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.
Did what was expected. Tech was very polite and professional. Would recommend
Description of Work: Termite inspection and indoor/outdoor bug 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
$170
John E. G.
12/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very prompt and professional - highly recommended.
Description of Work: Work was performed as advertised.
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
$199
steve B.
12/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
On time. Excellent customer service. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Located and repaired damaged caused by rat and provided advice on how to remove the vermin.
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
$99
Mona C.
12/2015
5.0
pest control, basement waterproofing
+ 0 more
Went well. Tim checked the moisture levels in the crawl space and also noted the house had been treated for termites and checked for current activity. He removed old moisture barrier, installed new barrier and also removed old bent up and decayed crawl space vents and replaced 9 new vents and one new blank next to the propane tank. Totally professional. This gentleman works from the time he arrives til the job is done. His professionalism, diligence, and honesty are appreciated.
Description of Work: Checked for moisture and termites.
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
$873
Michael M.
12/2015
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I pay them per service. They call if any service is due. If I want them to come out, they come out. If not, they don't. We had some bugs after they treated. However, I can't say that's their fault.
Description of Work: I've been using A-1 for pest control services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Melayne F.
12/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Telephone calls were handled professionally and courteous, prompt in showing up to my home at the appointed day and time. Very helpful in explaining what was going to be done, and also explained future services that could be provided. An overall positive experience, I would absolutely recommend this local company.
Description of Work: Treated my home for termite (prevention).
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
$100
Allyson T.
11/2015
5.0
pest control, insulation, basement waterproofing
+ 1 more
Great company and professional job. Went the extra mile to do the job right.
Description of Work: Remove old/install new vapor 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
$300
Ruth B.
11/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
did a great job - worked around my and my tenant's schedule.
Description of Work: inspected 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
$149
Chris C.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Showed up late but service was excellent and provided information that will allow me to fix another issue. Answered all questions.
Description of Work: Deweb and spray for bugs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Van Dora W.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Things went very well. The technician, Selvyn, was very professional and cordial. I was glad to hear that the company could come on Saturday. Within three days of buying this deal, the company set up a time to come to my property and I was very pleased with that response. I was given a time of 12 - 4 and I arrived at my rental property at 12:10. The technician was waiting for me. He was very thorough with the interior and exterior inspection. He pointed out some past infestations I was not aware of. He pointed out some wood damage that I did not see. Selvyn took the time to explain the termite issues with the house. He recommended a full treatment and explained what the process was and how long it would take. He even removed the huge spider and its web from my front door of which I am eternally grateful. I had an overall positive experience with the company and its representatives in the office and the technician in the field. I recommend the company without reservations.
Description of Work: Inspected the inside and outside of the house for termites, and pests.
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
$99
James P.
10/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Technician showed up on time and did a thorough job.
Description of Work: Pest inspection under and around home and treatment around the perimeter.
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
$99
Chris M.
10/2015
5.0
He was very friendly, quiet and fast
Description of Work: .
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
Alan S.
09/2015
5.0
pest control, handyman service, plumbing, basement waterproofing
+ 2 more
The technician reported no current infestation of termites, although there was evidence of previous termite activity. I confirmed that there had been termites but was treated by the previous owner before selling the house. The tech also measure the space to determine moisture content and found that overall the percentage was in normal limits there was a higher level underneath the bathroom. Later after I inspected the bathroom, I detected a leak coming from the pipe elbow at the top where the shower head connects. Fortunately, I was able to repair the leak before substantial damage had occurred. Overall the service was great, the technician was pleasant and knowledgeable and possibly saved me a lot of money for expensive water damage in the bathroom floor.
Description of Work: Inspected the crawl space underneath the house for active termite infestation. Then poured termite insecticide along the perimeter of the house for preventive 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
$99
Dl L.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Never used the company. But the customer service was great.
Description of Work: Never used the company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
stuart S.
09/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very professional and thorough.
Description of Work: Initial termite inspection did raise concerns and a perimeter treatment was advised.
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
$1,500
Brenda H.
09/2015
5.0
pest control, plumbing
+ 0 more
He was very thorough and did a great job--even did my detached garage! I had had a hose bib leak and he checked the repair for leakage while he was under house. I was so impressed!
Description of Work: checked for insect damage and sprayed
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
$99
James G.
09/2015
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I guessed it went well. I haven’t seen anything. There’s only one guy. He was very professional. He entertained all of my questions and answered them. What stands out the most about his work was his honesty. I would tell a friend that I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: He went around and sprayed a little bit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
At first I thought this member had the wrong company and he may but we did provide an inspection for him in July 2014. I can only assume that the member isn't remembering correctly. I believe this is a common problem when Angie's List solicits reviews for rewards and consumers have to try to pull from distant memory. In any case, we did provide an inspection for this member on July 9, 2014 and then a follow up inspection 6 months later. I cannot know why he thinks we have just one technician because at the very least, they were performed by two different technicians. We have a fleet of technicians that service Tidewater from the North Carolina line up to the Williamsburg line every day. We did not provide any treatment ("spraying around a little bit") during that visit, it was an inspection only for a Termite Protection Plan that the member purchased through an Angie's List deal at $73.00. He opted not to renew this year when it was due. But we appreciate that the member would recommend us!
Judy S.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
Very pleasant experience all the way around. Scheduling was easy, the women who answer the phones are polite, professional and friendly. since that call is the first point of contact it was important i felt good about the company i was dealing with. The technician who came out (Dave), was knowledgeable, professional, courteous and thorough. Will use them again and will recommend to others as well. Very pleased. Good job A-1 Exterminators!
Description of Work: Termite and moisture inspection, termite treatment around house.
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
$99
Elizabeth Z.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
The provider arrived within the appointment window. He was professional and polite and provided a thorough inspection. I renewed the contract for 2015. ($150)
Description of Work: Inspected the crawlspace for termites and provided a termite warranty. Termite service is excellent; roach treatments weren't as effective.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
We're not sure what roach service this member is referring to. We visited the member's home on August 18, 2015 (not July 1) in order to perform the annual termite inspection. The cost was $149.00. We have not made an application to control general pests of any kind at all since 2007. In any case, we are happy to hear that the member is happy with the termite service
Eileen T F.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
You would of never known they were there. Quiet, no mess, professional
Description of Work: They installed a dehumidifier, vapor barrier, sealed all my foundation vents, gave me a moisture/termite inspection and a courtesy pest 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
$3,400
Anita T.
08/2015
5.0
pest control, insulation, basement waterproofing
+ 1 more
Service provider was wonderful: efficient, helpful, great manners. Told me what needed to be done and explained why. No high pressure just good education. Would highly recommend
Description of Work: Moisture inspection and vapor barrier provided
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
$299
Adalcinda A.
08/2015
5.0
pest control
+ -1 more
better than expected. very professional and informative. not a bad price either.
Description of Work: sprayed the entire perimeter of the house. Inspected for termite and 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
$99
Neaisha T.
08/2015
1.0
pest control, home inspection, insulation, plumbing, basement waterproofing, woodworking
+ 4 more
I previously had the home inspected and called out a termite company prior to purchasing it in April of this year. The home is a foreclosure. In addition, one of the pipe's had burst over the winter while the house sat unoccupied, so we had to have it repaired to ensure that the water actually worked. Needless to say, THREE different professionals and my husband spent quite a bit of time in the crawlspace. With so many people going under the house, we found out that the prior owner replaced a lot of the wood due to the fact that the house did have termites at some point. Essentially, they remedied all issues under the house, sans the addition of a vapor barrier. Point being, everyone mentioned how lucky we were and how "good it looks under there." During the home inspection, another termite company in Tidewater gave us a quote that included the vapor barrier and a regular bug/termite package for the next year. That quote was approximately $800. When I saw this deal for the vapor barrier only - $200, I thought that was fair. Until it turned out to be a scam. When the guy finished his inspection and started spouting off about how much debris and wires and crap were under the house, I just scoffed and asked how I could get a refund. I contemplated not writing this review, but realized had I not known that he was lying, I might have gone along with it. If you use this company and the work involves something you can not see or are unwilling to access it in order to see it (crawlspace), ask for pictures of the issues prior to handing over money or better yet, go with a more reputable provider!
Description of Work: Inspected the crawlspace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
1.0
$1,600
Response from A-1 Inc Exterminators
First, we certainly are a reputable provider. Any member of Angie's List or any other consumer can check our records with Angie's List, the BBB, the FTC, or the Virginia Department of Agriculture. I cannot imagine where the disconnect is here. As I have said before, there is no possible explanation why we offer a Big Deal and then go out only to say we cannot do it. We are fully aware that the member can get a full refund. That would really defeat the purpose of our participating with Angie's List at all. In any case, on July 28, 2015, this member's crawl space is most certainly full of debris. It isn't large items like old ductwork or huge amounts of falling insulation sitting on crawl floor, it is scattered debris including pieces of metal, wood scraps, wiring, pipes, etc. and includes some wiring that is hanging down not connected. It is impossible for us to know what wires are live and what is old and so that adds a different twist to this type of work too. A cleanout of this crawl would involve using a metal rake to sift through the crawl fill and pull all these items out and bag them. If they were left there and poly rolled over them, one would have hidden items under the poly that could cause an injury to the knees, elbows or forearms as any inspector is crawl though. Additionally, any wood scraps will most certainly attract termites at some point and it will be impossible for any inspector to see what is happening until the termites reach the wood. Our Angie's List Deal specifically states that we do not roll poly over debris. From the sound of the members comments, I can only conclude that she does not know that this debris exists. But she is correct that photos would have helped. Had we known that she had questions about our findings, we would have been more than happy to provide them for her. All of our technians carry digital cameras and they are more than happy to take photos to share with the customer on-site, they can be emailed to the customer and/or brought back to the office where we will print them and deliver them to the customer. There is never a reason a customer has to take our word for anything we find that they cannot see. That is our practice and it works. We wish the member our best hopes for having this work done by another company.
Mariah A.
08/2015
5.0
pest control, insulation, basement waterproofing
+ 1 more
No trouble. All good things to say. Nice assessment and treatment. Respected my crawlspace, and didnot mess up my vapor barrier as some others who go under the house do.
Description of Work: Very professional and courteous
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
$99
Josiah H.
07/2015
4.0
pest control
+ -1 more
I wasn't here but my nephew was here. It went very well. I'm bringing them back to do some follow-up work. They have done what they said they were going to do. I didn't have problems. The preventive treatment was good. They showed up when they said they would and they did what they were supposed to do. The price was very reasonable.
Description of Work: They did an inspection and preventive treatment for water bugs and termites.
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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.