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Rodent proofing thatcloses every way in.

We find how rats and mice get into your attic, crawl space or garage, and seal it with galvanized steel mesh, putty and concrete. No poison.

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  • Licensed, insured & bonded
  • $300 off jobs over $2,000
Pipe gaps around a crawl space vent sealed with putty over galvanized steel mesh
Pipe gaps sealed at a vent · real AttiCali job

Sound familiar?

  • “We hear something running in the ceiling at night.”
  • “I keep finding droppings in the garage.”
  • “We trapped a few rats, but more keep showing up.”
  • “Something chewed the wires in my car.”

Signs you need rodent proofing.

Check for these. If you see even one, book a free inspection and we will look at it with you.

  • Scratching or running in the ceiling or walls, mostly at night.
  • Small dark droppings in the attic, the garage or under the sinks.
  • Gnawed wires, boxes or stored items in the garage.
  • Tunnels or flattened paths through the attic insulation.
  • Torn vent screens, or gaps around pipes outside the house.
  • Dark grease marks along beams or walls where rodents travel.

How we do it.

  1. Free inspection

    We check the attic, crawl space, garage and outside, and photograph every way in we find.

  2. Same-day written quote

    Usually within 30–60 minutes of the inspection, with every item listed.

  3. We seal and set traps

    Every opening closed with galvanized steel mesh, putty and concrete, inside and out. Snap traps for rats and mice, live traps for larger animals. No poison.

  4. Follow-up visit

    We come back at least two weeks later to check the traps. This visit is included.

Job day, start to finish.

  1. We arriveThe crew comes at the time the office confirmed with you.
  2. We protect your homeThe path from the front door to the work area is covered with drop cloths or plastic sheeting: the floors, and the walls where needed.
  3. We do the workItem by item, as listed on your written quote.
  4. We clean upOld material and debris go out with us, and the work area is left clean.
  5. You get photosOur crew takes before and after photos and sends them to you.

What's included.

  • Entry points sealed inside and out
  • Outside vents, eaves and roof gaps closed
  • Traps set (no poison)
  • One follow-up visit to check the traps
  • Written warranty on your invoice

Materials

  • Galvanized steel mesh
  • Putty
  • Concrete
  • Never foam

Rodent proofing comes with a warranty, written on your invoice.

Comparing quotes? Check that each one lists:

  • Every service, listed in detail: what gets done, where and how much
  • The warranty on rodent proofing, and on the labor
  • The sealing materials (ours: galvanized steel mesh, putty and concrete)
  • The material brands that will be used
  • The right type of insulation for your home
  • The contractor's license and insurance

Our written proposals are thorough and list every item, so you can compare line by line.

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Why mesh, not foam.

Foam is soft, so we don't use it. Every gap is closed with galvanized steel mesh, putty and concrete.

The CDC notes that a mouse can fit through a hole the width of a pencil, about 1/4 inch, so we seal the small gaps too, not only the big ones.

Crawl space vent fully covered with galvanized steel mesh, screwed in on every side
Vent closed with steel mesh
Vent covered with screwed-in steel mesh, the two pipes through it sealed with putty
Pipes sealed, mesh and putty
Vent covered with a new steel mesh panel, screwed in at the corners
Mesh panel, screwed in

Source: CDC, seal up to keep rodents out

Where rodents usually get in.

At the free inspection we check every one of these, inside and outside the house, and photograph what we find.

  • Foundation and crawl space ventsTorn or rusted vent screens are the most common way in.
  • Where pipes and wires enterGaps around plumbing, AC lines and cables, inside and out.
  • Roof, eaves and roof ventsRats climb fences and trees to reach the roofline.
  • Garage door corners and sealsWorn seals leave a gap big enough for a mouse.

A finished job in Santa Clara.

Vent fully covered with screwed-in galvanized steel mesh, with putty along the edge
Vent fully meshed and sealed · example of this work from our jobs

January 2021 · finished job

What we did

Rodent proofing and the outside openings sealed, the attic and crawl space cleaned, and the old insulation replaced with new batts.

Real jobs, finished.

Photos from AttiCali jobs in the Bay Area. No stock photos.

Galvanized steel mesh panel screwed over openings in a wood wall, with putty along the top
Mesh panel over wall openings
Putty over galvanized steel mesh where a pipe enters a vent
Pipe entry sealed
Foundation vent covered with galvanized steel mesh, with putty around a pipe
Foundation vent meshed
Vent screened with steel mesh, a hole patched with putty
Hole patched over the mesh

Questions, answered.

Do you use poison?

No. We seal the ways in with galvanized steel mesh, putty and concrete, and set snap traps for rats and mice. No poison.

What about raccoons, squirrels, opossums or skunks?

We seal the openings and set live traps for larger animals.

How is rodent proofing priced?

Every home is different, so we price it after the free inspection, with a written quote the same day as the free inspection. $300 off any job over $2,000, or 10% off for seniors, expecting moms, veterans or multiple services (one discount per job).

Will I still hear noises after the job?

Some noise right after the job can be normal: rodents already inside are looking for a way out, and the traps catch them. We come back at least two weeks after the job to check the traps.

Which animals do you keep out?

Rats, mice, squirrels, raccoons, skunks, opossums and bats.

Is there a warranty?

Yes. Rodent proofing comes with a warranty, written on your invoice. The office can walk you through what it covers.

How long does rodent proofing take?

Up to half a day when no insulation needs replacing. With insulation replacement, it is a one-day job.

Do you seal the garage and crawl space too?

Yes. We check and seal the attic, crawl space, garage and the openings outside, all on one written quote.

Do you clean up the droppings?

Attic and crawl space cleaning can be added to the same job: droppings, nests and soiled insulation come out, and the area is sanitized. Two or more services get 10% off (one discount per job).

How do you protect my home on job day?

The crew covers the path from your front door to the work areas with drop cloths or plastic sheeting: the floors, and some walls where needed. Old material and debris go out with us.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. AttiCali EcoShield is licensed, insured and bonded. California contractor license #1149346 (C-2 Insulation, C-20 HVAC).

How soon do I get the quote?

Usually within 30–60 minutes of the free inspection, and the same day at the latest. The written quote lists every item, so you can compare it line by line.

Do I need to be home on the job day?

Yes, please be home. It also helps to clear the path to the work areas of breakable items, like pictures and vases.

Often booked together.

One free inspection covers everything. Two or more services: 10% off (one discount per job).

Sealing outside openingsVents, eaves and roof gaps closed.Attic cleaningDroppings, nests and soiled insulation out.Crawl space cleaningDebris, droppings and damaged insulation out.

Book your free inspection.

We check the attic, crawl space, garage and the openings outside, and send a written quote the same day. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

$300 off any job over $2,000, or 10% off for seniors, expecting moms, veterans or multiple services. One discount per job.

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