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    Sealed off entry point near my roof
    Sundeep G.

    Juan is the real deal. No games, no expensive sales pitch, honest work, and fair pricing. I had a rat problem in my attic and needed it fixed ASAP. A lot of companies that advertise rodent proofing that you'll call are actually attic insulation companies that will sell you on removing all of your old insulation and redoing it and then in the process they'll seal any access points in the attic and say they rodent proofed your house, all while charging you easily over $5k. Then there are some companies that indeed do rodent proofing, but somehow think the service is worth upwards of $4/5k. Rodent proofing is actually a simple concept: you go into the attic, crawl space and the roof to find any entry points for rats/mice and seal them off. Then you set traps in the those areas and schedule checks to catch any mice/rats that were already inside/check if the rodent proofing is actually working. The goal is to not catch any rodents after the proofing is done and all the rodents that were already in the house have been caught. The existing feces should be removed and the spaces should be sanitized as well. Juan rodent proofed my house by first going into the attic and crawl space and taking thorough pictures as evidence of the extent of the rodent activity and he even took pics of obvious entry points that needed to be sealed. He then gave me a quote for the whole process and promised by the end I wouldn't have rodents and that he would come back to check the traps periodically to make sure all was good. All this for a fraction of the cost of what the other companies were trying to gouge me for. His price was actually in line with the amount of time he was going to spend doing the work and the scope of the work, it wasn't an astronomical number meant to take advantage of my situation. It's been over a month now since the rodent proofing and I can confidently say I am rodent free and I know that if I ever have any issues within the warranty period, Juan will be there to help. He takes pride in his job and is very easy to work with. I'm also happy I can support an honest, hardworking businessman rather than some of the other companies that are just trying to take advantage of people. Thanks so much Juan, wish you all the best!

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    Thanks for appreciate our job!

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    Came to our home, set traps, block gaps on the roof, came back after a few days, caught rat, cleaned up. Thanks for the excellent work!

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    We made an appointment with them and they did not show up nor did they respond to calls and texts. Very unprofessional and poor service.

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    Attic Crew

    Attic Crew

    (627 reviews)

    We worked with Jay, Andres(?), and Angelica. They really went above and beyond to help educate us…read moreabout the process of installing a moisture barrier and all the factors that go into successful rodent abatement. The communication was excellent, even on a holiday weekend I got called back within an hour of reaching out with questions, which I certainly did not expect! They arrived promptly for appointments and were thoughtful about avoiding tracking dirt into our home. They worked with us to customize their work to our coastal climate and were very transparent about exactly what materials they would be using (all top of the line, industral-grade!). I have pets and toddlers and they took my concerns about chemical disinfects seriously and offered several options to make sure I was comfortable with what was used in our home. They really seem to take pride in their work and enjoyed sharing before and after pictures to demonstrate all the improvements they made to our crawl space. I could not be happier with my choice to hire them, and plan to work with them again when I'm ready to replace my attic insulation.

    Everything about working with this company was easy, from scheduling with the front office, to our…read morefree consultation with Hakan, to the actual work done on our house and the follow-ups we've scheduled so far. They did an amazing job replacing the ducts in our house and kept us well informed the entire time of what was happening. They were incredibly respectful of our property and made sure to clean up well afterwards, making sure to listen to any concerns we've made. Hopefully their amazing customer service continues as we work with them over the next year to monitor our pest situation!

    EM Energy&Air

    EM Energy&Air

    (192 reviews)

    I reached out to EM Energy & Air through Yelp for a quote on replacing my old attic insulation and…read moreupgrading from R-15 to R-49, and honestly, the experience from start to finish was really smooth. Eilon reached out to me directly and got a project manager scheduled within the same week. Sebastian came out for the estimate and was genuinely thorough. He spent a solid 15 minutes up in the attic actually reviewing everything (not just a quick glance), and when he came down, he answered every question I had without making me feel rushed or like he was just trying to close a deal. One thing that stood out was how he handled my question about also insulating the garage roof. I figured since the crew was coming out anyway, why not? But Sebastian actually walked me through the decision the right way -- asking me what I planned to use the garage for, whether any other finish work needed to happen first, and why it made more sense to do the insulation once I had a clearer plan. That kind of honest, no-upsell advice goes a long way in building trust. The crew showed up on the day of work around 8:45 AM, communicated clearly about what they'd be doing, and got right to it. They handled removal of the old insulation, sanitization, air sealing the ceiling, rodent proofing, installation of baffles, and filling in the fiberglass loose-fill. They even showed me before-and-after photos, which I loved. Wrapped up by 3 PM (6 hours approx). I had a few other quotes lined up, and EM was very competitive on price. After experiencing their professionalism and the fact that they did exactly what they said they would, I'm a happy customer and would absolutely recommend them.

    The team was able to uninstall and reinstall several heat pump exchangers to facilitate a large…read morepaver installation. They were able to come out on short notice and do the job on time. Workers were friendly and thorough with work. Reinstall went smoothly with one follow up visit that was resolved nicely. Very reasonable prices compared to larger, well-advertised HVAC companies. Work was guaranteed.

    Attic Pros - Attic Cleaning

    Attic Pros

    (1.1k reviews)

    East Oakland

    I got great immediate service when Najim came out to inspect my attic. My newly bought house was…read morebuilt in the 60s and had zero insulation remaining which was a big issue with a newborn mid summer heat. He helped coordinate an earlier spot in the work schedule. Rodolfo came out next business day and was able to get it done immediately. Professional interactions, photos of work performed and overall great experience. Work was completed on our second floor attic in about six hours total.

    A Good Overall Experience with Some Ups and Downs…read more We had been dealing with rodents in our attic for several months, so we decided to have the attic professionally cleaned. Our experience with Attic Pro was overall good, although the quality of service varied somewhat depending on the individual team member. Fortunately, we started the project with Assad, who did a very thorough inspection of our attic. He recommended not only cleaning it but also replacing the insulation, since it was very old, dirty, and heavily contaminated with rodent droppings. The initial quote was on the higher side, but Assad was able to offer us a discount. The project was completed in two phases. During the first phase, Osman's team removed the old insulation, set up traps, and did an excellent job sealing openings into the attic. They really went above and beyond, including closing several openings that we specifically pointed out and replacing some of the old mesh. Unfortunately, one of the rodents ended up getting trapped inside a wall and died, leaving us with an unpleasant smell behind a kitchen cabinet. I contacted Attic Pro several times about the issue, and each time they sent someone out to inspect the attic and help us address the problem. Their call center staff were also consistently courteous and responsive. In total, five rodents were caught. Whenever someone from the team came out, they would also inspect the attic and seal any additional openings they found with mesh. While a few of the individuals who came later were not as professional as Osman's team, they did complete the work properly and were patient throughout the process. They also waited more than a month before starting the second phase, giving us time to make sure there were no more signs or noises of rodents in the attic. Once we were satisfied, the new insulation was installed quickly, and Osman's team--Anthony and Roni--did a very good job. Overall, despite a few bumps along the way, we had a good experience with Attic Pro. The professionalism of some team members, particularly Assad and Osman's crew, really stood out. I would recommend them, while also noting that the experience can vary depending on the crew assigned to the job.

    Universal Insulation

    Universal Insulation

    (151 reviews)

    Many thanks to the Universal Insulation team for doing such a great job on my attic from start to…read morefinish. We purchased our home many years ago and didn't realize how much of a mess the attic truly was until Universal Insulation completed an assessment in preparation for a possible heat pump installation next year. We're so grateful to have found a company we could trust to do things the right way. During my correspondence with Marko, Marko arranged for an assessment to be conducted by Nicholas. From the initial assessment, Nicholas was incredibly patient in addressing all our concerns and questions -- especially since we are very "hands on" homeowners. Once the contract was signed, Ann promptly scheduled us for the next available appointment and provided clear, detailed instructions on how to prepare before their arrival. The meticulous process began with removing the old insulation and debris, vacuuming the attic floor, and sanitizing the space. The next step was ensuring the attic was structurally sound and ready for new insulation. Because of the care and attention to detail that Marko, Miguel, and Nicholas put into every part of the job, we ended up with a dry, well insulated, properly ventilated, and easily accessible attic. If you're looking for an excellent insulation company, I highly recommend the team at Universal Insulation, Inc. -- they are truly competent professionals who take pride in doing things the right way.

    Highly recommend these folks! Arrived when they said they would! Easy to talk to, answered all my…read morequestions, "got on" with the job. Finished the job in less time than originally quoted, excellent clean-up. Quite reasonably priced, especially for Santa Clara County, also included a credit for quoted work that didn't needed to be done.

    Attics Express - New Insulation & Rodents Control

    Attics Express

    (36 reviews)

    We had an amazing experience with Marco!…read more We first met him during our inspection period when he went into the crawl space and attic and gave us detailed photos of pest and water damage (better than our official inspection from Home Gaurd). Those photos helped us negotiate a better deal on the house. After closing, we got multiple quotes but chose Marco because he was honest, respectful, and didn't try to scare or upsell us as first-time homeowners. We hired him to rodent-proof the home, replace ducts, and install a vapor barrier, sump pumps, and insulation, all at a very fair price. Every contractor since has complimented the quality of his work saying the materials used and the execution are top tier. If you are looking for someone who does great work and amazing communication and professionalism, this is the team to go to. Marco shared tons of photos before, during, and after the work, which made everything feel transparent and stress-free. If we ever have more work in the future, we would absolutely hire him again.

    Marco displayed professionalism and his respectful approach were consistently apparent. His pricing…read morewas competitive and he provided many photos of the work done. What distinguished Marco and left a lasting impression was his great communication. He was very accessible, consistently within reach via text, and provided prompt, clear answers to every question I had. His responsiveness made the entire process much smoother. Recently, I had a contractor commented on how neat and clean the attic space is. Thanks to Marco and his team!

    Rat Issues - pest_control - Updated September 2026

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