Knockout Exterminating

(280 reviews)

It makes me sad to write this review because I had no issues with Homeshield until a few months…read moreago. I have been a customer of Homeshield for years and have had various services - wood rot treatment, monthly pest and rodent service, rodent exclusion treatment. My parents also have Homeshield service their home because of my referral. I want to make it clear that the technicians who service my house continue to be great. My usual technician is Julio and he's always super friendly, on time, and does a great job. My issues in the last few months pertain only to the call center and billing. In April I was charged for my monthly service even though no technician came out to service my house. I called Homeshield to let them know and they indicated I would not be charged for June. When June came, I was still charged for June so I had to call back to ask once again for money back. The call center indicated that I called too late before they processed the payment so the charge would fall off my July billing. At the beginning of July I called Homeshield to schedule my monthly treatment because I was going to be out of town. I informed the call center that I was going to be out of town and that was the reason for me scheduling my monthly service. The call center was able to get my monthly pest service schedule before I left, the call center did not indicate that I had a separate rodent treatment schedule for July 24. I left the country and while on my trip I got a text that my house would be serviced on July 24. I was pretty confused because I thought I had my house serviced and I even told the call center I would be out of town. Due to the 9 hour time difference I had to tell my brother to call Homeshield to cancel the appointment. On July 22, my brother informed me that he canceled my appointment and notified Homeshield that I would call to reschedule. On July 24, I got a text from the technician that he was about 30 minutes from my house to perform the service. I had to respond via text that I had cancelled my appointment and apologize that the call center did not inform him that I had cancelled. I am not too sure what is causing the breakdown in communication but I honestly feel terrible for these technicians not being informed of things. It also doesn't sit right with me that I have to apologize to the technician not for anything I did, but for the breakdown in communication caused directly by the call center. I also am not sure what is happening with the scheduling since before the no show incident in April I had technicians service my house every single month without issue. Update: Bryana from Homeshield called me on August 5 to learn more about the breakdown in billing, communication, and scheduling. She was really friendly, professional, and apologetic. I felt like she was not calling simply for me to fix my review but actually listened and wanted to make sure that as a customer I felt that things were remedied. She thoroughly explained my services and what Homeshield was going to do to help make everything right. She also informed me that she was going to reach out to my dad to make sure his experience as a customer was great. Overall, I am really happy with how Homeshield handled remedying the situation to ensure that I continued to receive better services in regards to billing and scheduling.

Not sure what's up with Homeshield but we've been using them for a few years. They've been…read moreconsistent and good and responsive since we started. A few weeks ago I asked my wife have you seen the pest control folks because we have tons of spiderwebs all over our front yard and stairs. I looked it up and they had not been here almost 2 months even though we were paying for monthly service. I called and they said oops sorry we missed July ( weird we had to tell them ) so they promised to refund us for July- not sure that's happened? They then promised to come out last week- scheduled that and then canceled day of. After a few days, they called us back to reschedule - ended up today and again they canceled our appointment day of! Not sure if there's a change of ownership or what's happening, but we are Considering firing them -not happy.

Nixtermite

4.7

(423 reviews)

Excellent experience with Nixtermite from start to finish. They scheduled the inspection and…read morefumigation promptly and were incredibly communicative throughout the entire process--even responding to questions during off hours. Everyone I interacted with was fantastic. From Chris, who came out to the property, to every person I spoke with over the phone or through text, the team was professional, helpful, and extremely responsive. At one point they even went back out to the property to personally educate my tenants on what to expect and what they needed to do to prepare, which I really appreciated. When I had concerns about a subcontractor involved in the process, they addressed everything immediately and made sure my concerns were handled. They were also the only fumigation company I spoke with that offered a theft-deterrent option while the property was tented, which gave me peace of mind. On top of that, they gave me the best price right out of the gate. Great company to work with--I would absolutely recommend Nixtermite.

Nixtermite has been in business for 29 years, and their price was very competitive…read more I interviewed three companies to fumigate my home. This company was, by far, the best. What put them over the top was their four-year guarantee on fumigation (offered for a limited time). The other two companies offered one- or two-year guarantees. Customer service was outstanding from the owner, Chris, to his helpful office staff, to his on-site workers. The company supplied a home preparation checklist, which was very helpful. They offered a free lockbox, which was convenient. The theft deterrents gave us peace of mind while the property was being tented. On the day of the tenting, the technician was kind enough to check that my prep work was done correctly. I noticed after the tenting that the crew double-bagged items I had missed. Outside, my property was left clean. Thank you, Nixtermite!

Simple Pest Management

(417 reviews)

Our experience with Simple Pest Management exceeded our expectations, and it began from the moment…read moreI picked up the phone to call them. Ayana, whom I spoke with when I reached out, was so kind, patient, and friendly with every question I had. Her professionalism and warm approach truly won our business, and the whole appointment notification system over text was seamless from start to finish. And then there's Omar! From the moment he arrived for our backyard inspection, it was clear we were in the hands of a seasoned professional. He was thorough, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable -- exactly what we needed when we discovered we actually had a squirrel situation on our hands (not a gopher, which is what a wildlife removal company told us the day before). Rather than just doing a quick walkthrough, he took the time to genuinely explain what was going on and answer every single question we had. His guidance gave us a real understanding of the problem, which made a stressful situation feel so much more manageable. We are truly grateful for the expertise and care this entire team put into helping us. Five stars, without question!

So much I'm disappointed with. They made huge changes and none of it benefits the customer. Every…read moremonth you get outside treatment but if you want interior service you have to call and schedule for a separate day (it used to be the same day). The issue is I CAN NEVER GET A HOLD OF ANYONE. I keep leaving voicemails and NO ONE gets back to me to even schedule. What am I paying for? Also, they are using AI to handle customer phone calls which is insane. We're already looking for a new company.

Jamul Pest Control

(106 reviews)

They are spot on as far as any added requests. I had ants that I have never had before they came…read moreright out , no more ants. Then we had a beetles and now we do not . Customer service is 100%

I just love these guys! I had another great service today by Cambryn. He is really friendly and…read morerespectful. He sent me a text message to let me know he was coming, which was helpful and kind. He let me know what work was performed and he took extra care getting rid of the spider webs. The service is always very consistent in excellence!

Thrasher Pest Control

(1.4k reviews)

Always appreciate their responsiveness and professionally when summer bugs crop up - really…read moreappreciate mark helping keep the house bug

Thanks for the update Erik! I appreciate the thorough service and explanation of the treatment…read moreprocess. We'll keep an eye on ants/insects over the next week and look forward to hearing from you for the follow-up. Have a great week ahead.

Yellow Pest Control

4.7

(28 reviews)

They came out on time, got rid of a couple huge hornet nests, bagged them and did a great job!!…read moreI've referred my neighbors to them. Affordable and incredibly efficient!!

We had a small wasp nest and need to get rid of it ASAP. Others wanted to schedule days later and…read morethey were the only ones that would come immediately. Within an hour time they took care of the issue.

Annex Pest Control

(31 reviews)

GREAT COMPANY!!!!Toby got rid of our Gopher's I recommend him to everybody!!!Go on there…read moreMaintenance program

I cannot speak more highly of a service company. Termites in the house are never fun and originally…read morelooked for local treatment (cost) and they came under 5 other companies. Switched routes and chose fumigation for peace of mind and in one day came out and quote once again was under the competition. That in itself was a win but to top it off, a confusion with SDG&E resulted in gas shut off being cancelled. Toby called me at 7pm on a Friday, had worked the issue with SDG&E and his team who originally had the tent over the house by 11am came back and waited 3 hours on a Friday night awaiting SDG&E. Their prompt response and dedication to all my kids and I to come back into our house on Sunday was amazing. I am confident that other companies would have just called it a day and I would have been left scrambling to come up with a new plan and would have had more out of pocket costs. From the first interaction to the last, this company showed honest communication, professional and dedication to the customer. A local business that does things the right way. If you have a pest problem, it might seem easy to use the bigger companies but Annex Pest Control should be the company to choose.

American Pest Control

4.6

(100 reviews)

This is a local pest control company that delivers great service. They are accountable and will…read moreprovide a reminder call the day before they come to work on your place. I've been using them for several years and continue to be impressed with their level of service and care. They have varying price options to help with your need (monthly, quarterly, etc.) and can work with you on your budget.

We've been using American Pest Control Services for the last 3 years for quarterly pest control…read moreservice and annual flea treatments as needed, and we've been very happy with their service. One thing I truly appreciate is their honesty and professionalism. Karen has helped me several times over the years and has always been upfront about what services were actually necessary -- and what wasn't. It's refreshing to work with a company that doesn't try to upsell or waste your money on treatments you don't need. Their services are affordable, reliable, and effective. During the construction phase of our ADU, we experienced a major increase in rodent activity due to debris and materials sitting around for months. Unfortunately, it turned into a full infestation. American Pest Control Services stepped in and completely handled the problem. They truly kicked it in the butt -- and we've had no rodent issues since. Another huge plus for us is that the rodent control methods and products they used were pet-friendly and environmentally conscious. As a pet owner, that was extremely important to me. I appreciate that they took the time to use solutions that helped protect our pets while still effectively solving the issue. Now that construction is finally finished, we no longer need rodent services, but we continue to use them for our quarterly maintenance and annual flea spray treatments because of the great experience we've had with them. Highly recommend them if you're looking for an honest, dependable, affordable, and pet-conscious pest control company.

Pestex

(13 reviews)

Steve is absolutely an east-county treasure! Great to deal with, great communicator, punctual,…read morefair, and overall nice guy to boot! Reached out to multiple companies and he's the only one to respond to my request for Skunk removal... In the end we moved 6 skunks that were damaging/digging on my property! He's very knowledgeable and fair priced, I'm happy to recommend him to anyone!

Very efficient service with competitive price. Highly recommended for your wild animal prevention…read moreprojects.

Green Flash Pest & Termite Control

(125 reviews)

We've been with Green Flash since the beginning, but the last 2-3 years something has definitely…read morechanged. We used to have the same tech service our home who was very thorough, effective and had pride in his work. Now we have random techs show up who aren't even knocking down the visible webs. We had a web on the corner of our front door and they left it there. If they don't bother with the most obvious cobwebs, they aren't effectively spraying or managing our property. They've had to return to repeat spray numerous times. They sent a manager out in Nov who did a really thorough job and said he would pass on his notes to the next tech who comes out, but it doesn't seem like that happened.

I am not happy with this business at all. The price is too much for just thinking you're going to…read morespray the exterior of a condo and that is it. I've only had one employee that came and did a thorough job. All others skip the services needed inside the home which is the main reason for getting pest control services. The last time they came, they sprayed the outside of the home only. Of course I was upset. When I told them about it, they said they would only charge me half of the fee. Well, I am being charged full price for half the service. Not acceptable.

Attic Professional

(113 reviews)

I've actually referred Brian and his team to several people over the years after hearing great…read morethings about their work, but I hadn't purchased a home of my own until recently. So when I finally bought my house and saw the condition of the attic, I knew exactly who I wanted to call. My house still had the original, gross insulation from the 1950s, and Brian and his crew came in and completely removed everything, cleaned and sanitized the entire attic, and installed new R-38 batt insulation. After recommending him to other people for so long, it was great to finally experience their work firsthand. Brian and his team were awesome. They showed up when they said they would, worked hard, kept everything clean, and did a really thorough job. You can tell they actually care about the quality of their work and aren't just trying to get in and out as quickly as possible. I'm extremely happy with how everything turned out and feel even better about all the people I've referred to him over the years. I'll definitely continue recommending Brian and his team to anyone who needs insulation or attic work. Great people, great work, and a company I'm happy to support. Oh, and the overall cost was way more affordable than I had anticipated!

Top notch service. I needed dryer lint to be cleaned in the attic as our dryer vent pipe leading…read moreout through the roof had become disconnected. Bryan the owner did the assessment and Thomas did the repair. Both were very professional and friendly. Thomas did a great job. Pics of the before and after were included in post job emails. Great job!!

John Robinson's Inspection Group

(822 reviews)

John was fantastic to work with. He was able to schedule my mold inspection the same week, and from…read morestart to finish he was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. He took the time to explain everything, answered all of my questions, and went above and beyond throughout the inspection. If you're looking for someone honest, reliable, and detail-oriented, John is the person you want inspecting your home. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for, and his service was worth every penny. I highly recommend booking your inspection with him.

John did an outstanding job on our home inspection in Chula Vista. Thorough, on time, and patient…read morewith every question. He explained findings clearly with zero scare tactics. Highly recommend for any San Diego buyer!

Absolute Duct & Chimney Cleaning

(345 reviews)

Absolute Duct & Chimney Cleaning is the BEST!!! David and Luis were fabulous in providing…read moreoutstanding customer service! I have used Absolute 3 times now and every time it has been a pleasure working with them. I highly recommend this company.

The technician was knowledgeable and even fixed an issue I had with the vent on my roof, free of…read morecharge.

Duct Cleaning 619

(7 reviews)

Had Jose from Duct Cleaning 619 come out to clean my dryer vent and I'm really happy with the…read moreservice. He came on time and was super easy to work with, very respectful, and thorough with the job. He took the time to show me how much lint had built up and made sure everything was running properly before leaving. It's hard to find people who actually care about the quality of their work these days, but Jose definitely does. Surprisingly, this is a new company that had reasonable prices! Would use them again without hesitation.

Alan did a great job cleaning our ducts. He quoted a fair price, showed up when discussed and did a…read morethorough job. He communicated well, providing photos of each duct and a detailed summary of what he cleaned. He protected all of our furniture and afterwards, he cleaned up meticulously. Highly recommend!

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4.2

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