
Custom Pest Solutions Inc
“Jeffrey V. always does a consistently fantastic job! Thank you very much! We like Custom Pest Solutions. We have not had rodent issues since we hired this company two years ago. Thank you!” — Google review
We graded 6 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 153,263 Google reviews of 178 top-rated pest control services nationwide; 6 of them in Sanford, FL. Updated November 2, 2026.
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Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pest control services).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-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.Reliability (24%): How 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.Craft & service (0%): Google 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.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises 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.Replies to reviews (7%): How 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.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 | Dave's Pest Control - LongwoodSanford, FL | A 94How 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%93+50.7Reliability 24%92+22.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.93 | $88 |
| 2 | A 94How 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%94+22.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty87−1.3Experts Score= 94Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.90 | $91 | |
| 3 | A 88How 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%88+48Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%91+12.9Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty95−0.5Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAA | 4.88 | — | |
| 4 | A 83How 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%88+48Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%85+12Replies to reviews 7%41+2.9Craft & service penalty88−1.2Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAAAAC | 4.86 | $88 | |
| 5 | A 80How 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%82+44.7Reliability 24%72+17.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%100+7.1Craft & service penalty82−1.8Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 80Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABAABA | 4.86 | — | |
| 6 | C 56How 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%69+37.6Reliability 24%37+9Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%70+4.9Craft & service penalty99−0.1Momentum penalty0−10Experts Score= 56Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BDAAFB | 4.90 | — |
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| General pest inspection | $58 | $99 | $136 | 98% |
| Rodent extermination | $99 | $214 | $371 | 97% |
| Ant extermination | $86 | $148 | $246 | 98% |
| Spider extermination | $73 | $119 | $166 | 97% |
| Bug & insect extermination | $66 | $103 | $144 | 98% |
| Hornet & wasp extermination | $103 | $184 | $282 | 98% |
| Home inspection | $66 | $116 | $181 | 98% |
| Cockroach extermination | $86 | $153 | $282 | 98% |
| Mosquito extermination | $71 | $89 | $111 | 97% |
| Bee extermination | $194 | $282 | $426 | 97% |
| Termite inspection | $106 | $194 | $323 | 97% |
| Flea & mite extermination | $131 | $179 | $282 | 97% |
How the 6 pest control services we rated in Sanford, FL compare, and what customers praise most.
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
Average stars per company.
Share of Google review highlights.
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-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.
Reliability (24%) — How 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.
Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google 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.
Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.
Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises 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.
Replies to reviews (7%) — How 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.
The 10 best-rated pest control services in Sanford, FL average 4.9★ on Google across 10,317 reviews. Custom Pest Solutions Inc has the top rating (5.0★), and Terminix has the most reviews (3,898). Updated October 31, 2026.
10 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (10,317 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.

“Jeffrey V. always does a consistently fantastic job! Thank you very much! We like Custom Pest Solutions. We have not had rodent issues since we hired this company two years ago. Thank you!” — Google review

“Jacob does an amazing job! He is professional, knowledgeable, competent and friendly. Good service and the landscape looks better than it has in years!” — Google review

“Eric was very friendly and let me know he was here. He couldn’t do the front yard because of Halloween decorations he seemed to do a really thorough job” — Google review
“We had the pleasure of Jeremy providing services for us. He made this experience so pleasant. He was quick, professional, knowledgeable, and asked us about any concerns we had. He made sure to tell us this is…” — Google review

“OSCAR WAS REALLY PROFFESSIONAL TREAT MY FIRE HILLS OUTSIDE AND SUGAR ANTS INSIDE I WII RECOMMEND HIM 100% TO MY FAMILY & FEIENDS THANKS TRULY NOLEN” — Google review
“Having raccoons in the attic is stressful, but Paul Colon from ABC Home & Commercial Services made the entire removal process smooth and stress-free. He was punctual, incredibly polite, and very thorough in…” — Google review
“I would highly recommend Wayne and his company to anyone looking for professionalism, honesty, and exceptional service. It’s rare to come across someone who genuinely cares about providing excellent service, and…” — Google review

“You can not always control the lawn but you can control the people that service it and Bryton at Land Shark Pest Control has done an amazing job in our yard, he takes his time to explain what is wrong, is polite and…” — Google review

“I was hit by the Great Sanford Termite Swarm of June 2026. As a new homeowner I knew I didn't have signs of an infestation but was concerned. Joe came out, took a look at the two hotspots and advised that my…” — Google review

“I would recommend Terminix for your home pest control. So far they have responded very good and they are able to come out as many times as you need if needed. Overall the service has been good and the technician does…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for pest control service listings in and around Sanford, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Custom Pest Solutions Inc has the highest Google rating on our Sanford list: 5.0 out of 5 from 297 reviews (as of October 31, 2026).
Terminix has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 3,898, with a 4.8★ average.
Only open Sanford-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.
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