic Projects can safely remove it for you. Then, we’ll install brand-new insulation chosen specifically to meet your house’s needs.

Your Go-To Experts for Attic Rodent Proofing and More

If you need attic rodent proofing or any other attic services, getting help from qualified professionals is a great idea. Since attics are often dark, cramped, and filled with health hazards, attic work can be surprisingly dangerous if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing.

Have you just noticed signs of rodent activity in your attic, or have you been dealing with this situation for years? Proper rodent proofing can also help prevent repeat infestations by addressing the entry points that allow rodents back inside. Either way, the crew at Attic Projects is ready to help. Get started by scheduling a free inspection today!