Review of Chimney & Wildlife Specialists (Houston, Tx) Hiram Martinez July 2024…read more Project Site: 2 story house with metal roof. Chimney topper came off & fell to ground from Hurricane Beryl. Ease of Contact Initiation: Met Expectations NOTE: Solo businessman so you will need to leave a message if he is climbing on roofs, but he calls back in a timely manner, within 1 day. Consultation Meeting: Met Expectations -Arrived on exact day & on time. NOTE: Again, keep in mind that a solo business can only accept so many projects at the same time & be proficient. Quote/Estimate: Met Expectations -Was very clear & included multiple photos/videos. -Was reasonably priced. -Was willing to use pre-existing parts that were still in very good condition. -Offered optional decorative accessory, but was not upset that we elected not to pursue that at this time. -Excellent value. Ease of Ongoing Communication: Met Expectations -Very easy to text him about anything. Execution of Project: Met Expectations -Started on time. -Completed in 1 day as quoted. -Again, extensive photos provided & work performed looked professional as expected. -Finished on time. NOTE: Since this is mostly working on the roof, flexibility & understanding are needed re:extensive work not being done when temps are over 90 degrees or during rain/thunder/lightning storms. However, he did place a very secure, temporary tarp over the opening to protect from rain until the actual repair date. Recommendation: Highly Recommended -Would use again if needed. ;-)

Hiram and his company are top notch! We originally found him 5 years ago when we moved into a new…read morehouse that had rats in the attic. He is super honest and easy to work with, and quickly solved our rodent issues and sealed up all the entry points for reasonable cost. We had the attic re-insulated afterwards and haven't had any issues since. We called him back a couple years later to install two fireplace log kits and repair some parts of a broken outdoor fireplace. Today he came out to ease my mind about animal noises I heard that I thought were coming from inside the attic (but apparently were on the roof). He was super honest that he didn't see a problem and didn't pressure me into any services. Standup guy and company - I highly recommend.

Great Service. MR. Benjamin arrived on time, was professional, and checked the house carefully…read more Highly recommend.

As the highest rated pest control business in the city, I had high expectations for their service…read morebased on their online reputation. Over the series of experiences I've had, it was strangely somewhere in the middle. The positive side was that they were incredibly responsive. The customer service is on point and the attitude of their management is definitely a class act. I have no doubt this is a major driver for their most positive reviews and deservedly so. The part where I struggle is the mixed experiences from the various technicians that had come to one of my properties that had an ant, cockroach, and spider problem. The initial $160 was a bit higher than I expected, but a small price that I was willing to pay to rid the property of creepy crawlers. Jason and Servando (sp) extremely brief in their initial run of the place. Even after their treatment, I still saw plenty of spider action where it was clear were not that thorough. After explaining my situation to their staff, they assigned the manager at the time, Daniel, to come back and apply treatment the way he intended. He went nuclear with a whole host of sprays and was extremely thorough both inside and out. His work made a world of difference and there was very little bug activity for close to a year. He was thorough in his explanaition and super transparent with his approach. If every experience was this thorough I think I'd be more receptive to future service. He has unfortunately left the company. Typically they recommend treatment 3 to 4 months. The subsequent visits after my initial concerns were not charged, which I'm thankful for but should not have taken that many times just to get the desired result. It was close to $250 for carpet ant treatment, which felt out of my budget but was assured that the chemicals would be different than the standard ones used for treatment. I was presented with a 30 and 60-day warranty which is fine but not something I elected to go for this past time around. While I'm sure they've done stellar work for other households and other properties, I do wish that I was able to experience the same magic on a consistent basis.

I wish I called them first. My issue was resolved promptly and the customer service continues to be…read moreexemplary.

We had squirrels in our attic and did not know it until the A/C was inspected. We got an…read moreimmediate return call and Urban Jungle came to our house, provided and plan, executed the plan, and we were impressed with his professionalism and courtesy. We give them a 10-10 being the best

I don't typically post negative reviews, but I'm sharing this to document our experience and to…read morehelp other homeowners make an informed decision. We live in a home built in 2021 near active construction and developed a rodent issue in the attic. After initially managing it with traps, the problem escalated when I noticed a strong odor on Monday, 4/27. We found significant droppings and urine staining in the attic, so I requested multiple estimates. Pest exclusion quotes ranged from $900-$1,850, and duct/insulation remediation ranged from $4,800-$7,800. I found Total Pest Elimination based on strong online reviews from yelp. On Wednesday, 4/29, I contacted Juan (the owner) for a written estimate. He sent Elli to inspect the attic; he attempted to locate the source of the odor and set traps but could not find the dead animal. I repeatedly followed up for the written estimate, which was not provided until the next day. My husband and I hired the company because they offered a single-scope solution, provided the lowest quote, and indicated they could start quickly. The total estimate was $6,600, and Juan stated the work would take a couple of days. Communication and scheduling were inconsistent from the start. On Thursday there was no proactive update; when I called, Juan said they would begin Friday, 5/1 at 9:00 a.m., and offered to send Elli Thursday evening to set traps. Elli arrived with Andrew, brought odor eliminators, set traps, and again searched unsuccessfully for the dead rodent. They confirmed they would start work at 9:00 a.m. the next morning. On Friday, 5/1, no one arrived at 9:00 a.m. At 9:22 a.m. I texted Juan and was told Andrew was "around the corner." Andrew arrived around 9:48 a.m. without supplies or direction and remained in the attic until about 12:30 p.m., when Juan arrived for the first time with minimal equipment (a small shop vacuum, bags, and paper to protect the entryway). Juan then requested 50% payment to purchase supplies, which had not been discussed in advance. Elli arrived after 2:00 p.m.; with limited equipment, they located and removed the dead rodent and then left. I was told they would return Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to complete the job. By this point I had paid $3,500, and I was relieved the odor was improving after the rodent was removed. A larger crew arrived Saturday and began removal work with two shop vacs, but the job was not completed. I was later told Sunday would not work, and that they would return Monday at 9:00 a.m. and finish by Tuesday at the latest. Late Sunday night (11:35 p.m.), Juan texted that he was trying to locate a machine to rent and would update me in the morning. As of Tuesday, the work still was not finished, and the team left approximately 10 large bags of old insulation at the curb despite my request to move them (my garage has been unusable throughout this process). It is now Wednesday; I have had to cancel appointments and stay home, which has disrupted my job search and daily schedule. I also want to clarify what was represented as included in the scope of work: closing all exclusions, setting traps, and returning weekly (four weeks) to remove any rodents caught. I was also told they could remove and replace all contaminated insulation and, once removed, sanitize the attic floor. That capability was not there. Juan arrived with only a small shop vacuum and suggested the crew shovel insulation out. He hired contract workers who said the proper machine and appropriate PPE were required, and there was no plan or containment (plastic sheeting), even though our attic access is inside the house--not in the garage--so containment is essential. The insulation "upgrade" conversation was also misleading: I was told I would need to pay an additional $1,500 to upgrade to fiberglass, but the insulation already in my attic was fiberglass (R-38). I asked for the same R-value to be replaced, but what was brought was the cheapest material available and did not match what we agreed to. As of May 7, I am out $3,500 and left with a major mess: dust throughout my house and garage, and my garage is still unusable. The workers who were in my home worked hard over the week, but they lacked leadership, proper supplies, and clear direction. I terminated Total Pest Elimination on May 6 and now must hire someone else to clean up and complete the attic work. Juan may do well with basic pest trapping but based on my experience I would be extremely cautious about hiring this company for exclusion or insulation/remediation work.

We called Total Pest Elimination for an emergency and they arrived in less than an hour to handle…read morethe situation! Their prompt, courteous service was outstanding! Highly recommend!!

As usual a thorough job at a good price. Rheann is easy to work with and very personable. We've…read moreused them for many years and will continue to.

Third time they have come to the rescue! Amazingly passionate and knowledgeable about any critter…read moreor pest issue.

Miguel and his team of technicians were very responsive and incredibly professional. Their work is…read morethorough and high quality. Highly recommend them!

Was a no-show for the first appointment, then was hours late for the two next appointments. Does…read morenot care, does not call to give you a heads-up either, even when they know they will not service your house on the appointed day.

So I bought a new place back in March, and where my neighbors tree brushed up against the side of…read moremy house, you could see that there was some damage. But ok, I get it, I am buying an older home in an area full of big beautiful trees; this is something I can live with, repair, and move on. Then one morning, as I was sitting outside having some coffee, I started watching the squirrels run around the yard. One of them ran up my neighbor's tree, across the branch touching my house, and then VANISHED! I went over to see what happened, and when I did, he poked his head out from INSIDE the side of my house. He looked right at me, giggle, stuck out his little paw, gave me the finger, and went back inside. That was it. I went and talked to my neighbor who trimmed back his tree and then I made a call to Critter Control to evict my tenant in the attic. Critter Control came out the very next day. Ivan, the rep who came by, was incredibly polite, well dressed, articulate, and on time. He went to my attic, and immediately came right back down and said, "So, you don't really have a big squirrel problem. You do have a HUGE RAT PROBLEM." He went back up in the attic and returned with several photographs of dinosaur sized dead rats, rat tunnels through my insulation, and other sites I will never be able to unsee. He presented me with the best plan to not only get rid of the rats (and anything else), but to also ensure that they didn't come back again. At one point, Ivan even said, "you basically have a giant neon sign over your house that says, 'safe place for rats.'" One week later the Critter Control team (Crew Name Opossum lead by Preston) showed up right on time. They removed all of the insulation in my house (which...well...was old anyways), decontaminated the area, inspected for damage, blew in new insulation, blocked any holes where any critters could get in, and built in a one way exit incase my squirrel friend wanted to leave and not come back. They also set extra traps, and will be coming back over the next two weeks to make sure they didn't miss anything. I really cannot say enough good things about this company or their employees. They did a very professional job, cleaned up very well, and were incredibly easy to do business with. Hopefully I will never have to deal with them again, but if I ever have another critter problem, they will be the first people I call.

I hired Critter Control Houston to inspect my elderly mother's home for suspected animal activity…read morein the vents. After the inspection, they proposed a full sanitization and vent-blocking package -- totaling $1,700 -- citing signs of rodent activity. After paying and having the work begin, we were informed that there were no animals, no droppings, and no need for any sanitization. The material in the vents was coming from an exhaust fan that had caught fire -- something that was never identified or mentioned during the initial inspection, and only discovered when the crew arrived to do the work. To summarize: they missed an obvious burned exhaust fan during inspection, misdiagnosed it as animal activity, sold an unnecessary $1,700 biohazard sanitization package, and never caught their error until work had already been contracted. When I called the office to address this, I spoke with Jessica, who was not helpful. Rather than acknowledging the mistake, I was told the company feels they "went above and beyond." Charging $1,700 for unnecessary services based on a missed diagnosis is not going above and beyond. I chose this company specifically because of the positive reviews and because I needed someone trustworthy to care for a vulnerable family member. That trust was not honored. I would not recommend Critter Control Houston to anyone, and I urge others -- especially those hiring on behalf of elderly relatives -- to get a second opinion before agreeing to any services.

I contacted Omega because I heard noises up in my attic at nighttime and suspected mice. I made an…read moreappointment on the telephone, and they were very upfront about their fees. They warned me that they were a little more expensive than other companies, but they have a lifetime guarantee and fully stand by their work. I told them to come by to get a quote anyways. Jeff arrived today and investigated my entire house. I was fully expecting him to tell me there were rats and that he would have to do all this work in my home. Instead, he told me that he didn't find any evidence of rodents. I was a bit distracted with a conference call at work, but he told me he was in no rush as I was the last appointment of the day. As I was finishing up my call, he inspected the exterior of my home to see if there were any opportunities for rodents to get inside. He was so thorough that he even used his ladder to take a closer look at the roof. He let me know that my house was pretty well sealed (from previous owners), but there were a some minor spots that may require sealing. He was very honest and told me that it may be cheaper to have a roofer do the work. We then went up to the attic, and Jeff spent a good amount of time educating me on signs of rodent activity. He even went the extra mile to take a look at the HVAC ducting and water heater to find the source of the noise I've been hearing. While we ultimately couldn't get to the root of the problem, it was very reassuring to learn that it wasn't due to rodents. I absolutely commend Jeff for the thoroughness in his inspection, and honesty in his assessment. He has earned my trust, and subsequently my future business. I highly recommend reaching out to Omega if you have any suspicions of animal activity in your home.

We are second timers with Omega. Three years ago Jeff and team were called out and they did an…read moreamazing job of ridding us with roof rat. So this time we knew exactly whom to call. We knew these rats had been in the garage because of them eating through the dog food bag. Then we realized they were inside eating from his food bowl. What a mess. We called Omega and Jeff. AME out with his team, found some new access points due to construction and now we are rat free again (and the dog is no longer a free feeder!). The first time we tried to fix on our own. The second time we just picked up the phone and in no time.....problem solved