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Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal

Waste management service · Georgetown, TX · reviewed since 2023

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%96+6.8Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#114 of 182 junk removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 38%
5.0 ★★★★★ 617 Google reviews · 24 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.94★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal at a glance

Customers consistently praise the service for its punctuality, professional demeanor, and effective yard cleaning, including deodorizing and gate security. Recurring themes highlight responsive communication, such as text updates and post-service photos, along with reasonable pricing and same-day availability. While most reviews are positive, a minority of low-star excerpts describe instances of unprofessional online interactions and initial service failures where waste was missed, though some were resolved with follow-up visits.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 617 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 617 Google reviews (493 with written comments, 19 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 1, 2026.
  • Service: Junk Removal serving Georgetown, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other junk removal services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction95Reliability96Craft & service–Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews96Satisfaction: 95 (median 98)Reliability: 96 (median 98)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 96 (median 86)
This companyJunk Removal Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal: 95/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
95
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Fresh Start - Pet Waste Removal: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
96

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Star ratings

617 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars60298%
  • 4 stars102%
  • 3 stars10%
  • 2 stars10%
  • 1 star30%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 493 written reviews

  • Praise93799%
  • Complaints91%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price8864%
  • Reasonable4835%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure11%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results23425%
  • Speed & response17919%
  • Communication14415%
  • Would recommend13414%
  • Staff & attitude12513%
  • Price & value889%
  • Honesty & trust424%

What customers talk about

We read 493 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “This company does an excellent job cleaning up after my dog and deodorizing the yard!”
    “…any for several years, more expensive than Fresh Start, and they were awful, never ever actually getting all the poop, it was sooo incredibly frustrat…”
  • “They were actively communicating the whole time and when I saw that a section had been missed they came back immediately.”
  • “They come out twice a week thanks to them my yard always looks clean, they are great at communicating back when I message them.”
  • “Would recommend to anyone looking to start new service or even if your looking for a better service that what you already have!”
    “Would not recommend.”
  • “He was very nice and loved on Sir Winston when he got there.”
    “Incredibly rude online when asking simple questions.”
  • “Fresh Start has been dependable, communicative about their arrival and job completion, and reasonably priced.”
    “I used to use a large nationwide service but their deodorizer was awful, over priced and didn’t work.”
  • “They are always reliable, professional, and do a thorough job cleaning up the yard.”

People customers mention

  • Hunter 9 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Rachael4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 days ago★★★★★

Fresh start has truely been wonderful! I have a Corso pup. Spoke to the lady who comes, she was willing to meet him and get to know him. Its important for us to have him socialized and keep those who come safe and she understood that. He now spends his Wednesdays waiting to say hi and get pets from her. I made an…

Reasonable price
My-Dung2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

They were so pleasant to work with! Very responsive to all of my questions. They showed up on the day of and removed all our pet waste and sprayed the deodorizer. They were quick and took care of everything for us. Thank you so much!!

WindyLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

On time! That was important. He was very nice and loved on Sir Winston when he got there. I feel that it was just as important to you guys as it was to me getting the yard clean!

Matthew4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Excellent experience! They were actively communicating the whole time and when I saw that a section had been missed they came back immediately. I'm always concerned about our gate when people use it they listened and assured me when they were done it was closed.

Great price
JessicaLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Wonderful, professional, and friendly company and people! Process was easy and fast. Great service. Already recommending to my family and friends.

Great priceService not listed
Shaylene4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Got my yard cleaned up quickly, texted a picture of my gate being locked and really helped out with the situation I was dealing with. Will recommend to anyone who needs it!

Great price

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 617 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Eumeka Francis6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eumeka has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I was happy with the service

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you, Eumeka, for the kind review. We are glad you were happy with the service and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon.

Rachael Becker4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rachael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Fresh start has truely been wonderful! I have a Corso pup. Spoke to the lady who comes, she was willing to meet him and get to know him. Its important for us to have him socialized and keep those who come safe and she understood that. He now spends his Wednesdays waiting to say hi and get pets from her. I made an unusual request, they laughed and said sure no problem, when I asked to be notified in advance of any other person servicing our yard for safety reasons, they didnt blink an eye. They always send a picture of my gate closed and barrier back in place. I DO 100% recommend the services. Additionally I dont have my cans stinking of poo either so that great as well.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 5 days ago

Hi Rachael! It's amazing to hear how well our team has connected with your Corso pup and made you feel at ease with our services. We totally get the importance of safety and communication, and we're glad to accommodate your requests. Thanks for recommending us and for the kind words about keeping your cans fresh too!

My-Dung Tran2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews My-Dung has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They were so pleasant to work with! Very responsive to all of my questions. They showed up on the day of and removed all our pet waste and sprayed the deodorizer. They were quick and took care of everything for us. Thank you so much!!

Response from the owner · 6 days ago

We're really happy to hear you had a great experience with us! It was our pleasure to help out and make things easier for you. Thanks for sharing your kind words!

Windy ToliverLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Windy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

On time! That was important. He was very nice and loved on Sir Winston when he got there. I feel that it was just as important to you guys as it was to me getting the yard clean!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Hi Windy! We're really glad to hear everything went smoothly and that Sir Winston got some extra love. Your trust in us to make sure your yard was spotless means a lot. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Matthew Marsh4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Matthew has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent experience! They were actively communicating the whole time and when I saw that a section had been missed they came back immediately. I'm always concerned about our gate when people use it they listened and assured me when they were done it was closed.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Matthew! We’re so glad to hear that our team communicated well and addressed your concerns promptly. It's important to us that you feel assured about your gate, and we're happy to have provided a positive experience for you.

Jessica CulverLocal Guide · 4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jessica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wonderful, professional, and friendly company and people! Process was easy and fast. Great service. Already recommending to my family and friends.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Hi Jessica! We're really glad to hear you had such a positive experience with us. Knowing that you'd recommend us to your family and friends truly means a lot. Thanks for sharing your kind words!

Shaylene Bradley4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shaylene has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Got my yard cleaned up quickly, texted a picture of my gate being locked and really helped out with the situation I was dealing with. Will recommend to anyone who needs it!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago

Thanks a ton, Shaylene! I'm glad we could help you out with your yard and provide a little peace of mind. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Dustin Gipe1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Dustin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Punctual, efficient, And very professional

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Hazardous waste removal & disposal
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thanks, Dustin! We're glad to hear you appreciated our punctuality and professionalism. It means a lot to us that you took the time to share your experience!

Lynn Martinez16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lynn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very pleased!

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Hi Lynn! We're so glad to hear you were very pleased. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

Brolly51 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Brolly5 has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good price, nice service, very convenient.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Hazardous waste removal & disposal
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the wonderful review, Brolly5. We are glad you found our pricing fair, service enjoyable, and location convenient. We look forward to welcoming you back.

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