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Inspire Pest Control

Pest control service · Birmingham, AL · 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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%100+26.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#12 of 363 pest control servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 325 Google reviews · 20 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
76%reviews answered by the owner
$77typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

Inspire Pest Control at a glance

Google reviewers rate Inspire Pest Control five stars based on three hundred and twenty-five reviews, noting that the owner responded to seventy-six percent of feedback. Customers frequently describe technicians as punctual, professional, and thorough when addressing insect issues, mosquito control, and tree analysis. Many highlight effective communication, including detailed explanations of treatments and proactive identification of problems. Reviewers also appreciate the company's responsive scheduling, attention to detail during service, and competitive pricing, with no recurring criticisms evident in the provided excerpts.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 325 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 325 Google reviews (292 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 76% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 5, 2026.
  • Service: Pest Control Service serving Birmingham, Alabama.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other pest control 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: satisfaction and reliability; weakest: momentum.

Satisfaction100Reliability100Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 94)Reliability: 100 (median 93)Craft & service: 100 (median 96)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Inspire Pest ControlPest Control 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.Inspire Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.A
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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.Inspire Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
100
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.Inspire Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
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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.Inspire 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.Inspire Pest Control: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 96.–
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Star ratings

325 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars325100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 292 written reviews

  • Praise54998%
  • Complaints92%

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

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price4459%
  • Reasonable3141%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%
$77-29% vs typical pest control services

Middle half of what 35 customers paid ($35–$93) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude16530%
  • Quality & results12623%
  • Would recommend9116%
  • Speed & response8315%
  • Communication387%
  • Price & value295%
  • Honesty & trust265%

What customers talk about

We read 292 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The rep was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful.”
  • “Jerek Bolling has done a wonderful job in protecting my home from insects.”
    “they were able to tackle a very horrible German roach infestation in a short amount of time.”
  • “I recommend Inspire Pest Control to anyone looking for great pest control service at a great price!”
    “Cannot recommend them enough, especially at such an affordable rate.”
  • “Josh arrived at a timely manner and was thorough and kind in his process and explanation.”
  • “Patrick took time to explain treatment and offer other services which I could benefit from, was professional and kind.”
  • “They came out quickly, were very knowledgeable, and their pricing was fair and straightforward.”
  • “We’ll definitely continue to use them in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable pest control service.”

People customers mention

  • Jared 43 reviews
  • Wells 12 reviews
  • Patrick 10 reviews
  • King 6 reviews
  • Bolling 4 reviews
  • Byron 3 reviews

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

Reviews for your job

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

Recent priced reviews

Anthony16 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★★★★★

Jerek Bolling has done a wonderful job in protecting my home from insects. He assisted me in identifying my ant issue in the kitchen. He is very personable and professional.

Paid $20–40Great priceSpider exterminationAnt extermination
JOEYLocal Guide · 12 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★★★★★

Top-notch service! I recommend Inspire Pest Control to anyone looking for great pest control service at a great price! Thanks for great service today Jerek Bolling!

Paid $100–120Great priceGeneral pest inspection
RogerLocal Guide · 19 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 2 months ago★★★★★

Jarik was very thorough in clearing out the mosquito traps. I’m never around when he does the mosquito problem. Must do an exceptionally good job. Have not seen any mosquitos

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionMosquito extermination
AnthonyLocal Guide · 23 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 months ago★★★★★

Inspire Pest Control provides very good service. The technicians pays attention to detail and ask questions pertaining to the needs of the homeowner. I am very satisfied with their service.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
24263 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 months ago★★★★★

The rep was very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. We appreciate the service!

Paid $20–40Great priceHornet & wasp exterminationSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Katie3 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 months ago★★★★★

Josh was very thorough and professional. Serviced inside and outside since it was our first pest control treatment. Love the idea of using a local company!

Paid $120–140Great priceGeneral pest inspection

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 325 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Tina Slaughter4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mr Derrick Deaton did an excellent service.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Home inspection, Hornet & wasp extermination
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Tina, thank you! We'll make sure Derrick sees this.

Perrin Murray3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Perrin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Josh is great!

Linda Pringle12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Linda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Solid service- thank you for coming out on short notice!

Shaun Huntley4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shaun has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jerek Bolling is awesome! He shows up, takes care of business. When he is done he asks for an additional service or treatments are needed. Thanks for everything!

Response from the owner · a week ago

Shaun, thank you! We love hearing that our technician shows up, takes care of business and checks in on anything else you need. We'll make sure he sees this.

Anthony Winchester16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jerek Bolling has done a wonderful job in protecting my home from insects. He assisted me in identifying my ant issue in the kitchen. He is very personable and professional.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $20–40
  • Services: Spider extermination, Ant extermination
  • Pest type: Ants, Spiders
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you for the kind words about Jerek and for letting us be your bug professionals since 2019! Your support means the world to us!

jeannine jerseyLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews jeannine has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jerek did a great job! Prompt, professional and thorough. He even gave my dog treats!

Response from the owner · a month ago

🐾🦴🐕. Thanks for the feedback about Jerek!

Rabih Ghossein6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rabih has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Professional and On-Time!!

Response from the owner · 10 months ago

Thanks!

tom Phillips11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews tom has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Professional and knowledgeable and on time.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Home inspection
Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

Tom, thank you! On time and knowledgeable is the standard we hold ourselves to.

Tracy Johnson10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tracy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Jared has built an outstanding team and amazing company!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Ant extermination
Response from the owner · Edited a month ago

We have the best team! Thanks for your continued support!

JOEY BROWN, REALTORLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews JOEY has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Top-notch service! I recommend Inspire Pest Control to anyone looking for great pest control service at a great price! Thanks for great service today Jerek Bolling!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $100–120
  • Services: General pest inspection
  • Pest type: Ants, Spiders
Response from the owner · a year ago

Appreciate the review Joey! Looking forward to treating your new home soon!

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