HomeShield Pest Control

Pest control service · Lincoln, CA · reviewed since 2019

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%93+50.7Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%21+1.5Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 89Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.89SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#109 of 186 wildlife removal servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 42%
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,560 Google reviews · 24 photos
96%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
1%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.
30%reviews answered by the owner
$71typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

HomeShield Pest Control at a glance

Customers frequently praise HomeShield technicians for being thorough, professional, and communicative, often noting timely arrivals and detailed explanations of pest control treatments. Pricing is described as affordable, and many reviewers highlight the effectiveness of services for ants, rodents, and spiders. However, recurring criticisms include incomplete work on foundation or yard areas, missed appointments, and poor follow-up communication, with some clients reporting that promised services were not fully performed or that staff failed to secure property gates.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,560 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 1,560 Google reviews (1,144 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 30% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Wildlife serving Lincoln, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other wildlife 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: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction93Reliability93Craft & service97Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews21Satisfaction: 93 (median 93)Reliability: 93 (median 90)Craft & service: 97 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 21 (median 88)
HomeShield Pest ControlWildlife 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.HomeShield Pest Control: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
93
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.HomeShield Pest Control: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
93
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.HomeShield Pest Control: 97/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
97
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.HomeShield Pest Control: 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.HomeShield Pest Control: 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.HomeShield Pest Control: 21/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.D
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Star ratings

1,560 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars1,50396%
  • 4 stars342%
  • 3 stars40%
  • 2 stars40%
  • 1 star151%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 1,144 written reviews

  • Praise1,75899%
  • Complaints201%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price3821%
  • Reasonable13372%
  • Overpriced32%
  • Not sure116%
$71-33% vs typical wildlife removal services

Middle half of what 104 customers paid ($50–$111) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude65637%
  • Quality & results49628%
  • Speed & response25614%
  • Communication17310%
  • Would recommend1187%
  • Price & value473%
  • Honesty & trust322%

What customers talk about

We read 1,144 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Chris was friendly, we will ask for him in the future!”
  • “Chris did a great job, not only did he come out real early to take care of the project , he was very detailed in the areas that required attention.”
    “, did a poor job in cleaning up the rat droppings in my attic, was ill-equipped and did not have the necessary tools for the job, ex.”
  • “He sent me a text the day before my monthly service day to remind me of my next day's service.”
    “The technician arrived late and seemed completely unprepared.”
  • “explains all he is doing and advises you on next steps and what to look out for”
    “an extension wand for the vacuum for hard to reach areas was needed and he didn’t have one, therefore the hard to reach spaces didn’t get vacuumed.”
  • “Highly recommend HomeShield Pest Control—and if you can, ask for Michael Ceja.”
    “I DO NOT recommend HomeShield company to perform this service.”
  • “There’s a monthly fee and service is 2-4 months but at a reasonable rate.”
    “Im very disappointed in what I'm paying for its not worth it smdh.”
  • “Upfront about service and rates for what happens before setting up appointment.”

People customers mention

  • Pryde 33 reviews
  • Kelly 29 reviews
  • Brandon 24 reviews
  • Santiago 21 reviews
  • Joseph 19 reviews
  • Joe 13 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

Customers hired HomeShield Pest Control for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Carole4 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★★★★★

Chris did a great job, not only did he come out real early to take care of the project , he was very detailed in the areas that required attention. -such as the back yard. Chris was friendly, we will ask for him in the future! Thank you Chris

Paid $20–40Reasonable priceService not listed
Carrie9 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Bobby B has been our technician the last 2 visits and he is awesome. Super kind and efficient. I hope we have him in the future!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceRodent extermination
Richard1 reviewTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

jordan is very experienced and thorough explains all he is doing and advises you on next steps and what to look out for he should become my regular service guy as he now knows the residence

Paid $120–140Reasonable price
Anika1 reviewTotal 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★

Technician was extremely nice, professional and very thorough the kind of service I had become accustomed too.

Paid $60–80Reasonable price
Martha5 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. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

I am new to HomeShield Pest Control and I am so far very pleased with the service. For weeks, we haven't noticed any rats or ants. Antion is my HomeShield technician. He sent me a text the day before my monthly service day to remind me of my next day's service. After the service, Antion sent me a very detailed…

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceRodent extermination
Bob16 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. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Wonderful service today. Our service today was a usual thorough job. Our technician did a great job and communicates well and gives excellent service..

Paid $40–60Reasonable priceHornet & wasp exterminationRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,560 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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thomas romano6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews thomas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

very good service and for a great deal

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Rodent extermination
Response from the owner · 4 days ago

Thank you, Thomas. We appreciate your recognition of our service and are glad you found value in your experience with HomeShield Pest Control.

Carole4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Chris did a great job, not only did he come out real early to take care of the project , he was very detailed in the areas that required attention. -such as the back yard. Chris was friendly, we will ask for him in the future! Thank you Chris

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Pest type: Cockroaches, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Carole. We appreciate your recognition of Chris’s thorough work and professionalism. It is great to hear you plan to request him again.

Janice Zewe1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Janice has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The service man is very nice and knowledgeable answering my questions especially ants problems which is not associated with our house. He also did thorough job cleaning spider webs all around our house despite it was getting late (passed 5pm). I am very satisfied his service.

Response from the owner · a week ago

Janice, we appreciate your recognition of our technician's thoroughness and dedication, especially in addressing your concerns and providing detailed, attentive service.

Claire Brinck5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Claire has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Angellinda was wonderful!!

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you, Claire. We appreciate your kind words and are pleased you had a positive interaction with our team.

Carrie Fredine9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Bobby B has been our technician the last 2 visits and he is awesome. Super kind and efficient. I hope we have him in the future!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Rodents
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Carrie, for highlighting the professionalism and courtesy shown by our technician. We appreciate your trust and continued support.

Richard D'Elia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Richard has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

jordan is very experienced and thorough explains all he is doing and advises you on next steps and what to look out for he should become my regular service guy as he now knows the residence

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $120–140
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents, Cockroaches, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Richard, for recognizing Jordan's expertise and thorough explanations. We appreciate your trust and are glad to support your ongoing pest control needs.

Anika Perry1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Anika has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Technician was extremely nice, professional and very thorough the kind of service I had become accustomed too.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $60–80
  • Pest type: Ants, Cockroaches, Spiders, Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for highlighting our technician's professionalism and care, Anika. We appreciate your continued support and recognition of quality service.

Vijay DLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vijay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

A Couple of techs (esp. Matthew) who came were very knowledgeable.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you for recognizing our technicians' expertise. We appreciate your positive rating and are glad their knowledge made a strong impression.

Martha Schrader5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Martha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I am new to HomeShield Pest Control and I am so far very pleased with the service. For weeks, we haven't noticed any rats or ants. Antion is my HomeShield technician. He sent me a text the day before my monthly service day to remind me of my next day's service. After the service, Antion sent me a very detailed text of everything he did in my yard and around the perimeter of my house. I feel blessed and happy I found HomeShield! Thank you, Antion, for your efficiency and great communication skills! Martha Schrader

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $160–180
  • Services: Rodent extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Rodents
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Martha, thank you for your detailed feedback. We are glad our communication, service, and results have made a difference for your home.

Sandee Pascoe6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sandee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service by Mathew was excellent. He listened to my concerns

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Service not listed
  • Pest type: Other
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Thank you, Sandee, for highlighting Mathew's attentive service. We are glad you felt heard and appreciate your five-star rating.

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