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Magic City Pest Control 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%89+48.5Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE

Magic City Pest Control

Birmingham, AL · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #241Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 363 pest control services · 4.9★ from 981 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other pest control services (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: 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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 89% of pest control services.A
89
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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 84% of pest control services.A
84
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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 98% of pest control services.A
98
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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.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.Magic City Pest Control is better than 100% of pest control services.A
100

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Magic City Pest Control for 8 kinds of job.

Magic City Pest Control for home inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.20
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$40–60
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$58–$164
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 79/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Home 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.#156 / 252
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 20 Google reviews tagged “Home inspection”

leda13 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 week ago★★★★★

Johnathan was friendly and polite! He sprayed and gave attention to areas I asked for. Very happy with the service.

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceHome inspection
Barry8 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★★★★

I have nothing to share because I did not know he was here since he did not present himself.

Paid $120–140Not sureHome inspection
Stephanie12 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Very friendly, answered all questions.

Great priceHome inspection
PeterLocal Guide · 22 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 9 months ago★★★★★

Magic Magic city came today at my request and did their usual great job so glad that Ethan returned to do our service. He is very complete and very efficient at what he does.City Pest Control is my choice for the best Pest Control services, the most friendly technicians. And the easiest scheduling.

Great priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Phillip7 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 10 months ago★★★★★

Very pleases with the service, would highly recommend

Home inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationSpider extermination+ Professionalism
Brent6 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

Our rep today for our quarterly service was Bridger and he was awesome! Fantastic customer service, positive attitude, job well done, and friendly to top it off!

Great priceHome inspectionSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Greg4 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. · 11 months ago★★★★★

Guy did a nice job. Seemed knowledgeable. Very polite.

Reasonable priceHome inspection
Jesse1 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. · Edited 11 months ago★★★★★

I was very pleased with John. He is so nice and always dose a great job.

Home inspection
Fredrick9 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 year ago★★★★★

Every body they do excellent and professional jobs,

Paid $40–60Great priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection
Bobby3 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 year ago★★★★★

Chris Lacey did an outstanding job!!! He represents the company extremely well!!! Give him a big raise, he is a keeper!!!

Reasonable priceHome inspection
paula4 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 year ago★★★★★

Ben is very friendly, thorough and professional ! He did a great job and we are so pleased with his work. He is an asset to your company.

Great priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
AmandaLocal Guide · 20 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 year ago★★★★★

I've been struggling with ants for months! Trying everything to get rid of these things, just for them to come back in a different location a week later. I was literally losing my mind, cleaning constantly, doing everything I could, but my efforts only worked for a few days or a week at most. So I decided to call…

Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Rhonda1 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 years ago★★★★★

He does a really great job ☺️👍🏽

Home inspectionRodent exterminationSpider extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jonathan2 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★★★★★

First pest control service that actually cares and has gone above and beyond to cater to both of my properties that is an hour drive apart. Highly Recommend!! Ask for Jeremy!

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBee extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
JonLocal Guide · 96 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 3 years ago★★★★★

Love the service and customer care

Ant exterminationBed bug exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
MichaelLocal Guide · 47 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★★★★★

Reached out to them and was able to get on the schedule within a week. Showed up right on time and did a thorough inspection and initial treatment. Very professional and polite.

Ant exterminationBug & insect exterminationHome inspection+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Diane2 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★★★★★

Jeremy and Seth delivered both professional and attention to detail performances. They completely understood the environment for all concerned. This process was done in a very wonderful timely manner and were very punctual with our appointment. I would highly recommend them for any pest problems in the future.

Bed bug exterminationHome inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Jo1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Home inspection
Donna2 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 year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceHome inspection
Victor1 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Great priceHome inspectionCockroach exterminationBug & insect extermination+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$100-8% vs typical pest control services

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 43%Reasonable 48%Overpriced 2%Not sure 7%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection131$58–$128
Spider extermination104$76–$166
Cockroach extermination92$73–$246
Ant extermination72$76–$214
Bug & insect extermination70$58–$133
Hornet & wasp extermination68$91–$282
Rodent extermination65$83–$323
Mosquito extermination43$66–$106

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