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James River Pest Solutions logoHow 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%96+52.4Reliability 24%96+23.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 97Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.97SCORE

James River Pest Solutions

Richmond, VA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 73 rodent control · 5.0★ from 554 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other rodent control (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: craft & service and value; weakest: reliability.

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.James River Pest Solutions is better than 96% of rodent control.A
96
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.James River Pest Solutions is better than 96% of rodent control.A
96
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.James River Pest Solutions is better than 100% of rodent control.A
100
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.James River Pest Solutions is better than 100% of rodent control.A
100
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.James River Pest Solutions is better than 100% of rodent control.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.James River Pest Solutions is better than 100% of rodent control.A
100

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Customers hired James River Pest Solutions for 8 kinds of job.

James River Pest Solutions for termite inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.24
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$140–160
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$85–$214
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Termite inspection”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#11 / 38
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 24 Google reviews tagged “Termite inspection”

Jeff6 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★★★★★

Joe and his team have done excellent work to continue protecting my house and detached garage from termites that we found last October. Very responsive and professional. Recommend to everyone I talk to about needing pest control!

Paid $200+Reasonable priceTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Sherry1 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. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Troy as usual was great! On time, communicates with us even if there is no issue/problem. James River Pest Solutions is a great company!

Reasonable priceTermite inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Maurizio10 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★★★★★

Great service! The technician was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Termite inspection
rleahy512 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 months ago★★★★★

Excellent service, both from the owner and our service provider, Jared!

Paid $100–120Reasonable priceTermite inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
George2 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Joe came out and did a termite inspection and did an amazing job. Joe was quick and very knowledgeable. Joe went above and beyond just the inspection and even cleaned out the entrance to our crawl space from spider webs and built up dirt. Excellent customer service!

Paid $140–160Reasonable priceHome inspectionTermite inspection
Robby10 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 6 months ago★★★★★

Top notch customer service. Sent an inquiry on a Sat and received a call that same day. Very transparent with pricing and will have my business for a long time.

Paid $60–80Great priceTermite inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
CJ8 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Highly recommend.

Reasonable priceTermite inspection
Susan3 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Used James River Pest for the past year. They have been very prompt and professional. Will continue to use them.

Reasonable priceTermite inspection
E11 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 years ago★★★★★

Prompt service. Very nice technician who took his time and answered my questions.

Bug & insect exterminationTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
JoshuaLocal Guide · 15 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 years ago★★★★★

These days I feel like it's rare to call a business and have the owner answer right from the start. I called James River Pest for general pest control services as well as termite inspection and treatment. I was pleasantly surprised to see the owner along side his team in their service call. Their entire team has…

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionHornet & wasp extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Russie12 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 years ago★★★★★

Great company! Always on time, courteous and professional. Great value for the services they provide!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Chuck8 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 years ago★★★★★

Joe is OUTSTANDING!! Been using him for over 20 years and will for as long he allows!

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
K2 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 years ago★★★★★

Very professional and prompt scheduling. The inspection went quickly and a reasonable quote was given. The service technician was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. Will definitely be calling them again!

Termite inspection+ Professionalism+ Value
Evie1 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. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Joe and his staff are always very professional when they come out. They always make sure they ask if there’s anything else that we need before they leave. They are very respectful of my home and our residents and ask permission to go into the rooms before they do so. My home is a North Chesterfield and during the…

Ant exterminationBee exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Quality+ Professionalism
Mary3 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 years ago★★★★★

Joe's pest control is the best. I will recommend his service to anyone. Great professional job each time he inspects our house.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Kelli5 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 years ago★★★★★

Joe is always on time, very professional and friendly. He does a great job and will definitely continue to use his services and refer him to others.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JayLocal Guide · 10 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 years ago★★★★★

Always show up on time and do what they say they will! Haven’t seen a bug or critter in my home since I started using them.

Cockroach exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sarah2 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. · 6 years ago★★★★★

We highly recommend James River Pest Solutions. They are affordable and Joe is very knowledgeable and has quickly addressed all of the bug problems we have had.

Ant exterminationHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Lois2 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Paid $120–140Great priceRodent exterminationTermite inspectionTermite extermination
Calvin3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination
SannaLocal Guide · 11 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Bug & insect exterminationHome inspectionTermite inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mike4 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationBee exterminationCockroach extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Robert4 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 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Flea & mite exterminationGeneral pest inspectionTermite inspection+ Quality+ Professionalism+ Value
Anne5 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Ant exterminationCockroach exterminationMosquito extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$147+36% vs typical rodent control

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 24%Reasonable 73%Overpriced 1%Not sure 2%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection118$50–$119
Bug & insect extermination82$58–$136
Ant extermination62$58–$173
Rodent extermination60$96–$323
Spider extermination55$86–$181
Home inspection53$56–$151
Hornet & wasp extermination49$83–$199
Cockroach extermination36$83–$214

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