“Guildford Pest Control were excellent. Really reliable and polite. We had a very evasive family of rats but we were in good, patient and knowledgeable hands and are happy to say our walls are now rat free.”
Public evidence profile
Guildford Pest Control Ltd
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Emergency callout
Pest / Vermin Control
Identity & vetting
3 Checkatrade checks verified
Trust Score
71out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 308 reviews
Newest review June 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume308
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say49 of 60
Independent checks12 of 30
Track record9.9 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.1
- Ways to reach them8.6 of 10.1
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details3.4 of 3.4
- Photos of their work0 of 0.8
- Industry recognition0 of 0.4
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Trust at a glance
4 checksWhat we can verify about Guildford Pest Control Ltd
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Review qualityNo reviews in 12 monthsSee detail →Emergency calloutPest / Vermin ControlSee detail →Identity & vetting3 Checkatrade checks verifiedSee detail →Companies HouseActive incorporated businessSee detail →
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Emergency callout
Lists emergency callout on Checkatrade for:
- Pest / Vermin Control
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Checkatrade checks
Approved Checkatrade member since 2008.
Checkatrade has carried out these checks:
- Trading address verified
- Identity checked
- Meets Checkatrade Standards
Business details Checkatrade lists:
- VAT registered: Yes:
- Company type: Ltd Company
Public liability insurance: Self-certified by the business on 19/04/2024.
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Companies House registration
ActiveActive incorporated business
Guildford Pest Control Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameGuildford Pest Control Ltd
Company number07031113
Incorporated
Run by1 director (longest-serving director appointed in 2009)
Official checkOn the public register
Why this helps you judge trust: this trader is linked to a registered company with named people who are legally accountable for it, on an official register anyone can check, a layer of accountability an unregistered trader doesn't offer. Around 17 years on the register also points to an established business rather than a brand-new one.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade308 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“Highly recommend this company, very reassuring, knew where and what to look for,, poison bait and traps placed in attic and plug placed in disused sewage pipe as evidence of rats there. No rats more in attic for over a week , so they have given me plenty of advice of what actions to take if the rats came back.”
“Paul and his team did a great job. They came when they said they would to quote and produced a suitable solution to our pigeon problem under our solar panels. They arranged access and carried out the work in a short space of time. They were tidy and polite. I would definitely recommend them.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Guildford Pest Control Ltd, including the highlights above. The 308 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Guildford Pest Control were excellent. Really reliable and polite. We had a very evasive family of rats but we were in good, patient and knowledgeable hands and are happy to say our walls are now rat free.
Highly recommend this company, very reassuring, knew where and what to look for,, poison bait and traps placed in attic and plug placed in disused sewage pipe as evidence of rats there. No rats more in attic for over a week , so they have given me plenty of advice of what actions to take if the rats came back.
Paul and his team did a great job. They came when they said they would to quote and produced a suitable solution to our pigeon problem under our solar panels. They arranged access and carried out the work in a short space of time. They were tidy and polite. I would definitely recommend them.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for pest control in Guildford
Across 12 pest control in Guildford, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
2 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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About
Pest / vermin control in Guildford, Surrey.
Services they list
Bird Restriction MeasuresFumigationWasp Nest RemovalWildlife management
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
GuildfordSurrey
The areas they list covering on a public directory; confirm they cover your address before you book.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2008. That's 18 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Checkatrade member since2008Company registered2009
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself
Pest control isn't licensed in the UK, so anyone can set up - yet treatments use regulated pesticides inside your home. British Pest Control Association members are trained, qualified, insured and follow a strict code of practice. Check they're a member before you let them treat your home; it's free.
Check the BPCA registerMake 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.
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Common questions about Guildford Pest Control Ltd
Is Guildford Pest Control Ltd a legitimate business?
Guildford Pest Control Ltd has 308 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Guildford Pest Control Ltd?
Guildford Pest Control Ltd has 308 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Guildford Pest Control Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Guildford Pest Control Ltd's 308 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Guildford Pest Control Ltd a registered business?
Guildford Pest Control Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 07031113), incorporated 26 Sept 2009, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does Guildford Pest Control Ltd specialise in?
Guildford Pest Control Ltd lists specialist services including Bird Restriction Measures, Fumigation, Wasp Nest Removal, Wildlife management. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.