Alley Cat specializes in rodent exclusion pest services, which involves rodent cleanup and removal, sanitation and decontamination, and prevention. Over the last decade, the company has used safe, effective, eco-friendly methods to help over 11,000 residential and commercial clients across the Bay Area, including counties such as Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo and San Francisco.
Alley Cat is committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence and customer service, especially as a family-owned and operated company. “Our goal is to ensure each customer understands their options and feels supported through every step of the process,” says owner Niv Goldman. “We pride ourselves on delivering services that not only resolve immediate issues but also prevent future ones.”
Alley Cat also offers free inspections by highly trained and experienced rodent control professionals, which helps owners further understand the severity of their infestations. “Our staff aren’t just workers; they’re experts who understand the behavior and ecology of rodents, which allows us to offer more effective and long-lasting solutions,” adds Mr. Goldman.
“Our mission is simple yet powerful: to eliminate rodents from your home through comprehensive, effective, long-term results. We identify every entry point, seal gaps with durable materials and sanitize contaminated areas to eliminate pheromones that attract rodents back. Our process is designed to ensure you don’t face the same problem twice. From heavy-duty equipment that removes nests and debris to eco-friendly solutions that decontaminate and deter future activity, our goal is to leave your home rodent-free and better protected than ever.”
When it comes to treating an attic or crawl space rodent infestation, keep in mind that time is of the essence.
“Once rodents gain access to your attic or crawl space, the damage starts happening very quickly,” says Niv Goldman, owner of Alley Cat in Oakland. “As soon as you discover evidence of rodent activity, you should call a professional to come out and inspect the area. By treating the situation early, you can minimize the damage caused by pests.”
Mr. Goldman says there are a few ways in which rodents can cause damage after accessing an attic or crawl space. “A single rodent can lay about 100 pellets a day. So, if there are two rodents in your house, that’s about 200 pellets a day. Multiply that by several more rodents and several more days and you get an idea of the scope of damage they can cause with their droppings alone.” Mr. Goldman adds that rodents also chew through air ducts and electrical wires, which can undermine the safety and energy efficiency of your home’s essential systems. “The faster you get a professional to treat your rodent problem, the less you’ll have to pay for repairing your electrical system and air ducts.”
Even worse, Mr. Goldman says postponing treatment of a rodent infestation can put your health at risk. “Rodents carry viruses and diseases, including Hantavirus, which they disseminate in their urine, droppings and saliva. Because of this, a rodent infestation in your attic or crawl space isn’t just a threat to your home’s integrity—it’s a threat to your health. That’s why it’s so important to call a professional as soon as possible.”
Maintaining customer satisfaction is a crucial aspect of any business, but it’s even more important for attic and crawl space cleaning companies that have earned the prestigious Diamond Certified award. For Alley Cat, the key to keeping clients happy is simple: focus all its efforts on providing effective solutions to their problems. “We understand how disconcerting an attic or crawl space rodent infestation can be, and that’s why we’re committed to providing one-time treatment solutions,” says owner Niv Goldman. “To prove our commitment, we back our work with a three-year warranty.”
Alley Cat has been cleaning and restoring attics and crawl spaces for residential clients in Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties since 2015. The family-owned and operated company offers a variety of services that are designed to improve indoor air quality (air duct cleaning, rodent proofing, animal waste cleanup, etc.), and it also offers free inspections for its customers’ convenience.
Unlike less experienced attic and crawl space cleaning companies that are careless in their execution, Alley Cat prioritizes quality control in every aspect of its work. “It wouldn’t be a stretch to say we’re obsessed with quality,” affirms Mr. Goldman. “Everyone who works here is quality-oriented, from the lowest ranking employee to upper management. Because of this, our clients can expect the utmost professionalism and complete satisfaction with the final product.”
Another distinguishing attribute of Alley Cat is its sophisticated approach to rodent exclusion. “When rodent proofing an attic or crawl space, a lot of companies won’t keep records of which areas were sealed,” explains Mr. Goldman. “Because of this, if the rodents return, they’ll have to start over from square one to address the issue. In contrast, we use custom software to map all the entry points that were sealed. That way, if the rodents return, we’re able to pinpoint the source of the issue and quickly resolve it.”