Attic Construction

Spotting a fleck of mold on your sandwich? Not the best feeling. But spotting mold in your home? Well, that’s even worse. After all, unlike with the sandwich, you can’t just solve that problem by tossing it into the garbage and going out for a new BLT.  As distressing as it can be to encounter a suspicious patch of spots or spores in your home, it’s not the end of the world, and it’s extremely common. Mold tends to be…

Thinking of taking the DIY route for an upcoming attic project in your home? If you’re planning on doing insulation installation or making any major structural, HVAC, or electrical changes yourself, consider the risks before proceeding. Electrical hazards in attic spaces shouldn’t be taken lightly—some of the most common consequences of electrical accidents include fires, shocks, and explosions, any of which could be life-threatening.1 Before you start rooting around in your attic, beware of some common dangers. Even when bringing…

Every time you pass the attic entrance point, you’re reminded of its presence. You were so excited about the extra space when you bought your home but after all these months, it still sits empty, abandoned, waiting to be used. Or maybe it is being used, but just as a catchall dump for the things you don’t know what to do with.  Either way, it’s time to get your attic under control and make the most of the valuable space.…

When you’re ready to make an offer on a new home, the attic space is probably one of the last things on your mind. The same is true once you’ve moved in. A lot of people ignore their attics until there’s a reason to go up there—usually, at that point, it’s because something’s wrong. By then, an issue that may have been an easy fix has escalated into a much bigger, more expensive problem. Regularly performing an attic inspection can…

Your home is meant to be a safe, comfortable space you can relax in. Unfortunately, if your HVAC system is working nonstop, you have inconsistent heating and cooling from one room to the next, or your utility bill is spiking in the middle of summer, you may consider an attic insulation installation and air sealing project to help you save money and keep your home cozy year-round.  So is air sealing the attic worth it? The answer is yes, but…

Joe and Yahav, founders of Attic Construction in San Diego, CA, consider themselves to be much more than your friendly neighborhood attic service business. When asked, “What makes Attic Construction special? What should people know about Attic Construction?”, their answer is simple but confident: “We’re good at keeping customers happy.”   “Just Us and a Truck” The origins of Attic Construction are described by the founders as “just us and a truck”. When they started in 2013, Joe and Yahav…