Trusted Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing for New Braunfels Homeowners
Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing pricing in New Braunfels typically runs $1,200-$3,800 depending on contamination level and attic square footage, with most projects completed in one to two days. We remove soiled insulation, sanitize affected surfaces, seal all entry points, and restore your attic to a clean, energy-efficient condition. Call (830) 243-6352 for a written estimate before any work starts.
We’ve been in New Braunfels homes since 2016, and the pattern we see is consistent: homeowners notice a smell, or their AC runs constantly, or they find droppings in the garage - and by then, rodents have already compromised the insulation, wiring, and air quality. The Hill Country’s mild winters and hot summers mean rats and mice never face a true off-season here. They nest in attics year-round, particularly in older neighborhoods like Gruene and along the Guadalupe River corridor where mature trees provide easy roof access. Our crews have cleaned and sealed more than 9,000 homes across Central Texas, and every job starts with a written price and ends with a Documented Photo Record. Same-day appointments are available when contamination poses an immediate health risk.
What Our Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Service Includes
Attic Cleanout
An attic cleanout is the physical removal of contaminated insulation, nesting material, droppings, and debris that rodents leave behind. In New Braunfels, we regularly find that roof rats have packed Owens Corning fiberglass batts into nesting chambers in the eaves of homes built between 1985 and 2005, particularly in the Oak Run and River Chase subdivisions. Our crews use HEPA-filtered vacuums and protective containment to remove all organic material without pushing contaminants through your ceiling penetrations. You’ll receive photos of the empty attic deck before sanitizing begins.
Attic Sanitizing & Decontamination
Attic sanitizing applies EPA-registered disinfectants to all surfaces after organic removal, targeting the bacteria and viruses carried by rodent urine and feces. We treat this step as non-negotiable - rodent waste can harbor hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella, and New Braunfels’ humidity accelerates bacterial growth in soiled insulation. Our technicians fog the entire attic volume and hand-wipe accessible framing, using products rated for residential HVAC environments. The documentation you receive includes before-and-after photos and a sanitization completion certificate for your records.
Rodent Proofing & Exclusion
Rodent proofing, also called exclusion, is the sealing of all entry points larger than 1/4 inch - the gap a juvenile rat can squeeze through. We inspect roofline gaps, soffit vents, pipe penetrations, chimney flues, and garage door headers, then seal with galvanized steel mesh, concrete patch, or specialized exclusion hardware depending on the location. In New Braunfels, we see repeated failure points: the gap where stucco meets roof sheathing on Hill Country-style homes, unscreened gable vents in Canyon Lake area cabins, and plumbing stacks on homes in Vintage Oaks. Our exclusion work carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise - if rodents re-enter through any sealed point, we return and fix it.
Attic Restoration
Attic restoration returns your attic to a functional, energy-efficient state after contamination and damage. We install new insulation to match or exceed pre-loss R-value, air-seal top plates and penetrations before blowing (we never insulate over an unsealed attic floor), and verify performance with blower-door testing on applicable jobs. For New Braunfels homes with original R-19 or R-30 batts, we typically upgrade to R-38 or R-49 blown-in fiberglass or cellulose from GreenFiber, depending on your budget and thermal goals. The written scope specifies every material and thickness; the photo record shows every layer.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Signs You Need Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Right Now
- Musty or ammonia-like odors from ceiling vents or the attic hatch. Rodent urine crystallizes in insulation and reactivates with humidity - New Braunfels’ spring and fall humidity swings make this especially noticeable. If your HVAC intake draws from the attic plenum, you’re circulating those particles through every room.
- Scurrying or scratching sounds during early morning or evening hours. Roof rats are nocturnal. Noise in the attic between 10 PM and 4 AM almost always means active nesting, not a solitary visitor. The longer they stay, the more insulation they compress and contaminate.
- Insulation that appears flattened, tunneled, or discolored in sections. Rats and mice create runways through blown-in material and pack fiberglass into nests. In homes near the Comal River, we’ve found entire R-30 batts reduced to 2-inch compressed strips within a single season.
- Droppings or grease marks along rafters, near the water heater, or in the garage. Rodent droppings are dark, pellet-shaped, and 1/4 to 1/2 inch long. Grease marks - dark smudges from their oily fur - indicate established travel paths. Both signal an active population, not past activity.
- Sudden spikes in cooling costs without thermostat changes. Compressed or missing insulation raises attic temperature 15-25 degrees, forcing your AC to run longer. In July and August, when New Braunfels attics hit 140°F, every missing inch of insulation costs measurable money.
Before
AfterOur Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Process - Step by Step
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On-site inspection and written scope. We access your attic, document contamination extent with photos, identify all entry points, and measure insulation depth. Within 24 hours, you receive a written price with line-item breakdown - no work starts without your signed approval. This is Haven Standard Clause 1.
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Containment and HEPA removal. We seal attic hatches and HVAC returns with plastic sheeting, then remove all contaminated material using HEPA-filtered vacuums rated for hazardous particulate. Negative air machines run during removal to prevent cross-contamination into living spaces.
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Sanitization and deodorization. All wood surfaces, ductwork, and framing receive enzymatic cleaner followed by hospital-grade disinfectant. We treat not just visible areas but the full attic volume, including corners where rodents cache food and nesting material.
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Exclusion sealing and entry proofing. Our technicians seal every identified gap with rodent-resistant materials - steel mesh for weep holes and vents, concrete for foundation gaps, specialized collars for plumbing stacks. We prioritize interior-exterior pairs: if we find a gap in the garage, we trace it to the exterior wall and seal both sides.
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Insulation replacement and performance verification. New insulation goes in only after sealing is complete. On jobs where blower-door testing applies, we run before-and-after pressurization readings so you can see the air-sealing result in CFM50 - a single number showing how much conditioned air your home now retains. You receive the photo record, written warranty, and blower-door report before we leave.
How Much Does Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Cost in New Braunfels?
A typical attic cleanout and sanitizing in New Braunfels runs $1,200-$2,400 for attics under 1,500 square feet with moderate contamination. Full restoration including insulation removal, sanitizing, exclusion sealing, and new blown-in insulation ranges $2,800-$3,800 for the same footprint. Larger homes in Timberwood Park or Bulverde with complex rooflines and multiple contamination zones can reach $4,500-$6,200.
What moves the price:
- Contamination depth. Surface droppings in a small corner cost less to remediate than saturated insulation across the full attic deck.
- Insulation type and depth. Removing old vermiculite or asbestos-containing material requires specialized abatement contractors - we test first and refer when needed. Standard fiberglass or cellulose removal is included in our base pricing.
- Entry point complexity. A single unscreened vent is quick to seal. Multiple roofline gaps on a multi-pitch home, or gaps behind stucco that require grinding and patching, add labor hours.
- Insulation replacement choice. GreenFiber cellulose runs slightly less than Owens Corning blown-in fiberglass; spray foam from Demilec for rim joist or knee-wall sealing adds cost but provides superior air sealing in problem areas.
How to avoid overpaying: get a written scope that specifies square footage, insulation R-value, and exclusion materials. Vague quotes with single-line totals often hide shortcuts - insulation blown over unsealed gaps, or exclusion with chewable foam instead of steel. We provide a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate; bring us a competing quote and we’ll read it with you, line by line. Our estimates are free, detailed, and come with no obligation to book.
Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Near New Braunfels - Our Service Area
We run crews daily from our New Braunfels base to Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in Cibolo, Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in Seguin, and throughout the I-35 corridor. Typical response times: same day in New Braunfels, Cibolo, and Schertz; next day in Selma, Universal City, and Live Oak; within 48 hours for Canyon Lake, Converse, Bulverde, Windcrest, and Timberwood Park. We also handle calls from the Hill Country lake communities where vacation homes sit vacant for weeks - prime conditions for undetected rodent establishment. Wherever you are in Comal, Guadalupe, or northern Bexar counties, the same written-price, photo-documented standard applies.
Serving New Braunfels, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Braunfels area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing in New Braunfels
Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing - New Braunfels is the combined service of removing contaminated insulation and waste, sanitizing all surfaces, sealing every rodent entry point, and restoring your attic to a clean, energy-efficient condition. It addresses both the immediate health hazard of rodent waste and the structural cause - gaps in your building envelope that allowed entry. In New Braunfels, most homeowners need this service after detecting roof rats, which are the dominant attic pest in our area.
Most projects take one to two days: day one for removal and sanitizing, day two for exclusion sealing and insulation replacement. Large attics over 2,500 square feet, or homes with severe contamination requiring extended enzymatic treatment, may extend to a third day. We schedule crews to complete contiguous steps without gaps, and you’ll know the timeline before anyone starts - it’s in the written scope.
Attic cleaning and rodent proofing in New Braunfels typically ranges $1,200-$3,800, with full restoration including new insulation at the higher end. Factors include attic square footage, contamination severity, number of entry points, and your choice of replacement insulation. Call (830) 243-6352 for a written estimate with exact numbers for your home - estimates are free.
We work with Owens Corning, Johns Manville, GreenFiber, and other major manufacturers daily - we don’t service “brands” in the appliance sense, but we specify and install their products based on your attic’s needs. Our material sourcing includes Demilec and GreenFiber among others, with no proprietary lock-in forcing one choice. We’ll recommend the right product for your thermal goals and budget, then document what we installed.
Yes - when active contamination poses immediate health risk (HVAC circulation of waste, visible maggots, or electrical hazard from chewed wiring), we prioritize same-day response. A live person answers calls 24/7, and we’ll dispatch a crew for inspection and temporary containment if full remediation can’t begin immediately. Call (830) 243-6352 anytime; if it’s urgent, say so and we’ll escalate.
All work is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise - if it’s not done right, we make it right. Exclusion sealing specifically carries a one-year guarantee: if rodents re-enter through any point we sealed, we return at no charge to identify and fix the failure. You receive the written warranty before work starts, not after completion, under Haven Standard protocol.
Clear a path to the attic hatch and move any stored items you want to keep - we’ll handle everything in the attic itself. Park vehicles to allow our truck and vacuum trailer access. If you have pets, secure them away from work areas; our equipment is loud and our technicians carry ladders through your home. We’ll text when the crew is en route so you’re not waiting indefinitely.
Schedule Your Attic Cleaning & Rodent Proofing Service in New Braunfels Today
Call (830) 243-6352 now for a free, written estimate on attic cleaning and rodent proofing in New Braunfels. A live person answers 24/7, and every estimate includes a detailed scope, line-item pricing, and our Free Second Opinion guarantee. If you’ve already got a quote from another contractor, bring it - we’ll read it with you and show you exactly what’s included, what’s missing, and what your home actually needs. No work starts without a written price. No job closes without a photo record. That’s the Haven Standard, and it’s how we’ve operated since 2016.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner at Topside Attic Insulation New Braunfels, serving New Braunfels, Cibolo, Seguin, and surrounding communities since 2016.