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#1 Bay Area Rodent Exclusion Experts
Family-owned and operated since 2017, Alley Cat Rodent Exclusion provides comprehensive rodent control and exclusion services across the Bay Area, backed by an industry-leading 3-year warranty. Our team of professionally trained, rodent exclusion experts has serviced over 10,000 homes, delivering exceptional customer service with a meticulous attention to detail. We specialize in eco-friendly, non-toxic rodent treatments, sealing entry points with advanced materials for lasting protection.

Our customized rodent cleanup, sanitation, decontamination, and preventive strategies ensure effective, long-term results. Contact Alley Cat today for a Free Estimate and experience superior, sustainable rodent control solutions.
Services
Rodent Control Attic Cleaning Insulation Upgrade Crawl Space Cleaning Sanitation & Decontamination Basement Cleaning Rodent Exclusion Mice Control Rat Control Odor Removal
Served areas
  • Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Marin County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, San Ramon, San Rafael, San Leandro, Pleasanton, Pleasant Hill, Livermore, Dublin, Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley, Hayward, Walnut Creek, Castro Valley, Mountain View, Novato
Details
  • Year established: 2016
  • Employees: 50
Highlights and features
  • Locally owned with over 10,000 homes serviced since 2016
  • Uses HEPA vacuums and non-toxic disinfectants for safety
  • Seals entry points as small as a dime for lasting protection
  • Offers a three-year warranty and lifetime rodent-free guarantee
  • 97% customer satisfaction rating from Bay Area homeowners
Associations and certifications
  • Pest Control License Board: #9411
Payment methods
  • Checks
  • Credit cards
What people say
Thorough analysis Sanitized crawl space Monthly follow-up No hidden fees Expert technicians
Services
Rodent Control
Our rodent control services target rats, mice, and squirrels through exclusion, sanitation, and trapping. We identify entry points as small as a dime, seal them with durable materials, and use HEPA vacuums to remove droppings and debris. The process includes disinfecting affected areas with hospital-grade solutions to eliminate bacteria and viruses, ensuring homes remain rodent-free. Customers benefit from a three-year warranty and follow-up visits to confirm long-term effectiveness.
Attic Cleaning
Attic cleaning involves removing rodent nests, droppings, and contaminated insulation using industrial HEPA vacuums. We sanitize surfaces with non-toxic disinfectants to neutralize pathogens like hantavirus and salmonella. Damaged insulation is replaced, and entry points are sealed to prevent reinfestation. This service restores attic safety and air quality, reducing health risks and improving energy efficiency for homeowners.
Insulation Upgrade
Insulation upgrades replace rodent-damaged materials with clean, energy-efficient alternatives. We remove contaminated insulation, disinfect the area, and install new batt or blown-in insulation to improve thermal performance. This service lowers utility bills, prevents future rodent habitation, and enhances indoor air quality by eliminating odor-causing bacteria from rodent waste.
Sanitation & Decontamination
Sanitation services eliminate health hazards from rodent infestations by removing droppings, urine, and nesting materials. We use EPA-registered disinfectants like NISUS DSV to kill 99.9% of viruses and bacteria, including hantavirus and leptospirosis. Contaminated materials are disposed of following environmental regulations, and odor-neutralizing treatments restore fresh indoor air quality for safe living spaces.
Crawl Space Cleaning
Crawl space cleaning removes rodent waste, damaged insulation, and debris using HEPA filtration systems. We disinfect surfaces, repair moisture issues attracting pests, and seal foundation gaps to block future entry. This service prevents structural damage, reduces fire hazards from gnawed wires, and eliminates disease-carrying pathogens like salmonella in damp, enclosed underhome environments.
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Free Inspection
Alley Cat offers a comprehensive Free Inspection to assess rodent activity in your home, identifying potential entry points and providing expert recommendations for effective exclusion and prevention. This detailed assessment ensures you have a clear understanding of the situation before committing to any services.
Questions
How long does the rodent proofing process take?
Most projects complete in one day. A free inspection determines exact timelines based on property size and infestation severity.
Will my home be rodent-free immediately after service?
Homes are rodent-free post-service if pests were outside during proofing. Lingering rodents may require follow-up visits covered by our one-year warranty.
Do you offer financing options for rodent control services?
We provide customized packages to fit budgets but currently do not offer financing plans for residential services.
What areas do you service?
We cover Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, and San Francisco counties, including cities like Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose.
Are your treatments safe for pets and children?
Yes. We use non-toxic disinfectants and mechanical exclusion methods without poisons, ensuring safety for families and pets.
Do you provide warranties for rodent exclusion services?
We offer a three-year warranty covering reinfestation and a lifetime rodent-free guarantee on all exclusion work.
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Reviews (18)
Art Gardner
Mar 14, 2024 Report
Outstanding service and personnel. They clearly identified the issues via detailed pictures and discussion before, during, and after. We came to an agreeable cost and they performed in an exemplary manner. I strongly recommend their service. Shoutout to the President/owner, Niv, Winner (spelling), and Fernando for excellent communication and caring enough to do the best job.
Zelma Lewis
Feb 18, 2024 Report
Hello, Up til now, I had never seen or heard rats on my property. In the past, I have had mice, periodically, and I called another company who did better with pests. But today, I say good riddance to all the rodents with Alley Cat, which one of my tenants called. I was impressed with Lee, who did the initial assessment and education with me re signs of ongoing rodent infestation. He made suggestions re how to detect rodents on the premises and even on my car engine!

I made an appt and paid a small deposit. In little over a week a crew of 4 led by Williar, showed up. They all worked efficiently, diligently and steadily x4-5 hours cleaning, sealing, setting snap traps, and sanitizing my attic, crawl spaces, and any holes they discovered interiorly and exteriorly. They were courteous, and Williar went above and beyond to answer my questions and patiently show me the work, including in the attic, that they had done. I took out the 3 year warranty, and will follow up as necessary. I know I am not the Only rodent victim in the Bay. I feel confident and I am thankful to Alley Cat for coming to my Rodent Rescue.
Ann Klein
Feb 17, 2024 Report
This is the 3rd company I have worked with and Alley Cat puts the others to shame. Very knowledgeable about prevention, professional, and very clean. This is the only rat remediation company that ever mentioned that it's not healthy for us to have the air filters on while they are working. I shut her to think of what happened with the other companies while they were working in the attic.
Richard Sweeney
Dec 13, 2023 Report
Very good work -- good on-site inspection, clear quotation, very good crew on day of work. Very good quality exclusion work; they covered all access points and confirmed w me. Still waiting to see how well the set traps work to clear out any remaining rodents. Update ~4 weeks after initial work: This is going well. Alley Cats' technicians found 4 rats trapped when they inspected two weeks after sealing the house.

They removed those traps and replaced them with new traps. One more rat was trapped during the second two week period. Two more rats trapped after new burrowing under foundation was found. Alley Cat quickly sent a technician to clear the old traps. Another appointment is set soon, to seal & block the new burrowing area. Good job Alley Cats. Thanks.
Rick Motamedi
Oct 05, 2023 Report
Alley Cat exceeded all of my expectations - Axel thoroughly examined the environment and came up with a detailed, complete plan and answered all my questions. Kelvin, Luis and team implementing the plan were very detail oriented and covered every inch of the interior and exterior, and did their job with minimal impact to the house. They discovered damage I didn't know existed, and came up with a cost-effective plan to address it. There's no way I could have done this myself. Communication and scheduling was clear and the work was done expediently. THANK YOU ALLEY CAT!
Jack Lucero Fleck
Aug 10, 2023 Report
Great service. Alley Cat sealed the house, but rats are smart. Alley Cat had to come back, and they found a couple new entrances. Finally we got down to one wily old rat still in the house. Yesterday I think they found his route to the house through a hole behind the dishwasher. My camera didn't see him last night, so I hope that's the end. Alley Cat has been very responsive in this battle of wits with our rat.
Morgan Lynn
Aug 06, 2023 Report
Excellent service. So professional and friendly. They exterminated rodents from our attic, cleaned, sealed holes, and replaced our insulation. And they come back regularly to check traps and entrance points. Everyone was so professional but also so kind. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism Services Home inspection, Rodent extermination. More
Elsie Marie Bell
Jul 13, 2023 Report
I was referred to Alley Cat by a satisfied customer. When I called, a human answered the phone, and we scheduled the most immediate date, between the two of us, for Alley Cat to come to the property where there had been a verified rodent citing. They came on the day and time scheduled, and was on time. They thoroughly inspected the house, found the entry point, cut it off from future entry from mice, and mice-proofed the house inside, outside, and underneath. And, we immediately scheduled a followup inspection to ensure that their methodologies employed are working for complete rodent eradication.

The staff persons are cordial, yet, professional, and answered all questions. We had plenty of questions. Overall, they did a very good job. This level of craftsmanship is hard to find nowadays! I got what I paid for.
Citabria Citabria
Jul 09, 2023 Report
I had a rat infestation in my crawl space and garage. Vlad came by and explained everything to me and gave me a very detailed estimate specifying exactly what they will do to mitigate my rat problem. They offer a three year warranty which was important to me and an indication of their confidence in their work. We were scheduled for a week later and the crew came by, a lead foreman and three workers.

They laid out protective coverings on my floor and worked quickly to get the job done in a few hours. They cleaned, sanitized, plugged openings, removed infected insulation and replaced with new, and set traps. The next day, two rats were caught in the traps, and I called them and scheduled someone to come by to remove the bodies, reset the traps and look for other issues. I would recommend their services.
Julie Atkinson
Jun 22, 2023 Report
So professional! Their bid came in at about the same level as two others, but was more detailed and better explained. The company is easy to deal with, all calls are followed up with emails and texts for confirmation. The crew they sent out was excellent. Every person on our job was polite, on time, immaculate, and knowledgeable. Positive Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism Services Home inspection, Rodent extermination. More
Harriet Smith
Jun 04, 2023 Report
The workers were very thorough. They found rat droppings in my garage, when I thought I had mice. Everything was cleaned and sanitized in both the garage and subarea, and all points of entry sealed. I especially appreciate the three-year warranty, so anything that occurs will be taken care of. Services Rodent extermination. More
Melissa Saunders
May 18, 2023 Report
Alley Cat is a TOP SHELF Organization. The entire team is professional, knowledgeable, and personable. Look no further if you need to evict unwanted rodents from your home. They will deliver and provide exceptional results and leave your home clean.
Jessica Hahn
May 11, 2023 Report
The team was wonderful---professional, courteous, and hard-working. They seemed so thorough---on the roof, in the crawlspace, in the attic, in every room. They also kept the house very clean, and were careful to cover their shoes, lay down brown paper to walk on, and put up plastic sheeting to protect the contents of the rooms. Highly recommended!
Harriet Welsh
Apr 01, 2023 Report
A crew from Alley Cat rodent-proofed my house. During the initial inspection it was found that I had a rat, not mice as I thought. Since the first appt was weeks away (this is their busy time of year) I trapped the rat myself, but they fit me in when there was a cancellation. They cleaned up my attic and crawlspace and secured any entrance ways, both to the crawlspace and attic from outside and into my house, and they set traps but obviously didn't think they'd be necessary.

The receptionist always got back to me promptly (even if I hung up on hold) and the crew showed up basically on time, after a notice that they were on their way. They were very professional, took plenty of pictures to show me their work, and I hope they were affective -- there is a warranty. I would recommend them.
Joyce Lee
Feb 02, 2023 Report
I highly recommend Alley Cat! The entire staff, from Vladi for the estimate, Cesar the foreman and the receptionists were all exceptional in their professionalism, responsiveness, work quality and communication. They came in and cleared out the garage and crawl space of rodents and droppings, sanitized and sealed the openings. The team is friendly and efficient. Good experience with Alley Cat.
Leslie Morrison
Dec 28, 2022 Report
There were sounds coming from inside the walls, under the floors, & in the attic. Alley Cat provided a quick & detailed estimate for the work to be done. (Clean up space, cover critter access, replace insulation) The crew was very professional, kept me informed of the progress; provided description & estimate for unforeseen issue for approval before proceeding. Cleaned up when done. I could not be happier with their work!
Mila Gaber
Apr 23, 2022 Report
I am a returning customer and I can attest that Alley Cat stands by their words. They listen to your needs, are willing to go the extra mile for you, and they do not hesitate to fix any problems. I would especially like to acknowledge the professionalism of the project manager, Vladi and the appointment coordinator Petya. They are very willing to help and are very courteous.
Robin Nasatir
Mar 25, 2022 Report
We chose Alley Cat out of 3 different options and boy are we glad we did. Miro was informative when he did the initial estimate, and warned us about the potential issues we might encounter - we appreciated his honesty. The crew was on time and super hard working and then. it turned out our issue wasn't rats, it was RACCOONS, and they don't "do" racoons :. Nevertheless, Sergio the superintendent went way beyond the call of duty to help us chase them out of our walls and seal up the entry points. he came over several times including on a holiday and in the evening after his regular shift. We are incredibly grateful for his help. 5 stars for sure.