I called around all the top reviewed places and decided on Original Rodent Proofing. They were competitive, not the cheapest, but Shannon Lee sold me on their work, along with Brandon (owner's) call to check in and answer any questions. Their warranty on work done was another key factor. An electrician found a dead rat and droppings in the attic, so I needed clean up and rodent proofing. In the crawl space, a bunch of the ducts were unattached by wear and tear and plumbing work that had been done in the past (which I didn't know. No wonder my gas bill was so high over the winter!). Shannon and team cleaned everything up, sanitized, reattached the ducts and rodent proofed the whole house on the outside. Apparently the attic was vulnerable, as prior owners' foam had been chewed through in the eaves. After they were done they set traps which will be checked every few weeks. I will update if there are any further rodents but I am confident in the work by the company and team. I highly recommend this family owned company. read more

Before hiring, I had asked my local mom's group, local raves and rants page and Nextdoor... these folks came up as highly recommended. So we interviewed them for the job. The guy who came out was on time, a bit eccentric and very passionate about rats. He was detail oriented and did a great job explaining the job and its breakdown. Unfortunately on the day of the job, we had 4 guys come to our home on time- but none of them spoke English. Now, I appreciate them coming out, but we just could not communicate and they did not have work trucks or shirts with their company name. An hour later, we had a younger guy show up and he spoke English. The crew worked really fast, did a nasty job of removing our rodent infested insulation and put in new insulation, they mixed concrete and patched up some holes as well and put out rat traps. They came back twice to check the traps and removed them. I think they did a good job, appreciate their punctuality. But management should always send someone who speaks some English and provide a company truck or at least shirts. I personally felt uncomfortable letting into my home a group of random men with no identification. read more

If you want someone honest to give you their professional opinion, look no further than Mike! He was super patient explaining everything about my house, the potential areas that could/could not be an issue for rodents, and answered all my questions, even topics beyond rodents. I was very pleased, and would highly recommend Mike! read more

We had a squirrel issue in part of our roof, so we called The Original Rodent Proofers. Mike came out to take a look and immediately took me seriously, and even found some things I hadn't noticed! He had a great eye for detail and knew exactly what was going on and educated me on the why and how. The team came out later that week and did a great job! They were really thorough and considerate. They even fixed old sloppy work from a different company and matched the paint perfectly, so they get bonus points for aesthetics! It's been a few weeks since the job and we haven't seen or heard any signs of squirrel activity whatsoever. Great communication and professionalism all around. Thank you so much, Original Rodent Proofers! You are the best! read more

Original Rodent Proofers gave me a great quote (not the cheapest but def not the most expensive) and did great work. It took exactly how long they said it would take and they went through all the fixes and proofing methods they used to get things taken care of with me afterwards. They were communicative and on time. Not much more I can ask. Highly recommend ORP! read more

We've now used Original Rodent Proofers at three different properties, which probably tells you everything you need to know. These guys just get it. They come in, take a look at what's actually going on, and recommend exactly what's needed, not a bunch of extra stuff to run up the bill. It's very straightforward and you feel like you're getting real expertise, not a sales pitch. The team itself is fantastic. Everyone we've dealt with has been hardworking, detail-oriented, and just genuinely easy to work with. They're respectful of the space, communicate well, and show up ready to get after it. What really stands out is that they don't just "do the job" and disappear. They stick with it until the issue is handled. You don't get the sense that they're rushing off to the next thing or cutting corners. Also just very responsive overall, which makes the whole process a lot less stressful. Bottom line: one of the best service providers we've worked with, across any category. If you're dealing with rodents, don't overthink it, just call ORP! read more

I have had the best experience with Original Rodent Proofers. Jasmine in the office was very responsive and helpful and Brandon the owner explained everything clearly and the job was done thoroughly. I absolutely recommend this company. read more

A professional, honest, and responsible service with reasonable pricing--a rare combination indeed. We had a rat problem in our crawlspace, and the team quickly identified the issue, cleaned the area, and sealed the entry point. Brandon also followed up regularly over the next two weeks to make sure the problem was completely resolved, which we really appreciated. The quality of the cleaning team (possibly subcontractors) was a bit questionable at first, but Brandon addressed the issue promptly and had them return to clean the space again. Overall, great customer service and accountability. Highly recommended. read more

Reliable and thorough. We had a rat problem--a superhighway under our home--and we are so glad we found Mike and the crew at Original Rodent Proofers. They installed a rat slab for our home and did a great job. The crew completed the entire installation in just one day and kept everything clean and tidy throughout the process. They were professional, hardworking, and clearly took pride in doing the job right. What really impressed us was the follow-up. They came back out multiple times to check on things and make sure everything was done as promised/discussed. That level of service is rare. If you're dealing with a rat problem and want a solution, we highly recommend working with them. read more

Thorough and fair, professional and well worth it. A rat or rats had gotten into our HVAC ducts. I wanted a company that could not only seal off entry points and set traps, but would also clean and repair the HVAC ducts. Original Rodent Proofers were the only ones I could find that would do both. They gave a fair estimate and once I approved it, we scheduled time for their work. My only issue was, because they are very busy, it was a few weeks between the estimate and the work. When they did the work it was done quickly and thoroughly; they showed me everything they did and were very transparent at every step. read more

Brandon arrived at our house last month and conducted a thorough inspection. Although I was concerned that rats might have reacquired access to our attic (as had occurred 4 or 5 years earlier, when I originally hired the Original Rodent Proofers ), I was mistaken. Brandon found no evidence of rodent penetration in our home! Apparently, the Original Rodent Proofers had done such an excellent job patching and sealing previously that there was no need to engage the company at this time. I wholeheartedly recommend this company. They are outstanding! read more

We've had three different pest control companies come out to our house over the last 10 years for rat proofing, and these guys were by far the most thorough of them all and left the repairs (including replacing previous shoddy work) looking nice and clean. To top it off, they also gave us the lowest price out of all the estimates we received! Even with it pouring rain outside, they did not rush the work. We had had so much audible rat activity in the attic, and I haven't heard a peep since they came here! We're very pleased with the results. read more

Ten years ago, we had a major rodent infestation in our home (attic, subfloor and walls). These guys came out, sealed our home, cleaned the attic and subfloor areas, re-insulated and did not consider the job complete until there was no more evidence of the infestation. For the last 10 years, we have been rodent free. Recently we had major plumbing work done and some of the sealing work may have been compromised. We called The Original Rodent Proofers to come out and look at the prior job and tell us what needs to be done to re-seal the house. The inspector (Brandon) said that the plumbing contractor did a good job re-sealing but would look at each entry point and make sure that the job from ten years ago was still in good shape. This is being done at no charge since they stand by their work. These guys are a 5 star business. read more

Brandon and his guys are great. Very professional polite and do excellent work at a reasonable price. I would absolutely recommend this company for your Rodent issues.thanks Brandon & team for a job well done.. read more

I had rats in my attic and crawl space. Many rats. There are a lot of rodent proofers out there and I got quotes from many of them. I ended up going with Original Rodent Proofers since they were reasonably priced and their staff were punctual and seemed knowledgeable. I also trusted the other Yelp reviews. I was not disappointed. The team arrived on time and worked quickly. They sealed up all possible entrances and cleaned my attic for me. They set traps for any rats that may have been trapped inside. Sure enough, the next night I saw two find their way into the house and another was caught in a trap. It was explained that they seal from the outside not the inside so that the rats find their way into the open and do not get trapped in your walls. After that night, I have not heard or seen a rat in or near my house in months. Thank you Original Rodent Proofers! read more

Great service, closed off several entry points. Follow ups with traps showed house to be fully sealed and free of rodents!

Very knowledgeable. Took our concerns to heart. Requested another visit after we told them we heard footsteps above us.

I highly recommend the Original Rodent Proofers. It's been close to a year since the team came to our house and completed the project here, so we can say with confidence that all is well. Brandon and his team were thorough, efficient and extremely professional throughout. (Jessica and the other office staff were fantastic too.) I felt totally taken care of by this staff of pros. It's a good feeling to know that if an issue ever arose, I know they would come back to address it. That said, I think it's unlikely we will need them to! This was completely, 100% worth the cost. (And I tend to be frugal.) I think some people take a patchwork approach with other outfits, where they focus on smaller problem areas rather than addressing the whole house; but I'm really glad we weren't tempted to do that. After worrying about weird sounds in the walls etc, it's the best feeling to know that everything is resolved now, in the crawl space, even outside. (While the team couldn't guarantee anything related to the outdoors, they said once creatures don't have shelter, they move on; and that's exactly what happened. I can relax and totally enjoy my bird feeder area again without worrying about a cringey encounter.) I'm really grateful to them. Thank you to the whole team - you guys are the best! read more

I'd like to highly recommend Original Rodent Proofers for any rodent issues you may have. We had a rat problem on and off for years and kept it somewhat under control with some DIY sealing and traps. They would always come back, then a few months ago it was out of control. I called ORP, Brandon identified the problem which was not good. Brandon and his team did a fantastic job solving our problem. They were kind, respectful and very efficient. We have not seen or heard any rats in months. Great job and we're so thankful! read more

We just had our work completed by Shannon and Maggie. They did an excellent job! They arrived early and kept us in the loop about what they were doing. They were clean and neat and did more than I was expecting. They even told us about a problem that needed to be solved by a plumber, but made sure we knew about it. I appreciated the work that Shannon and Maggie did and would recommend The Original Rodent Proofers to anyone who needed them! read more

I pride myself in keeping our house free of pests. When I got wind of a rat in our garage, I trapped three of them on my own and didn't see any other traces of the varmints. That being said, I called a few places to come take a look to help identify how they got in and shore up my defenses. Two places were upselling things and quoting me thousands of dollars even though the initial intrusion was dealt with. They sold a lot of fear and snake oil. Mike was different. He was honest and candid about how small my actual problem was. He identified the problem areas and advised it's something I can take on myself for about a hundred dollars and some elbow grease. He did a thorough walk around and even pointed out a few preventative measures I could do. He advised I don't spend money with him quite yet and try some DIY solutions first. In the end, I didn't have to use his service or any of the others cause he was spot on. He didn't make a dime from me but his honesty made me a customer for life. Anytime I have an issue, The Original Rodent Proofers is who I'll call. They should be who you call too. Thanks Mike read more

It's been a bit since Original Rodent Proofers originally sealed our home. What I can say is that their work has held the test of time for many years. However, circumstances beyond their control have also illustrated how much they truly backed up their work. A few years back, we had some new intrusion by some woodpeckers that were continually pecking at our upstairs rafters to the point that they entered the home. I called, and they quickly resealed everything. Problem solved. More recently, we could hear and see that there was new rodent activity. Despite being well beyond their 5 year warranty period, They sent Thomas out to our home assuming it must be a simple fix given the extensive work they had done prior. It was amazing how thorough Thomas was in checking the house from top to bottom and below, then making adjustments to new potential new areas where they might enter. But then notably, as he inspected under our home, he noticed how some roots from a large old tree had cracked the cement barrier they had installed under our home years earlier. This had created a new opening that rodents were now using to enter below our home. Thomas sealed this up with a new patch of cement as well as to provide extensive clean up to the trails left by our new unwanted house guests. As well, he thoughtfully described all of what he did as well as to note what to keep an eye on going forward. It is amazing how well these guys know their trade and how quickly they can both diagnose points of entry and make needed repairs. Now, there is not way that ORP could or should cover the effects that a mature tree on my property and how root expansion below my home could damage their work so far past the initial project. As I said, we were well beyond their warranty period. That said, when I called Brandon (ORP owner) to see what I owed him, he said not to sweat it, that they would back the work. I am not someone who wants something for free, and felt as though I needed to cover their costs. Thomas did an amazing job and I know, value and appreciate the work and peace of mind that they provide. However, Brandon insisted. That said, it is worth updating my thoughts on the company. They not only do amazing work, but they stand by it and come through with a fix when you need it most. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Reached out of Original Rodent Proofers when we discovered a rat infestation in our crawl space. We had a different company proof our home the year prior that was not sufficiently done which resulted in another issue several months later. Brandon and his team came in and walked us thoroughly through the issue, how to mitigate and how they will ensure the problem is completely remediated. The clean up and proofing work took several guys and took the better part of the day. They were thorough and completed the work with high quality. The trapping process has also been thorough as they have continued to come every ~5 days as we trap rats that got caught behind. We're at the point we think we've totally taken care of the problem- yay- and the proofing should be such that no more rats will be able to come in!! I am very particular to make sure we do not have an issue again as the clean up and proofing work is never cheap; they have been great to work with and I am confident in their work, follow through and honesty. We also worked with Brandon to have our HVAC air ducts cleaned out and chewed one replaced. The pricing was reasonable and Brandon and team are great to work with! It's very important to move forward with a reputable, reliable company otherwise you'll be doing the same work again when the rodents come back! ;) I would recommend Original Rodent Proofers! read more

Came quickly and gave a very reasonable estimate. The work was done in a day and they came back to ensure the job was done and there were no critters left behind. Our work was more preventative as we just had a few mice in the garage but it's such a nice piece of mind knowing we are safe for years to come. Would highly recommend! read more

Four years ago we had a pretty severe mouse problem. I hired Original Rodent Proofers (ORP for short) to solve the problem and was persuaded that a rat slab was what was needed to fully proof the dwelling. It was not cheap, but I did end up believing it was money well spent. The five-year guarantee was a good selling point that made it easier to commit to that expenditure. Then a year ago, mice started showing up again in my garage and crawlspace. It turns out that 2024 was a banner year for mice; many people reported a surge in mouse invasions. Here it was a perfect storm. First of all, we are on the border of the Lime Ridge Open Space, and there is an endless supply of mice in residence in those fields. Then, Concord Resource Recovery mandated that food scraps be placed in the green bin, which we did. But we didn't know at the time there where quarter-sized holes in the bottom of our bin. So, we not only attracted a crowd of mice, there were no end of new arrivals. And those mice were ceaselessly persistent. It turns out there was not just a single entry point. But over the course of months, a least a half dozen ways into the dwelling were discovered, first by the mice than then by ORP. Some of these entry points were incredibly obscure and tiny. So ORP had their work cut out for them, and they never gave up. They were resolute in solving the problem. They must have devoted over 30 man-hours of work, not including travel time, and several hundred dollars in materials. Cost to me: nothing since my guarantee was still in effect. I suspect most other companies in this service space would have bailed - ORP told me my situation was as challenging a one as they had ever dealt with. Fortunately for us, they stuck with it until there were no more mice. So, I give my highest recommendation to this company. ORP delivers on their promises of a guaranteed solution. You can count on it. You get what you pay for, and with ORP I can attest that you are paying for reliability, dedication and commitment to customer satisfaction. Like I said: highest possible recommendation. read more

Long overdue review but these folks have always been great and have came to the rescue several times. Not only are they good at what they do, but they are professional, fair, responsive, and show up on time to get the job done. Very much appreciated, thank you guys! read more

We requested for rodent proofing inspection as we saw some mice in our house and were really pleased by the timely response and the team's knowledge and experience in this field. We got a reasonable estimate for rodent proofing and air ducts cleaning, much better than some of the other vendors we had requested and the service was scheduled in a timely fashion. Once proofing was done, the team made sure to come for routine checks to see if mice that were already inside the house were caught and after 3 visits we haven't seen any mice in the house. Overall very happy with the service as we haven't seen any mice so far (been 3 weeks). Highly recommend this business! read more

I originally hired the Original Rodent Proofers 8 years ago to install a rat slab, and they did a thorough, professional job. I only had an issue recently after another contractor opened up our deck and let rodents in. As a loyal returning customer, Original Rodent Proofers came out and repaired the holes at no charge. While they were here, I also hired them for a duct cleaning service, which they handled with the same level of professionalism. The entire team takes the time to explain their work and ensures complete satisfaction. Highly recommend! read more

I can't speak highly enough about this company. They are the epitome of professional, thorough, kind and fairly priced. I will definitely use them if we have issues in the future. read more

Brandon came on time with great services! Real pros! The guys are super helpful and I never had a rodent issue since then. They also help me clean the whole crawlspace and attic. read more

I had Mike Robinson come out for an estimate today. He is very informative and knowledgeable. He didn't attempt to upsell, or sugar coat any issues that he saw in my home. Very professional. I would highly recommend this company! read more

This is the kind of service you hope you never need but if you do, there is nobody else you should call except for ORP. Made my first call and spoke with Jasmine who set up Mike to come out and give us a estimate of what we were dealing with and what it would cost to fix our rodent issue. Jasmine set Mike up with a window of 10AM-12PM, he arrived right at 10 AM, and quickly assessed what kind of proofing we would need done around the house. He told us he would have the quotes emailed over to us and they promptly arrived later that day at a price that was more than reasonable. Tomas was set up to come out a week later to do the proofing with a window of 8 AM-10 AM for arrival. He was there on the scheduled day at 8 AM and they quickly got our house locked up tight from the roof to the ground essentially trapping whatever rodents were under our house there. He was very respectful of our house while he was working inside putting down plastic, wearing protective clothing and outside leaving no sign that they were even there. He set up traps in the attic, and under the house and let us know that Jasmine would call us to set up times to come back and check the traps. Jasmine called us to set those times up right after Tomas left and she scheduled Sean to come out a week later between 1230 and 230. Sean just left our house showing up right on time at 1230. He checked the traps in the attic and the crawl space and cleaned up the deceased rodent that was caught by the trap. He reset the traps and put a couple of additional traps in our garage and let us know he'd be back at the next scheduled time to check the traps again. Every person on the team that we have dealt with have been top notch. All of the work that ORP has done is guaranteed. We like working with small business like ORP and am so happy to have found them. read more

I had a rodent problem in my large dirt floor "basement." Called three companies, all of which recommended a rat slab. Mike Robinson (the Original Rodent Proofers) was excellent in walking me through the process, also adding a 90 degree metal bolted in place to the exterior in addition to cement and wire mesh. A 3300 square feet took two days with 8 skilled employees doing their jobs like a finely oiled machine. Mike delivered on his initial scope of work and quote. Martin and his team were extremely professional in their work. After a week, Sean came to inspect traps that were left and declared me rodent free. I couldn't be happier! For more detail, please see my blog. https://www.decorbook.com/single-post/tweaks-inspiration-how-to-build-a-bigger-mousetrap read more

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Overall great experience working with them and would recommend to others. They found and closed up all the entry points as well as hardened all the other spots that rodents could try in the future. Very thorough work and answered all our questions during the initial consultation. We got multiple quotes and had the most confidence with the Original Rodent Proofers. read more

The crew came to proof the house last week and I was very impressed on how thorough they were, even as the afternoon turned to evening. I asked if the cement patches in the front of the house could be painted white (it was a dark gray) and they actually went and painted it right there and then. The price felt pretty reasonable too, esp. after asking a few other companies. read more

Deeply grateful to The Original Rodent Proofers for doing a fantastic job in our crawl space installing concrete rat slab! Very professional team that is super well managed. Each part of the crew was very knowledgeable and exactly knew what needed to be done. The whole crew works like a family and that was great to see! From the onset they were very responsive and accommodating to my timings and requests. The best part is their after sales support. Most vendors will not even respond to anything once the job is done. This is where this company does fantastic job and adds tremendous value to the client. I would highly recommend using their services. I wish their business model was more diverse and I would have definitely used them for other home services. I truly hope they keep this amazing culture alive and don't change! Thank you!! read more

After getting estimates from other companies, The Original Rodent Proofers were by far the most professional and fairly priced, with really great staff to communicate with, from Jasmine on the phone to everybody that came out to do the estimate, work, and follow-up visit. We had been hearing a rat in the attic for over a month, and after the sealing work was done, that very night we didn't hear anything. The follow-up visit confirmed that they caught a rat, and we've finally been able to sleep through the night without hearing anything in the attic. Absolutely would recommend! read more

From the beginning they were different from all the other companies I brought in to estimate. Mike looked all around the house, spent the time to do a thorough review and explained in detail what needed to be done. The workers came a few days later and were polite and efficient. The rat slab is the way to go. Excellent work from an excellent company. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing to rodent proof their home! read more

Here these rat busters go, killin it again! Apparently rats love our crawl space and it's been maddening! Original Rodent Proofers to the rescue! So after rat proofing the our above ground crawl space, the industrious rats decided to tunnel underground to gain access. Apparently they thought they outsmarted us. Dancing and cavorting all night long without a care in the world. We finally called the experts in. Brandon came to inspect things and recommended we implement a "rat slab". Don't worry, it's much better than it sounds. On the day of our rat slab install, about 4-5 guys arrived to clean up and level the soil in the crawl space. A couple hours later, a cement mixer truck pulls up and the and the real fun begins. They pump fibrous concrete over the soil wall to wall, till there's an average of 4" thick of concrete. They clean up and off they go. The next day the concrete is solid and the rat party has been shut down! We're about 4 weeks post rat slab install and so far so good. No more scratching and chewing noises under foot. These guys don't mess around. If you need a job done well, call the Original Rodent Proofers. They're the experts. They guarantee their work and are very accommodating with appointments. They've always shown up on time and follow through with what they say they will. Excellent service over the years and I absolutely recommend them without hesitation. read more

June 1, 2021. 5 years later. i'm still nervous about rats. i called them them again just to come out and do an inspection. Brandon came right away. checked our access points. checked under house and no indication of rats. he put me at ease. offered suggestions for outside rats and he is against poison, and so am i. what a great company. we are outside warranty period but the work they did is still good and he was willing and happy to stand by his work even years later. What a great company!!! read more