- Rodent only specialists
Attic Restoration in Chino Hills
When rodents have been in the attic long enough to wreck it, cleaning is only the first step. We decontaminate, repair the damage, install fresh insulation, and seal the entry points, all with one local crew.
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- Based in Chino Hills
- One crew, start to finish
- Open 7am to 11pm
Attic restoration is the job we do when an attic is past the point where a cleanup fixes it. That usually means rodents have been up there for a season or longer. The insulation is matted with urine, the runways are worn through it, a duct has been chewed open, and the smell has started moving into the rooms below.
Restoration bundles four kinds of work into one job. Decontamination, repair of what the rodents damaged, new insulation, and exclusion so the attic stays the way we leave it. We handle all four from our office on Pipeline Avenue in Chino Hills, which means one inspection, one written scope, and one crew.
What attic restoration includes
- Removal of every contaminated batt and blown fiber. Bagged in the attic and carried out under containment, never dragged through the hallway.
- Decontamination of the decking, joists, and framing. HEPA vacuuming, a disinfectant on every surface, and an odor treatment that neutralizes urine rather than covering it.
- Repairs to what the rodents damaged. Chewed vent screens, torn vapor barriers, gnawed baffles, chewed flex duct runs, and soiled hatch framing.
- Fresh insulation to the depth the attic should have had all along. Material choices and R value questions live on our attic insulation page.
- Exclusion. Every roofline gap, vent, and pipe penetration closed with steel mesh before the first bag of new insulation goes up the ladder.
Only need the contamination handled? If the insulation still has its loft and nothing was chewed, our attic cleanup page covers that smaller job.
Signs your attic needs full restoration rather than cleanup alone
- Insulation pressed into trails. Rodents run the same routes every night and flatten the fiber. Once it is matted and soaked with urine it never recovers its loft.
- A chewed duct. Warm air in summer or a musty smell when the system starts. Rats open flex duct for the lining inside it.
- Staining on the ceiling below. Enough urine over enough months soaks through the drywall. By then the framing above it is saturated too.
- A smell that returns after a cleanup. Ammonia soaks into wood, not only insulation. If a previous crew vacuumed and sprayed and the odor came back, the attic needs the full process.
- Exposed copper on a wire. We photograph it, flag it in the scope, and tell you plainly that an electrician needs to see it before anything gets covered.
Free attic restoration estimate
We inspect, photograph the damage, and hand you a written scope. No cost, no obligation.
Related services
Want a written scope before you talk to anyone else?
The inspection is free and comes with photographs of every damaged area. Take it to your insurance carrier, compare it against other quotes, or hand it back to us.
Our attic restoration process
Seven steps, always in this order.
- 1. Inspect and document. We photograph every damaged area, measure insulation depth, map the entry points, and check the ducts and visible wiring.
- 2. Trap until the attic is empty. Snap traps in tamper resistant housings on the runways we found.
- 3. Seal the building. Steel mesh, hardware cloth, and screened vents on every opening we mapped, before removal, so nothing new arrives in the middle of the job.
- 4. Remove and decontaminate. Containment at the hatch, insulation out in sealed bags, every surface HEPA vacuumed, disinfected, and treated for odor.
- 5. Repair. We replace what was chewed or soiled, including chewed flex duct runs, and flag in writing anything that belongs to an electrician or to an air conditioning contractor, such as the unit itself.
- 6. Reinsulate. New insulation installed evenly to the target depth, with baffles kept clear so the attic still breathes.
- 7. Verify with you. We walk the finished attic together and compare it against the scope photographs.
Rats go quiet when the traps go in. Quiet is not the same as gone, and we do not start tearing out insulation on a guess.
Why restoration only lasts after exclusion
A freshly restored attic is exactly what a roof rat is looking for. Clean, dry, warm, and full of deep new fiber to tunnel through. If the gap it used the first time is still open, you have not restored the attic. You have upgraded the nest.
That is why we will not sell restoration on its own to a building that has not been sealed. Close the doorways, rebuild, then keep the doorways closed. The last step is what the D.A.R.T. (Drive Away Rodent Traffic) maintenance program from our parent brand, Green Rodent Restoration, is for, and you can read about it on our D.A.R.T. maintenance page. The sealing work itself is covered on our rodent proofing page.
It is also why we do not use poison. A rat that dies inside the new insulation you just paid for means opening the attic again to find it.
What attic restoration costs in Chino Hills
We do not quote restoration over the phone because the range is wide. Square footage, insulation depth required, attic access, the number of entry points, and whether ducts were chewed all move the number.
A two story house with a low pitch roof and one hatch is a different job from a single story home with a walkable attic and three rooflines. The inspection is free and the quote is itemized before any work starts.
Safety and materials
A rodent contaminated attic is handled as a health hazard, not a housekeeping job. Our crew works in respirators and disposable suits. The hatch is sealed with plastic containment so attic dust stays out of the rooms below.
With no rodenticide involved, there is nothing loose in the house for a child or a dog to find. The disinfectant is applied and left to dwell rather than fogged through the living space. The new insulation, the steel mesh, and the sealants contain no rodenticide.
What the written scope covers
Yours to keep either way, with photographs.
- Insulation depth and condition, area by area
- Every damaged duct, screen, baffle, and barrier
- Wiring concerns flagged for an electrician
- Every active entry point mapped
- An itemized written quote
- Warranty
Every sealing job comes with a warranty
Every home we rodent proof and seal gets a warranty on that work. Ask us for the terms at your free inspection.
Attic restoration FAQ
Cleanup or restoration, which one do I need?
Cleanup handles droppings, nesting, and odor in an attic where the insulation is still usable and nothing was chewed. Restoration is for the attic where the insulation is matted or soaked, a duct or barrier was damaged, or the smell has soaked into the wood. We tell you honestly which one it is at the inspection.
What damage do rodents actually cause up there?
They flatten insulation into runways and soak it with urine, which ends its insulating value. They chew open flex duct to nest in the lining, gnaw vent screens, tear vapor barriers, chew wiring insulation, and pack nests into corners. Given enough time the urine reaches the drywall below.
Do you replace chewed wiring?
No. Electrical repair is not our trade. We photograph any wire with exposed copper, mark its location in the written scope, and tell you it needs an electrician before new insulation goes over it.
Does homeowners insurance cover attic restoration?
Sometimes, and only your policy can answer it. Many policies treat rodent damage as maintenance and exclude it, while some cover a sudden loss the damage caused. We are not adjusters and cannot tell you what your carrier will decide. We give you a photographed, itemized scope for that conversation.
How long does an attic restoration take?
It depends on the attic size, how much insulation comes out, and whether we are waiting on an electrician. Trapping runs until activity stops, then removal, decontamination, repair, and reinsulation happen over consecutive working days. You get a realistic schedule in writing at the inspection.
Can you restore the attic while rodents are still active?
We will not. Fresh insulation on top of a live population is the most expensive nest you can build them. Trapping and sealing come first, and restoration starts once we have confirmed the attic is empty and closed.
Will the new insulation attract rodents again?
Only if they can get in. Insulation does not draw rodents from outside. It just makes a comfortable home once they are inside. That is why exclusion is part of every restoration we do.
Do you handle insects or other pests found during the restoration?
No. We are rodent specialists and only handle rats, mice, and the damage they leave behind. We do not treat insects, termites, bed bugs, cockroaches, or mosquitoes. A general pest control company is the right call for those.
The pieces of a restoration
Each of these can be bought on its own. Restoration is the version where we do all of them in one job.
Attic Cleanup
Droppings, nesting, and odor handled in an attic that does not need rebuilding.
Attic Insulation
Removal and installation, material choices, air sealing, and ductwork explained.
Rodent Proofing
The sealing work that makes a restoration permanent instead of temporary.
Where we handle attic restoration
We dispatch from our Chino Hills office and cover 19 cities. This page is part of our wider rodent control in Chino Hills service.
Get the attic back to the way it should be
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