Darren and crew are just awesome! We have been using Detailed Pest Control since 2013, best decision ever. Great communication-with a text of service the day before, arriving inside the alloted time frame, always a hello from technician, great respect for property-and always making sure gates are closed. Pest free for 13years! Thanks for everything Darren and Detailed Pest Control. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM! read more

Darren is reliable and great at communicating service time windows. They always thoroughly spray and are sure gates are closed when departing. read more

I have been using this pest control service for ants and spiders. They are reasonably priced and timely. They always send me a text the day before to remind me. I have had zero pest issues since using their service. I highly recommend them!! read more

First off Darren, Michael and Brandon are the nicest guys, extremely professional and thorough. We have almost 1/2 acre and they sprayed the entire property for ants. They used something different in the house and then something else outside and then had to come back even though it was a lot better we still had some on a couple separate occasions so Darren sent somebody out right away to spray again because they guarantee it for 30 days and again incredibly thorough. Both times they found ant nests in the oak trees. The experience alone has been night and day compared to the company we had before. read more

If I could give Detailed a million stars, I would. That's how grateful I am for their work! I had a horrible ant problem after purchasing a new condo. Literally, ants were everywhere, and I spent months using tarro bait traps to no avail. Always, more ants would come back in full force, no matter how many traps I'd used. So, I looked into starting a pest control service, and Detailed Pest Control is one of the first businesses that came up. I totally see why, now! They're quick, effective, friendly, and always on time for our quarterly sprays. It's given me such peace of mind not to be dealing with ants all over the house anymore, and their prices are more than fair. I've had my service for nearly half a year now, and I'll continue to be a customer because of how well they run everything. Highly recommend! read more

Darren and his team did a great job controlling a persistent case of ants at my home. (The previous homeowner said ants were a presence every year) A previous exterminator actually gave up on it, which Darren was shocked at because he felt his team could definitely handle it. Darren sent Michael out to spray thoroughly inside and out and provided extra traps just in case (which I didn't end up needing). Darren set expectations well that within a few days the ants would be gone, and they were. I'm keeping Detailed Pest Control on a regular monthly contract because of the thorough job they did. read more

I highly recommend this business. They stand out from other pest control businesses that I've worked with for two primary reasons, 1) communication is amazing, and 2) they stay on schedule and are dependable. And, to state the obvious, they have our ant and other pest issues totally controlled for the past 3 years. Try them out, you'll be glad you did. read more

I highly recommend this company. I needed to get pest control out to our condo in Walnut Creek quickly. I searched Yelp for the highest rated company in Walnut Creek and called Detailed Pest Control. Darren answered right away & said he could send someone out that day or the next day. He kept his word & the price was very reasonable. I wasn't there when the job was done, so Darren texted me the invoice & I was able to pay via Apple Pay from my phone, which was very convenient! read more

Darren was polite and really listened to our problem. He got a technician out to us the same day. Cort was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and thorough. He was here for an hour, made our dogs feel super comfortable and made sure that they would and would continue to be safe which was so important to us. I highly recommend read more

Darren and Brandon have been excellent to work with, both very professional, responsive, prompt, knowledgable and friendly. Brandon very efficiently and effectively trapped and removed the mole that was tearing up our yard. Highly recommend and will call again when we need it. Thank you! read more

I've been using Detailed Pest Control for many years now. I can't remember how I found them but we have lived in our house for 15 years and they were the first company we ever used. I'm pretty sure they were pretty new, at the time, too. Darren was doing it all on his own. I love that they have grown. They honestly go above and beyond. The first time we used them, we had wasps coming in through the eaves in our house and they were getting in my kids' rooms. He completely fixed the problem, thankfully! He had to come back a couple times to make sure it was gone but that was all included in the pricing. We have used them ever since! They come every 3 months. Their pricing is also way better than the other big names. I remember having another company come to my door trying to get our business and they were significantly higher. I definitely recommend these guys!! read more

I've been a customer for 10 years and had always recieve good service from them. I recently had a small ant problem and they came to do an indoor and outdoor spray in just 2 days from calling them. This company is trustworthy and won't upcharge you for services that you don't need. Their staff are knowledgable and pleasant to work with. Keep up the good work! read more

Reached out to detailed pest control because of an apparently large nest of yellow jackets hidden under a dense rosemary, bush. Darren came out and sprayed into the hole, and the yellow jacket problem was totally taken care of. Very pleasant guy, very efficient work, and very reasonable price. Highly recommended! read more

These folks are super dependable and reliable. Always paying attention to detail and making an extra effort to do a great job.

Gilbert and his colleagues are tremendous. Always responsive on communications and when Gilbert says something, he always follows up on it. Always. We had squirrels and Gilbert and crew sealed up an entryway that had apparently allowed the critter to enter. He checked the attic and set a trap as well. Fortunately, squirrel (and moose) were apparently gone while the boarding up was proceeding. I'm addition to that work, we signed up for 1 year warrantied service. Oh Gilbert et al are simply nice. Highly recommend. read more

After hearing a couple neighbors with rodent infestation problems, I reached out to Detailed Pest Control for some preventative work to be done to ensure we wouldn't have any similar issues down the line. Gilbert from the team came out and did an extremely thorough job removing the old wiring around the perimeter of the house and replacing with much more durable wiring to truly keep any rodents out. He also filled in any holes he found by diligently checking every crevice. Gilbert even climbed onto the roof, into the attic and crawled into the subarea to ensure there were no additional holes. I was extremely impressed by the work he did and would highly recommend giving him a call. read more

When I couldn't catch a pesky gopher I brought in the pros. Darren had to come out and reset traps a few times as this gopher knew how to outsmart traps and set them off without getting caught. Darren kept at it until he got him! Great persistence. I'm looking forward to no more mounds in my front lawn. Thanks Darren! read more

I didn't end up getting service from them (yet) but the person I spoke with was super nice and helpful. Having a fly issue. He offered to look at a photo of the fly via text to offer some advice based on the kind of fly. Really nice!! read more

Gilbert is the man!!! He took care of our rat problem and they never came back. He was very friendly and worked with us on financing, and did a super thorough job of going around the house and sealing each entrance for the rats. A+, would hire again! read more

I requested a quote from Detailed Pest Control through Yelp after moving into a new home and discovering both wasps nests and potential Mole problem that my neighbors notified me of. Melissa was quick to get back to me and offered a very reasonable quote as well as a bi-monthly service. When the tech arrived, they were competent, friendly, and helpful in terms of offering advice on preparations we could make. Definitely recommend them for any pest concerns you might have! read more

After going through a few exterminators we finally found Detailed Pest Control.  We have two small kids and my wife is a freak about ants and spiders.  Their team is great.  The problem is I am never home when they come and my wife will talk to anyone that listens so I am always afraid when the exterminators talk to her because she will always grill them about what they found.  The guys at Detailed are non alarmist, so I don't have to hear that the sky is falling when one ant is seen. LOL  They have been servicing our home for about 8 months, and never get annoyed when they have to tell us to keep our dog in the house.  LOL.  Thanks Detailed,  you guys are great!! read more

Gilbert the ratman was great. He came promptly and inspected the house inside and outside. We had received 2 other quotes that was costing more than 15k but Gilbert made it so affordable for us having bought a new home. He came with his assistant and took a whole day to complete the job and came the week after to check if any rats had been caught in the traps. I would highly recommend him read more

We had a huge ant problem inside and outside our house so we contacted Detailed Pest Control based on a recommendation by our neighbors across the street. Mike arrived on time and did a great job. He used non-toxic chemicals so I wasn't concerned about spraying inside the house. I saw a total of 2 ants in the garden after the first spray and no ants in the house. I haven't seen a single spider either since they sprayed. They have now come twice to spray the outside and there are no ants or spiders anywhere. They are also knowledgeable about spraying trees for insects and diseases. They noticed that our flowering cherry had a disease (I thought it was just getting old!) and so I gave them permission to spray it. The very nice woman who contacted me to tell me when they were coming for the second spray had all the information about our cherry tree and told me they would spray it again in the spring. They also recommend spraying our Crepe Myrtle trees in the spring. Although my husband has sprayed our apple trees for coddling moths in the past, we still had a problem with apple worms. We will have Detailed Pest Control do the spraying next spring. We are very happy with their service and would highly recommend them. Diane F. (In Moraga) read more

Very helpful, and knowledgeable, came within their time window and were super responsive and accommodating!

Minor confusion when trying to schedule a visit (phone tag + arrived ~15 minutes after the window I was given) but very helpful, informative, knew what was up and how to handle it quickly (and humanely!). read more

I've been using Darren and Detailed Pest Control for over a year and have been extremely happy with the service. We have seen a marked decrease in ants, spiders, and other crawly things. Even though Darren doesn't do eat control, he has been great about filling my rodent bait stations that I previously purchased on a monthly basis. We used to have a rat buddy, Bob, who used to run across our fence line at dusk every night. Ever since Darren has been coming out, we haven't seen our buddy! Can't say I miss him! Darren is always professional and polite when I see him. Additionally, Melissa, in the office, has always been very friendly and easy to work with! I love that they send me a text the day before he's coming out, so that I'm not surprised or scared when there is a man walking around in my yard. We're very happy with Detailed Pest Control! read more

I had an ant problem exactly 33 days after they sprayed my home. They wanted to charge me another $85 to spray. They said it was beyond 30 days. We had signed up for a spraying every other month. Next one was due 27 days later but they refused to cover any problems in between the 60 days unlike most pest control companies. The owner Darren got abusive on the phone and shouted profanities which was totally uncalled for. Most unprofessional. read more

Our townhome backs up to an open space so we see all sorts of wildlife. Everything from Turkeys & Coyotes, to Potato Bugs and Tarantulas. I have a serious fear of spiders so I called Darren. I've had him spray our exterior and interior annually for years now and he always does a stand-up job. Any critter I do find in the house is always found belly up, which helps me sleep at night. He also makes sure pets are safe and uses a formula that isn't harmful to animals once dry. Highly recommend Darren to anyone in need of a regular pest spraying. 2 thumbs up! read more

If you have any type of rodent problem like I did, I would highly recommend Gilbert from Detailed Pest Control. I've always had problems with critters getting under the crawl space in my home from various entry points either under the deck or under the fireplace, and have had several different companies come out to trap them over the years. I've used Detailed Pest Control several times before for wasps, and decided to give them a call. Gilbert was very professional and knowledgeable, taking the time to explain what he had found and some of the options to help solve the problem. He sealed all of the points of entry around the perimeter of the house, crawled into the sub area to seal tunnels and wire the foundation adjacent to the deck and bay window. This option would prevent rodents from digging under the house from the deck and getting into the crawl space. He also removed foam that a previous rodent service had used because it had been chewed through, and reinforced the area with wire and mortar. He set traps and came back to check them regularly. After the rodent problem was taken care of and thankfully gone for good, I decided to go with his suggestion to clean up the crawl space, repair insulation that had fallen down, and ducts sealed in places where need be. In addition to his honest work and fair pricing, he takes pride in getting the job done right. read more

With the gardeners no longer coming to do our yardwork due to COVID-19, I've recently had to go out and trim bushes and mow the lawn myself, and am thrilled that I haven't seen a single spider or spider web, or any critters for that matter! I'm doing the happy dance right now knowing I can enjoy working in the yard again without the fear of bugs! It's called Detailed Pest Control because they get EVERYTHING! No one has ever been more detailed than this company! read more

I recently discovered some rodent activity in our house and the crew of Gilbert and Mac come out and safely sealed the house and set traps to further monitor. I like their approach of doing work because they just do what they need to for getting the job done well without upselling. Also very accommodating with my work schedule for when to come out and do the work. Very careful and respectful of our property. Thanks for putting our mind at ease. read more

Over the past few years we have had problems with rats chewing through everything and getting in under the house. Gilbert and his crew from Detailed Pest Control in Walnut Creek have been wonderful and quickly solved our problem. They know what they are doing, are extremely thorough, professional and friendly. Several of my neighbors have also hired Gilbert from Detailed Pest Control and they have been equally impressed. These guys are really good at what they do. If you have pest control issues, including rats, Detailed Pest Control is the way to go. I highly recommend them. read more

A couple of years ago Darren trapped a gopher that had been destroying my lawn. But it was expensive - $300 for the first round and $75 thereafter, before he caught it in one of his traps. I didn't mind the critter too much, as my lawn was shot anyway 'cos of the drought. Fast forward 2017 my lawn's back with the rains and so is the critter. I decided to try something cheaper this time before sending for the nuclear option. So I got an electronic, solar powered stake that chirps every 28 seconds from Home Depot. Cost me just $25 bucks. Tried it and the gopher was gone, after about 3 weeks of wreaking further havoc. The chirper seems to have done the trick. No pest for the past 3 months. Was it luck? I don't know, but it's sure nice to save some serious money! I haven't seen the device at HD since, and assume many satisfied users have bought up the stock. read more

I was very impressed by the service provided by Gilbert and Detailed Pest Control. His quote was very reasonable and scheduling an appointment was easy. He was very through in explaining the work to be completed and after the job was completed, he did a very complete walkthrough of the work performed. Several months later, birds had broken through the attic grates that were secured to my home. I called Gilbert and he came back the same day to address the program. He installed new protective metal screens to keep the birds out of the attic, and they did the trick. I was so impressed with his work that I am using him again to address issues on a nearby relative's property. read more

Gilbert at Detailed Pest Control was great. We got estimates from 5 different pest control companies and feel like we made a great decision selecting Gilbert. He is the person who comes out initially and he is also the one who does the work. We feel like he did an excellent job in securing our home from future rat issues. If he does not answer a call, he gets back to you very quickly. His cell number is: (408) 449-0141. read more

Mixed feelings. I think Darren is a very good businessman and his product works. I verbally agreed to routine spraying apx 12 months ago. I just received a call from a lady in the office confirming this spraying and I asked if it could be put off or skipped due to the fact that when I verbally agreed to routine (every 2 months) spraying, Darren told me that the ant problem would be under control within a few months and that we could then move to quarterly spraying, if not longer. I agreed to that because 1) I don't need another bill every two months and 2) I don't believe in spraying chemicals, natural or otherwise, until needed and 3) our complex has started spraying as well, for ants and I want to check what that schedule is. Ordinarily I wouldn't think my request would be a problem. The result is that she said she could put me off a few weeks until mid-February. The problem i have is that she said I had been "grandfather'd into this program" and they don't even offer it anymore. Pardon me? Legally, she is incorrect. I never signed a contract into this or any other program. I was also never notified that there had been a change in the program. The clincher is that she also said that if I didn't like this program that we would basically have to "part ways". That to me says "we don't value you as a customer anymore". This is not good business practice. I was very polite to her but feel the communication regarding this "grandfathering contract" has been neither clear nor professional. read more

One day, I noticed out of the corner of my eye, something flit across my floor. Then, a moment late, I noticed a rat peeking at me around a corner. A neighbor had been doing some remodeling and uncovered a rat's nest. The rats went scurrying through the neighborhood and one took up residence at my house. We tried to catch it on our own, but the rat was "trap smart" and would take the bait but avoid getting trapped. When I started to hear the rat in the walls, I knew I had to call for help. I talked with Gilbert over the phone and explained what was going on. He explained that he would come out to the house, check for any places where a rat might be getting in, seal any holes, and set traps. He gave me a quote and I agreed. Shortly thereafter, he came out and inspected my home from the outside as well as checking the attic space, the foundation, and inspecting the area under the house. He sealed the places where a rat might be getting in. He set traps and told me what to expect over the next couple of days. Two days later, I heard the trap snap and well, the rat problem was no more. Turns out it was just the one rat in the house. Was so grateful for Gilbert's expertise in this area. And, the thing that was really great was that Gilbert called to check in with me the day after he'd been to the house and again a couple days later. He provided excellent customer service before his visit, during the visit, and after. Highly recommend this company and Gilbert. read more

Gilbert from Detailed Pest Control does great exclusion work and trap setting to eliminate your pest problem for good.

Darren just left after spending almost two hours here in the 105 heat eradicating over 15 wasp nests! Very efficient, tidy ( covered his shoes when he came in the house), personable and knows his stuff! I have also hired him to do bi-monthly service. I highly recommend Darren for your pest needs - you won't be sorry! 7/26/18 Need to revise my review unfortunately - Melissa the clerk at the front desk - is rude. Darren blew into Crow Canyon Country Club on 7/25/18 and on the dash cam was speeding and blew a stop sign which just resulted in a $50 fine on my account. Additionally he made a huge mess in my yard with his blower! Took me over an hour to clean up the leaves and bark he blew around!When I brought it to their attention she was verbally abusive and rude. Don't need that in my life and neither do you ! read more

I've had Gilbert, Detailed's rodent specialist, work for me on several occasions when I lived in Berkeley. He responded to my call about mice very quickly. Because I always want to know how things work, I followed him around as he showed me how mice can get in and the right things to do to get rid of them. I thought of putting it off, maybe setting a few traps, hoping the rodents don't like my cooking, but he explained that if you put it off, rodents will start chewing on the electrical wiring and you wind up having to open up walls. Unfortunately, I know this can happen if you don't get rid of them. There are pest control outfits that will come and spray foam to fill holes where rodents can enter a house, but mice and rats can eat through the foam. It won't deter them. Gilbert patches even the smallest entry hole with solid material that won't deteriorate. Now I'm renting a home in Alameda and saw a mouse scurry around the dish washer then disappear under the sink. I called Gilbert and he came nearly immediately to inspect. Spraying with foam would be cheaper, but Gilbert guarantees the work for a full year. If within that year there is a return of the mouse or the rat (or I suppose you could have an infestation of gerbils, but I doubt it), he'll come out and do whatever is needed for free. He's also a really nice guy. I don't write many rave reviews. Actually I don't write many reviews, period. But I'm impressed with Gilbert's expertise and his work and frankly, I really don't like the thought of a mouse leaving its little gifts under the sink and scattered in the garage. I don't want to hear them chewing and I can be sure that the one mouse is not a bachelor. He's got a family to feed. ewwwww. read more