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Orkin 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%77+42Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%83+11.7Replies to reviews 7%85+6Craft & service penalty64−3.6Experts Score= 74Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.74SCORE

Orkin

Cedar Rapids, IA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #334Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 389 wildlife removal services · 4.7★ from 1,874 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other wildlife removal 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: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: craft & service.

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.Orkin is better than 77% of wildlife removal services.B
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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.Orkin is better than 73% of wildlife removal services.B
73
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.Orkin is better than 64% of wildlife removal services.B
64
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.Orkin is better than 83% of wildlife removal services.A
83
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.Orkin is better than 100% of wildlife removal 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.Orkin is better than 85% of wildlife removal services.A
85

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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.

Orkin for general pest inspection

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.301
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.81
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$60–80
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$63–$128
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 75/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “General pest 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.#212 / 275
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.97%

All 301 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection” · showing 20

Steve6 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 month ago★★★★★

Does and excellent job, Always making sure everything is done to expectations! Would definitely recommend!!

Great priceRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Tavern2 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★★★★★

Nick Whitson did an excellent job during his visit. He truly went out of his way to make sure we were happy and that everything was taken care of properly. He was professional, friendly, thorough, and clearly cared about providing great customer service. It’s always appreciated when someone takes that extra step…

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Jason4 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★★★★★

Kyle came to my house, explained everything they would look for and apply to my home. Very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend. Also got a free home inspection. Dillon was also very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. He found some moths and crickets in my attic and gave me options as well on how to take care of that if i wanted.

Paid $180–200Great priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection
tim4 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★★★★★

Jim does a great job and is very professional would recommend this company

Paid $80–100Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Samantha3 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★★★★★

Jim does a great job and is always on time and professional.

Bed bug exterminationGeneral pest inspection+ Quality+ Professionalism
Jacalyn10 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 months ago★★★★★

Jim has provided excellent service! He is always friendly and does great work.

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Robin5 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 months ago★★★★★

Jimmy does a great job and is great with my animals.

Reasonable priceRodent extermination+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Professionalism
Becky1 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Jim is excellent to work with at senior apartments and residents all like him.

Not sureGeneral pest inspection
lynn5 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 months ago★★★★★

Chris was outstanding, courteous, knowledgeable and very detail oriented!

Paid $60–80Great priceGeneral pest inspectionSpider extermination+ Quality+ Professionalism
Zhe3 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★★★★★

Chris Rose is great! He is very helpful and patient

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionCockroach extermination
Rebecca1 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 months ago★★★★★

I have my house sprayed yearly by Orkin and they always do a wonderful job. Craig is always thorough and provides great service. Highly recommend Orkin!

Reasonable priceHome inspectionGeneral pest inspection
MaryanneLocal Guide · 18 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★★★★★

Great, friendly, thorough service. Felt like family.

Paid $160–180Reasonable priceHome inspectionRodent exterminationGeneral pest inspection
Deb11 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★★★★★

Chris Rose was very efficient. Also he was a pleasant young man.

Reasonable priceSpider exterminationGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Janette3 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★★★★★

Jimmy is amazing he does an awesome job. I love the work he does and haven’t had any problems with pests since he’s been here. He is so friendly and fun to talk to.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Mark3 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★★★★★

Two people came to my house, one was an inspector, the other was in charge of treating the house. Both were very personable and very professional.

Paid $180–200Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspectionBug & insect extermination
Nick3 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★★★★★

Jim is awesome, as he is friendly while maintaining a professional attitude.

Paid $60–80Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Samantha6 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 months ago★★★★★

Thank you Avery L. for your smiling face and spectacular service. You are amazing.

Reasonable priceGeneral pest inspection
Cheryl1 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 5 months ago★★★★★

Always pleasant, great service, always goes above and beyond. Jim is my guy!

Paid $200+Great priceHome inspectionHornet & wasp exterminationRodent extermination
MixMough1 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Sir Nick was AMAZING! Super friendly and super helpful! Love to see more of him in the future!(with they way he does his job those pest will stay at bay)

General pest inspection
Chris7 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 months ago★★★★★

We’ve had great experiences with Orkin as a whole over the years, but the last year with Nick as our technician have been outstanding. His communication, attitude, and friendliness are nothing short of stellar. Thank you as always, Nick!

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Price

$101-7% vs typical wildlife removal 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 19%Reasonable 65%Overpriced 4%Not sure 12%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
General pest inspection298$63–$128
Spider extermination209$61–$136
Bug & insect extermination186$71–$139
Ant extermination176$79–$246
Home inspection175$71–$173
Rodent extermination165$79–$323
Cockroach extermination103$81–$199
Hornet & wasp extermination82$83–$246

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