Scratching Sounds Overhead? Complete Attic Rodent Removal, Sanitization & Restoration.
Hearing scurrying above the bedroom, or did a home inspector flag droppings in the attic? Stop calling three separate contractors. One Universal crew traps the rodents, seals how they got in, decontaminates what they left behind, and restores the insulation they ruined.
- Trapping, exclusion & cleanup on one project
- HEPA vacuum & antimicrobial fogging
- Roofline entry points sealed for good
- Fresh Pest Guard Insulation blown back in
Noises Overhead Are Only the Symptom
What you're noticing
- Scratching, gnawing, or scurrying in the ceiling — usually loudest at dusk and dawn.
- Dark, rice-grain droppings or greasy rub marks discovered during a home inspection.
- A sharp ammonia or musty smell drifting down from the attic hatch.
- Insulation that looks flattened, tunneled through, or matted in patches.
What it means for your home
- Rodents are traveling a roofline gap into a warm, undisturbed nesting space.
- Urine and droppings are saturating the insulation and fouling the air pulled through your attic.
- Gnawed wiring and chewed HVAC flex duct are genuine fire and air-quality risks.
- Every night the problem sits, the contamination spreads and the R-value you paid for keeps dropping.
Removal, Decontamination, Restoration — In Order
Each step only works once the one before it is done. That's why we handle the whole sequence as a single project instead of leaving you to coordinate it.
1. Roofline Exclusion
We trap the active rodents, then seal the ridge vents, soffits, fascia gaps, and utility penetrations they used to get in — with rodent-resistant materials so a cleaned attic stays that way.
2. HEPA Vacuum & Antimicrobial Fogging
We extract droppings, nesting debris, and ruined insulation with a HEPA-filtered vacuum, then fog the deck with an antimicrobial to knock down odor and the mess left in the material.
3. Pest Guard Re-Insulation & Duct Repair
We blow in fresh Pest Guard Insulation to re-establish your R-value and inspect the HVAC flex ducts running through the attic, cleaning or repairing any that were chewed or fouled.
Why the Cleanup and the Insulation Should Be the Same Job
Homeowners often line up a trapper, then a cleaning company, then an insulation installer, and end up paying three mobilization fees while the attic sits open between visits. We built this service so the trapping, the sealing, the decontamination, and the re-insulation happen in one coordinated sequence.
That order matters. Sealing before the animals are gone traps them inside. Insulating before the deck is decontaminated buries the odor rather than removing it. Handling it as a single project is what keeps the fix permanent instead of a temporary patch.
The insulation we blow back in
Hampton Roads' only licensed Pest Guard Insulation™ installer, through our sister company Universal Insulation Doctor — insulation manufactured with an EPA-registered pest preventative, so the replacement itself resists the insects that ruined the original.
Book Your Free Attic Assessment
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Everything This Solution Draws On
Attic restoration pulls together several of our core services. Explore any of them, or let us bundle the whole job into one quote.
Rodent Control
Trapping and removing the mice or rats that are nesting overhead — the first step before any cleanup begins.
Learn morePest Exclusion
Sealing the roofline gaps, vents, and penetrations rodents use so the attic doesn't get re-invaded.
Learn moreDuct Cleaning
Cleaning and decontaminating HVAC flex ducts that rodents chewed or nested in while they were up there.
Learn morePest Guard Insulation
Blown-in attic insulation manufactured with a built-in pest preventative to replace what was ruined.
Learn moreTotal Home Health Plans
Bundle yearly attic inspections and pest protection into one monthly membership so problems get caught early.
Learn moreRequest a Free Quote
Tell us what you're seeing and hearing and we'll scope the full attic restoration for you.
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- $0-down payment options
- Simple, predictable monthly payments
- Available on termite treatments, baiting, and repairs
Protect Your Whole Home
For One Monthly Price.
Your attic restoration is delivered by the same family of local companies — Universal Pest & Termite, Universal Insulation Doctor, and Universal Duct Cleaning — so one team owns the trapping, the sealing, the ductwork, and the fresh insulation from start to finish.
What's included:
Quarterly Pest Control
Year-round defense against ants, roaches, rodents, spiders & 20+ other invaders.
Attic & Crawlspace Care
Yearly inspections that protect the envelope keeping your home dry and sealed.
Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning
Cleaner air and healthier airflow through every room of the house.
Membership plans
Billed monthly · cancel anytime · no long-term contract
Choose your plan — Essential, Pro or Elite — and save.
- Free emergency return visits
- Priority scheduling
- 4.8★ Google-rated local team
Let's Get the Attic Quiet Again
Book a free assessment and we'll trace the entry points, scope the cleanup, and give you one clear price for the whole restoration — no juggling separate contractors.
Ready to protect your home?
Call now or request a free quote online. Same-day service often available.
How We Compare to Other Pest Control Companies
Not every pest control company in Hampton Roads offers the same thing. Here is a straight comparison of what you get with Universal Pest Control and what is common elsewhere in the industry.
| What to compare | Universal Pest Control | Most pest control companies |
|---|---|---|
| UniGuard ProgramExclusive | Universal Pest Control Termite protection and full pest control combined in one membership for one low monthly payment — from $59/month, with the termite warranty and quarterly pest service included together. | Most pest control companies Termite protection and pest control are usually sold as two separate agreements, with two renewals and two bills to keep track of. |
| SmartPay financingExclusive | Universal Pest Control $0-down payment options on termite treatments, baiting systems, and repairs, so the work can start before payday. Simple, predictable monthly payments. | Most pest control companies Financing, where it is offered, is commonly arranged separately through a third-party lender. |
| Pest Guard Attic Insulation™Exclusive | Universal Pest Control Hampton Roads' only licensed Pest Guard Insulation™ installer, through our sister company Universal Insulation Doctor — insulation manufactured with an EPA-registered pest preventative, so the replacement itself resists the insects that ruined the original. | Most pest control companies Attic insulation is typically referred out, and standard fiberglass has no pest deterrent built into the material. |
| Total Home Health Network | Universal Pest Control Pest and termite control, attic insulation, and duct cleaning coordinated under one roof through the Universal family of companies — one point of contact for the whole job, done in the right order. | Most pest control companies Pest control only. Insulation and duct work are usually booked with separate vendors on separate timelines. |
| A+ BBB rating | Universal Pest Control BBB accredited since 2007 with an A+ rating, earned through consistent, honest work in the same community. | Most pest control companies Accreditation and ratings vary by company — worth checking before you book anyone. |
| 26+ years in business | Universal Pest Control Protecting Hampton Roads homes since 2000 — more than 26 years in the same market, with over 100,000+ homes serviced. | Most pest control companies Tenure in the area varies widely; newer branches and recently opened franchises are common. |
| Family owned & operated | Universal Pest Control Owned and run by a family that has lived in Hampton Roads their whole lives. The people who answer the phone and the crews at your door are your neighbors. | Most pest control companies Ownership varies — many local branches are franchises of national brands, with crews dispatched from outside the area. |
| Guarantees in writing | Universal Pest Control Pest-Free Guarantee and Termite-Free Guarantee: if pests come back between scheduled visits, so do we, at no extra charge. Free inspections, plus same-day and next-day service. | Most pest control companies Retreatment terms, callback windows, and what counts as covered differ from contract to contract. |
The highlighted Universal Pest & Termite column reflects services we provide directly or through the Universal family of companies. The “Most pest control companies” column describes common industry practice in general terms and is not a statement about any particular company — some companies may offer services that are similar, so ask any provider exactly what their plan, warranty, and quote include before you sign. Financing on approved credit.