Gilbert gets the job done the first time! After having the Contra Costa County Vector Control come out and tell us we in fact did NOT need a rat slab poured (like another company quoted us) we hired Gilbert. He did a thorough job on the perimeter of our house - filling holes and also identifying the same places the Vector control person noticed. I waited to write this review to see if it indeed fixed the rodent issue and I am happy to report we have had no rats since! I highly recommend Gilbert. A bonus - the office person who does the scheduling is so friendly and helpful. read more

Gilbert and his crew are fantastic. Gilbert truly has expertise and knows what he's doing. very professional, timely and friendly. We have used Gilbert twice for both rats and squirrels chewing through our roof. Gilbert quickly and successfully resolved the problem and we have had no issues since. Also a shout to Olivia who helped us schedule and do the billing over the phone. She was wonderful to work with. Very friendly, positive and professional. High praise for Gilbert and his team. I definitely recommend them!! read more

We have working with Ratman for several months now. We had a bunch of different folks come out and bid and recommend everything including entire concrete slabs. Through determination our problem has been solved. It wasn't just one visit. It was many visits from the team, to make sure that they were solving the problem. They always went the extra mile whether it was early morning, or late at night to make sure that our issue was solved. I can't recommend them enough. They're the best in the business. read more

Had a rat problem in the townhome I was renting out to tenants. First tried a couple guys from Thumbtack--they patched some holes and did some proofing, but kept wanting to charge me every time they came back without actually fixing the main issue. Then I found Gilbert. He guarantees his work for 12 months with unlimited pickups, but honestly, haven't even needed it since he did the job. Rodent proofing's tough to feel good about paying for, but I'd trust this team over the other guys for sure. read more

Gilbert provided his quality services as scheduled, to specifications and according to his estimate. I highly recommend!!

My home has had ongoing rat issues for years. After several attempts by other providers, Gilbert has been the only one who has understood and fixed the problem. He performed his initial work a year ago, and has been available to inspect and monitor so that we stay rat-free under our house. Gilbert is knowledgeable and attentive to our concerns and response quickly to our requests and I highly recommend him. read more

Rat man Pest and Termite is AMAZING! I had a big rat and mouse problem. Gilbert the owner came out and did the assessment. I felt comfortable right away with him and Olivia the scheduling assistant. Andres came and did the work. He was FANTASTIC! He worked all day, was polite and so good at his job! I feel so much more at peace with this. It feels good to be able to trust them. Give them a try! You won't be disappointed! Shauna Tatum read more

Gilbert's service was very thorough and professional. His expertise in the field shows in his service. I was totally satisfied and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Dave R. read more

We called Ratman to rodent proof our home, [[HIGHLIGHT]]they made me an appointment right away and were very punctual.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]Very professional! Very knowledgeable about what needed to be fixed! Work was preformed as described and fast!! Highly recommended!!! read more

I had the attic rodent-proofed twice in the last 2 years, and both treatments did not last. Within months, rats reappeared. I shopped around and stumbled upon the one and only Ratman. Gilbert showed up minutes after giving him a call and did a thorough inspection on the spot and pointed out clear flaws in the previous work that had been done. A few days later, his crew came by and spent hours sealing entryways that the previous rodent-proofers missed - there were many! I saw them turn out all lights in the attic to search for small light leaks. They also spent hours on the roof sealing all openings they could find. Came back a day later to do some cleaning and spraying down the attic with Obodan. Their attention to detail is greatly appreciated, and best of all, I have peace of mind. read more

What sets Gilbert apart from the competition is his thoroughness and his hustle. My husband and I have tried everything to rodent proof our homes - we have followed all of the recommendation of Contra Costa County Vector Control: including removing vegetation near the house, adopting feral cats, installing weather strips by our garage doors, and using 1/4 inch metal to block all access points. We thought we were good, but a few months later we heard scratching noises in the walls. We called out two private Rodent companies, but they could not identify any access points, so we "ignored" the scratching we heard didn't do anything. Fast forward to now, and to my horror, a mouse appeared in the hallway late at night while I was browsing the internet on the computer. I screamed and it scurried into the HVAC closet, and I quickly blocked the access to the door so it couldn't come back out. The next day, I contacted the Ratman and he came out same day (impressive!). He found the access points quickly; discovered that the new siding was not flush with the foundation. We were very surprised because the siding on the front of our house was new (less than 3 years old) and the other companies we had called out had completely skipped looking at that area. Even Vector Control (who we called out 3 times) had just walked by the front of the house and didn't use their long mirror to confirm everything we ok - reminded me of that saying "trust, but verify." I took out my own mirror and was able to confirm was the Ratman saw. It was a relief that the access had finally been identified, but very disappointing that our contractor did not install our siding correctly. After that discover, we hired Gilbert/Ratman to rodent proof our home. His employee Andreas was the installer, and he was awesome. Andreas worked all day, and was super friendly, polite, and professional. Gilbert came to check on him too, and assist. Gilbert is a straight talker, and is very honest. I appreciate how up front he is about what he can do and how he can help, and what won't work. I highly recommend his services. He is super responsive, and aims to keep the customer happy. Thank you for keeping my home rodent free! read more

I employed Gilbert of Ratman Pest Control to help get rid of rats and mice that were eating the fruit in our yard. They came out and made sure there were no rats underneath the house and closed off any possible access for rodents. They then set traps underneath the house and bait stations in the yard. There were no rodents caught under the house. The rats did feed on the bait station. After about six weeks I saw no more rodents on my wildlife camera. Unfortunately, we live close to open space and there are always new unwanted visitors, so we are now using bait stations all the time. read more

Gilbert did a great job dealing with a persistent rat infestation in the basement of our home. Some contractors will gohst their customers when the work gets tough, but not Gilbert. He honored his contract and guarantee by returning again and again until the job was complete. He communicates honestly and openly and is professional yet down to earth. You can trust hiring the Ratman! read more

I first met Gilbert 9 years ago when he was with his former employer. He is personable, extremely hard working, and does a meticulous job. He was recently in our neighborhood and informed me he had started his own business. Just a few weeks later a friend called asking if I had a good person for rats and mice. I oversaw the job for her as she was out of the country. Once again, Great work done by Gilbert and his team. Andres and Spencer are such nice guys, polite, easy to communicate with, happy workers which is always a good sign. They all go to great lengths to inspect and seal every possible entry point. They are also very neat and tidy!! It's a win, win read more

Gilbert's work not only gets the job done but the way he rat-proofs the house and garage leaves everything looking neat and professional. At our house, he covered vents that lead under the house and into the attic, plugged holes and even added wire to the bottom of the garage door to prevent rats from sneaking in. His combinations of wire, cement, bolts, rubber... all winds up looking clean and solid. And most importantly, the rats are gone, and he guarantees his work. First-rate from start to finish. read more

Gilbert has worked with us for most of a year, and in this time has demonstrated he and his team have the tools, knowledge and tenacity to really solve stubborn pest problems that have defeated other (much larger) companies. Gilbert is an expert, and I appreciate the fast and responsive communications from him, Olivia and every servicing technician. read more

Fairly ridiculous service. Came by basically every week for six months until a crazy hard infestation was done. Also helped recommend plumbing and air folk to help fix the damage. read more

If you have rats in the attic of your home this is THE best company you must call to rid your home of that nasty problem. Following is more than you probably want to know...but we were all sitting down one night in our dinning room having dinner, when we heard this noise above us...like someone "tapping" on one of the rafters, then it became louder and then we all looked at ourselves and realized this noise was some sort of animal in our attic. We have a large custom built home on a raised foundation. There is no typical "attic" space. I found that out the hard way when I went searching for the access to the attic. I found it..in one of our upstairs closets. So I get a flashlight lift that small square access lid look into a tight narrow "channel" that runs above our stairs and nearly puked. At least a HUNDRED huge rat turds. Went to yelp and started calling companies that deal with rat infestations. I only called 5 star reviewed companies. 90% of those companies directed me to voice mail, I hate that. When I finally spoke with someone they listened to the dinner story and said "yep...you have rats...how big is your house?" I told them 3500 square feet. Their answer was $7,000.00 to as much as $11,000.00. I thought that was ridiculous. So I called the Ratman. Gilbert the owner answered the phone. He came over the next day. Found rat turds in my garage behind some boxes. Lots of them. He explained when it gets cold rats find ways into crawl space/attics to get warm. He walked around the entire house, looked at our crawl space access. As well the access to under our raised foundation. He said there were many places around the outside of the house that rats would use as a way to get into the crawl space/attic. His sister who runs the office Olivia sent me a quote that very day $3,700.00 His crew are two seasoned young men that only work for Gilbert (he does not sub contract his work). Gilbert was there in the morning to make sure they were prepared with all they needed to do the job. They spent the entire day sealing any way possible a rat could get up on the roof or under the foundation. Then they went up on the roof, we have a tile roof and they told me they are extra careful walking on tile, but tile roofs can be problematic because rats can get under them and find a place they can get into the crawl space. They found where the rats were getting in on the roof. sealed it, then they found a spot in the garage that the the HVAC contractor left a gap, and they sealed that...they were pretty sure they were getting in through that gap as well, they also trimmed a tree back that was too close to the house that rats can use to "jump" on your roof. Bottom line is, it took them 7 hours to seal off the entire house inspect all the areas and set traps. You call them on Monday mornings and they and set up a time to remove the disgusting dead rats and re set the traps. Until they get them all! Go with Ratman, you will be very happy. Don't get ripped off. read more

Gilbert is the best! I have used other rodent and pest control services, but never felt as confident and comfortable as this current project working with Gilbert. He knows as much about pest control as anyone I've met with, including Contra Costa County Vector Control. And he's thorough and honest, telling me when I *don't* need something like an expensive rat slab, which was also verified by Vector Control. I will continue to work with Gilbert on regular maintenance, and so should you. read more

Ratman Pest and Termite Control - The Ratman always gets his rat! - Pest Control Near Me - Lafayette, California

Due to the pandemic, a dog that wasn't housebroken and dementia, my Dad had an explosive amount of rats living underneath and inside his house. I'm sure the Ratman had never seen such a terrifying sight, but he took it all in stride with great professionalism, friendliness and humor. He gave me a quote and then offered the names of two other rat removal companies for quotes. Needless to say his quote was not only the most reasonable, but his method for sealing up the house foundation and holes seemed well thought-out, innovative and knowledgeable based on expertise gained from many years in the rat abatement business. After he and his excellent teams work (with follow up visits), my Dad's house is now rat-free. It's an incredible transformation, and we appreciate and thank Gilbert and his team so much. They were also extremely kind to my Dad, and you could tell they really cared--like a true family business. read more

Ratman Pest and Termite Control - Pest Control Near Me - Lafayette, California

When I discovered that rats were getting into the crawlspace underneath my home, I looked online for a local pest control company. From reviews I read , I decided to contact Gilbert, the owner of Ratman Pest Control. I immediately liked him, talking on the phone, and setup an appointment for the next day. He did an inspection and gave a bid for the work. Gilbert and his employee Andreas sealed up the attic and crawlspace and set traps. A few days later noticing a smell, I gave him a call and he came out the same day to remove a dead rat. When there were other unexpected holes that needed to be sealed, Andreas took care of them immediately. Such a friendly and courteous guy! We haven't had any problems since. I highly recommend Ratman! Very responsive, reasonable, quality work. read more

Gilbert a conducted a comprehensive survey of my home, from attic to crawl space, and the entire perimeter of the house, sealing up all areas that could possibly allow rodents to enter, including a hole leading to the crawl space that was missed by the last pest inspector a year ago (and more than likely was the portal into my crawl space and walls for the several rats who had taken up residence). Gilbert noted that the previous exterminator placed poison in an open container in the attack--a big "no-no" in the industry, as it could lead to rats dying and rotting in various walls and enclosures within the home. Gilbert and his crew worked diligently for several hours; they cleaned as they went. Gilbert backs up his work with a guarantee and will return to check on the traps he sets within a day. He is, indeed, the only rat man you will need! read more

After reading all of the five star reviews and thinking they might be too good to be true, they aren't. Gilbert and team deserve 10 stars. My carpenter uncovered the kind of pests none of us want, feasting on some water damaged wood. Gilbert came and treated that immediately. He went the extra distance working hard to do so in less than the best of conditions. Then oh yes, the other kind of pest of the rodent variety had left an epic nest which he politely removed. Finally months later when the siding touch up and exterior painting was done, he got in my crawl space and completed the inspection and preventative treatment. Gilbert is kind, honest, accommodating. He came exactly when he said he would and went the extra mile. Ratman couldn't have been a better experience! read more

Glibert and his team are incredible. We bought a new home and one of the first things we tackled was pest remediation and I'm *so* thankful we called Ratman. He was so communicative and explained exactly what we needed - because we had no idea. When his team came out to actually do the work, they worked diligently all day (I mean all day). I thought for sure the final amount owed was going to be above the quoted work -- and I would have happily paid any amount for that quality. But nope, the price was exactly what was quoted. They're the real deal and will be our go-to for anything we need going forward. Thanks, Ratman!! read more

Gilbert does a thorough job and has helped us keep the rats at bay since we moved into our berkeley hills home. I appreciate his communication and willingness to get in the dirt and cobwebs to find every entry point. read more

Gilbert addressed a rat issue at my home in November 2021 when he was with a different company. I'm sharing my review here because he's just that good. One day, I noticed out of the corner of my eye, something flit across my floor. Then, a moment late, I noticed a rat peeking at me around a corner. A neighbor had been doing some remodeling and uncovered a rat's nest. The rats went scurrying through the neighborhood and one took up residence at my house. We tried to catch it on our own, but the rat was "trap smart" and would take the bait but avoid getting trapped. When I started to hear the rat in the walls, I knew I had to call for help. I talked with Gilbert over the phone and explained what was going on. He explained that he would come out to the house, check for any places where a rat might be getting in, seal any holes, and set traps. He gave me a quote and I agreed. Shortly thereafter, he came out and inspected my home from the outside as well as checking the attic space, the foundation, and inspecting the area under the house. He sealed the places where a rat might be getting in. He set traps and told me what to expect over the next couple of days. Two days later, I heard the trap snap and well, the rat problem was no more. Turns out it was just the one rat in the house. Was so grateful for Gilbert's expertise in this area. And, the thing that was really great was that Gilbert called to check in with me the day after he'd been to the house and again a couple days later. He provided excellent customer service before his visit, during the visit, and after. Highly recommend Gilbert. read more

Gilbert the Rat Man is the real deal. With years of experience as a licensed and insured pest control operator with specialty in rodent inclusion I am very impressed with his knowlege and services and plan on hire him. He was very responsive with intial visit. Do not be fooled by non- licensed companies that claim to be experts the Ratman is the real deal. read more

I hired Gilbert 5 years ago to rat proof my home. At that time, many attic / rat proofing companies came and gave me astronomical quotes and made it sound like the rats were going to take over my house. Then Gilbert came and told me not to worry and not to bother with those expensive stuff those other companies were selling me. He rat proofed my house and I didn't hear a peep from rats for 5 years Fast forward to today, I'm hearing rats again in my attic. I called Gilbert and he came by. Gave me a reasonable quote for renewing my rat proofing and came back multiple times to check on the trap, always speedy and responsive. I know I can count on Gilbert to resolve my pest related issues without paying for all those unnecessary stuff other companies are selling. Thanks Gilbert! read more

Gilbert the rat man is an expert at rat proofing homes. Whatever he seals is permanent and will last, and he gives a guarantee to come back if a rat digs a hole somewhere else. He also performed a free inspection for termites. read more

After initially using a general attic / hvac / pest multipurpose company for an ongoing rat problem, I found Ratman on google and reached out after nearly six visits with the other place. Ratman's service, attention to detail, and clear process were immediately apparent and after just two visits we had the whole thing resolved. Great communication and clearly an expert in this field. read more

I highly recommend Gilbert at Ratman Rodent Control if you have rats getting into your home . He is extremely knowledgeable and gets the job done. I received quotes from several other companies who advised us to spend thousands on everything from a 'rat slab' in our crawl space to removing insulation and sanitizing our attic. It turns out that both of these very expensive options were unnecessary and sometimes attic specialization companies may not even be licensed for rodent removal. I had traps set out but never caught anything before Gilbert worked on our house. The same night he did the rodent proofing we caught our first rat. We have not seen or heard any signs of rats since he did the job. read more

I can't recommend Gilbert and his services enough! We had a rodent problem in our kitchen. He quickly figured out that they were getting in from outside and sealed up our whole house. Within one day all the rodents were gone. Plus he has a one-year warranty where he'll come back for free if we have any more problems. Gilbert is your guy! read more

Gilbert from Ratman was very supportive and experienced in getting rid of bedbugs and assured us he could support with any sightings of other rodents or rats as well. He was very communicative and made sure to continue following up to clarify any outstanding questions and check if further treatment was needed. I have not experienced any more sightings! I highly recommend his services. read more

So I was having trouble with a rat in my attic for months. I researched so much stuff about them and had two different kinds of traps and baits to catch it, but it managed to become too smart for the traps. I finally called a professional and Gilbert, the Ratman, came out during the one time that fit into my busy schedule and examined the whole house for possible entry points and made a map and list of it all. Then a nice man came to ratproof everything and the poor guy was up on the roof in the heat for a long time and never complained about anything. Super efficient and friendly. One entry point required more work than initially expected but Gilbert said the quoted price was the price we'd pay even though they needed to do more work on it. They didn't try to upsell us or try to get us anything we didn't actually need, and I appreciate it and his honesty. Now the rat can't get in anymore and he's come to check the traps anyway. Haven't heard the rat since and he offers a year guarantee and will come back if the rats manage to chew through or find new ways to get in. I'd recommend him and his company because they are friendly and honest and get the work done. read more

This company is the only one you need to call for your pest control! Gilbert is the best. He is currently working on a 3rd building for me. Did a great job on the first two. Experienced,fair priced and willing to crawl under your house! He is always the first one I recommend to everyone. read more

Excellent work. Prompt and very professional. Would highly recommend them for your pest control needs.

Ratman Pest and Termite is the best. No need to call anyone else. Gilbert is a professional and provides the best customer service. We have not had any issues with rats since we started working with them. read more

After meeting 4 of Pest Control companies in the area. Gilberts' offer was the best. Hired Gilbert for 21 apartments property in Moraga to get rid of rats. Gilbert did a great job rat proofing the buildings, and we are highly satisfied with his work. No more rats, no problem. Gilbert is fast, officiant, professional, and has reasonable prices for his extra great job. read more

Gilbert and his crew helped us with rodent issues at two houses with complicated crawl spaces and hill environments. They were professional, highly detail-oriented, and did whatever it took to solve the problem on both occasions. They took great pride in their work, and the results were top-notch! read more

Gilbert was amazing. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend him. Great value for the services provided. He is honest and won't recommend services that you do not need. read more