We were hearing noises in our attic for quite some time but thought it was squirrels, but turns out we had rats. They chewed on our crawl space ducts to the point that the insulation was seeping through the vents. Our first inspection was by Sam and was pleased on how he explained the issues we were having and confirmed that we had rodents. He inspected our attics and sent another crew to check the crawl space and confirmed we also had tunneling. After sending us an estimate of the costs, we decided to check with another provider to get a competitive pricing. After reviewing we decided to go with Honest Rodent Proofing, they were clear and detailed in their statement of work and very approachable to discuss our issues. On the service day, unfortunately we had an issue where the estimate was incorrect and they missed the correct sq ft of the house. Sam was able to provide a discount and we were happy to proceed. The crew is a great team, and wanted to thank Fernando, Mario, Josh and others I didn't get their names. They were able to explain what they were doing and why. They cleared all the old insulation in the attic and replaced with new ones. They added traps which luckily caught one of the chaps the next day. They also added additional traps and will be checking in the next coming weeks. We value their service and have recommended them to our Neighbours too. read more

Didnt get them to do the work but just by getting a quote, they were great. Told me outright how much, didnt mess around and try to overcharge or upsell. read more

"So, this morning I go down to the garage to check the car out. I figure by this time, the odor molecules have had at least twelve hours to de-smellify. I open the car door, like a *punch* in the *face*, the stench hits me-- it's almost as if it had *gained* strength throughout the night..." - Jerry Seinfeld da Scene: It's not in our car... it's in the HOUSE!! Friday night and we get a faint smell of "rotting garbage" wafting occasionally throughout the house, just every now & then, fleeting. We do a cursory check of the garbage cans and anywhere there might be food. Saturday the smell is bit more pronounced, kind of more in the kitchen/dining room area. We had a party w/ lots of little kids recently, so we do a hard-target search for maybe an errant chicken wing or something stuck in an un-intended space by a kiddo... no dice. I start to think is smells similar to a dead mouse or rat, possible in the walls or crawl space; increasing smell, so I put out a Yelp! Project on a possible dead animal removal/inspection. Yami @ Honest Rodent Proofing was 1st to respond, so setup a Monday AM inspection. Sunday the smell is a bit stronger in that one area, rest of the house seems fine. da Work: The technician Sam arrives early to do an inspection, agrees there is a faint smell, but is not sure if it's a dead animal (and he'd know?!). He does the inspection of the perimeter, then the crawl space under the house, going directly under the kitchen/dining room area and did not see any sign of animal activity. He also peeked in the attic area and did not smell or see anything up there as well. FRUSTRATING! da Service: Sam said since he didn't find anything to remove nor did he see any tunneling near the foundation or entry along the roof, that there was no charge. He advised to see how it goes the next few days if the smell get worse or we see flies inside the house, to get them back; that it was possible whatever it is, is in the walls, but until we can pinpoint it better, finding it randomly is tough. While it's frustrating that we didn't find a cause yet, it's somewhat comforting that nothing was found initially; I was picturing a rat or squirrel rotting away under the house. Yami was quick to gets us scheduled and helpful, while Sam did his best to discover what was up. Excellent and quick communications will have me going back to them if needed and in the future. Honest Rodent Proofing is just that, honest and earned my repeat business. Keeping our fingers crossed that we don't need a priest to get rid of this fleeting smell! read more

We knew we had rodent issues when our dishwasher stopped working, and the repair detected 3 connectors eaten by rats. Our neighbor referred us to Honest Rodent Proofing. After a free inspection, Josh and his team descended on our house for the best part of a day to get us rat free. From the roof to the crawl space they seal every external opening 1/4 inch or greater. They redid every outside vent. Josh pointed out places of vulnerability they had fixed, and helped educate us on rat issues they have seen and what we should avoid. After the sealing up, Rodent Proofing sets traps where rats may still be hanging out (and where humans and pets can't accidentally trip them). These are snap traps - they have never used poison. They schedule three followup appointments to check and reset traps as needed. Very satisfied with Honest Rodent Proofing - highest recommendation. read more

After getting multiple estimates from different rodent and insulation companies, I can confidently say that Honest Rodent Proofing was by far the best experience!!! Best company - by far- in the Bay Area. AND they a the licensed too! Verrrrry important!! Many companies on Yelp are not licensed companies. AJ and his team went above and beyond to make sure everything was done 100% right. They were incredibly thorough, detail-oriented, and took the time to explain everything along the way. AJ especially stands out. He is a very reasonable guy, and transparent with what needed to be done, which sadly seemed like a rarity these days in the business world. I can tell he genuinely cares about doing the job properly and treating his customers fairly. At no point did I feel pressured or upsold (like I did with the several other companies I met with) just honest advice and quality work. He even offered to come over after the job was done to do a final walkthrough and address any concerns (if any) with my dad. The whole team was professional, hardworking, and they clearly take pride in what they do. If you are dealing with rodents or insulation issues and want a company you can trust, go with Honest Rodent Proofing! Thank you AJ, Yami, Jazmin, Aldo, Brian Ray, Sam, Francisco, Esequiel, Clemente, and the rest of the team!!!! read more

We recently had our home rodent proofed by Brian and Francisco. They were on-time, courteous, knowledgeable, and friendly throughout the service. They were able to point out the weak spots in the home and how the protections they installed to guard against rodents. Looking forward to the follow up visits and really appreciate the 1 year guarantee. And they made a very cool rodent proof door for our crawlspace! read more

Kind, prompt, caring. I appreciated his advice. I had no problem paying his fee. I hope in the future to do the extensive work needed, but in the meantime, I have told all my friends about Honest Rodent Proofing! read more

There's nothing worse than the smell - the one you can't quite identify but it smells like death. Yup, that was us, in a heater duct of all places. The Honest Rodent Proofing staff arrived on time, with a pre-text that they were on the way. The technician discussed the situation in advance, performed the work, and then filled us in afterward. Customer service to technical work was 5 stars hands down. read more

TLDR: Honest Rodent Proofing was honest and provided exceptional customer service. Been hearing skittering underneath the house for a long time, and finally decided to address it. Reached out to several popular businesses on Yelp for estimates. Josh at Honest Rodent Proofing came out and went above and beyond during the initial estimate (actually went in to the crawl space instead of just peeking in, etc!), which is what really convinced me to hire them. Big shout out to Josh! After getting the estimate and reviewing the numbers, I went ahead and pulled the trigger to hire Honest to do their residential proofing and seal everything, crawl space spot clean, remote old vapor barrier and install new one, etc. Two key things here: 1) I negotiated less than a 10% discount on the initial estimate, and 2) contrary to some of their competitors, Honest did NOT insist on a rat slab. Josh had explained it would be more secure to have one, but it looked like it would be fine without it. This kept the cost more manageable for sure! Josh and his team came out on June 24th, right on time as scheduled, and were complete professionals. They laid out and covered things in the area in plastic, and were minimally intrusive. While they were in the crawl space, they noticed a leak in a pipe and showed my a photo, and offered to fix it. Said it would be another $100... Fine, still cheaper than hiring a plumber! They went to Home Depot, got the parts, came back and fixed it... And then said "wasn't as difficult as they initially thought, so they would only charge $50 instead of the $100! Incredible integrity to save me money. It was apparent they were true to their name, Honest. Thank you Josh and team! After the job was completed, I realized I had forgotten to ask about the 10% discount as mentioned on the Yelp page. I asked their customer service about it and she told me she would look into it. I didn't have high hopes and while I hadn't signed anything officially, I had verbally agreed to the amount that I had proposed. Eventually they got back to me and said they could honor that 10% off the initial estimate! That saved me roughly another $150, thank you to Yami! The follow up inspections were completed by Sam and he was also very professional. I recommend Honest to any home needing to rodent proof their residence. And while I can't be certain there won't be additional rodents or vermin getting into my home's crawlspace, I can at least say my wife swears she's breathing better and we haven't heard any noise down there in the past month! And don't forget to ask about that 10% off estimate if it's still showing on their Yelp page! read more

Great team and excellent service from the initial estimate through completion. Thank you, Chris, for your professionalism and support throughout the process.. read more

I've worked with Honest Rodent Proofing twice in the past five-ish years. In 2020, I had a terrible flea outbreak due to rodents under my house and HRP was able to clear the issue and sealed my house with a rat slab. In 2026, I had some mice find their way in through another breach and HRP was quick to respond and mitigate the new issue. AJ, Brian and the HRP team are great to work with and I give them five stars on all marks! read more

Josh and his crew at Honest Rodent Proofing did an incredible job installing our rat slab, cleaning out all the debris, and sealing up the house tighter than Fort Knox. They were clean, respectful, and clearly take pride in their work. Communication was excellent from start to finish; Josh kept us updated, answered questions quickly, and made sure every detail was handled. The team was friendly, efficient, and left everything spotless when they were done. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Highly recommend Honest Rodent Proofing if you want it done right the first time. read more

The owner came out and was more thorough than I was expecting. Such a welcome relief to feel it was examined that well. He gave a very fair price! read more

Josh, Fernando and Francisco were wonderful to work with. They were very communicative and transparent throughout the entire process and I felt like I was in good hands. I was never upsold on additional services and they certainly lived up to the company's standards. Highly recommend. read more

We used Honest Rodent Proofing a few years ago with a serious rat problem and they were fabulous. They came out several times, once at 9pm when I called to say there was a rat lifting up the floor grate! Eventually they had blocked off every single entry point to the structure, both underneath and above the floor. Super friendly. competent, and determined guys. But I'm sorry to say this time with our mice problem, they were not so good. The partner who had been so good with the rats is no longer there, and the other partner came out and looked things over. He seemed disheartened by the task. The first guy he sent out didn't put any bait that I could see in the traps and no mice were caught, though mice were visibly running around in the garage, had been nesting under the hood in my car, and were audibly omnipresent under the floor in the living room, which was driving our dog crazy. The second guy seemed more with it, but he too failed to catch any mice. When the traps failed to catch any mice for the third time, I discontinued our one-month contract and they graciously did not charge me the $99 monthly fee. It should also be said that the office manager with whom I spoke on the phone was very nice, friendly, very understanding, and she had not charged me for the first month with the clueless guy either. My conclusion is that they're really, really good if you have rats. Mice, not so much. Probably mice, who can get through the tiniest spaces, are a lot harder to block, and no one really has the heart for killing them. I get that. Maybe I'll get a cat. :-) read more

Extremely responsive, highly professional. We used AlleyCat during quarantine because rats moved into our basement. 5 years later, more rats came back. Honest RP sent Sam quickly to inspect, & then James brought a 4 man army the same week. AlleyCat's quote for the job was not cheaper, but the work they committed to was far less thorough than Honest Rodent's. The Honest philosophy of *thoroughly* sealing the perimeter is quite powerful. As James explained, closing holes within the house is an endless whack-a-mole. This was not the method of Alley Cat, who didn't effectively seal the perimeter, and spent lots of time inside the house, moving the fridge, etc. If you need prompt, thorough, & courteous extermination, go with Honest Rodent Proofing read more

After vetting several rodent control companies (some that did not have proper licensing or bonding) I chose Honest Rodent Proofing. I am so glad I did! Josh and crew arrived on time and started work immediately. They are personable, professional, and thorough. They worked for 7+ hours sealing all rodent openings and crawlspace cleanup and sanitizing. Before leaving they completely cleaned up any debris from their work activity. Their first inspection after the completed work--zero rat activity. I highly recommend!! read more

This review is for Sam, very down to earth and great man. A pleasure to meet and was very helpful and informative addressing my issues with rodents. Thank you Sam, and Honest Rodent Proofing. read more

They truly went above and beyond. Josh, James, Clemente, Mario, and Fernando were absolute professionals--tireless, precise, and committed to getting everything done right. The entire team's proactive follow-up and clear, consistent communication made the experience seamless and reassuring. Everyone was conscientious, thorough, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. AJ has built an outstanding company and team, and it shows in every detail. The value was excellent, and our family wholeheartedly recommends them. And lastly, no more issues at our house! read more

This is my go to company. Honest Rodent Proofing is honest, professional and efficient. I highly recommend this establishment

We had a great experience with Honest Rodent Proofing. Their inspector Sam was friendly and informative, and pointed out a few areas of rodent infestation that other inspectors had missed. When it came to the actual work, Josh and his crew were fast, efficient, polite, and honest. The cost estimate was reasonable and in line with what other services had quoted (and less than we were expecting). They ended up having to dismantle a section of built-in shelving that had not been included in the original estimate, and they did this work (and came back a few days later to rebuild it better than it was before!) with only a small addition to the final cost to cover the extra hours. All the work was done fast, well and cleanly. The house is completely sealed up and there has been no sign of further rodent activity. Would definitely recommend. A+ read more

I had rats in my attic and crawl space. Honest Rodent Proofing came out to given an estimate. The estimator was very friendly. He did a thorough walk through of my property and went into the crawl space. He explained the options to me clearly. Even gave me some free traps. I ultimately did not go with Honest Rodent Proofing due to cost. The estimator recommended a rat slab due to evidence of tunneling. The rat slab was way more than I was willing to spend to get rid of a few rats, and much more than all the other companies I asked, none of which recommend a rat slab. To be fair, their exterior proofing and cleaning services alone were competitive to other estimates. The catch is, they will only warranty the work if you get the slab. I'm sure their slab work is very good and that it definitely keeps out rats. But so would encasing your whole home in a concrete block. It's about the most economical solution for me. I ended up going with another company for exterior proofing only and it has worked out well, no rats for months. read more

Rat proof attic: they were timely; took before and aafterpics; came when I called to perform inspections when I asked! And I asked a few times because I was so paranoid! They always came willingly and with a smile. Chris came out today and gave me some peace of mind (again). Chris was great! read more

We had severe rodent infestation and we had tried catching rats using trap etc before we found about Honest rodent proofing, our neighbors had used them for rodent proofing and were extremely happy with their service. I am extremely happy with the service these folks provide, they came in and took care of it in a single day. 8am to 5pm, about 8-9 folks working non stop. They also installed two new sump pumps, AJ, Josh and the entire crew is tremondous. Yami at the front desk is very helpful as well. I would strongly recommend them for rodent proofing, sump pump installation, rat slabs etc. They also provide 5 years warranty for the work they do, very glad i went with them. read more

Brian came out and did a check of our house. We had a concrete slab done last year and purchased an ongoing warranty. He found some new activity, fixed the problem, and it was all covered. AJ and his company are great! Competent and professional. Highly recommended. read more

I really can't say enough good things about Honest Rodent Proofing. I had met with a few different companies for a somewhat odd job and none of them seemed like a good fit. Then AJ came over to our house for an inspection and he was friendly, very professional, and I felt confident that he understood what was going on. He assigned Josh and Mario to our project and they too were friendly, professional, and very pleasant. We are very happy with the price, the completed project, and would certainly recommend this company to friends and family and neighbors! read more

I was having a mouse problem in my house. I was sitting down and I could see one mouse run from one room to the kitchen. Isn't that freaking crazy?! I can't believe it anyway it stressed me out so much that I yelped mouse killers. Then honest rodent proofing popped up and had so many good yelp reviews. I called them right away and spoke to a woman and she listened to me and my stressful situation and got me an appointment in three days. They came they gave me a quote, in three days they came and did their magic. They came three times once a week to make sure that the mouse situation has stopped. Now we are mouse free in our house and I am so happy. Thank you so much honest rodent proofing the guys at work and come to your house are very nice and easy to talk to. I also don't think that they're taking advantage of you the cost is just right. read more

Great experience with Josh and his team! I greatly appreciated that they took care of our home: they were clean and careful (shoe covers, paper and plastic pathways), explained everything, and extremely courteous and professional. AJ, owner and inspector, also had carefully inspected our home and all its complex layers. He actually went in the crawl space and attics. Very knowledgeable and professional. We had several other bids but ultimately chose Honest Rodent Proofing because (1) their whole team was extremely responsive, from Josh, Yami and AJ, (2) they actually did do a thorough inspection and shared pictures of what they had found, (3) didn't push the rat slab, which other places had. Their pricing was comparable to others. read more

I recently hired Honest Rodent Proofing to install a rat slab, new insulation, and sump pumps in my home, and I'm very happy with the entire experience. Josh and his team (Francisco, Martin, Aldo and Clemente) arrived on time every day and were consistently respectful and professional. The work was completed on schedule and on budget, with high-quality materials and absolutely no disruption to our daily routine. They also did a great job cleaning up after themselves, which I really appreciated. One thing that sets this company apart is the follow-up: they include four inspections after the job is done to ensure the rats don't return, plus a 5-year warranty for peace of mind. Thankfully, we haven't had to use it--rat activity has been completely nonexistent for the past year. Overall, I highly recommend Honest Rodent Proofing for anyone dealing with rodent issues. Reliable, thorough, and genuinely committed to doing the job right. read more

Brian showed up and was a machine. I'd been battling the rats myself, donning the suit, spraying bleach, setting traps, and knee deep in it so I had a decent sense of the situation and what progress would look like and he completely delivered and more. He cleared out the crawlspace, all the subfloor insulation and the nests, identified several entry points I had missed, taught me a lot about how to handle rats, and sealed up the whole house. Highly recommend read more

HRP team was fantastic! Before I selected them, I had searched thoroughly based on Yelp reviews around the Tri-Valley area (Danville/San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton), and I came to the determination that they would be the best firm to select. And, I am glad that I have selected them. Just like its name imples, this firm cares about its reputation and strives to be honest in their work. A big thanks to Josh for his comprehensive and diligent work on June 13! It was a hot day and he worked all-day diligently. read more

Don't hire this company! At first, everything when smoothly, but in the end, it was a bad experience. I hired Honest Rodent Proofing because I found droppings in my storeroom and a hole in the wall caused a rodent. A very bad smell was coming into my house, so I called for an estimate. I met with Anthony and his pricing seemed reasonable so I and hired him to do the work, which included plumbing, waste removal, sanitation and odor elimination. When the work was complete, after a few days, the bad smell was not gone, it seemed even worse. When I called to ask for someone to come out to check on the crawl space and perhaps do further sanitation, Anthony refused, became belligerent and started shouting, stating that he would not send someone out. He also said that my warranty was void because I declined to have a door replaced. The technician who did the work said the door was not necessary, and that I could add it at a later time, with no indication that not replacing the door would void the warranty. When I told Anthony this, he gaslit me and continued to become escalated in his tone. I've never had a business owner speak to me in such an unprofessional manner. Rather and fix the work, he said, if you're not happy, I'll just give you a refund. Although I explained that's not what I was looking for, he said, with hostility, "I'll just give you your money back". It's been 3 weeks. He canceled the rodent trap checks and my warranty. He has not followed through on the refund. NOT VERY HONEST. Don't hire this company! read more

We had a rat slab installed by Honest Rodent Proofing in 2018 and it has continued to work very well. But the house is surrounded by wildlands and the rats and mice are incredibly persistent. By this year they were somehow getting into the crawl space again so I called HRP last week. Martin carefully inspected the perimeter and attic for access points, and checked whether they were gnawing the ductwork. He sussed out and blocked spots where they were likely getting in. Then he cleaned up and set traps to nab any critters left inside. Super thorough, polite, did not stop until he'd finished every last task, great about putting on shoe covers when entering the house! Several return visits for checking on the traps are included in the service. I feel we got very good value for the price! read more

Horrible company. Small claims court ahead for them to pay the vet bills for my dog. Technician did not properly close the rat bait station in my backyard - admitted by the local manager when they came to pick up the opened bait box. Dog survived but spent 3.5 days in vet hospital with a bill of just under $11k. I do not recommend their services!!!!!!!!! read more

Josh and his crew did an A+ job rodent proofing our home. Services completely in scope with proposal, and went above and beyond in some areas. Great company, highly recommend. read more

I first contacted them in August and Chris came out that day to explain everything and give me an estimate. It was expensive but in hindsight well worth it to get the rats out of my crawl space. They worked with me on scheduling and Yonnie was so pleasant to work with....professional and personable. The crew came out on time (with a share location feature I appreciated). The guys did a GREAT job... looked for all the entry points and took care of business.!! The concrete trucks came out day 2 and they worked so hard getting everything done. They were drenched after spreading the concrete. They worked above and beyond on the side entry door before they left. A few months later during one of the big storms, my sump pump was in overdrive! I had no idea what to do. Took a video, sent to Yonnie and the confirmed that Chris would be out for the next day. What a relief for a company to stand behind their work and treat you so well and give them my highest accolades and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Honest Rodent Proofing. read more

Josh and his crew were very professional and courteous and did an amazing job. I highly recommend Honest Rodent Proofing to anyone who needs the best help possible removing rodents and keeping them out. The job was done exactly how it was explained and even more impressive they showed up exactly when they said they would and got the job done in the exact amount of time estimated. Great job!! read more

The guys at Honest Rodent Proofing live up to their name. The owner AJ and Pablo came out to do the estimate and immediately found the problem (rat going up the AC line!) They showed "evidence" that this hole was the culprit, including grease marks, damage to the siding, and insulation that the rats had pulled out. I felt very confident that they knew their stuff and the problem would be fixed! To cut down on costs, I asked if they could do the job now, instead of sending out another crew (which drives up the cost for any business). AJ agreed and got to work. He was missing a few supplies since he normally only handles the estimates. He wound up calling in his crew led by James (JV). They were a well-oiled machine of 4 guys, quickly mixing quickcrete, sealing the hole, and setting traps in the attic. It all took less than an hour start-to-finish and everyone was so great to work with. I'll definitely be calling them again for any future needs! read more

The inspector who conducted the initial visit was knowledgeable and thorough, ensuring all estimates and the reasons for the work were well-justified. Kayla was fantastic to work with, promptly addressing our requests in a timely manner. Chris, the owner, was very accommodating and understanding regarding the estimates and our specific requests. James, the technician assigned to the job, was exceptionally professional, skilled, and diligent. Despite the rainy weather, he efficiently worked on both the roof and the ground floor, finishing everything on time. We didn't have to supervise or check on him, as he took care of everything with precision and without cutting corners. He also replaced the garage rubber with what was available and honestly informed us that he would need to return to replace the 4-inch rubber with a 6-inch one, which he didn't have on hand that day. During the first week, their trap successfully caught one mouse --a testament to the effectiveness of James's work. He sealed all potential entry points for rodents, leading them to take the bait in the trap. Thank you, Honest Rodent Proofing, for your excellent service! read more

I wrote a review for them in 2021 and still very happy with their service. They sealed our house and came back three times in the warranty period (3 years) to check to make sure everything was still sealed. Happy with their response time and service. read more