PGM & Son Pest Control Services Reviews 88

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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to use and would highly recommend them. My first experience with a pest control company so wasn't sure what to expect, but they explained everything and kept in regular contact over the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class service from PGM again Brilliant response time and communication from Phil and Joe. Very professional, helpful and friendly. Within 30 minutes of contacting them for help with ants enter... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found the company to be professional, polite and ultimately completely effective. I was looked after by Joe who combined humour with excellent advice. He identified two separate issues - a mouse in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently engaged PGM for both rodent control and bird-related cleaning/proofing works. From the first contact, their team was clear, responsive, and proactive. The site visit was handled professio... See more

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  1. Pest Control Service
  2. Waste Management Service

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PGM & Son is an award winning pest control company that provides pest control services to residential and commercial businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Our pest support team are RSPH level 2 and 3 trained and BPCA certified to protect your home or business from any pest! Wasps | Rat infestations | Mice | Moles | Carpet moth | Carpet Beetle | Cockroaches | Birds | Ants | Fleas | Hornets | Bedbugs and more! PGM was founded by Phil Martin who has extensive experience in his field, having trained under James Ostler former Vice President of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and owner of Positive Environmental Hereford.


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick

Quick, efficient and effective.

November 21, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review us, we're so glad you were happy with the service. Best wishes, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once again excellent service for a wasp…

Once again excellent service for a wasp nest. I left a message at lunch time and Joe called round later that afternoon and dealt with the nest

July 31, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review our wasp service. We're so pleased you are happy with the service and will pass on your comments to Joe. Kind regards, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hornest nest

Contacted PGM & Son after finding a hornet nest in the shed and Joe came out the same day and removed it.
Would recommend

July 24, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you so much for taking time to review us, we're delighted you were pleased with the service Joe provided. Best wishes, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Speedy, knowledgeable and successful service

We have used PGM 3 times now, first with the extensive carpet beetle issue we found in our new house, a wasp nest, then a moths/woodlouse problem at a relatives home.
Each time Phil has been brilliant. He has been round to access and quote very quickly then back shortly after to treat. The pre and post treatment advice has been excellent and we are very confident that with his advice and experience each issue has been rectified.
PGM will continue to be my only contact for pest issues, and I will happily recommend him to others.

July 24, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you so much for taking time to review our service, we are delighted you are happy with the treatment and guidance. Thank you also for your kind words, which we will pass onto Phil. Kind regards, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good service

Swift response and excellent no nonsense advice
Would recommend

June 28, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review us, we're so pleased you were happy with the service we provided. PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strongly recommend Joe and team

Joe and his team are so friendly and highly responsive, strongly recommend

April 15, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you so much for taking time to review our services, we will pass on your kind words to Joe and the team! All the best, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always prompt

Always prompt, courteous and knowledgable

May 16, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time out to review us, we are delighted you were pleased with our service and will pass on your comments to Phil and Joe. Kind regards, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joe of PGM

Joe, and the whole PGM team, are excellent and highly responsive. We use them at work, a mixed rambling establishment of houses, offices, sheds, a guesthouse and a monastery: they always come quickly when called out, identify the problem, deal with it and come back to check a few days later. They also provide a regular check which more than satisfies the local council's requirements.

May 15, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to send us feedback, we really appreciate your kind words and will pass them onto the team.

Our customers are really important to us, they are vital to our business success and we always welcome constructive feedback to help us to improve our services.

Thank you for your business and continued support.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unsafe practices

We were shocked at how overpriced this service was. The charge after an hour’s visit to deal with a mice problem was £288. This was apparently for three visits, but is still extortionate. Since adding the review we have found open bait boxes on the floor, next to my baby’s pram and amongst food in our pantry. We asked the company to return to remove the bait, which they did. The owner blocked our car in on the drive with his van and refused to move it when asked, so a 5 year old girl missed part of her swimming lesson. He wasn’t bothered that blocking in a car was illegal. He also told us in the house that he was recording us and had recorded our phone calls. We pointed out that this was illegal. He threatened to retaliate and get nasty if we didn’t remove negative reviews. He then started a tirade on the doorstep, caught on Ring camera (I’d told him we have Ring by text message to try to prevent any nastiness, but he had obviously forgotten when his anger took control), telling my partner to leave me and saying that he was tracking me on Facebook. This evening my partner discovered rat poison scattered around our house and floor from the open bait stations. Some of it was directly where my one year old stood today before I put her in her pram. I’m now paranoid she might have ingested some and scared that however thorough our vacuuming we might not get it all.

April 28, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

We are sorry you feel you have had cause to complain about our prices / value of our service. We would like to reassure you that our prices are reasonable, transparent, and competitive. We can see that your reviews have mis-stated the price which was £240 + VAT for x3 visits and not £288 for one / two hours as was stated in several reviews.

Our rodent visits are normally over a x3 visit program as the first visit allows us to carry out a site survey / assessment, where we agree the plan and cost with the client and start the treatment.

On the second visit, we check / confirm activity and take further steps as required to eradicate the infestation. A third visit usually confirms no further activity whereupon we will remove all equipment from the property and make any recommendations for preventative measures going forward.

As a VAT registered business, unfortunately we must charge customers VAT on our prices. VAT registered businesses must pass on the VAT element to HMRC. To operate a viable business, overheads need to be covered such as, for example, materials; mileage; salaries; insurances; stationery; subscriptions etc. The mileage cost alone for 3 visits to the property concerned would have been £73. Taking overheads into account, over 3 visits, the charge is very reasonable and so that you can compare us I have found an assessment of the council’s pest control charges for rodent infestations in your area here: https://pestmax.co.uk/how-much-do-worcestershire-councils-charge-for-pest-control/ as you can see, the public bodies charge almost double that we do as a private business. I hope this reassures you that we do not overcharge customers. As a small, family run business we are very mindful there is a cost-of-living crisis. I can see that the districts in your council area offer financial support for pest control: https://www.worcsregservices.gov.uk/all-services/pest-control/pest-control/

Turning to the comments about the standard of the service, we are unable to respond online as we did not enter a contract for services with you. It is disappointing that the reviews do not present a full picture. We take instruction from the client when carrying out our work and it is regrettable that you did not agree with the plan / price agreed by your partner with us. However, we are aware that your specific concerns have been responded to.

The allegations regarding the behaviour of individuals you make are concerning, but recollections may vary.

Finally, we are sorry we were unable to assist with your rodent infestation on this occasion. We understand that a rodent infestation can be very distressing particularly if one has suffered from infestations previously and we hope you are able to find a pest controller to assist with eradicating your rodent problem for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well done

Well done, and thanks for the quick and effective work.

March 3, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review us we're pleased you were satisfied with the service. PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitively priced for a very…

Competitively priced for a very professional and knowledgeable team.
I have no hesitation in recommending.

February 28, 2023
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review us, we're so pleased you were happy with our service! PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. The team were quick to come out and identify the problem. Their methods were extremely effective as the mice/squirrels disappeared almost overnight.
The fee also included 2 follow up visits!
They were friendly, professional and efficient - I would definitely recommend them.

October 25, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time out to review us, we're delighted you were pleased with our service. We love solving pest problems for our customers and hearing your positive feedback is great! PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

I started getting bites but was unsure what they were or what to do about them. Fortunately, the company I got in contact with was PGM & Son Pest Control Limited. Phil is a true professional who really knows his trade well. The level of service he provided was first class, both in terms of practical advice and also reassurance. I would certainly use the company again should the need arise, and I highly recommend them for any pest control issues.

October 15, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review our service, we're delighted you were pleased and will pass on your kind comments to Phil. Best wishes, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fleas, damn fleas!

We suffered from a flea infestation along with covid. Not a pleasant experience! Phil gave practical advice and was on hand to fumigate the whole house at the earliest opportunity. As he pointed out, the fleas don't just go away they hang around for another couple of weeks until all the larvae are destroyed. Finally, we are free of the little devils. PGM's work was first class throughout and we would highly recommend them.

October 5, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review us, we're delighted you were happy with our service and that your flea problem has been resolved. Kind regards, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely outstanding, treated flea problem in home

Absolutely outstanding! Time was taken to explain to me in detail what needed to be done and how to prevent problems in the future. I was even given help with my furniture which was very much appreciated. Very discreet! I recommend this company totally.

October 6, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you so much for taking time to review our service, we delighted you were happy! We've passed on your kind comments to Phil. All the best, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Prompt, professional, reassuring and effective

Squirrels nested and damaged the lighting cable in our dormer bungalow roof. A reassuring phone call to PGM led to prompt action. Glen, a very experienced technician, calmly asked all the right questions, located the access point on the roof, took action, explained the potential outcomes, planned a follow-up visit and left a contact number in case of difficulty.

Squirrel activity continued. So, Glen took further action, reassured us that support would continue until the problem was dealt with, then planned another visit. Problem solved! No squirrel activity. Glen secured the access point and assured us of support if the problem recurred.

Excellent professional expertise, excellent customer care and value for money.

July 18, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you so much for taking time to review us, we're delighted you were pleased with our service and will pass on your kind words to Glen. Best wishes, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loft insulation clearence and cleaning

A little late in writing this review due to illness in the family but just wanted to say how good the whole team were from the moment we made contact until they completed the clearence of old insulation and thorough cleaning of our loft. Very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and amiable throughout.

July 26, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you so much for taking time to review us, we're delighted you were pleased with the work carried out. Your kind comments have been passed onto the team. Kind regards, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Saved me thousands

Glen came out to do a woodworm survey after a big, well known company had come out and quoted a high price.

Glen stayed an hour and looked at all the areas finding....zero woodworm, and only one small area of historical woodworm!

In doing so he saved me wasting thousands on a treatment I didn't need!

Honest, kind and lots of advice. Very happy!

September 2, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Hi there, thanks for taking time to leave a review. Integrated pest management is our ethos - we don't follow an eradicate for the sake of it approach. If a problem doesn't need to be treated with chemicals or there's no problem to begin with, we never follow a treat for the sake of it approach. We'll pass on your kind comments to Glen. Kind regards, PGM & Son Pest Control

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service. Glen came out same day even though he was having a busy day but was still able to come to us at 7pm to remove a wasp nest.
Would not hesitate in recommending.

August 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable work ethic and amazing job

Phil and the team did an outstanding job. They worked through the hottest days ever in the UK - flat out, no breaks - to get everything done. Clean, tidy, focused, charming, friendly, professional and helpful. Nothing was a problem and I can't recommend them too highly.

July 22, 2022
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Reply from PGM & Son Pest Control Services

Thank you for taking time to review us, we're delighted you were happy with our service. We've passed on your kind comments to the team. Best wishes, PGM & Son Pest Control

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