(Serviced 09/13/17 WE @ 10:00am...and many times before): When you needed to "do away" with and gained control of those pesky pests!
Dewey Pest Control of Van Nuys has been part of my family's rental property business for nearly 10 years. Having recently taken over the Property Management responsibilities - which included a building in Van Nuys - I've gotten familiar with this particular branch of the organization and its various technicians. Would they continue to do my family and I proud...or would their extermination be considered!?:
The Company - Founded by Ray M. Dewey in 1929, it began as a one-man operation that has since flourished into an organization of hundreds of technicians, crew workers, inspectors, fumigators, and office personnel. In 1977, Steven R. Dewey purchased the company from his father. Today, this family-owned business has 32 branches throughout California. They offered a slew of pest control services based on one's needs.
Standard Monthly Service ($52.00) - This chosen service treated the given property once a month for general pest control of a myriad of critters (ants, mice, roaches, spiders, silverfish, etc.) which included up to two units, any laundry and storage rooms, and the entire exterior. Sadly, this didn't include bedbugs or bees which were expensive separate charges. This specific service was just right for the particular 8-unit complex this branch covered.
Service - From the time I called and usually spoke with one of the many friendly and helpful Customer Service Reps. at the end of the previous month to schedule treatment for the following month to having dealt with the various technicians the date of the treatment, everyone along the way has been easy to work with and professional. When you made an appointment, you were usually given a 2-hour courtesy window, which wasn't bad at all. A special shout-out went to Chris Merino who has been our Technician for the past couple of years. His cheerfulness, efficiency yet attention-to-details (his service calls lasted between 15-25 minutes total), informative knowledge, and patient demeanor were always appreciated.
Parking (N/A) - Since their business was all about coming to your location, out of courtesy you tried to have a convenient spot for them to park their vehicle https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=a5E-RA4yfjbRtlnV6hg-zg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Otherwise, they were more than happy to park out on the street.
Atmosphere, décor, ambience - Although they had an actual office building, that was rather inconsequential since the real place of business was at any given property where the service was needed to be done.
Attire - Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
Overall, Van Nuy's Dewey Pest Control branch has served my family well for nearly 10 years, and I was impressed with my nearly three years of having worked directly with them. Sure, you might've found cheaper prices elsewhere, but whenever possible I liked to support small family-owned businesses. Furthermore, Chris' excellent customer service was something the company should commend and be proud of. I found total value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $52.00; NO tip required). And...they accepted my credit card of choice...AMEX! 5.0 STARS read more