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%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.74SCOREOrkin
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.
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Customers hired Orkin for 8 kinds of job.
Orkin for home inspection
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Great job
WOW!!! I can’t say enough positive things about the Orkin team who helped my family & me from start to finish! Every team member was incredibly nice, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient! They all got down to business immediately! Their work ethic was greatly appreciated! And the icing on the…
We called Orkin for termite work since we had a curtain rod fall down from termites that we were unaware if it was termites or something else. Dylan came out and did a through inspection and had his wildlife team come out and install bait stations around the home and on the wall with the activity. While inspecting…
Chris was very respectful and professional. Explained everything perfectly and made sure we understood. Went over our options and came up with a plan with 0 hassle. Fantastic communication!!!!
The gentleman who came was very friendly and professional and answered every question! Thank you Orkin!
Cory always does a great job to protect my home from bugs and insects. I appreciate his professionalism.
Very professional and personable!!
Colin, Josh, Brian and Chris were great in fixing up our house with a bad bat problem. Thank you so much guys.
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.
Jim did an excellent job of spraying for unwanted bugs!
Jim does a thorough job.we’re always glad to see him.
I could not for the life of me get rid of these house ants. I tried small town folks but knew I had to just bite the bullet and call a big business. They got me an appt next day where they inspected the home for both bugs and mold. They provided me with a quote but wasn’t pushy at all. He immediately got rid of…
Home inspection same day return call. Chris was thorough and professional. Orkin was able to inspect insects found at our home and take them to their lab for identification and come up with a treatment plan.
Jim is a great guy always courteous and does a great job with any of our pest needs! Thanks Jim, and Orkin
Jimmy does a great job and is great with my animals.
Jim was very helpful and did as we asked it is a very good service.
Byron is by far the best technician with Orkin we have had serving our farm. Always on time, great communication and an incredible customer service attitude. I highly recommend him.
Jimmy does get work!
Dylan with Orkin came out to do a carpenter ant service, and I made him aware that we were having a 3-year-long problem of bats roosting in between cracks of our cedar deck pergola and the soffit and gutters of our house. We had tried everything to mitigate them not roosting there, and the problem was only getting…
I really enjoy when Jim does come to service my home he does his job and does it well.
The inspection was thorough and I got great information and I would recommend Orkin for anyone.
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!
Jim has done a great job through the years; he’s always friendly and thorough. Bugs are no longer a problem in our home.
Great, friendly, thorough service. Felt like family.
Jim was our technician for spraying and he is very friendly person he did a really good job.
Christopher, came by the first time today, he is soo nice, he did a great job, , I felt very comfortable having him in my home, thanks Christopher you are the 👌
Jimmy , He does a great job! Very trustworthy! Don't want anyone else but him.
Jim was very informative and walked us through what he would be doing.
Jim is a friendly and professional representative. He always does a great job and is thorough. Highly recommended!
Christopher shared this was his first week to work on his own after training. He did a fantastic job. Very personable and informative. He is a great asset to Orkin.
The technician was on time and very professional. Great company and I would recommend them to others.
He is the nicest and sweet man. He does a fantastic job. I am so glad we have him to do our bug control. Great personality abd always helpful in recommendation.
Comfortable communication
Wonderful service! Every 3 months Jim is here like clock work! Had services for a couple of years now and rarely to never see bugs.
Always pleasant, great service, always goes above and beyond. Jim is my guy!
Jim is very friendly! His work is thorough, efficient and great!
Jim was very professional and explained everything he was doing. Did a great job
My technician is James Avery and he is one of the sweetest and most honest person I've met in a long time. I can't say enough good things about him but let me tell you, he does his job perfectly and I wouldn't want anyone else. He representants the Orkin company so well they should be proud to have him! Thank you James Avery. See you again real soon!
Jim was very friendly and thorough.
Byron and Cassi were very professional and pleasant to work with!
Price
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General pest inspection | 298 | $63–$128 |
| Spider extermination | 209 | $61–$136 |
| Bug & insect extermination | 186 | $71–$139 |
| Ant extermination | 176 | $79–$246 |
| Home inspection | 175 | $71–$173 |
| Rodent extermination | 165 | $79–$323 |
| Cockroach extermination | 103 | $81–$199 |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | 82 | $83–$246 |
