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Ship Shape Pest Control

About us

Additional phone numbers - (800) 543-1319, (954) 933-0779 & (954) 274-2347. Additional websites - www.mold-water.com & www.pestdepot.com. Additional contact name - Diane Kravitsky. Additional DBAs - Pest Depot & Sears Pest Control Inc. Cost is determined by job. Additional address - 3256 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442. Additional email - [email protected].

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
39 years of experience

Services we offer

Residential and commercial pest control, home & termite inspection., mold testing, remediation

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
3.323 Reviews
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Sherri T.
Jul 2015
2.0
$745
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Alexandra W.
Jan 2015
1.0
unknown

Gary L.
Oct 2014
1.0
$440
I have never been so disappointed with a company as I have with Ship Shape Pest Control. First of all, Ship Shape was the subcontractor used by the home inspector that I chose to inspect a house I was trying to buy. I do not feel that they performed a professional or thorough inspection of my house. According to the termite report, there was only termite damage found on the north and south facia. Borate dusting was suggested for these "limited" areas. Unfortunately, when we had the walk-through one day before closing we found a pile of black termite droppings in the master bedroom. On the day after closing we found a pile of recent beige colored droppings in the second bedroom in the corner of the room that did not require the moving of any furniture. We were upset to say the least. So we called another pest control  company to give an estimate on treatment. The of the other pest control company's  supervisor noticed LIVE termites in the master bedroom and took some away LIVE in a plastic bag. He informed us that borate treatment was not the proper treatment in our case but that tenting was the only option. Needless to say, that option is much more expensive than borate dusting. His price for tenting is $860. Had I known all of this prior to closing, I would have asked the seller to pay $860 for tenting instead of $270 for borate dusting. That is a difference of $590. 
Now I am out $590.
Please note that the termite report states that the Notice of Inspection had been affixed to the WATER HEATER. That is impossible, as the water heater was inaccessible behind a sheet rocked wall at the time of the inspection which is backed up by the home inspection report, thus proving that the termite report is flawed from the start. I will never use these people again.


Faith B.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
They did a good job across the board. The price was good and they did what they said.

Norma O.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They're not perfect but they're there when I call them.  They don't charge me again because they already charged for the job.  Whenever my husband calls them, they're here the next day.  They're very good.  They just squish something and they go inside the walls so for years, you don't see anything.  I feel happy with them.  I think the price is medium.  It's a free estimate.  They'll tell you what products they have, how much and when it's going to be, what kind and they'll give you a price.  One thing that I like is when they spray, it doesn't matter how many times you call them.  They'll come back.  The quality of work is excellent.  They're good.  Twice, they called me and said they were going to be a little late but it's okay.  I am going to keep them.

Nancy L.
Sep 2013
1.0
They missed all the wood rot and termite damage. We purchased the home because they're report gave no indication to the damage. They have been cited with the Better Business Bureau over 12 times. The owner Larry Kravitsky has been sued by the Sate of New York. These people go under many dba's. Ship Shape Pest Control etc. They are the scum of the earth.
They have broken every law and moral ethics for their industry and the practices. Their lack of professionalism cost me tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.

Dawn C.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Ship Shape Pest Control was quickly responsive to my need to rid the rodents.  They worked with my schedule.  A service crew showed up with all the necessary equipment.  Went up in the attic.  Placed traps, sprayed all organic chemicals to smoke out the rats.  Checked my roof for entry points and placed mesh on any openings.  They even took photos so I can submit them to my association.  They have been back several times to check traps & again around my schedule.  My building neighbor has the same issue and they have worked well with us.  Currently we are all clean and no more noises in the attic.

Norma O.
Oct 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
They use all organic chemicals. They do a really good job and we have been very satisfied. Even the butterflies in my garden came back to the garden after they finished spraying. When they spray the inside they use a powder that is also organic. They will check in the attic and around the house while spraying. If you are experiencing any other problems you can call and they will come back without any questions asked.

Barbara L.
Jul 2012
1.0
$570
Our experience was horrible.  They made a mess and left it without cleaning it - leaving it for me to clean up.  There was no follow up; I had to do it.
Response from Ship Shape Pest Control
"Thank you for taking the time to review our company . I’d like to personally apologize for any mess our crew had left behind. I’ve reviewed your file and do not see any mention of any complaint to this nature. I do see that we did miss a couple appointments which we had to reschedule and for that I sincerely apologize. It is sometimes difficult to schedule in this business as a multitude of unexpected issues can arise while doing pest control jobs as some things are just not evident until work commences delaying our already tight schedule. I’d like to offer you something to make up for your experience with us such as an outside spray at no charge. Please call me personally, Thank you, Larry"

ANITA C.
Jun 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
I have been using him since he started the business a number of years ago.  I have never had a problem with them, ever.  They have taken care of what needs to be taken care of.  I rarely see the people who do the service on the outside of the building.  If I have a problem in the house and I call them, they are very nice and clean.  I don't have anybody to compare them to as far as price is concerned.  I think that they are in the ballpark of everybody else.  If I have any problem and I call them, they come back immediately at no charge.  They will call before the appointment.

Anne S.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We called this company on the advice of our neighbor and they were able to get rid of the ants very quickly even though these ants are notoriously difficult to get rid of.  They said if they needed to do another treatment, they would free-of-charge, but fortunately, they didn't need to.

I don't remember exactly how much we paid them, but I do remember it was exactly what they initially quoted us.

Deborah F.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35
They are priced very reasonably. They are great at responding if you have an issue. They really back up there product. If you have any issues they come back out the very next day. We have no bugs so their treatment must be effective.

Michael S.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
They were professional. They did a good job and did not damage any of the tress or anything.

Eric P.
Mar 2012
1.0
$300
AVOID BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY.  I am just a few steps away from taking them to Small Claims Court to get my money back for work they never did but lie to my credit card company and say they did.

Kerri F.
Feb 2012
1.0
$1,260
This company did the termite inspection on the house we bought. We called them to come out to treat the termites and rodent problem. They arrived an average of 45 minutes late all 6 times they had to come out to complete the job they originally said should take 1 hour. While in the attic they put a hole in our bathroom ceiling which none of the workers wanted to own up to. They did spray for termites the first time they came and they said they completed the rodent treatment but after looking in the attic they clearly did not. They said they would remove all the hazardous rat waste from the attic, seal the entry points, leave bait and sanitize the attic. The next day I spoke to the owner and he assured me they would be back the next day but they were so late I couldn't wait any longer and needed to go to work. They came back on saturday but the guys who showed up said they were told they needed to fix the bathroom fan. They were not prepared to fix a ceiling or finish the rodent treatment so they took pictures and said they would speak to the owner and call me back. The guy called me back 2 hours after he said he would to say he hadn't heard back from the owner yet but someone would be there monday. Monday morning came and they called to say they couldn't come out that day. Tuesday they sent out Curt (who seems to be the best employee they have) but he also wasn't given the correct info and wasn't able to complete the job that day but he did repair the hole in the ceiling. Curt assured me he would be back wednesday to complete the job and he did. If it wasn't for Curt I was ready to give up and call another company to come out and redo what wasn't done by the other guys. Curt definitely saved the day!

Lissa G.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
The first time I used them was because of a tick issue that they eradicated. Both of my sisters use this company and are pleased. They are personable, they work with their clients and do a good job.

Robert S.
Jun 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$20
We just have to pay them once and they do the job. They keep coming back if they have to. I’ve had them come out once. They come back when you call and not like the other companies where they schedule the appointment a week from now. They are a great company. They live up to my high standards. They are punctual and reliable. They show up that day or the next day which is very unusual in the business they are in. Their work is guaranteed. I would use their services again in the future.

Mike S.
Apr 2011
1.0
They came once with a group of guys and drilled some holes and pumped a bunch of stuff into the wall, but they didn't kill all the termites so I called them back. They ended up sending one guy and he came with a spray can and sprayed the area. I ended up having to hire someone else to do the job correctly. They came on time and acted professional, they just didn't do a good job. I would not recommend this company.

Rita A.
Feb 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
I liked that they were punctual, thorough and less expensive then the other companies I interviewed. They even took my American express so I could get frequent flyer miles. The technician Alex and his helper Rick were very professional and the owner Larry was great at explaining their process. They had a great rating with the BBB and I have no complaints with the work.

Jenni L.
Sep 2008
1.0
$950
DISASTER! Had to call for an entire week to get the nylofume bags to seal up our food. Each time, confirmed date and time. We left an hour before they were scheduled to arrive only to find out they never showed up that day! They showed up the next day. They left a complete mess inside and outside the house. Things were broken. Communication was horrible. I sent a letter to the company and did not hear anything. Finally received a response (through our exterminator that referred us) that was so completely unprofessional, it was unbelievable. I would never recommend this company or their parent company.

Christine S.
Sep 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
He offered a 90 day guarantee and he is the only one in my area that offered that. He is much better than the two previous companies I had used. He did fail to tell me his sealing job lead to a screen over my dryer vent to be clogged but he removed it without any problems.
Response from Ship Shape Pest Control
"What an amazing customer! A real pleasure to do business with. As a thank you for such a wonderful write up we would like to come back and service your traps for free. Thank you so much for your continued loyalty and we will be seeing you! Regards, Fonda Reed, Customer Relations"

Andrea D.
Sep 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$45
We pay them every time they come over to do any work. We have been very satisfied with them because of the good preventive work they have done in our home. The crew is friendly and always show up on time whenever we call them.

VALERIE V.
Mar 2006
1.0
$600
THEY CAME AND DID THE WORK, BUT I CAN'T REALLY TELL BECAUSE THERE ARE STILL ANTS EVERYWHERE. THIS COMPANY WAS NOT GOOD. I THOUGHT THAT THEY WERE BAD FROM THE BEGINNING BECAUSE IT DIDN'T SEEM LIKE THEY DID ANYTHING AT ALL.
Response from Ship Shape Pest Control
"Having just signed onto Angieslist.com, I would like to reply to this report. We provided indoor pest control for the member on 06/03/2005. We completed service that day successfully. Till today, we were unaware that there was any problem. We had not received any calls or complaints here at our office so I'm afraid that this issue was not brought to our attention. Please feel free to call us so we can discuss this further, as we would like to resolve any issues or complaints you may have with us directly and make good on our contract. 954-429-9906 Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you. Fonda Reed Customer Relations"

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FAQ

Ship Shape Pest Control is currently rated 3.3 overall out of 5.

Ship Shape Pest Control accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Ship Shape Pest Control offers free project estimates.

No, Ship Shape Pest Control does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Ship Shape Pest Control does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Ship Shape Pest Control offers emergency services.

No, Ship Shape Pest Control does not offer warranties.