Chem-Wise Ecological Pest Management

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Prompt response and was up front with pricing Chris came…read moreout same day-and on time He did a thorough check of my home and explained what needed to be done. They include call backs if needed in their pricing. Feeling confident with the outcome.

We needed help with rodent control, specifically 2 rats. The products they used took care of the…read moreunwanted vermin. They also found a carpenter ant infestation and treated that problem as well. They were professional and prompt. Very highly recommend their services.

Best Pest Control

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I have had a mouse problem in my house for years.... I usually just treat with bait and mouse…read moretraps, but finally (after killing about 12 in a 2 week period) I had enough. I saw that best pest had great yelp reviews. I was skeptical, but I called. I'm so glad I did. Tom came out right away and the cost was reasonable. Other neighbors have used different services who charge a LOT more and they weren't happy with the results. Best Pest will come back for a reduced rate within the next 3 months. I really think he found the entry point and I won't need him back, I'll update this if it continues to be an ongoing problem, but I think it is fixed, and I wish I would have called them sooner! One of the reasons I was skeptical at first was how many favorable reviews this business had.... I was not asked to review this business, I'm only doing it because it seems to have worked!!! Call them if you have mice! (I'll update if the mice come back...)

Disclaimer: I didn't actually use BPC, but they got sent an automated request for an estimate when…read moreI was looking to have some nests removed from my house. The reason I'm reviewing is that they were very responsive, and even when they were unable to provide the service we needed, they recommended another company who ended up being very helpful. Great customer service!

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Very good service, explain all details, Great follow up to…read morebe sure all service has been effective in eliminating pests.

Keith was on time and extremely professional . He answered all my concerns and questions. 100%…read morerecommend Quick Kill Exterminating. Very pleased!

ABC Humane Wildlife Control & Prevention

3.1

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As a multi-step process regarding animal control, it takes some patience and obviously funds to…read morecover the extended services. My city house has a multitude of squirrels, constantly on rooftops, fences, trees and power lines in the alley. They frolic around and can been throughout the day as common pets. My attic had a squirrel that found its way through a recognizable opening at the eave between two roofs and had been there for several months on and off. Upon calling ABC Wildlife, the staff was quite helpful and scheduled someone for an inspection within a couple of days. Upon arrival, the field inspector was very accommodating, cordial, professional, knowledgeable of the situation and understood the remediation. However, when he proposed to locate a trap at the front of my house (50' away) from the attic opening source at the back of the house, I was confused. Remember, this neighborhood is FULL of squirrel and why so far, without the intent of amassing a "den" of those buggers at my property. The $185 inspection & trap setup seemed high but the $115 Indicator/temp cardboard closure was reasonably priced. Although the $450 temp patch repair w/wire mesh could certainly have been less. So now at $750, a hard decision was needed which revolved around the permanent fix. ABC quoted $2,900 and would credit the $450 temp done. It took my very persuasive partner to convince me to proceed and just get it done instead of having someone else manage this work which surely would be much less. Biting the bullet, ABC Wildlife two man crew, spent 7.5hrs at that roof eave to properly close the opening with siding and well anchored. After the fact, now the work is completed and $3,200 later, I hope never to deal with a similar problem ever again. ABC Wildlife are meticulous, detailed in their inspection reporting and provide a very comprehensive photographic assessment prior to completion. The work was thorough and professional, and while expensive, ABC Wildlife is recommended for homeowners who are financially prepared and willing to engage "critically" but constructively in the process.

Leaves trapped wildlife in burning sun even though notified early. Terrible way to die.read more

Pointe Pest Control

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Bennet was very polite and knowledgeable. He spoke to us before treating any area and was attentive…read moreto our concerns.

Joseph was a friendly person that love's and takes pride in his job. He was professional and…read morecourteous, and I will gladly refer the service to friends and neighbors. We subscribed to the annual service. Joseph was extremely thorough and happy to be so, which was great. It included perimeter spray, perimeter granular, dewebbing the entire house, removal of 2 wasp nests, dusting exterior light fixtures, interior perimeter spray, etc. It was a big job and Joseph didn't miss a corner.

Mice Guys

(60 reviews)

Honest, easy to work with, and do a great job…read more Highly recommend to anyone in the area looking for the best Miceproofing they can get.

Used this company based off of reviews on Yelp. Justin came out and did a full inspection, pointed…read moreout possible points of entry and provided a detailed explanation of what needed to be done. He and his team were out the following week and sealed up the house. Hoping this solves the problem. If it doesn't, the work comes with a 3 year warranty, which I found reassuring. I would recommend this company.

Lake Cook Pest Control

(50 reviews)

Called in the morning for a wasp nest - was able to come out the same day and was very reasonably…read morepriced. Both Rudy and John were very friendly on the phone and in person. Would definitely recommend!

We have been using Lake Cook Pest Control's services for more than 6 years now - EXTREMELY happy,…read morerecommending these guys to all friends :) We own a house and: - there are no bugs in the house, the stuff they spray once in 3 months works like magic --- it doesn't smell --- it's safe for pets (we have a cat) - over the years they helped us with a various number of insects (ants, silverfish, wasps, carpenter bees, spiders and others) - very responsive if something happens between their quarterly visits or when we simply have questions about insects on our backyard - flexible with scheduling and always exactly on time If I could give this business 10 stars out of 5 I would :)

Grizz Pest Management

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We had a mouse in our basement and grizz was extremely helpful in getting rid of the problem :)read more

Good response. On time. Job well done. And a good value…read more Price included two trips. Friendly. Knowledgeable knew what he was talking about.

Easy Way Pest Control

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Easy and fast communication. Quick and thorough appointment. Provided detailed report over the…read morephone. Very professional and solved our problem in 1 visit.

We have ants and silverfish problem in our house…read more Emil did a great job with the customer service, very helpful, responsive, and gives a pretty good rundown what would be expected. The price is pretty reasonable, especially for 2 pests, and not overcharged as other companies. It comes with 2 visits, 2 weeks apart from the first. However, the on site experience was not as great as mentioned. Technician came, went to spraying right away, and it felt like he was in a rush. Did not really check what might be the cause of the infestation (would not be an easy thing to investigate, but we did not really see the effort to find the cause). We see a great reduced number of ants, but still see a few lingering around, not as concerned number as before, but we feeling better about the ants. Also, 2 weeks after the second treatment we keep seeing silverfish back even after the treatment and trap was applied (they mentioned the number might increase the following week/10 days after treatment due to them trying to leave the premises, or longer since the treatment is pet/child safe product and it might take a bit to work). After the 2 visits, extra visit/treatment will cost extra, even with some pests coming back. - Giving a 5 stars still since they gave me a full refund due to my dissatisfaction with the service on site. Treatment did not do as well to the my pests situation, but great customer priority, owning up to their words, and honesty overall.

Aerex Pest Control Services

4.6

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Matthew is highly knowledgeable, professional, and always explains the process thoroughly. His…read moreexpertise and communication made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. Overall, a great experience.

This man was very competent and, gave good advice on what to do going forward. We use Aerex…read moreregularly.

Chicagoland Home Inspectors

(322 reviews)

This is one of the rare finds where the people love what they do. I will definitely call…read moreChicagoland Home Inspectors before buying a home. If I were a contractor, I would look to get an endorsement from this company. Frank Dattalo was great on-site. The follow-up call with Charles Bellefontaine was very insightful. The combination of the two... 1) saved us additional time and money, 2) gave us confidence to not second guess walking away (we thought we had found a home that we would live in for decades), and 3) was a learning opportunity as we continue house hunting. I would highly recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors, especially if you are purchasing a home that is 100+ years old. Even more so if the home is for sale by owner. They provide the information that you need to hear before making such a substantial commitment. You may be disappointed but purchasing a 100 year old home without this type of thorough inspection is akin to closing your eyes and taking a leap of faith that the seller wants what's best for you and your family. For context, the home was built in the early 1900s, three-stories, brick, original hardwood floors. The seller presented the home as being fully renovated with a new roof, electric wiring, plumbing, HVAC retrofit, etc. Frank called days a head of the inspection to ask some questions and discuss what services were needed. He removed one of the services, and the extra cost, because it wasn't needed. Frank arrived early and was already scanning the roof (via drone) when I arrived. He was more than happy to answer any questions that I had and he made a point to show me areas of major concern in-person. When I pointed things out Frank was more than happy to take a look and answer my questions. On the follow-up call, Charles took the time to further explain the findings, provide input on priorities and talked us through estimating tools. He also provided a different perspective and opinions. Talking with both Frank and Charles was incredibly valuable. Charles was surprised that our realtor recommended Chicagoland Home Inspectors and was quick to tell us that's a great sign that our realtor has our best interests in mind. If your realtor tries to steer you clear of this firm, definitely inquire why. You have to live with the consequences, not your realtor. Some Inspection Findings: - Licensed contractors didn't perform work properly - Major systems (which are new) were functioning but had potential issues that could shorten lifespan/void warranties - Source of moisture intrusion hadn't been identified/repaired - Attempts to clean up mold - Potential safety hazards Other Details: Inspectors are only required to check one electric outlet per room, this firm checks all of the outlets. They found the one that was incorrectly wired and posed a safety risk. When they tested the water pressure they made sure to turn on multiple faucets not just one at a time, identified a pressure issue. One thing to note, make sure the seller or broker has everything prepared. Any water valves that are shutoff equate to a sink that cannot be inspected. All appliances and systems need to be fully operational to be inspected.

Tim Heise was phenomenal! He checked everything. Even our realtor was beyond impressed with Tim's…read moreattention to detail. He discussed any issues, no matter how small, while he was there so he could answer questions. The written report we received the next day was incredibly thorough. I will recommend Chicagoland Home Inspectors and Tim to everyone I know! Certainly worth the money and have is piece of mind about the home we were purchasing!

Professional Radon Systems

(33 reviews)

The work was sloppy. For example, the electrical conduit used to run power to the radon fan was not…read morestraight or plumb and the electrical box was tilted. The covers on the sump pits were literally kicked in half (as opposed to cut straight) and then installed around the sump pits with concrete screws and clear caulk haphazardly applied. Also, the receptionist was extremely rude and impersonable every time I called.

Anyone that has a semi-finished or finished basement needs to get their home tested for radon even…read moreafter the initial inspection when buying a home. Get the Airthings radon detector and it'll give you short and long term readings. Radon levels change depending on the season and time. Once I realized the levels in my home were rising, I called Professional Radon Systems for a consult. The owner, Eric, came out to my home to determine where the radon mitigation system could go and showed me how and where the pipes would be routed. He sent me a quote later that day by email and I scheduled installation a couple weeks later. The install took less than a couple hours, and the crew that came were very courteous. They ran floor coverings down to my basement so they wouldn't track in or out any debris and they cleaned up after themselves. They showed me what to keep an eye on to make sure the fan was working and provided some documents. This whole experience was very nice. I'm grateful to have a liveable basement now. Thanks Pro Radon Systems!

AARCO - American Attic Re-Insulation

(32 reviews)

Great company. Great service. Great communication. Great price. Highly recommend. We are very…read morepleased with the results.

Overall, I highly recommend AARCO for their top-notch customer service and work quality from…read morebeginning to end! My attic was underinsulated, so I knew what the issue was, but I wasn't sure about which company to trust. I contacted a few companies, and AARCO was the first to respond and schedule a visit. In general, getting in contact with Chris was easy, and he was quick to respond to all my emails. The day of the insulation was smooth and fast. Their machine was really quiet, so it didn't disrupt anything. My attic is now at R49, and my bills are lower, even with the recent ComEd rate hikes.

Green Attic Insulation

3.9

(141 reviews)

I'm very glad I chose Green Attic -- the company was prompt and very helpful with a reasonable…read morequote and 2 very hard working men! I am not sure how long ago my home was insulated, and it's a 100 year old house. Jaime and Alvaro were extremely professional, always polite and made sure everything was spotlessly clean when they were done. It was a big job, and they checked with me for any questions, such as old wood left in the attic. It was a very big job and they handled it all so well! I am looking forward to a warm home and reduced energy bills this winter! Thank you!!

We received what we believe is a good explanation and estimate for work that we want done,…read moreinsulation on the second floor of our house. The inspector/estimator sounded like he knew what he was doing. We have to finish another project before going with this one. We'll give an update.

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Kurt G.

9 years ago

We used Chem-Wise for 15 plus years and always mentioned to the tech when he was out for treatment about the carpenter ants we continually see outside. The response was always the same, the treatment will take care of them and they are usually on the move. On the move was Right. Destroying a wall in our garage which completely had to be rebuilt from the sill plate up. Once the wall was opened up, it was discovered that there were 4 active nests. That kind of damage does not happen overnight and most likely happened over a few years which they were well aware of the carpenter ants. So needless to say, Chem-Wise really didn't know what to say nor did they offer any resolution to the damage that occurred or any reimbursement for the reconstruction of a destroyed wall due to the failure of their service and treatments that are more a less useless. They should change the name to Scam-Wise. You can receive better results and better pricing by others. Highly disappointed and will never recommend Chem-Wise to anyone. If I could give them a negative star rating, I would. But unfortunately 1 Star is the lowest I could select... read more

Jay B.

120

6 years ago

I had an issue with hornets in my front yard to the point that I couldn't walk around without the fear of my family being stung. I do recall calling Chem Wise and they sent out Dwight to take care of the issue. I have to say at first, I didn't know if this can be very effective. But upon going through the process and speaking with Dwight and his reassurance as well as his knowledge of how to treat different pest problems, I am SOLD. The man knows his pest issues and how to deal with it. His personality, knowledge and nature were the selling points for my family. Miss you kids ended up speaking with him and watching him take care of the hornets. I have gone ahead and signed up for the tri-annual service because I feel confident with their service. read more

jim t.

17 years ago

I had sugar ants coming out of my cabinets in my new house. I was told the only time they could come out to treat was around 10 a.m. I was at work during those hours so I stupidly agreed to allow them access to my house. Dave, the owner, explained that the outside would be sprayed and that the inside would be treated as well. When I arrived home at 11 a.m. I noticed that the outside was dry and there were muddy footprints all over my brand new carpet. Worse, my neighbor stated that the worker was only there for maybe 20 minutes and I spent nearly $200 for this!!!!? When I called the office, it seemed like no one cared about customer service at all. Save your money and shop online for pesticides, DO NOT HIRE THIS SCAM ARTIST !!!!!!!! read more

Dorothy K.

7 years ago

Dave came out promptly as scheduled in order to treat and help get rid of an insect/gnat problem. He carefully inspected our home and decided the best way to treat the condition would be to enter a small windowed crawlspace under the kitchen dining area. He treated the entire area under very tight and hard to reach conditions where most other technicians would have avoided. We understand that this will greatly reduce our issues until we correct the construction source. We were so impressed with his service and attention that we signed up for the annual service program. Thank You Dave! DK read more

Mary F.

2 years ago

Tried many things myself and even another company but NO ONE can beat Chem Wise. Had a terrible ant problem about 3 years ago. They came inside and took care of the problem. The entire outside of the house was sprayed, too. I now have them on a tri-annual contract (no real contract) basis. Although I can have them inside at any time, I have not had to have the inside treated. Just the outside. Can's say enough about this company's product. read more

Terry S.

4 years ago

Milo came out because we started to have a mouse problem. He was very proffesional and figured out right where our problem was coming from. He left several bait traps around the house where we had been seeing mice. Milo knew his job very well and where to check for mice. It is so nice to know that they not only set up a follow up appt with us, but any time we see a rodent in doors they will come out till the problem is fixed. read more

Mary Beth D.

5 years ago

We have been using Chem-wise for a variety of their services for many years. In every aspect their work is always high quality. We discovered a new problem this year! We were over run with Voles. Their tech Jimmy ,in the turf department, is as of this morning the "amazing mole tracker"! He is very thorough in searching out these "pests". Very knowledgeable! A great guy! read more

Edmond C.

7 years ago

We have been Chem-Wise for a long time. Dave, the technician, served our house a couple of weeks. He took care of our house in a professional manner. He answered our questions with patience and followed up on our previous problems. We would recommend Dave of Chem Wise to our friends too. Thank you, Chem-Wise for this wonderful service man. read more

Erik H.

7 years ago

I used Chem Wise to service my bug infested apartment in Chicago. The call center was very helpful and was able to send a technician out the following business day. The technician was very punctual and was able to resolve the issue on the first visit. I would recommend Chem Wise to anyone looking for a reliable pest control service. read more

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