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“Recently we had heard and seen some rodent activity so called the company' and they sent Brandon to take a look” in 109 reviews
“They did a lot of work on rat proofing my house a few years ago including putting in a rat slab in the crawl space.” in 22 reviews
“These guys resolved a rodent problem for us three years ago at another house, and just proofed this house for us.” in 32 reviews
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Our business specialiazes in rodent extermination and proofing/exclusion. We provide: Free inspections Rodent proofing for your home or business! Attic Cleaning and Insulation Installs Crawlspace/ Basements cleaning and insulation installs We use concrete barriers to prevent tunneling/burrowing We do not use poison!
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- Christopher E.Danville, CA012Jul 30, 2024
We had a great experience with the team at Original Rodent Proofers! Our house was not properly proofed previously, and they were able to do extensive work very efficiently to fix our rodent issues. Everything from the estimate/inspection to the follow-up examinations were professional as well
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Brandon B.
Aug 1, 2024
Christopher, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We always strive to treat any home as if it were our own. I am happy to hear that you are happy with everything!
- Bae Y.Los Angeles, CA1061Aug 5, 2024
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 MikeHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Marc M.Danville, CA1133Jul 13, 2024Updated review
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!Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Brandon B.
Jul 15, 2024
Thank you so much Marc for taking the time to leave us another review. I am glad that we were able to really go above and beyond for you, it's what we are here for!
Oct 26, 2016Previous reviewWe had a horrible infestation from the day we moved into our home nearly 3 years ago. We initially signed up for a monthly service with Clark Pest control. However, the problem never seemed to get under control. On 2 separate occasions Clark sold us on having them seal our home as the answer. No luck... problems persisted.
Finally I called the folks at The Original Rodent Proofers desperate to rid our home of unwanted guests. Anthony came out and did a detailed inspection. He pointed out numerous points of entry. Further, he detailed why the dry soil (due to the drought) had created an environment where pests would tunnel in from below. The bid was NOT cheap - but it did come with a guarantee and the crew seemed to be certain that they could solve the issue. Desperate for relief, we moved ahead with them.
Sensing our frustration, and the seriousness of the problem, the folks at Rodent Proofers moved our project up to get started right away. Over the next few days they sent in crews that stripped away all contaminated insulation and left no area untouched with regards to sealing everything. Once sealed and sanitized, another crew cemented the entire substructure of the home to insure that nothing could tunnel in from below. These guys were INCREDIBLY thorough and hardworking. Their methods of sealing the home were thoughtful and permanent (Clark often stuffed steal wool into cracks and crevasses) One young man JB (who is one of the hardest working guys I have ever met) literally spent hours up on my roof sealing every spot imaginable.
Months later - we still are free of pests. Something that we could not have imagined at the height of the problem. As I mentioned, this came at a cost. But WELL worth it. Looking back, we spent just as much for 2+ years of a monthly service + multiple costly and unsuccessful efforts with the big name Pest control outfits. Clark never actually solved the problem... but simply provided a poor service of maintenance and removal. I wish I would have found Anthony and Brandon from the start as it ultimately would have solved the problem and relieved us of a really crummy situation far sooner. HIGHLY recommend these folks. - Andrea Y.San Francisco, CA683220Jul 8, 2024
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!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Brandon B.
Jul 9, 2024
Hi Andrea! Thank you for trusting The Original Rodent Proofers to get the job done. I know dealing with rodents in your home can be stressful, but we have got your back! We appreciate your kind review!
- Anna S.Petaluma, CA387356Aug 23, 2024
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!
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Brandon B.
Aug 23, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! I’m glad that Mike was able to share his knowledge with you. We appreciate you!
- Christina P.Financial District, San Francisco, CA1173033Jul 7, 2024
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!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Brandon B.
Jul 8, 2024
Thank you for choosing The Original Rodent Proofers! I am glad to hear that we were able to help you achieve piece of mind.
- Horia G.San Francisco, CA46Jul 23, 2024
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.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Brandon B.
Jul 23, 2024
Hi Horia! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, it really means a lot to the whole team. We appreciate you!
- Sophia B.Hayward, CA02Jul 21, 2024
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!
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Brandon B.
Jul 21, 2024
Thank you for the kind review, Sophia! I am glad to know that our team was able to do everything to take care of what was needed to be done. Rodent problems are never fun to deal with, we are glad that we can take the stress off of your hands!
- Jan 25, 2024
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!
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Brandon B.
Jan 26, 2024
Hi Arpita! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback and experience. We value hearing from you.
- Kate W.Oakland, CA0822Jul 19, 2024
A fabulous company! I received a reference to this company from a friend who used them. They are indeed a top-notch company. Mike came out and made a throw inspection of my place and we found many places were rats were getting in. The good thing about this company, and is something you should consider before choosing others, is that they have a warranty with their work. They do not expect to ever come out again once they rat proof because they do such a good job. Other companies fill the space with foam, and although it's a tiny bit cheaper to put that up it doesn't last so you end up with more expense in the long run having to redo it. His estimate was incredibly reasonable, considering all the hard work he's going to have to do to make it right. The office staff is exemplary, and I can't say enough nice things about them. Thank you to my friend for recommending them. I am relieved :-)
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Brandon B.
Jul 19, 2024
Hi Kate! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. I’m happy to hear that we have been able to provide you five star service. Dealing with rodents is never something anyone wants to deal with, but you never have to face it alone when we are here! Take care!