# Abbey Pest Control

Abbey Pest Control is a pest control in Reading. Rated 3.4/5 from 5 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 30 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 3.4 from 5 reviews.

Operating since at least 2023 (3 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## About
Pest / vermin control in Reading, Berkshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 3.4/5 | 5 |

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## What customers consistently praise
_Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_
- Friendly & polite (mentioned in 60% of reviews we've read)
- Helpful (mentioned in 40% of reviews we've read)

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "Mike was very quick to reply to my initial enquiry and booked me in for an appointment. He arrived on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable. I found his prices to be more than reasonable, I wouldn't hesitate to use him again. He is extremely professional and I can't recommend him highly enough!"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Unfortunately for us the work was started but never completed. Walked away from the job with no communication and left us with the rat problem, in this case the rats beat the rat catcher and now having to pay another company to do the job."
> Source: Anonymous (4.5, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Pest control

## Awards & recognition
- Rated one of the 3 best pest control in Reading

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 5 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Website online since 2017 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Check dates vary by source. Where we hold a date, the check shows it.

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the trader's own website, not independently verified:_
- Emergency availability: 24 hours
- Insurance: public liability insurance

## Before you hire a pest control
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Make sure they identify the pest and find where it is getting in FIRST. A reputable firm explains the problem and the plan and proofs the entry points, not just sprays and leaves.
- Be wary of contracts that lock you into repeat visits you may not need; ask whether a one-off treatment with a guarantee would solve it before signing up to an ongoing plan.
- Check they use approved, safe methods and carry insurance. It matters around children, pets, and anywhere food is prepared.
- Pest control is otherwise unregulated, so look for a firm whose technicians are members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) or hold a recognised RSPH pest-control qualification.
- Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.

## Contact
- Phone: 07525 850347
- Website: https://www.abbeypestreading.co.uk

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