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SPEED EXTERMINATING CO

Pest Control

About us

15 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT.

Business highlights

117 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

PEST CONTROL SERVICES, RODENT CONTROL INCLUDING RATS AND MICE, INSECT CONTROL INCLUDING, YELLOW JACKETS, FLEAS, BED BUGS, ANTS, SPIDERS, TERMITES, SPIDERS, BEES AND WASPS.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.9260 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
95%
4
3%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 260 reviews

Karen H.
06/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Very pleasant person, knowledgeable etc., professional.
Description of Work: Sprayed problem area for ants, inside & outside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$179

LISA C.
06/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They showed up the same day I called and placed the poison throughout the house. On the return visit, placed additional bait to insure problem was resolved.
Description of Work: Placed bait to eliminate mice and follow up visit to insure it was working; walked around house and showed me places where mice could be entering so that I could fix them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

GRETA J.
05/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
They were responsive. Their 90 day warranty is re-do if something didn't go quite right.
Description of Work: Sprayed for bees, spiders and critters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

PATRICIA S.
05/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I was very pleased the way I was treated as a customer of this company. Both of the company employees I talked to were professional, courteous and helpful. I had never had to contract for this kind of service before so I did not know what to expect. I would definitely use Speed Exterminating again.
Description of Work: I contacted Speed Exterminating to assess a possible infestation of ants. The company representative who answered the phone was polite, and very helpful. After describing my problem, she immediately set an appointment for Saturday morning to accommodate my work schedule. She explained the pricing and the company's 90 day warranty detail. Nick, the technician, arrived on time and identified himself immediately with his business card. I showed him the area of infestation. and he immediately went to work. Before doing so, he explained the possible odors, drying times, post application instructions and how it might effect my indoor pets. He was thorough and worked quickly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

CAROL P.
03/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I thought I had termites. Jim, Speed's termite expert, looked at the problem areas and diagnosed damp rot - not termites! He said the insects I was seeing in the room directly above were pavement ants. He did not charge me for the visit, making me one happy customer. (I've used Speed before, and they are always great.)
Description of Work: Consultation only.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DON L.
01/2006
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
Excellent company and representatives!! Couldn't have asked for a more thorough and professional experience. They were very prompt and friendly. The representative that showed up explained everything he was doing and what he found. They were even cautious with having children in the house with placing traps for mice. To my surprise, their price included a return trip within 10 days to check traps and place new ones and includes a 90 day guarantee on their work. I would use them again in a flash.
Description of Work: Came to place traps and bait for mice in garage/walls/attic and inspection for entry point of mice.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

VIRGINIA K.
12/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
TWO APPOINTMENTS WERE SET FOR ARRIVAL DURING A TWO HOUR TIME SPAN, AND DAVE ARRIVED ON TIME FOR BOTH. I UNDERSTOOD FROM THE FIRST PHONE CALL THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD NOT BE COMPLETELY ELIMINATED BY DAVE'S VISITS, BUT THAT HE WOULD TRY TO DETERMINE WHERE THE MICE MIGHT BE COMING IN, WHICH HE DID. THE AMOUNT QUOTED ABOVE INCLUDES THE TAX AND WAS A SPECIAL, WHICH I APPRECIATED.
Description of Work: THE PROBLEM WAS MICE. DAVE PUT DOWN STICKY TRAPS AND POISON FOR THE MICE IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT WHERE MICE HAVE BEEN. MOST HELPFUL WAS WALKING WITH HIM AROUND THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE AS HE POINTED OUT THE SMALL HOLES WHERE THE MICE CAN COME IN. HE RETURNED THE FOLLOWING WEEK TO LOOK AT THE TRAPS AND FURTHER ASSESS THE SITUATION. I HAVE CONTACTED A HANDY MAN TO FOLLOW UP ON DAVE'S RECOMMENDATIONS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$102.13

TRACEY G.
11/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
VERY SATISFIED. THEY WERE VERY HONEST ON THE PHONE WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THE TIMING IT WOULD TAKE TO GET A TECHNICIAN OUT. THE TECHNICIAN SPRAYED WHERE THE BEES NEST WAS, THEN SPRAYED ALL AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE HOUSE AND ANYWHERE HE THOUGHT A BEE'S NEST COULD BE. HE CLIMBED ON TO MY ROOF TO MAKE SURE HE SPRAYED ALL OF THE EAVES. HE WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS AND EXPLAINED TO ME THE WARRANTY AND HOW I SHOULD CHECK TO MAKE SURE THE BEES WERE GONE.
Description of Work: SPRAYED FOR BEES AROUND EXTERIOR PERIMETER OF THE HOUSE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Victoria B.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THE EXTERMINATOR WAS ON TIME AND VERY PERSONABLE.
Description of Work: EXTERMINATING.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

CARL M.
10/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
ANSWERED QUESTIONS SATISFACTORY. PRICED A BIT STEEP.
Description of Work: ON TIME. GOOD JOB (THOROUGH).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$193

Carrianne T.
09/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THEY WERE VERY GOOD AND VERY PROFESSIONAL.
Description of Work: SPRAYED FOR CARPENTER ANTS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kevin J.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
BILL WAS OVER TO THE HOUSE AT ABOUT 9:30 AM. HE QUICKLY SAW THAT MY PROBLEM WAS A CARPENTER BEE. BILL GOT OUT HIS EQUIPMENT, DESTROYED THE BEE, AND CHECKED THE REST OF THE HOUSE FOR ANY OTHER PROBLEMS. HE DIDN'T FIND ANY. THE SERVICE WAS QUICK and EFFICIENT. HE WAS DONE IN LESS THAN 30 MINUTES.
Description of Work: CARPENTER BEE EXTERMINATED, OTHER PROBLEMS CHECKED OUT.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$178

LISA M.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
WONDERFUL! FOR THE SECOND YEAR I FORGOT TO SHUT MY SLIDING GLASS DOORS IN MY SUN ROOM, BUT THE TECH'S. DID IT FOR ME! HOW THOUGHTFUL OF THEM. IT'S BEEN A "STING- FREE SUMMER" SO FAR!
Description of Work: POWER SPRAYED HOME EXTERIOR FOR WASP AND YELLOW JACKET CONTROL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$297

SARAH H.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I CALLED PRIOR TO GOING TO THE OFFICE TO TELL OF MY PROBLEM AND ASKED IF THEY HAD EXTERMINATION PRODUCTS I COULD BUY AND APPLY MYSELF. THE WOMAN DID NOT PRESSURE ME TO HAVE ONE OF THEIR EXTERMINATORS COME TO TAKE A LOOK AND GAVE ME A PRICE RANGE OF THEIR PRODUCTS I COULD PURCHASE. I WENT TO THEIR OFFICE AND WAS GREETED BY THE SAME FRIENDLY WOMAN I HAD SPOKEN WITH ON THE PHONE. SHE TOOK A SAMPLE OF THE ANTS AND DETERMINED THEY WERE PAVEMENT ANTS. SHE TOLD ME A BIT ABOUT PAVEMENT ANTS AND ALSO GAVE ME A PRINTOUT ABOUT THIS SPECIES. THEN SHE RECOMMENDED A PRODUCT TO USE AND GAVE ME VERBAL INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE IT SAFELY (ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE PETS). I BOUGHT THE PRODUCT AND THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE. VERY FRIENDLY, RECOMMEND TO OTHERS. SOME OF MY EXPERIENCE IS NOT APPLICABLE SINCE THEY DID NOT PERFORM WORK, BUT WOULD HIRE THEM IF I WOULD NEED FURTHER EXTERMINATION SERVICES.
Description of Work: IN OFFICE CONSULTATION OF AN ANT INFESTATION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16

LAURA F.
08/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I CALLED EARLIER TODAY AND I THINK WITHIN AN HOUR OR SO A TECHNICIAN WAS HERE. HE LOCATED THE NEST AND TOOK IT OUT VERY QUICKLY. VERY EFFICIENT AND POLITE.
Description of Work: WASP NEST FOUND AND REMOVED.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$119

LINDA S.
07/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
VERY NICE MAN WHO WAS OBVIOUSLY AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD.
Description of Work: GENERAL SPRAYING FOR SPIDERS, BEES, WASPS, ETC., AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE HOUSE AND IN THE BASEMENT. REMOVED SEVERAL WASP NESTS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$189

DANIEL W.
06/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THE GENTLEMAN WHO CAME OUT EXPLAINED THAT I PROBABLY DIDN'T NEED THE ENTIRE TREATMENT THAT WAS SUGGESTED WHEN I PHONED TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT. HE SUGGESTED AN EXTERIOR-ONLY TREATMENT AND CHARGED ME ABOUT $60 LESS THAN THE ORIGINAL QUOTE!
Description of Work: TREATED THE EXTERIOR OF MY HOME FOR CARPENTER ANTS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$102

TANUTDA D.
06/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
BRYAN WAS ON TIME AND POLITE. HE WAS EFFICIENT, BUT I WOULD HAVE LIKED A LITTLE MORE INFORMATION AS TO WHERE EXACTLY HE WOULD SPRAY AND HOW TO PREVENT THE INSECTS FROM RETURNING OR WHERE THEY MIGHT BE NESTING. I WAS TRYING TO KEEP AN INFANT, TODDLER, AND CAT UPSTAIRS AWAY FROM THE SPRAY, SO WE COULD NOT GET INTO LENGTHY EXPLANATIONS. PRICE SEEMED REASONABLE AND HE DID NOT TRY TO SELL ME OTHER SERVICES OR PRODUCTS. I WOULD USE SPEED AGAIN, ALTHOUGH HOPEFULLY I WON'T NEED TO.
Description of Work: SPRAYED EXTERIOR OF HOUSE AND GARAGE AND INDOORS (FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) FOR CARPENTER ANTS, PAVEMENT ANTS, AND SILVERFISH. CHECKED EXTERIOR OF HOUSE FOR BEES' NESTS.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

THOMAS R.
05/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
WE HAD CALLED APRIL 6TH BECAUSE OF TINY ''PAVEMENT ANTS'' IN OUR KITCHEN. SPEED WAS VERY BUSY AND COULDN'T SCHEDULE US UNTIL APRIL 18TH. WE CHOSE TO WAIT BECAUSE OF THEIR EXCELLENT REVIEWS. OF COURSE, WHEN THE ANTS HEARD WE WERE HIRING AN EXTERMINATOR, THEY LEFT TOWN. WE CALLED SPEED AND EXPLAINED AND WE ASKED TO KEEP THE APPOINTMENT TO HAVE SOMEONE INSPECT OUR HOME. WE EXPECTED TO PAY FOR IT AND FIGURED IT WOULD BE A GOOD PREVENTATIVE MEASURE. ON APRIL 18TH, BILL SHOWED UP ON SCHEDULE. HE MADE A THOROUGH INSPECTION BUT DIDN'T FIND ANTS OR ANY ACTIVE SIGNS OF ANTS. WHEN HE FINISHED I ASKED HOW MUCH WE OWED AND HE DECLINED PAYMENT. WE WILL CERTAINLY CALL SPEED IN THE FUTURE AND RECOMMEND THEM TO OUR FRIENDS.
Description of Work: INSECT INSPECTION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

DEBBIE R.
04/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
EXTREMELY PLEASED; THIS IS THE ONLY COMPANY I WILL USE.
Description of Work: SET TRAPS FOR MICE IN THE HOUSE. ALSO PUT OUT BAIT THAT WOULD REDUCE THE PROBLEM WITHIN TWO WEEKS. FOLLOW-UP WAS MADE ONE WEEK LATER AND I WAS VERY PLEASED. HAVE USED THIS COMPANY BEFORE AND THEY ARE VERY PROMPT AND EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

ANDREA M.
04/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I FOUND THE TECHNICIAN TO BE COURTEOUS, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EFFICIENT.
Description of Work: SPRAYED BEES NEST UNDER CHIMNEY FLASHING SO ROOFERS COULD FINISH PUTTING ON A NEW ROOF.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$171

ELI B.
03/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THE PERSON THAT ANSWERED THE PHONE AT SPEED WAS PROFESSIONAL, HELPFUL AND HONEST. I CALLED SPEED BASED ON THEIR HIGH ANGIE'S LIST RATING. WE HAVE A CARPENTER ANT INFESTATION IN OUR NEWLY PURCHASED HOME AND OUR LONG TIME EXTERMINATOR SEEMS UNABLE TO ELIMINATE THEM. SPEED TOLD ME THAT CARPENTER ANTS ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO EXTERMINATE, IF YOU CANNOT FIND THRASS (TELLTALE SAWDUST, WHICH WE CANNOT FIND). SPEED'S REP CONFIRMED THAT OUR CURRENT EXTERMINATOR HAS A)BEEN CORRECT ABOUT THE DIFFICULTY IN RESOLVING THE PROBLEM AND B) DONE EVERYTHING RIGHT. SHE TOOK THE TIME TO REVIEW, STEP BY STEP, THE EFFORT MADE BY OUR CURRENT EXTERMINATOR AND SHE CONFIRMED THAT THEY ARE PROBABLY DOING A GOOD JOB. I APPRECIATED HER HONEST APPRAISAL; HAD SHE JUST WANTED TO SELL ME, SHE COULD HAVE PROMISED ME THAT SPEED COULD DO BETTER AND I WOULD HAVE BELIEVED THAT TOO. I APPLAUD SPEED FOR THEIR INTEGRITY AND HELPFULNESS TO A STRANGER ON THE PHONE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
Description of Work: PROVIDED CONSULTATION RE:CARPENTER ANTS, OVER THE PHONE, AT NO CHARGE.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Ken D.
03/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
THE SERVICEMAN WAS EXTREMELY THOROUGH AND VERY PROFESSIONAL. THEY WERE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ON HOW TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYONE.
Description of Work: I HAD PROBLEMS WITH MICE. SPEED CAME IN AND TOOK CONTROL OF THE SITUATION. WITHIN TWO WEEKS, I AM DOWN TO ZERO MICE. THE PREVIOUS TWO WEEKS WE CAUGHT 15.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

JOHANNE B.
02/2005
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
I CALL SPEED EXTERMINATION ON A STORMY SATURDAY JUST TWO HOURS BEFORE CLOSING TIME. BECAUSE OF THE SNOW STORM THEY HAD TO CLOSE EARLIER. HOWEVER THE YOUNG RECEPTIONIST WAS MORE THAN WILLING TO HELP US OUT. WHEN SHE REALIZED THAT SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEND A TECHNICIAN TO TAKE CARE OF OUR PROBLEM IN A TIMELY MATTER; SHE OFFERED US TO BUY THE PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH PRODUCT SO THAT WE COULD AT LEAST START APPLYING IT OURSELVES. WE APPRECIATED THE FACT THAT SHE TOOK THE INITIATIVE TO SUGGEST AN ALTERNATE SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEM WHEN HER COMPANY COULD NOT PROVIDE US IN A TIMELY MATTER.
Description of Work: THE COMPANY SOLD US THE PRODUCTS TO GET RID OF OUR PEST CONTROL.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Jerry K.
12/2004
5.0
pest control
  + -1 more
NICK WAS VERY PLEASANT, INFORMATIVE, AND DID A GREAT JOB.
Description of Work: TOOK CARE OF YELLOW JACKET NEST UNDER ROOF OF BREEZEWAY.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$129

Contact information

4141 PEARL RD, Cleveland, OH 44109

www.speedexterminating.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
17330
Trade License Locale
Ohio
Trade License Authority
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2021
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Service Categories

Pest Control

FAQ

SPEED EXTERMINATING CO is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

SPEED EXTERMINATING CO accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, SPEED EXTERMINATING CO offers free project estimates.
No, SPEED EXTERMINATING CO does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, SPEED EXTERMINATING CO offers a 10% senior discount.
No, SPEED EXTERMINATING CO does not offer emergency services.
Yes, SPEED EXTERMINATING CO offers warranties.
SPEED EXTERMINATING CO offers the following services: PEST CONTROL SERVICES, RODENT CONTROL INCLUDING RATS AND MICE, INSECT CONTROL INCLUDING, YELLOW JACKETS, FLEAS, BED BUGS, ANTS, SPIDERS, TERMITES, SPIDERS, BEES AND WASPS.

Contact information

4141 PEARL RD, Cleveland, OH 44109

www.speedexterminating.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM