I was alarmed when I spotted 'swarmers' late Spring outside our detached studio. Since there were cracks leading to the wall of this structure, it just felt way too close for comfort. We had another agency come to inspect our house and the detached studio and while they didn't find any activity or signs of damage (whew!) they recommended we do preventative treatment and while we initially thought it was a good idea, their quote was really, really high (and they do not do 'spot' treatment). I wanted a second opinion. I then found Echobots on NextDoor and Monica was so understanding and knowledgeable. Josiah came out to do another inspection and while he also only saw 'old' signs of termite treatment in the past on our separate studio, he came up with a plan to just do the perimeter of that structure. We accepted and when he came out a few weeks later, he and my husband moved a standalone plastic shed that was on top of a wooden pallet and bingo...we saw some worker termites under that pallet (again, way too close to our actual structure), so really glad we did this. He was very communicative throughout the process. Highly recommend working with them should you ever need their services. read more

After 20 years, we suddenly found traces of mice in our home. We decided that we needed a professional or else we'd probably be forever dealing with the problem. We did a search and came across Echobots. We saw good reviews: quick, honest and reasonable prices. So we called for a consultation. Josiah came quickly and, after looking around, gave us a rundown of what he observed and his proposed course of action which made a lot of sense. He also gave us a draft cost estimate which was quite reasonable. He did not pressure us. Instead, he told us that he'll have an estimate typed up for our consideration. Monica sent us the estimate within a day and we approved the work. When Josiah arrived, he did a thorough inspection around our home, found and fixed the entry points. He showed us where they were and the repairs that he had done. He then set traps around the suspected areas of activities including our attic. He came back to check on us weekly and took care of new developments until there were no traces of activity (two weeks). Josiah took care in explaining things to us and answering our questions. He and Monica were very pleasant to work with and provided very good communication on next steps so we knew what to expect. We have no problems recommending Echobots. read more

Josiah is a friendly and very through professional. He did a Termite and Pest inspection for our Home as we're contemplating listing it for Sale. He was very detailed and kept me up to date on every step he was doing and his findings. I look forward to the detailed inspection report. Regardless if we sell or keep our home, I will definitely work with Josiah and his company Echobots to resolve the issues found. read more

I was only a secondhand client, so to speak, given that Echobots was hired by our condo association for termite prevention/control around our properties, but from what I witnessed as a resident-owner of an apartment in the complex where they worked, they are an efficient and well organized team, communicative, very responsive to questions, good follow-up re: voicemail, and doing neat, clean work. read more

Josaiah and Monica are running a solid company. They are sincere, prompt and very thorough with their work. We really appreciate their prompt help in getting the inspections. Thank you for your service. read more

A year and a half ago I contacted Terminix for termite treatment. They came out and serviced the area, or so I thought. Fast forward to today and we have termites again but in 5 locations. I did not want to contact Terminix again as they were very expensive and clearly did not last. Instead I went with Echobots. Not only were they $450 less, their product has a warranty of 3 years instead of 1, and should last at least 5. They were very knowledgeable, I highly recommend. read more

Josiah came and gave a consultation - super helpful and provided a lot of solid background information and what to expect. They provided a quote and moved forward in a swift manner. Him and his team are professionals and set expectations very well. read more

Although it is always disconcerting to discover pests around or inside your home, Echobots provided an efficient and thorough service to eradicate the unwelcome visitors. What stands out most about this company is the high level of customer service. Communication is clear and frequent and pricing is competitive. This is a family-owned business with roots in Contra Costa County. read more

I am very thorough in my research before I have someone come out to my house. Not only do I want to make sure I completely understand what the issue is, but I want to understand how it will be handled relative to the cost. That said, I had a few companies come out to inspect my house for termites and bid on the job. First impressions matter and set the tone for what's to come. Monica was so lovely to deal with - sincere and genuine. Calls and correspondence were prompt and thorough. When Josiah came out to do the inspection, he, too, was very genuine, incredibly knowledgeable and very thorough, offering us tips and suggestions. Most importantly, given the beautiful brickwork I have in the front and backyard, he noted that the grout fills a previous termite company had done (15 years ago) were done sloppily and commented that he would do much better. His comments stayed with me as I met with other companies. I specifically started asking about things Josiah had pointed out (including the grout plugs) and was just not impressed with what I was told. I had the impression Josiah would not only do a good job, but would pay attention to the details. I was not disappointed! On the day of the work, Carlos came to prep. He was very courteous and I know I keep saying it, but sincere. I just got the feeling from everyone I dealt with at this company, that they genuinely cared about what they were doing and the work they were doing at my home. Josiah's treatment around the perimeter was thorough and Carlos plugged my grout beautifully, after having drilled in the same spots the previous guy did, and it looks fantastic! The trenching was covered in the dirt and you'd never know we had anything done. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend. Their pricing is competitive, their work impeccable and they are people you want to do business with. read more

Josiah did a great job! Always came on time, explained all the details of the treatment, gave a bunch of advice on how to deal with termites and ants. I would highly recommend him and his company! read more

Top notch company! Knowledgeable, responsive and professional, Josiah uses state of the art camera technology that solved our problem quickly and completely. Monica is efficient and professional in handing the back office scheduling. Don't hesitate to call Echobots for your pest control needs! read more

I called 3 different termite pest control companies. I had both rats and subterranean termites that Josiah got rid of. I chose Echobots, Josiah being the most knowledgeable and educated me to what they needed to do to my home. Josiah did a thorough inspection of my home answered all my questions plus gave me more knowledgable information that made me feel comfortable that made me trust him more than the others companys. Another thing I liked was they wore shoe covers put down plastic by the crawl space and wore coveralls and gloves that they put into plastic bages as soon as they got out of the crawl space when they were finished and haul away I am so glad that I chose Josiah at Echobots because he came out when he said he would and took care of what he said he would. When I would call him, he would either answer the phone or always returned my calls in a timly manner. He patched holes around the house top and bottom that look good. He put a new rubber strip on the bottom of my garage door, and patched up the holes the rats made in heater duck. They drilled holes and put chemical all around the house for the termites. He also sprayed disinfectant under the house. He did go obove and beyond my expectations. JOSIAH is the best.!!!! I also found out that he does construction work. From the way that they did my work and cleaned up so good afterwords i trust him, I will be calling them for my next project Thanks Josiah.!!!!!! read more

ETHICAL - FRIENDLY - QUICK TURN TIME - PROMPT - EXECUTES TO COMMITMENT Overall hands down one of the best companies I've worked with in a long time. All of the above qualities truly depicts the experience I had working with the Echobots Team -- Josiah & Monica. I found termites coming out of my sheetrock (boo) late on a Thursday night. I reached out to Echobots among several other companies that night. Josiah responded immediately on Friday and scheduled to visit on Saturday due to the urgency (live termites + baby arriving any day). During our call on Friday, he gave me great tips to ensure the problem doesn't spread-- huge thank you!! Note, all other companies couldn't come until Monday or later in the week. Josiah was prompt in his arrival/ communicated 30 mins prior to visit (super nice so you're not sitting around during a 2 hour window). He was very friendly, respectful and knowledgeable. I appreciated that he spent the time to educate me on the situation, treatment process and that he spent a great deal of time at the house reviewing the situation to ensure a thorough quote etc. Echobots was not only the quickest to respond but the most competitive as well... due to the turn time and friendliness, this was a win/win! Echobots then EXCEEDED all expectations (beyond the above). How & why? They were able to fit me in for the inside termite emergency fix within 2 days to try and beat the baby's arrival. Prior, they were able to advise they could execute all services that same day-- even better. The following day, I went into labor (just my luck). I was not able to prepare the house for the services (moving everything 3 ft. from the home etc). I messaged Monica at 8pm to explain the situation and advised I was working to have friends help or requested to reschedule. Monica promptly replied that night and advised for me to NOT worry and focus on starting my new family. Monica advised that the Echobot team would take care of everything and not to worry about a thing. I was absolutely floored as I service my customers like this but have not received the same TLC for another company in years. I had such piece of mind knowing that this would be handled and that I was bringing my new baby into a termite free home. All services were executed flawlessly. Icing on the cake was then that they were super sweet and sent a baby gift...truly great people and an A + Company who cares about their customers! Absolutely would recommend Echobots for all of the above reasons and the ultimate execution. You won't be disappointed!! read more

This was the only company able to show up on a short notice. Sometimes it's because a company is very efficient and staffed well. Sometimes it's because of some other less honorable reasons. I wasn't present during the inspection and decided to call hoping the inspector is still there to give me an overview. Unfortunately he already finished with the full house inspection. It's hard to tell how much time the inspector spent under the house as I wasn't there. He congratulated me there were no termites found. No termites, no any sign of a previous infestation. Wow, I said. I haven't seen an inspection report without termites in the Bay Area. The home inspection report came in very brief with a few items only. Well, a month later my contractor casually mentioned, the house needs to be treated for termites as he uncovered some area where they were. I wish the inspection done by Greater Bay Area Termite has revealed that. It's hard to tell whether it was a miss on the inspector's part or termites were very well concealed. Either way, I had to hire a different company, pay for the full inspection again and the termite treatment. Needless to say it was an out of pocket unexpected expense without any credit from the previous owner of the house. read more

As a person who have had bad experiences with contract/service type work, I bombarded Josiah with many questions on the day of our termite inspection. I appreciated that he took the time to completely answer every single questions and concerns that I had. Josiah was patient, knowledgeable, and clear about what he recommended as a treatment plan for subterranean termites. His inspection was thorough and what my wife had liked most, was that he not only brought/wore his shoe covers, but he also brought plastic to lay out over our carpet when he entered our house to access the crawl space (prevents dirt from getting all over the place when he comes back up from inspecting under the house). Most other companies that came over for inspection had to be told to even wear their shoe covers... Echobots' bid was not the lowest quote I got in terms of price, but was still very reasonable. Although, they were not too far behind my lowest bidder either. However, I knew more clearly what I'd be getting from Echobots. I really can't say the same for the other guys I got bids from. After reviewing multiple bids and doing plenty of my own research, we decided to go with Echobots based off of our initial impression of the interaction we had during inspection, price, and sincerity reflected by Josiah. I am so glad we chose Echobots because everything went smooth. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Josiah did exactly what he said he would do. He brought plastic and taped up corners of our walls to help prevent any potential damages from snaking the high pressure hose into the house and down our crawl space. He spent hours meticulously applying Termidor SC to the entire perimeter of our property on both sides of the structure's foundation. He serviced my property as if it was his own. Very thorough work. It was above and beyond my expectation. I just wish there were more people like him in the service industry. Keep up the great work Josiah! read more

Patrick from Greater Bay Area Termite came out to my house in Livermore to do a termite inspection on very short notice. He was able to fit it in his schedule to come out the very next morning. I showed him the areas where I had found evidence of termite infestation (including the crawlspace under the house). He gave me a very honest assessment of the infestation and determined that it was only a dry wood termite infestation. I had a previous inspection done by another company and their guy claimed that I also had a dry wood beetle infestation which would have cost a lot more to fumigate for beetles. The other guy also claimed I had all sorts of damaged to some sub-frame wood pieces and it needed replacement. Patrick was very honest about my situation and said it was only a termite infestation. He also inspected these sub-frame wood pieces and said they are perfectly fine and do not need to be replaced. I decided to have the house tented and fumigated for termites (a 3-day process). His honesty allowed me to save thousands of dollars in not having to fumigate for beetles (which is a 5-day process) and replace sub-frame wood pieces that were in good condition. Patrick is very friendly and easy to work with. He gives you a very honest assessment of your situation and does not try to inflate the cost of repairs needed just to try to make more money from your situation unlike how some other termite companies might try to do. Thank you Patrick for helping me resolve the termite infestation problem in my house and most of all, thank you for your honesty as a business man. I would highly recommend Greater Bay Area Termite to do an inspection on your home if you have a termite infestation. read more

Patrick was a great help and very pleasant. I got an inspection done right away during their busy swarming season, and he advised me on how to treat the problem. I decided because the house was still under warranty with a large termite extermination company I had previously hired that I would have them fix their work. Three treatments later, the problem still wasn't fully taken care of, so I finally gave up on them and decided to have the house fully treated by Echobots. Josiah and his helper were able to come within a couple of days even though I gave them very little notice and a small window to work in due to my limited availability. They were super courteous and thorough and injected termicide into the foundation and around the entire perimeter of the property after digging a trench around the whole house. They also were diligent enough to check a locked crawl space for which I did not have a key. There they discovered tons of wood scraps and active termites, which they were willing and able to remove and dispose of the next day when I wasn't available any longer. They treated the crawl space after removing all debris from the area and Josiah sent me several pictures of their work in progress as well as the final results. The crawlspace was left completely clear and they even put new locks on the access points. Josiah was very communicative and explained everything they had to do and why the other company's previous treatments had not been as effective as they could have been and how I could expect immediate and lasting results with this treatment. They definitely went above and beyond, and their warranty is longer and more comprehensive than other exterminators I've worked with in the past. I'm very glad I found them and will be hiring them for all future extermination needs. read more

No one wants to have a pest problem, but it is a comfort and delight to work with Echobots. Monica, Josiah and Carlos are extremely kind and empathetic people. I felt like we were in good hands from the very start. On the day of our scheduled treatment, we also had a family emergency, and their kindness and efficiency allowed us to have the work done and focus on our personal situation. They did incredible work and I'm awed by the whole experience. We are thankful for the work they did and relieved to know who to call if we ever have a different pest situation in the future -- I know this one is solved for a very long time. read more

Patrick and his team go above and beyond to make sure that their customers are satisfied. They have done dozens of termite inspections for me and have always led my clients and me in the right direction. They call it how they see it and not what is going to make them the most money like many other termite companies. It is a family owned business with integrity and morals and that goes a long way in this type of business. read more

We had a rat problem in our house and after dealing with multiple pest companies who were unprofessional, we called Josiah. Josiah spent over two hours inspecting our entire house and thoroughly explained everything going on. His professionalism establishes confidence and trust. Josiah and his team always wore shoe covers and went above and beyond to clean everything before leaving. I was so happy with the work done to exclude rats that I asked Josiah to repair our bathroom ducts. He also helped us get new insulation in the attic. He oversaw everything and made sure everything was done thoroughly. All communication was clear, thorough and frequent. Josiah and team: thank you thank you! read more

Echobots did a great job finding and fixing rodent entry points into our attic that a previous company had either missed entirely, or had not fixed properly. Echobots did the work the day after I called them at a very reasonable price. They are professionals who listen to what their customers want (unlike my previous experience with a firm who really only wanted to sell attic insulation) read more

Patrick Glennan and his crew at Greater Bay Area Termite Company has been doing chemical treatments for us at, Capstone Inspection Services, for many years. He has always been professional, and treated our clients with courtesy. I can always count on them to do the job right the first time, and he is always using the most effective treatment options available. It is my pleasure to write this review, and would not hesitate to refer them in the future. Erick Chapman, President Capstone Inspection Services read more

Patrick Glennan and his guys at Greater Bay Area Termite Company have been doing chemical treatments/Maintenance for our company Advanced Property Management for over 10 years. Patrick is very professional, always on time and always there when I need him. I can always count on his company to get the job done correctly. We will continue to use Greater Bay Area Termite for years to come. Jinjer Bowden, Property Manager Advanced Property Management read more

Patrick, Josiah & Monica were friendly, reassuring, and helpful. Patrick scheduled a date/time to come out within just 1-2 days from when we first discussed our termite situation. Patrick showed up on time, educated me about termites in the area, and showed my where the termites were coming from. Shortly after his inspection, Patrick referred me to Josiah to discuss the solution in more detail. Patrick was also very helpful when I had questions on what to do with the termites in the meantime. Monica provided the contract details with a very reasonable quote in a timely manner. Everyone at Greater Area Termites was very pleasant for an unpleasant situation. read more

Good report if you can get it. Inspection was on Wednesday finally received the report the following Wednesday, which is totally unacceptable and messed up our entire timeline. We honestly should have received it no later than Friday... Multiple attempts by both agents and the lender didn't get us anywhere. Such a frustrating experience. read more

Was in the process of buying my home a few months back and they came quickly on pretty short notice. I was grateful for that. Patrick was kind but he did the inspection rather quickly. Less than 30 minutes I want to say. Got our report within a few days. After moving into the home a few weeks later we noticed carpenter bees coming out of our wood overhang. There were plenty of these holes and we even asked about them when Patrick was here. He said they weren't of any worry and we had a pretty sturdy overhang & it was in good shape. We've had a really tough time getting rid of them and it would have been nice to know this from his inspection. For as much as the inspection was I'd expect them to stay a little longer. Would have gave him more time to really do a better inspection. Would think/expect them to be experts and recognize those holes, as there were plenty! Won't recommend them or use them again. read more

Can't rave enough! They're super knowledgable, informative, and do amazing work! We'd recommend them to everybody! They completely went above and beyond, and we're oh so appreciative! read more

I found termite damage when addressing a plumbing leak under the house. I had 2 estimates for the termite work and decided to go with Greater Bay Area. Patrick performed a very thorough inspection compared to the other larger company I had out. His price was competitive and he was very informative. Josiah came the next week to supervise the work and was very sensitive to our desire to minimize any esthetic compromises around the foundation of the house. He even brought three concrete samples to find the one that would match our existing concrete best. They did a great job and the plugs of the holes are barely noticeable. All the people at GBA were pleasant, friendly and professional. I am very glad I decided to go with them for the work. read more

Timely and thorough inspection - which turned up not only the subterranean termites that I'd called in but also a couple of fungus problems. The verbal quote was quickly followed up with an email quote that provided me three options: localized treatment of the two spots with active termites, perimeter treatment, and a $50 add-on of the fungus near the fireplace. (The other fungus problem is on the exterior steps which need to be replaced; the inspector agreed that I'd be better off waiting to replace rather than trying to treat.) After about two weeks of ignoring the quote, GBA called me which was just the nudge that I needed to get the treatment scheduled. I went with the localized treatment ($700) and the fungus add-on - which was in the crawl space under the front of the house and would have been a big pain for me to take care of myself. The two guys that did the treatment showed up within the contracted window, were very friendly and efficient, were careful about the landscaping, and did a great job of cleaning up. The whole process took less than three hours. If I ever have to have more pest control done (and I hope not!) then I'll certainly contact GBA Termite. Note that orange oil treatment is not an option for subterranean termites. However, the localized treatment for subterranean termites is sufficiently benign that my feline companions and I were stayed in the house during the treatment and were able to go into the yard immediately after the treatment. read more

Echobots and it's team have gone above and beyond what we were expecting. They communicate, arrive on time and follow up till the job gets done. We are so glad we chose Josiah and his team with our rodent and termite problem. We highly recommend them if you are seeking trustworthy and professional exterminators. read more

These guys are the best. They are very quick and very knowledgeable since my gf is very impatient with services and also allergic to termites. They were able to inspect and do the treatment in a couple of days of calling. Since we've been having a lot of rain some of the treatment got messed up and they were here the day after we got infested again. I could not be more thankful for these guys and I'm glad I learned a lot from this experience. I haven't been happy with these types of services until I met these guys. 5/5 and thanks for the great work! read more

As an active real estate investor I have relied on the expertise and teamwork from Greater Bay Area Termite for over 20 years. Whether buying, selling or exchanging my investment properties, Patrick and his team provide punctual inspections with clear, concise and detailed inspection reports. Repairs or remediation, if recommended, are completed in a timely and professional manner. read more

GBA has completed two inspections for me, and i will continue to use this company in the future. They were more than willing to work around my hectic schedule. Additionally, everyone I spoke with were very professional. Lastly, the company is honest, clean, and respectful. Keep it up guys! read more

Had a appointment today at 12 for my rental house set up with Patrick he calls at 10 in the morning leaving a message saying he's there.... We don't live in town so we try and try to call him back with no answer... Decide to still go by 12.... No body no call back. I call from a different number and he picks up..... Then tells me the appointment was before 12... Even though he told us when first making a appointment that his morning was booked in Danville.... Said he could come Monday. Ha Like I would trust him again! read more

Dear Patrick, Thank you for all the years you've done inspections for me. Thank you for all your hard work.You've been reliable, straight forward and always kind to everyone. I wish you and your family all the best in the years to come Mara Salomon, President Salomon Properties Inc. read more

I was very impressed with the patience and knowledge Patrick and Monica both had in dealing with our termite issue. They took the time to explain everything and gave us a thorough inspection of the entire house including the yard. Their quote for the work (fumigation) was very reasonable and affordable. I think it is the honesty and "personal" approach that makes the entire experience worth it. read more

Within a day of discovering what we thought were termites, Patrick Glennan came out to our house, confirmed yes it was termites. 2 days later the work was completed for the subterranean termites and a week later our house was tented for termites. Patrick and his crew showed up on time and were very professional. They explained thoroughly what we needed to do to get our house ready for tenting. We also used them for a rental house in Livermore. I would highly recommend Greater Bay Area Termite. read more

Patrick and his crew were wonderful. I work full time and it was hard for me to be home. Patrick had a "can do" attitude right from the start and came out to my home same day even when I couldn't be home to give me an estimate based on the size of my home from the outside. The quote was very reasonable and we set a date. His guys came on time. They were very polite and got the job done in an efficient manner. They were super nice and pleasant to work with. The quote didn't change after they came and was able to actually look at the inside of my home. They gave me all the official paper work and gave me a 3 year warranty which is very reasonable based on the other companies that gave me quotes. I waited a few weeks to write this because I wanted to make sure the termites were gone. (They were completely visible since there was an infestation on my outside wood patio fence.) I went out to inspect a week or two later and NO TERMITES. I would highly recommend Patrick and his crew for all your termite needs. read more