Is Orkin any good?
Our verdict: mixed — #90 of 102 wildlife removal services, better than 12%. Customers single out its craft & service and track record; satisfaction is where it trails.
Craft & service — better than 82% of peers
Value — 14th percentile
Reliability — 3th percentile
Satisfaction — 2th percentile
Price $$$$: 44% above typical
Orkin for general pest inspection
Clear ✕158 customers reviewed a general pest inspection job here and rated it 4.91★. Most paid $40–60 (category typical: $61–$126). For this job it ranks #58 of 81 wildlife removal services we track.
All 158 Google reviews tagged “General pest inspection” · showing 40
Mike is thorough and friendly. Knowledgeable, and always goes the extra mile to make sure we're covered.
Our technician Mike Salem is the best. Great communication and thorough job.
Susie was awesome, knowledgable and very thorough. I look forward to working with her through my contract!
Chris was great. He worked efficiently and explained each step as he checked for rodents, swept for spiders, and sprayed for bugs. He said that his goal on every service call is to ensure his customers felt protected. I certainly did. Thanks, Chris!
great service and Chris is awesome!
The agent/expert that came out to inspect and treat our home was very professional. Believe his name was Rich/Richard. He’s been with the company, I think he said only since last year, so not too long. But you can tell from the information he shared with my family that his knowledge about pest control and…
We've been using Orkin for years now to control ants around our house. Mike Salem, in particular, has done a fabulous job for us - always letting us know his timing, able to adjust his schedule if we need it, and willing to come out for an additional treatment if necessary (which isn't often). He's always polite…
Excellent. Customer Service is amazing. Very dedicated to their craft. Thank you so much
Chris at Orkin is always there if we need him. Punctual and professional. Good technical knowledge.
I’ve been w Orkin for years. Aliyah is a great technician!! Highly recommend.
Excellent service by Mike as always .... he is the best.
Nick was quick, straightforward and very attentive to my needs Great expertise, knowledge and patience. Thanks Nick!
Great, on time service today!
Does a great job, Mike is very professional and always very friendly.
I’m extremely happy with my Orkin service. They have completely eliminated my spider and ant issues. Our technicians are very communicative and professional and always ask if there are problem areas. I’d recommend them to anyone who uses a regular extermination service.
We have been using Orkin for more than 10 years; and they have always been willing to tell us what needs to be done to keep our home pest-resistant.
I've worked with Orkin for several years and they do a great job. Francisco is very thorough.
Did a great job and asked if I had any concerns. When I explained the things I had concerns about they were addressed by the technician.
great customer service, professional and answers any questions we have.
Even though I was not on the original schedule, these pros “worked me in”. Matt and Prince were timely, professional and accommodating (as have been all of my Orkin service people . Nine years with this company and I’m still impressed!
Our tech today was Susan. She was a great help and was very diligent in finding part of a 15 year issue nobody to this point had been able to discover.
They are very flexible with my schedule, I have been using them for at least 10 years.
Timely, professional, takes care of all of my unwanted bugs.
Alli is great. She responds to calls quickly and is friendly and knowledgeable. We appreciate her!
Francisco was great on last visit Secured holes and cracks from critters & very attentive
Jose was great and knowledgeable. He is always fast as I work from home and the sound of the machine is loud. He's always been very considerate.
Orkin tech, Alli , has provided excellent service and professionalism for several years at our property. She takes her work seriously and is very responsive to concerns about the pests at our home. Five Stars for sure!
Mike is the best! Keeps me informed of what is happening around the yard, shows up when he says he will and is always friendly. Great peace of mind being cared for by Orkin!! When Mike was out the replacement was fantastic too!!
Alex is very knowledgeable and she answered any questions that I ask. And she always tries to come up with a solution to our problem.
The tech Alex, is very professional and knowledgeable. She is always on time and sends a text the day before my appointment. I am pleased with her work!😊
Great Products In Keeping My Property Safe and Enjoyable!
The Orkin serviceman is always friendly and efficient! I haven’t seen any ants or rats since we started their service! Very happy!
David made the treatment straight forward and was informative about the process.
Quick and efficient.
Very good
I've been using Orkin for years. I always have the same service provider, who knows my name. I have cat good out all the time and never see ants.
Technician was very responsive and professional.
Comes in the timeline promised and very efficient and professional
Excellent at keeping me informed about visits.
Jeffrey is very responsive and responsible. He has been doing a wonderful job!
Price
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Questions about Orkin
Is Orkin good?
Yes by most measures: 4.7★ from 1,069 Google reviews and an Experts Score of 26/100 (grade D), #90 of 102 wildlife removal services we track. 7% of reviews in the last two years were 1–2★ (category average 1.6%).
How much does Orkin charge?
Customers reported a typical bill of $146 (middle half $95–$282), 44% above the wildlife removal services median of $101.
What do customers hire Orkin for?
Mostly rodent extermination (220), ant extermination (205), general pest inspection (158), spider extermination (147).
Does the owner respond to complaints?
The owner replied to 48% of 1–3★ reviews (category: 65%).
