Everything went great. Jim's team came out quickly and identified a few spots where animals were getting into our attic. After removing the animals, all 3 entry points were sealed. They also decontaminated our attic. The customer service was fantastic.
Description of Work: animal removal, attic clean-up
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
George H.
08/2018
1.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Company never responded to 3 messages. Two voicemails left and a message sent to them via the website. Don't bother calling them. They obviously don't want your business.
Description of Work: Needed a squirrel removed from our roof.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Cages by Jim
Mr [Member Name Removed] sorry but I was on vacation for 2 weeks
LouAnn G.
05/2018
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
It took several weeks but the moles were caught. Jim tamped down the mole hills and we have not had a problem since. We purchased the year-long protection package. Should any moles invade the lawn again, we just need to call Jim and he will come out and set traps again..
Description of Work: How does close to 20 mole hills in the front yard. Jim came out to set traps and returned every couple days to check the traps.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$895
Mary Ann L.
02/2018
5.0
animal removal, dog fence
+ 0 more
They did an excellent job. All critters were caught and removed quickly. After the steel grate was installed we have had no further problems.
Description of Work: Trap and remove three groundhogs as well as install steel grating below the surface of the shed and sunroom structures to hinder more groundhogs from digging underneath them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ronald R.
06/2017
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Groundhogs an annual issue. Critters were digging under an extension of the house and around a very large deck area. Used my own methods to capture over the years with sporadic success. Finally called Jim who trapped 2 groundhogs. Then contracted with Jim for exclusion work. The trap setup and capture totaled approximately $175. The exclusion cost approximately $1800, but covers a very large area. Groundhog not trapped has tried to come back and digs, but unable to get in.
Description of Work: Capture and exclude Groundhogs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Jon W.
06/2017
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
They were fine. They didn't have to do very much. They just went up and saw some droppings and came back and set some traps, so it wasn't very involved. I hope I don't have to use them again, but I guess I would. I think he set the traps and then came back a few days later, so it took maybe a week or so. It turned out to be a couple of chipmunks, I guess. I think it was just one guy; I didn't really see him much.
Description of Work: I think they just trapped some squirrels or chipmunks up in the attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Hadie B.
04/2017
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Excellent staff. They removed the chipmunks and found their entryway and sealed it up and alerted me to other problem areas to fix.
Description of Work: I had two chipmunks in my basement that needed to be removed
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laura H.
04/2017
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
I'd call him again and again and again1
Description of Work: My cat got stuck between the outside and inside wall of my house. Bathroom was being redone and she got under the sub-flooring. He was busy but kindly told me what to do and it worked. I was so thankful! The next was a raccoon but the little devil left (thank goodness) and I didn't need him after all. I thought he was great and very helpful.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Maura C.
07/2016
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
He came out and trapped a large raccoon and then came back because we discovered there was a mama as well. She had jumped through the roof, causing damage and he repaired the hole that she made. He continued to monitor the traps for us and was very helpful in ridding us of the raccoons. I would recommend to others.
Description of Work: I hired them to trap a big raccoon.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joshua R.
03/2016
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
I received a phone call within an hour from Marv. He offered to come assess that same day as I was in his route. He provided a humane solution. He secured the cage to my roof where the squirrels were getting in, as well as set clear expectations on what to expect after. Needless to say, he was right. The squirrels came back a couple hours later and tried hard to get back in. We left the cage up for a week to ensure no additional critters, and he came back to take it down and close up the opening. Although I hope I won't need to use the services again, in the event I need them, Marv from Cages by Jim will be my first contact and referral.
Description of Work: I had squirrels living in the rafters of my back porch. They managed to dig a hold in the corner of the porch and siding and got in. I called Cages by Jim to re-mediate the issue.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
G A.
01/2016
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Mark was very through checking in our house for mice and squirrels. He set some traps, put mesh around an attic fan and caulked some areas on the exterior of our house. He was prompt, courteous and really knows his business. I was very pleased with the work and I would use him again.
Description of Work: checked attic for mice and squirrels
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joan W.
12/2015
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Not only is their guy, Mark, courteous, prompt in communication, fearless in climbing around your house, but also he knows an incredible amount about animals and their behavior, etc. He doesn't complain about the freezing cold weather, and he seems to really care. He also knows exactly what to do, when, and gives you a fair and honest price for his time. What a treasure this guy is! He's my Indiana Jones!
Description of Work: Climbed up to examine squirrel damage to wood, checked entire house. Took the trouble to go up into attic, checked all the edges for evidence of birds AND squirrels --nests, damage, etc. Then applied sturdy wire mesh patches over the two areas as needed. Took care to color-match the paint.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
MARGE B.
09/2015
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
A skunk had gotten into the fenced enclosure we have on the back of our house for our dogs. We discovered it on a Sunday morning when we let the dogs out. One of the dogs got sprayed a bit. Despite leaving the gate open the skunk would not leave. We were concerned whether we would be able to get someone to come out on a Sunday but we called Cages by Jim. He said he would be there in 15 - 20 minutes and he was. Jim and his wife are nice people. Jim was very professional and removed the skunk quickly. Hopefully we will not need to but if we need his services we would not hesitate to call him again.
Description of Work: He removed a skunk from our backyard
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
Roger B.
07/2015
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
They placed 2 cages on two side of my 10 x 8 shed where there were tunnel holes under the shed. Caught mother and baby groundhog by the next day. They came and reset the traps very promptly, the same day if I called before 9am. We saw 3 more young ground hogs out looking for the rest of their clan so we now new there were more to catch. Caught one the next day. Took several more weeks to catch the remaining members of the ground hog family. In the mean time, managed to catch 3 raccoons that I was not planning on. Spoke with Jim and he recommended closing the traps at night and opening the in the morning since ground hogs feed during the day, and raccoons at night. Very good service. Have used before and highly recommend.
Description of Work: Removed 5 groundhogs and 3 raccoons.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$556.2
William J.
06/2015
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Mark the service tech did a great job. He was on time, explained what he saw, was professional and was done quickly
Description of Work: Removed birds nest from attic and sealed up entry point
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Teresa S.
06/2015
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
.While searching for a service provider for a mice problem, I realized that I never reviewed Cages by Jim for a job he did almost 2 years ago. My gutter cleaner recommended him after she advised that squirrels were repeatedly tearing open the chicken wire she placed in my soffit. Squirrels are extremely stubborn & difficult to remove and you do not want them in your house. I trust her so I called Cages by Jim and they came out within a week I believe. Not only removed the squirrel family (humanely, they take the animals far away to release) but he built what he called a "squirrel proof" soffit. I can say that almost 2 years later it has held, no squirrels in there. I wish he did mice removal but I believe they focus on larger animals only. I'd hire him again, but I truly hope I never have to!
Description of Work: Removed a stubborn squirrels nest living in my soffit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Denise R.
12/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
He was very friendly, thorough, and helpful. We greatly appreciate him getting this fixed for us.
Description of Work: We hired them to check around the house for pests, they found a hole, and sealed it up for us. I cant remember the price we paid, however I remember the price being less than $100, and very reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MELISSA M.
12/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
getting rid of bats is a process. not an issue of catching them, but rather identifying access points, blocking re-entry, then sealing acess so they can't return. must be done before bats go dormant in winter. Cages by Jim called me back promptly, spent hours on roof to identify areas, place one way valves, then seal all those areas when confident bats were gone. also cleaned attic floor. Professional, on time, efficient and effective. Worth the expense: no bats in the attic or walls!! Would hire them again if needed.
Description of Work: got rid of bats in the attic
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Jessica S.
12/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
We had been battling birds and their droppings on the front of our beautiful new home (a Victorian with lots of nooks and crannies for birds to roost) for a few months before we resorted to calling Cages by Jim. They were prompt and responsive with getting us an estimate and with scheduling the job. We have a historical home with original molding so I was worried about installing anything that wouldn?t look period of out of place. Their tech was amazing to work with ? he put up metal coil on one window and had me look at it and approve it before he installed it on the other windows. He also got paint to match the molding (and had me okay that also) so the coil was nearly undetectable and looked like it was part of the original molding. Unfortunately our first attempt at banishing the birds was unsuccessful (we found bird droppings the next day) but Cages by Jim came right back out and figured out where the birds were nesting (they had moved from their original spot and found a new place to roost) and put in additional coils underneath the eaves of our roof. To finally able to put out a welcome mat and to not have to instruct visitors to step over the massive pile of bird droppings is pretty great. And, after the second time out, the tech said that if any birds come back that he would personally sit in the front yard with a pellet gun :)
Description of Work: They installed bird deterrants on the front facade and gutters of our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Kevin C.
12/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
I am very pleased with the work that was done. Jim provided lots of explanation on every aspect of the job. He took great care to ensure that the traps were set so as to minimize additional damage to my house.
Description of Work: Set traps for a suspected racoon and squirrels. We didn't catch any of the intruders, but I now have peace of mind that the animals who damaged my house are not residents in my attic. Jim also repaired the damage to my house (above the garage) with similar materials. He repaired the damaged shingles, attic wall, and he matched the paint exactly (luckily I had a sample since my house was painted this year).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Barb K.
07/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Their groundhog bait must be heavenly to the critters. They caught the first groundhog within 24 hours of placing the cage. Over the next few weeks caught 3 more. After three weeks of no activity I had them take the cage. Of course I had to call a week later when I saw another. We got him, but some jerk released the animal before Jim could pick it up. We'll keep trying. This last one is stubborn. They always take the caged animal away within 24 hours. The convenience of their setting the traps and disposing of the animals is well worth the money to me. I've recommended Cages by Jim to numerous friends already. Couldn't be more pleased.
Description of Work: Trapping numerous groundhogs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Lee S.
03/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
They did a great job. I was concerned that the animals would suffer in the cage if they couldn't come out to collect them soon enough, but the company asks that you check the traps twice a day so this doesn't happen. They removed Hedgehogs, raccoons and a skunk. We caught a couple squirrels and a rabbit but these were released. They informed me that squirrels need to be released much sooner because they will go nuts and break their necks if not released in a timely manner. We were able to release two of them ourselves. Cages by Jim came out to reset the traps. They educated us about what measures we could take to prevent them from becoming a nuisance in the future. Also had good advice about bats and rabies. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We had an influx of wildlife living under and around our deck. They were peeing and chewing up everything. We hired Cages by Jim.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Angie T A.
01/2014
2.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
He found signs of mice in our crawlspace attic and over our garage. However, I expected him to do the work, because my husband and I Are seniors and it is difficult for us to do some of the manual labor. He told us what WE HAD TO DO. Go buy the mouse product and spread it around our crawlspace attic and in the garage attic. He did leave us some steel wool to plug up our drain pipes so mice could not get in. If I wanted advice I could have called a Lawyer. I would not have him back nor hire him again.. I expected him to perform these services. Even if we had to pay more we didn't want to have to do the work. That's why we hired him. Also he was recommended to us by friends who heard he was good. I would not want to lie on Angie's list for $5.00. People depend on these ratings for good service people. I know I do.
Description of Work: He arrived and found the source of the noise in our attic which was mice.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$115
Response from Cages by Jim
I am sorry you feel this way about my company we are not licensed for poisons or pest control work this is why we gave advice that is a total different type of business
SUE D.
01/2014
3.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
The service went so-so. He charged me a couple of hundred dollars I think if not more. It was over priced because I had a raccoon problem about fifteen years ago and another service provider came and did a better job. I was not able to contact them again because the office I used before is no longer open.
Description of Work: Cages by Jim removed a young raccoon under my deck, but he did not catch some other.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$200
Tony D.
01/2014
5.0
animal removal
+ -1 more
Excellent service and response; would hire again.
Description of Work: Confirmed evidence of chipmunks in attic; set trap at entry into house; patched entry; also got rid of mice in attic.
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FAQ
Cages by Jim is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cages by Jim accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Cages by Jim offers free project estimates.
Yes, Cages by Jim offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cages by Jim does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cages by Jim does not offer emergency services.
No, Cages by Jim does not offer warranties.
Cages by Jim offers the following services: Animal removal.