I had been a loyal Roadrunner customer for about 7-8 years. Unfortunately, for the past three years we have had a recurring roach problem in one part of our kitchen, and I have repeatedly asked Roadrunner to help address it. The problem kept coming back. I don't entirely blame them for that--roaches are notoriously difficult to eliminate. What finally made me leave Roadrunner was not the pest-control issue, but the customer service. Since the treatments they had been using were not resolving the problem, I did some research and called to discuss whether we might try a different approach. In particular, I simply suggested that perhaps they could use bait behind the refrigerator rather than relying primarily on spraying that area, since spraying had not solved the problem. Instead of having a reasonable discussion, the customer service representative became sarcastic and essentially told me that since I apparently knew so much more than they did and was such an "expert," I should take my business elsewhere. I was genuinely taken aback. I wasn't claiming to be an expert--I was a long-time customer trying to discuss another treatment option for a problem that had persisted for years. Well, I took her advice. I canceled Roadrunner and switched exterminators immediately. I can't really say how Roadrunner compares technically with other pest-control companies--Yelp reviews seem to place them somewhere in the middle. But regardless of how good or bad a company may be at pest control, a customer who has been with them for nearly eight years should not be treated with sarcasm and contempt simply for asking whether a different approach might work. read more

I've been a loyal customer of this company for the past five years, using their monthly pest control services as well as hiring them for wood rot repair and termite damage work. Until recently, my experience had always been positive. However, after a new technician was assigned to my property, he informed me that the bait stations were empty and appeared to have been that way for quite some time. He pointed out that the amount of spiderweb buildup inside the stations suggested that bait had not been placed or serviced in a long time. Given this, I requested two things: a two-month credit for services that appear not to have been performed, and photos of the bait stations after each future service visit so I could verify they had been properly maintained. The company offered only a $50 credit (which does not cover the cost of one months service) and said they could not guarantee that photos would be provided. What disappointed me most was the interaction with the office representative. She was dismissive and told me, "I'm not hiring them to take pictures." That response was surprising, especially considering I've been paying for a service that, based on the technician's findings, may not have been performed as expected. I would have expected a greater commitment to accountability and customer service from a company I've trusted for so many years. read more

It's very rare that I write an unfavorable review, but I think that I am unfortunately in a position to because this experience created a lot of stress, and potentially was unsafe. I don't want this to happen to others. We had a roach issue, and this company came out to do a first pass at treating them. The company and I agreed to use gel, because I am hoping for a more gentle approach in terms of poison in our house. The persons I spoke to on the phone, Kelly and Andrea were awesome, pleasant, and great communicators. Samuel that came out to treat the house the first round was great, and he told us in that first visit that we should probably schedule a 2nd treatment, especially given we were using gel, in about 3 weeks. Around 3 weeks later I call to schedule the 2nd treatment, and a gentleman came out a few days later to treat the house. When I came home the whole house smelled very strongly of pesticide, that did not subside for hours. There were dead insects everywhere, including spiders (who knew the critters that exist in ones home until major poison is used!) This treatment was definitely not the same as last time. I was concerned, because I was not asked to collaborate on what the next treatment would be, or that it was decided on without my being informed that an escalation would take place. I was very concerned that there was a new treatment, and I thought there had been a miscommunication or accident, so I called the company to learn more. The owner was asked to call me to help me know what happened, and I waited a day and a half with no call back, all the while not using my kitchen. I called him again because I had not heard from him at the end of the 2nd business day, and he explained that he had decided to escalate the treatment plan, and explained why. I am a very logical person, so trust me when I say that I would have been amenable to an escalation if I had been consulted, and it was warranted, but I am disappointed that I was not. Additionally, I was alarmed to see white streaks of spray in and on my cabinets and drawers, which to my lay person brain looked like at the very least, an over application. I did not see the extent of that until I was off of the phone with the owner, otherwise I would have mentioned it to him. There is also some question in my mind about where these poisons were sprayed, I thought it was supposed to be in cracks and crevices, not broadcast sprayed in drawers and cabinet where food is prepared and stored. The agents were Temprid FX and Gentrol IGR. I am disappointed with the lack of coordination of information for the people living in the house, at the lack of accountability for this, at the seemingly careless and potentially incorrect application of poison in our kitchen. My feedback for the owner is that you have great office employees (hence 2 stars and not 1) but the communication with residents, and application of your products can use some tightening up. Also, if an error is made, no worries, we can figure it out, but not admitting that your crew may have done something incorrect is not good for trust building. I acknowledge that you offered to have your crew come and clean it up, but I do not want to interact any further with your company because I have trust issues now, due to the lack of accountability, so I will be remediating this wayward spray myself. I sincerely wish you the best on improving on those areas, you do have some good stuff to work with, ie your support staff. read more

Roadrunner Exterminating - This is one of many cabinets/drawers that is broadcast sprayed with poison that I believe is supposed to be used in nooks and cracks. - Pest Control Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This is not work related. I was driving through Main and Red Hill this morning and saw a cyclist on the road who was completely soaked from the rain. The person driving your company truck with a plate ending in 9M2 went above and beyond and handed the cyclist a rain poncho. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture. I hope your company gets all the business it deserves. What a great person. God bless you. read more

Roadrunner Exterminating - Pest Control Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Roadrunner was recommended to me on the NextDoor app for taking care of ant problems permanently. They were very responsive when I made contact, and waived the one time fee as I signed up for a bi-monthly service. Their price was VERY competitive too. Thanks again Roadrunner; I look forward to many more years together! read more

Bad customer service and poor time efficiency. Better services out there and not worth the time or money

If you want damaged property, then call Roadrunner Exterminating..... Had my newly purchased home fumigated by Roadrunner, who sub out most of the work they perform. 100% sub out of all fumigation as far as I know. Their subcontractors arrived and began work without any supervision from Roadrunner, who would be the responsible General Contractor in this case. I watched in disbelief as equipment and tooling was THROWN on my tile roof. Heavy rolls of fumigation tarps tossed onto tiles without any care at all. Beautifully manicured flowerbeds trampled as if they were not even there. Rain gutters dented as they carelessly tossed ladders up against the roofline. Landscaping that wasn't even in the fumigation zone destroyed because of their lack of care for the property they were working on. Roadrunner requires a broken tile waiver to be signed, but there wasn't even an ATTEMPT to be careful/cautious with the property by the workers on site. It was as if the waiver gave them a free-for-all to trash the place. I brought up the issue with the subcontractor's apparent foreman on site (I'm not quite sure if he was the foreman but he was the only one who spoke English) but at that point it was too late. I brought up the issue with Andrea and Sue Heinkel, and although nice, they offered no solution. The owner, Scott Heinkel, to this point has been completely non-responsive. The end result was numerous broken roof tiles (which we did not know at the time because of the height of our 2nd story roof), more dead mature landscaping than what was normal, crushed flowerbeds, etc. AND THERE IS MORE.... after the first rain, literally 3 months after Roadrunners service and our move in date, we had a major roof leak which has caused our newly renovated grand entry way ceiling to separate from the joists and an entire interior wall down to a 1st floor bathroom to have water damage. I have already had to file a claim for the roof repair, and have completed the roof repair just in time as it is going to rain again this week, and am in the process of putting together a claim for the interior damage. Roadrunner has not been helpful since I first reported the incident (literally the day they began fumigation) and instead only threatened me with collections and/or small claims court. I am dealing with tens of thousands of dollars' worth of damages vs their fumigation price of $4900. For those of you looking for a fumigation contractor- save yourselves the headache and FIND A CONTRACTOR WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR HOME IN THE PROCESS. read more

Roadrunner Exterminating - Roof repair having to be made following Roadrunner fumigation service - Pest Control Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Alex is the bomb. I have his personal cell number and if there's an issue, he comes right out and takes care of it.

Scott, Unfortunately, that was not communicated to me. I was told that the evidence would be covered up and there was no mention of checking back. I would not have refused that. However, it's hard to trust your inspector since he already came out and supposedly checked and didn't find anything. read more

NO EXTERMINATION COMPANY BETTER, BECAUSE ROADRUNNER IS THE BEST! As the owner of a Real Estate Brokerage, I have used Roadrunner Exterminating for the past five (5) years. Over that time period, every single individual, with whom I have dealt at Roadrunner, has been extremely nice and always accommodating. Roadrunner's cost-estimates, to repair Section I damage, have been reasonable, while their repair work has been exceptional. When one has received consistently great pricing, service, and construction work (as I have), I would never use any other Termite Exterminating company! read more

I've worked with roadrunner for several years now and they don't disappoint. I bought a new home in San Juan Capistrano that sits on 1.6 acres and unfortunately that usually comes with some rodent problems. They came out and inspected my home and took care off everything that needed taken care. Gave great advice on how to maintain the proper insect/rodent free. They also come and maintain it on a monthly basis to keep bugs and rates off my property and I haven't seen a rat since. Thank you Roadrunner Exterminating. read more

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This company is NOT RELIABLE. Several cancellations/NO SHOWS. They don't even do a good job. Kellie from customer service/billing is also extremely rude and unprofessional. If you ever speak to her, expect to be spoken down to. STRONGLY recommend to LOOK ELSEWHERE !! read more

A first contact at a company is extremely important. I felt incredibly lucky to encounter Kellie Snyder when I called today to find out just how Road Runner's exterminating services could address some specific issues at my home. Kellie was absolutely wonderful. She was SO thorough and helpful and complete in her explanation of their services in terms of what I needed, I felt completely taken care of. She went above and beyond --- and the service fee includes much more than I thought it would! I also have very high praise for TODD, who came to assess a different pest situation which is covered by my my HOA. Todd is an absolute master and always explains things exceptionally well and gives me a reality check as to how things can be handled. Plus a shout out to Gary, who works so hard and goes above and beyond to address issues and find good solutions. When you are looking for a solution to a problem, it is a godsend when somebody will go the extra mile. This is a very quality company. I have used them for years through my HOA and now when I need them privately, they are going to come through also. That is very reassuring. Thank you, Road Runner! read more

No sign of recent activity. Section 1 made suggestions for optional preventative maintenance. All good

We used Roadrunner for tenting our house. They came when they said and left the place clean. They were polite and worked within time frame . The problem was all the broken tiles on the roof. Yes we knew there would be SOME. Breakage, but not as much as there was. Then we discovered the tiles on our roof are no longer in stock. They could not fix it since it would need moving tiles around, not just SLIPPING tiles into place. Who knew? We tried to use the person they recommended but he never answered back. After several attempts we finally go a roofer to fix the damage, 60 tiles later..... Their termination is good but VERY HEAVY feet. read more

Very satisfied with Roadrunner. Not only were the most competitive bid, a pleasure to work with but they offered a trailer so I could camp out and ensure my house was secure. The trailer included security cameras to view inside of the house from my home away from home. It was clean, very efficient and a wonderfully cost effective solution to a hotel stay. read more

Roadrunner Exterminating - Preparing to watch the Masters. Pardon the mess, I was a bachelor for a few days, ha! - Pest Control Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Just finished working with another Roadrunner crew on a second house. Like the first team, these guys were professional, respectful and did a great job. I highly recommend Roadrunner. read more

Roadrunner did a great job inspecting and fixing some areas that needed replacement due to termite & dry rot damage on a new home we purchased. Quality work and great communication, even through a misstep that was corrected the next day. Great job and would recommend read more

We recently used Roadrunner Exterminating for some serious termite work that had to be done and also a pretty bad rat problem. It feels so good to have our home free of rodents again and the areas where dry rod was exchanged and new roofing laid look even better then before. The crew was super friendly, detail oriented and the cohesiveness of their team was evident! Rarely have I seen such commitment to customer satisfaction. We even had guests from a vacation rental next door comment on how they have enjoyed watching Miguel and his crew show up every morning right at the same time and go about their work in such a professional way that impressed them. They said watching them was an enjoyable part of their stay here. I mean, if that doesn't sum it up ;) If you are looking for a company to perform any kind of pest control or termite work I highly recommend using Roadrunner! read more

Had my house tented by roadrunner. They broke lots of slate roof tiles which they said they wouldn't fix and so they didn't. If you have tile roof, and you are getting tented, compare with companies who fix what they break. read more

The service is effective, the techs are very efficient BUT, the office scheduling is not client friendly at all, especially Kelly. When I objected to getting a call the night before to tell me they were coming the next day I was told "that is the way we do it". When I requested a bit more warning I was told I was troublesome and should find another exterminator. That was the best advice Kelly could give me. As a 3 year client i was disappointed. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. This company came for an inspection and left the house a complete mess. They poked holes in the wall and on the outside of the house. The wood that was good had chipped paint all over it from him poking it and scraping it off. I would not recommend this company to anyone. read more

Ken Benson was a pleasure to have in our home. Knowledgeable, positive attitude, and I have to say knowledgeable again. We called Ken in after the Newport company that our HOA sent provided a terrible experience. Ken and Roadrunner Exterminating provided excellent service and got the job done. Thank you Ken. read more

My friend referred Roadrunner, as he used them to check out and fumigate a house he bought in Hermosa Beach. He recommended them highly for the house I am in escrow on in central LA. Jennifer works in the office and is super helpful and accommodating at scheduling. I specifically asked that Todd inspect the house based on my friend's recommendation and she moved his schedule around so he could come sooner. Todd was super comprehensive and professional. I got my report very promptly, including after a re-inspection (the crawl space was initially inaccessible), and Todd also took the time to walk me through his findings both on site and also on the phone. Highly recommend these guys. read more

I called Roadrunner to come out and check if my suspicion that I had rats in my attic was true. Ken came out the very next day for a very reasonable fee. He was extrememly thorough in investigating every nook and cranny of my hard to maneuver attic. He offerred great advice from a wealth of knowledge. He said all the rat droppings in my attic were very old and the powder that had been put down was good to help keep them out. so no additional fees or actions. I strongly recommend Ken and Roadrunner Exterminating. Really honest, really reasonable, extremely professional. Can't say enough good about my experience with them. read more

Beware!!! Don't let this company near your house! They came to do a termite check and went around the house with a screwdriver and chipped the paint all over the exterior trying to find termites. Then try to up sell you a crazy amount to fix all the damage they caused. read more

A very pleasant company with which to do business. Ant problem is history, thanks to Charles!

My wife and I bought our house in spring of 2019.  As time passed, we kept hearing critters in the ceiling above our kitchen area. We called out Road Runner to remedy the issue. They identified that it was rats and patched up areas where they determined rats were entering the home. They were very nice and we had them out to spray for insects as well. The rat issue did not go away however. We had Road Runner out several times to figure it out, but they kept insisting that everything was patched and there was no way rats could get in the home. Now, it's January, 2021 and we are still having this issue. Who knows the level of infestation and potential damage to the home at this point? We had someone else come out from a different company and she immediately identified multiple areas where rats were entering and exiting our home. It's something that should have been painfully obvious to someone who does this for a living. I would like to share with you who this other company was, but don't want Yelp to flag this comment for advertising (we will instead leave a glowing review on their Yelp page). My wife called Road Runner asking for a refund for this work.  It wasn't personal; we liked everyone we had spoken with thus far.  In fact, one of the guys came on his own time and squeezed us in between visits to try and help us. They had been friendly. But they didn't fulfill their end of the deal (and who knows what infestation/damage had been done as a result), so asking for a refund is very reasonable. The secretary told my wife that Scott, the owner, would call her back...and this is why we are writing this review.  Scott did call back. What a horrifying individual. He kept talking over my wife, talking down to my wife, and basically trying to twist it and make it seem like we were the problem.  He also acted like it was a big deal that she was getting a call from him, like he's some sort of rock star.  I'm proud of my wife for not taking his nonsense. But he left us no choice. We want to let you know that there is NOTHING special about Road Runner. Other companies can do as well or, as in our case, much better.  And there is certainly nothing special about this guy, Scott. Please do your due diligence before selecting a service. Road Runner isn't the only game in town. read more

We used these guys to inspect the house we bought in August. They recommended fumigation and wood repair. I asked them to do the fumigation. The repairs were done by a painting company separately. We are relocating so we had to sell our house again (nine months later) so I hired these guys to do a clearance report for the fumigation they did before and for the repairs to the areas they found on the first inspection that I had the painters repaired. Guess what? They claimed they found more dry rot in other areas!!!! I asked the guy why it was not on the first report on your first inspection, you found more dry rot!!!!! I was so mad!!! He's reply: "You should've told me this had a previous inspection." I said that is what I told the person that I ordered the inspection from. He said he will talk to the people at the office. When they sent me the report they asked for $2600 more in repairs!!! Now I'm questioning if they really found termites on the first report! Was the fumigation just a scam??? You never really know if they are telling the truth. The sad part is you have no choice but to use them. read more

This review is to help educate customers who use Roadrunner since our home was burglarized during the fumigation process. Roadrunner uses the proper "security" methods to protect your home but at the bare minimum. Until we were burglarized we were unaware of burglary and fumigation being a "trend" until the police officers explained this as well as the companies supervisor. Be warned, burglary is now common these days with fumigation (tenting) of homes. Also, we were not aware Roadrunner was going to keep all our windows open 3" for "ventilation" then keeping the window from opening any further, with metal clamps. This does not stop burglars! My opinion, there are plenty of better options found at your local home depot to secure windows but was told there is no interest in changing the way they currently secure homes since this is only the second burglary in 6 years. If they get enough burglary's maybe they will change their methods. Yes, we were naïve to trust our things would be safe in our home, with the company. This is our mistake and we've learned a valuable lesson. Honestly, if we had known the windows would be open we would have taken more of our belongings. I'm hoping this review helps at least one person think about the process of fumigation with Road Runner. I'm sure other companies have similar practice so be warned. Burglary is certainly possible! We don't live in a nicer city in OC, but all the more reason for a company to take a little responsibility to secure homes. Jennifer in the office is extremely nice and helpful. I don't have a bad thing to say about the company itself. They sent us a detailed plan to plan the days prior to fumigation; just not completely at the level I'd expect if burglary was a trend in my industry. Take everything with you prior to the day of fumigation. This includes laptops, cameras, jewelry (all of it), etc.. Don't trust your belongings will be safe! read more

I've been using Roadrunner Exterminating off and on for the last 3 years. They are very professional and their treatments take care of the problem. They've helped me out with ants, spiders, silverfish, moles and bees. I'd recommend them to anyone. read more

We have had ants in our kitchen on a cyclical basis every season change. They would come out of our counter and we had a couple other exterminators spray, but the ants always returned. It wasn't until we hired Roadrunner that they found the nest - IN A TREE! I had no idea ants made nests in trees, but the exterminator explained everything to me and showed me their path up into the tree before doing his work. He not only removed the nest, but sprayed in all the entry points as well as extended to some of our neighbor's exteriors to keep them away from the area. It's been almost 6 months and 2 season changes and no ants. Even if they come back, I will have found this to be a huge burden lifted and I'll call Roadrunner again! read more

Just wanted to write and rate Road Runner Exterminating. We have used their services for several years now and think they provide excellent service. They show up on time and address special concerns if needed. In the time we have used them their rates have stayed the same even with the ups and downs of the economy. I would recommend them to anyone with pest problems. Jason H. read more

We have been customers of Roadrunner Exterminating for many years. They are always on time, and respond to any unusual or special situation quickly and professionally. We recommend them without hesitation. read more

Roadrunner is the way to go! They are professional from start to finish. I had to have my house tented for termites. There price was more than fair, and they did everything that they promised. I will definitely use Roadrunner in the future, as well as, recommend their company to anyone I know. read more

Refi-ing our house and need a termite inspection. Set it up with Roadrunner. They showed up 5 minutes early, did the inspection and showed us the problems areas. I had the report the next day and the bid. I scheduled the work to be done. Again, 5 minutes before the scheduled time, the workers are sitting in front of the house. Got all the work done that day, from treating wood to tearing out and replacing fascia. All 3 workers were very courteous and they cleaned up so well after they were done. The next day I had my report that all problems areas were treated/resolved so I could send it to my lender. It was amazing, they did what they said they were going to do, at the time they told me they were going to do it, and cleaned up like no one was there. Outstanding job Roadrunner! read more

We have been using Roadrunner Exterminating for years. Honestly we really never even notice that they are doing anything EXCEPT there are no bugs. We had problems with ants, and NO More. Highly recommended. read more

Had a major issue that needed to be resolved quickly. Roadrunner Termite dropped everything to help and went above and beyond there duties. I would and will use them again and highly recommend this company!!! read more

We have been extremely pleased with the service from Roadrunner Exterminating. We have them on a scheduled maintenance program to take care of the ant and black widow problem. The technician calls me the day before they are scheduled to arrive with a window of time. They have always been professional, friendly, thorough and reliable. When I had an issue with a strange bug on my tree on the parkway, they took one of the bugs, did the research of what type of bug it was and then mailed me the information . Thank you Roadrunner Exterminating, with your service I can sit in our backyard and not worry about those creepy spiders and sticky webs. read more

I hired Roadrunner Exterminating to inspect my house for termites and other vermin. Fortunately, not too bad. They provided treatment for some affected areas. But after 25 years, there was some dry rot and minor termite damage to some of the wood structures to the house. They were also able to provide the service of replacing or reconstructing some of the damage. They replaced a wood deck with new, synthetic material, a patio cover post, a new exterior door to the garage and wood trim around the house. With some of the repairs, I wasn't sure who to contact, so am grateful that Roadrunner Exterminating offers both services. The job took 4 days. The crews were there every day, on time and worked all day. Awesome! They cleaned up each day, were pleasant and worked hard. Couldn't be more pleased. A BIG Thank you! read more