Project Overview
I rarely leave negative reviews, but after…read morespending nearly $16,000 with Universal Pest & Termite, Inc., I feel others deserve to know about my experience. I hired them to remove a serious rat problem and encapsulate my crawl space. The salesperson, Brandon, did an excellent job explaining the process and setting expectations. Unfortunately, almost none of those expectations were met once the work began.
Communication Issues
The project started late, and throughout the job there were multiple days when no one showed up without any communication. I repeatedly called and texted Brandon looking for updates, but getting a response was difficult. Eventually, I had to contact his supervisor just to get the project moving again.
Work Quality
When they finally said the work was complete, I decided to inspect the crawl space myself. I'm glad I did. I found areas where insulation had not been installed correctly and sections that had been completely missed. To their credit, they agreed the work was incomplete and came back to fix it. However, it makes me wonder if those issues would have ever been addressed if I hadn't crawled under my house myself.
I also discovered ductwork that had been knocked down during the job. Despite reporting it, no one came back to repair it, so I ended up fixing it myself.
Pest Control Results
What has been even more disappointing is the pest control service that was supposed to follow the encapsulation. Since the project was completed, I've actually seen more rats than I ever did before, along with an increase in bugs. I eventually started treating the property myself because I wasn't seeing results. On the few occasions they claimed they came out to spray, the visits lasted only a few minutes. It takes me nearly one hour to thoroughly treat my property's perimeter, so it's difficult to understand how an effective service could be completed in such a short time.
Final Verdict
This entire experience has been frustrating from beginning to end. For the amount of money I invested, I expected professional communication, quality workmanship, and reliable follow-up service. Instead, I had to constantly follow up, inspect their work myself, point out incomplete items, and even make repairs on my own.
I hope Universal Pest & Termite, Inc. takes this feedback seriously and improves its communication, quality control, and customer service. As for me, I cannot recommend them based on my experience.
