Our company is a second-generation, family-owned business that has provided quality pest control services to the Hampton Roads area since February of 1970. Our goal has always been to provide honest, dependable, and professional service to our customers. We are proud of our 43 year history and we work diligently everyday to continue that level of excellence. Our Owners, Karen and Bill Pye, hold VDACs Commercial Certified Applicator licenses in: wood destroying insects general pest control turf management and ornamentals and are in the office or the field every day Our technicians are all Certified Commercial Applicators with the Virginia Department of Agriculture either when they began employment with our company, or within one year of being employed. This is done to ensure their level of training and expertise is up with A-1′s standards. Our office personnel are Certified Registered Technicians as well, which gives them a firm grasp on pest control services and allows them to be as thorough as possible when answering your questions. Our owners. technicians, and office staff attend monthly training and safety meetings plus Virginia Department of Agriculture(VDAC) training sessions and training sessions offered by our product manufacturers. Additional DBA - A-1 Pest Control, Tidewater Crawl Space Solutions, A-Aardvark the Exterminator.
Business highlights
54 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Eco Friendly
Services we offer
General Pest/Rodent control, Termite & Moisture control including dehumidifiers, french drains, fungi treatments, sump pumps, adding sand to crawl, vent & access wells, etc. Termite pre-treatments, Certification Letters for real estate sale or refinance. No charge second opinions and free estimates. Fully-staffed office every day to answer inquiries, quote standard prices and explain services.
Services we don't offer
Lawn mowing, general lawn fertilization & termite bait systems.
Let me preface this review by saying that we used A-1 last year with no problems. That is why we called them again this year for their service. This year, I called again to have them come out to treat an ant problem. They came out with no issues. While the man was here we discussed plans moving forward. He suggested to me the quarterly plan because he said it was cheaper and you were able to call them out in between services at no additional charges, as many times as you needed. He also said to call back if we had any problems within 30 days and they would come back out - no extra charge. I signed up for the quarterly plan based on his recommendation. I called back 3 weeks later because the ants were back. Contrary to what the technician told me - I was told on the phone it was going to be an extra charge because the one time treatment did not cover a follow up treatment. They also told me the the quarterly visit only included 1 treatment in between treatments. There is an obvious communication problem between the technician and the front office. The lady that I spoke to on the phone did not help out in any way or offer any type of solution. I will not be using them moving forward and I have cancelled our quarterly service (which never even started). Do your homework because there are a lot of companies that do offer way better plans than this company.
Description of Work: The provider came to our home to treat ant problems inside and outside of the home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$130
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
We are certainly sorry to hear that the member was dissatisfied with our policies and programs but I am not sure where the matter of treating her ants got so confusing. We offer many service options for our customers, particularly for ants because they can be extremely difficult to control once they have a strong foothold. We do offer "one time" services but we also have monthly, bi-monthly, and quarterly service. In addition, we specifically offer what we call the "90 Day Ant Guarantee," which allows for unlimited service over a 90 day period when the problem is severe. The cost for the 90 Day Ant Guarantee is $285.00, a little more than twice what this member paid. There are also customers that have their foundation treated every 6 months just to avoid having these problems get out of control; it's far easier to prevent a problem than to cure one. It is quite odd that the member thought there would be free extra service when on both visits, July 13, 2013 and May 2, 2014, the servicing technicians both left her with proposals for follow up service expecting that she would need it. If additional service were free, there would be no need to propose follow ups and quote a price for them. Again, I cannot imagine where the confusion began. We are quite fortunate in that each and every one of our office customer service staff has been with us for many years; the most senior is at 9 years and the newest is just about 5 years with us. And the technicians that serviced the member, there were different ones in 2013 and 2014, had both been with us 3+ years at the time of the service. Our company policies have been almost exactly the same for 44 years. We've added some services in that time but our policies about "one time services" and the quarterly service program have truly remained the same all these years. Our team, both in the field and in the office, are quite clear on what we offer and what each service covers. I have personally had part in training each and every one of them. We are very sorry the member feels that she was given erroneous information. We hope she finds a company that will meet her needs and, of course, that she gets relief from her ant problem.
Madelyn I.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The gentleman that came out was of the utmost professionalism. My husband and I were very impressed and felt he had done a complete inspection of (even under) our home.
Description of Work: Thorough inspection of home for termites.
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
$90
John D.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I bought the $73 big deal for a termite inspection and re-treatment warranty. The company responded to me one day after I purchased the deal and provided service two days after that at a time that worked best for my schedule. The inspection was pretty thorough for a slab house like mine, taking about 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, the technician provided me a certificate indicating my house was termite-free and under their warranty protection for the next year. Overall, a great experience at a great value, and now I have peace of mind. I would recommend their services.
Description of Work: Termite Inspection and Re-Treatment Warranty
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
$73
William D.
06/2014
5.0
pest control, basement waterproofing
 + 0 more
We have been a customer of this company for a couple of years and also have a yearly contract for pest control and a termite warranty with them. When they came for the annual termite inspection, they checked the subfloor and beams (in the crawl space) for moisture. Although no evidence of termite damage or activity, we have been monitoring the moisture in the wooden framing for a few years and this time it was high, too high, so we agreed to installing a poly moisture barrier over the dirt in the crawl space. I had been reluctant to do this in past because of a large porch with a deck type floor allowing water to go under the house from rain. After expressing my concerns about effective moisture control with the AI folks, they assured me that this I agreed to this work. The price was reasonable, based on another estimate I had received from a national chain pest control company. I left that company a few years ago because they were unable to control a rodent problem. A1 was successful and continues to be effective. We see the same technician for all quarterly visits, and inspections. He is competent, pleasant and knows what he is doing. He effectively solved the rodent issue and I believe that the moisture issue will now be solved as well. I remain impressed with the integrity and professional work of A1 particularly when compared to the previous pest control company we had employed.
Description of Work: Installed a poly moisture barrier in crawl space.
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
$735
Sheila C.
06/2014
4.0
pest control, lawn treatment
 + 0 more
He showed up 5 minutes before he was supposed to arrive (awesome!) and let us know first hand that it was a gel he was spraying that is odorless and wouldn't harm our 5 month old baby. He sprayed around our kitchen, then went outside and sprayed around the condo. He finished after about 30 minutes, we paid him and he was off. Like I said before, we haven't seen an ant since!
Description of Work: He sprayed a clear gel around my house (inside & out) to prevent ants from coming in and so far we haven't seen a single ant!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$285
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
Of course we are thrilled to hear that the member's problem has been resolved but sorry to hear that she felt the price wasn't as acceptable as she would have liked. This member had an ant problem and while we have many choices for service plans much lower priced, she chose our 90 Day Ant Guarantee Service at $285.00. With this plan we service the interior, exterior and underneath the house (if it's a crawl space) in an effort to get the ant problem under control but ants are often a structure infesting pest and may require more than one service visit to reach our goal. With that in mind, we offer the 90 Day Ant Guarantee program that allows for unlimited service (in, out, under and around) for 90 days as we press to eradicate the problem. In short, we do whatever is necessary as often as necessary for up to 90 days until the problem is solved. This plan is often the more economical choice than purchasing a one time service only to find that the ants are worse than they thought and then having to pay additional service fees to take care of it. Again, we are very pleased that the member has gotten immediate relief (it doesn't always work that way), but if the ants pop up again within the next 90 days, she is entitled to all the service she needs.
Sharon D.
06/2014
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The inspection went well. Overall we were happy with the service.
Description of Work: We needed a termite inspection to refinance our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Jack S.
06/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I thought I was impressed with the guy that came out to assess the project. He was quick to point the possibility of termites in my door frame and did a complete inspection of the house crawl space and foundations. He was courteous and professional. He explained that he could give me a quote for the termite treatment but would have to be updated after the door frame was removed. I talked to a couple of firms and decided on this one. The carpenter who came out to check the door frame found that it had been infested and gave me a good price to remove the frame and the studs that were infested and to replace and realign the door and paint the door frame. The team t\hat did the termite treatment did a professional and complete job including grilling holes thru the concrete at the front porch and at the sidewalk adjacent to the garage wall.. They were on time and prompt and courteous.
Description of Work: Replaced a termite damaged garage door frame and treated the house for termites.
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
$1,300
Roger M.
05/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
 + 0 more
Originally called A1 Inc for termite inspection but the little flying bugs turned out to be ants. The technician treated the outside and inside of my house to get rid of the ants. I am very happy with the service and plan on using them in the future.
Description of Work: termite inspection and ant control.
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
$113
diane W.
05/2014
4.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I hired A1 for a home termite and moisture inspection for a home purchase. They had quite a number of good reviews so I figured why not. Two men showed up on time, about 15 min early actually, and quickly got to work measuring the exterior of the property. They did a quick inspection of the foundatation (visual, knocking here and there) and then moved inside. The inspection took roughly 15 minutes and consisted of knocking on some baseboards with a flashlight and/or their boots. They quickly checked some cabinets and were ready for the check and to be done. I have never had an inspection done for this type of work before but I didn't really see any value in it.
Description of Work: Termite/Moisture inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$130
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
Naturally, we are sorry to hear that member did not see the value in our inspection service but I can offer some reasons and added values that the member is possibly unaware of right now. First, the property we were inspecting was an end unit townhome with just 107 linear feet of exterior plus it is on a slab foundation so there is no crawl space to inspect. Additionally, we had two inspectors on the property at the same time. Unfortunately, there is not too much an inspection can reveal on a slab structure other than on the outside foundation walls and that interior sounding (the tapping on baseboards described) in the areas where we know the slab is vulnerable such as near plumbing penetrations and expansion joints. Then the document needed to satisfy the lender and the buyer (this member) was prepared in our office and forwarded on for closing. Next, because we found no problems, the home is now under warranty with us for one year at no additional charge. The warranty paperwork will arrive to at the home about 30 days after closing. And finally, we will contact the new owner in 6 months to perform a second inspection, at no charge, which is normal procedure for us with a new home under warranty. The time it takes to inspect any structure is dependent on the size of the structure, of course, and whether or not we find issues that require further investigation but the value of that inspection goes far beyond that initial visit. We can only hope that we provided the new buyer peace of mind about the condition of this new home for them as it relates to termite problems but that they come to see the value in our level of expertise and training as we move forward.
Jana E.
05/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Wonderfully, ... great work ethic, timely, pleasant, ... continuing contract with them.
Description of Work: Dealt with some moisture issues in crawl space, ... installed fans and vents & treated crawl space.
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
$1,600
MARDEE S.
05/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
 + 0 more
Arrived on time. No pests found. Didn't try to sell services where none were needed. Great job
Description of Work: new termite inspection
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
$73
Louise C.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
 + 0 more
The man who came out was very prompt and professional. As promised, they called 6 months later for the follow-up appt ( I had completely forgotten about it.) A nice experience overall!
Description of Work: They did a one-time termite inspection and a follow-up treatment 6 months later.
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
$63
Pamela P.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
 + 0 more
The A-1 technician arrived right on time and did a very thorough inspection of my home. He took his time and was very professional. Overall was a terrific experience!
Description of Work: termite inspection
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
$80
Kathy P.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
 + 0 more
It turned out well and we'll probably hire them again after my contract expires. I moved into a new home and bought the big deal for peace of mind. They come about every 6 mos.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal for $73 for a Termite Inspection and Re-Treatment Warranty.
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
$73
James M.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The technician arrived on time and did a complete professional inspection. He provided me with a written report for my records. Great job!
Description of Work: Termite/bug inspection of 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
$82
Chad N.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The technician was quick and very professional. He was nice and explained what he was doing. Great job
Description of Work: They planted bait for ants inside the house and sprayed the whole foundation to put up a barrier. .
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
$129
george P.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They did a great job and were very professional and honest. Would recommend to everyone I know!
Description of Work: They did a termite/ moisture inspection, termite and fungus treatment, and a clearance letter.
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
$1,470
Miguel P.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
I purchased a $79 Angie's List Big Deal for this service and it was fine. I spent about $73 each for a couple of additional things they did. They were pretty good and the price was good. They did what they said they were going to do, but it is hard to tell if what they did worked because I don't go down in the crawl space. Their response was good; I was the one who was slow to react. They were pretty professional.
Description of Work: I used A-1 Exterminators for a termite inspection. They made some recommendations on things to do to keep my crawl space dry. They then did some things to the entrance of the crawl space to keep water from going in.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
Frances C.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The visit went very well. We will be doing business with this company in the future and highly recommend there services. Very professional and helpful.
Description of Work: Treated for termites and set up an annual service contract for pest control.
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
$90
LISA S.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Thrilled! Called A-1 after being dissatisfied with another provider after 4 years! I was given an immediate appointment and Rick showed up on time. He explained the service and went right to work. I asked about the need for additional pest control services and he provided very helpful information about the services that I might consider going forward. In the end, this one visit will save me a lot of money!
Description of Work: Termite inspection
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
$73
Myrna E.
04/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They came out to do the inspection and I do have termites and I need a whole treatment which wasn't covered in the deal. They were wonderful to work with and I am using them for my treatment.
Description of Work: I purchased big deal for a termite inspection and re-treatment.
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
$82
sandra D.
04/2014
5.0
pest control, home inspection
 + 0 more
Tom from A1 came out on time and explained what treatments he was using and why. He found termite tunnels in my garage and explained necessary treatment. He was very thorough and empathic about the expense. I will continue to use A1 for all my pest issues because of their honesty and desire to help while keeping expensive treatments to a minimum.
Description of Work: Ant control and termite inspection and treatment.
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
$1,800
Thomas H.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
Two men worked most of the day treating and inspecting my home for termites. As I expected, I had active termites, but after the 90 day follow up February, I no longer had any signs or evidence of active termites. Very happy with the service and the attention that the A-1 technicians gave me and my home. |Will continue with the annual termite inspection from A-1 Exterminating. |
Description of Work: Termite treatment with termidor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
RODNEY D.
03/2014
2.0
pest control
 + -1 more
The agents over the phone were great. The specialists that came to my home were all courteous, professional, informative, and prompt. As a spouse of a forward deployed Navy service-member, I was happy to pay their prices to ensure I had no more issues. However, I recently learned that after their last service call, they were not thorough and may have in fact been deceitful. We began having issues with mice and waterbugs again. I suspected there might have been a hole behind the stove. I asked my husband, who was actually home for once, to check it out. When he pulled it back, he noticed the hole was behind the sink cabinets. He then pulled the dishwaher out, and what we found was alarming. There was a hole about 18 inches tall that ran the entire length of that wall behind the sink. This is something that would have been easily visible to anyone who had been in our crawlspace or when looking at the pipes from the sink. My husband did find signs of the poison they told me they had spread, but the specialist only plugged the hole that I could see from the sink which was only 6 inches in diameter. We discovered this just before we had a scheduled termite service from them. I cancelled it and will do no further business with this company. I recommend that any person able to do a thorough inspection of their work, do so before paying. Additionally, I will not recommend them any longer.
Description of Work: Called for mice issue. Specialist came two separate occasions and looked under home and sink for the holes left by a bad remodel that were left open by previous owners. The specialist plugged hole around pipes to the sink and put poison in crawl space. I called back several weeks later because I heard a squirrel moving around, but specialist assured me it was all outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$385
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
We are certainly sorry to hear about the member's dissatisfaction with our service and would certainly try to correct any issues but this service was performed more than 2 years ago! I understand that the member's husband was not home at the time but we are not permitted to pull appliances out from the wall at any time ...especially a stove and that appears to be how the member discovered an additional problem. We certainly weren't deceitful. In fact, the original service was performed on January 11, 2012 and we returned two times at no charge to recheck the rodent issues (January 25, 2012 and February 22, 2012) and found no additional rodent activity. And, the member called us back out again in the summer of 2013, 18 months later, for a problem with American Roaches (the waterbugs). We performed two services with no complaints and we recommended a regular quarterly service which she opted not to take so we assumed the problem had been resolved. I am just uncertain why this complaint is surfacing now. In any case, we always recommend that any time a customer is dissatisfied with a service that they contact the service provider as soon as possible so the issue can be resolved. We had no idea there were any problems.
Jim L.
03/2014
5.0
pest control
 + -1 more
They were quick and thorough. Their regular prices are not that bad as well. They did not take long to set up an appointment and come out. They were right in time and the young man who came out was very good. They did a fine job.
Description of Work: I used A-1 Inc Exterminators for doing a termite inspection.
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Service Categories
Pest Control,
Home inspection,
Basement Waterproofing,
Insulation,
Animal Removal,
Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Handyman Services,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Foundation Repair,
Structural Engineering,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking
FAQ
A-1 Inc Exterminators is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
A-1 Inc Exterminators accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, A-1 Inc Exterminators offers a 5% senior discount.
No, A-1 Inc Exterminators does not offer emergency services.
Yes, A-1 Inc Exterminators offers warranties.
A-1 Inc Exterminators offers the following services: General Pest/Rodent control, Termite & Moisture control including dehumidifiers, french drains, fungi treatments, sump pumps, adding sand to crawl, vent & access wells, etc. Termite pre-treatments, Certification Letters for real estate sale or refinance. No charge second opinions and free estimates. Fully-staffed office every day to answer inquiries, quote standard prices and explain services.
Lawn mowing, general lawn fertilization & termite bait systems.