1) Gold Medal: was in the middle on price, but have a great showroom and sales person (Erik Gieger) was very professional 2) Robertson Pools: Long standing reputation and did a good job of explain what things were and how the process works. Liked them. Fair pricing. 3)Riverbend Sandler: really good people, almost went with them. Probably should have. Fair pricing, professional and good showroom. 4) Summerhill Pools:fairly responsive and reasonable pricing. 5) McGee Pools: Owner came out to meet us, never heard from him again. No response to emails or calls 6) Puryear Custom Pools: very nice people, fair pricing and professional. Came close to using. 7) Another small company that I can't remember the name of. We evaluated all the quotes and visited each of their showrooms (something I encourage you to do). We had them explain their building process to us and timelines. Erik was very professional and GM had a very impressive showroom that demonstrated what they could do in building our pools. Their first price to us was over 20% higher than any other company (which should have deterred us). We told them that their pricing was not competitive so they came back on price and were now roughly 10% higher. We went back and forth a few times and honestly we were considering Riverbend (which we probably should have used), but my wife liked Erik and their showroom is very impressive. They also had so many references, should have called them ;-) My wife is an attorney so she modified the contract, which was set up on a draw system that gives them % of the money during different checkpoints during the building. The one thing that saved us was that she set up their final draw to be ONLY AFTER the punchlist was completed. The other key lessons for us here were to make sure exactly which equipment they were using (They are horrible about substituting cheaper stuff), agree exactly how much decking you want (they charge a fortune to add so estimate high and give back if you don't need), make sure you know your sewer and gas lines are nowhere near your pool or include moving in the price and pick exactly the stone/tile/finish you want as costs increase exponentially after contract is signed. They final piece was that they estimated completion to be around 2 months...wow, that was wrong! They had given us a complete planning book that showed how each step was supposed to work, it turned out to be a joke. They showed up to sketch out the pool and we met our foreman (Gene Hunnicutt nice guy, completely incompetent and they source of many of our problems so if you really are going to use them you don't want him on your project). They marked out the pool and the next day the digging crew came. This part was actually very painless, sadly this is where the good experience ends. They finished in two days with a huge hole in the yard and our fence open, this would remain this way for the next FIVE months...in the digging process, they stacked all the dirt up against our side fence and also ran over the fence them removed from the back (shattering it). They next step was to come and put in the rebar that frame the polo and spray in the gunite for the pool. This is where started seeing the real mistakes. When they designed our spa, they promised us a Captain's Chair (which is basically more jets in one area that helps you back), but unfortunately the foreman missed it on the plans and it wasn't put in. They also designed our tanning ledge too small so that you couldn't even lay on it without falling into the deep water. We called their attention these two mistakes (the foreman didn't notice they forgot the captain's chair). They literally stopped work on our pool and vanished for over four weeks. Our backyard looked like a warzone with trenches all over the place and trash literally everywhere in our yard. Made for a nice Christmas dinner to look out at that. I've enclosed pictures. We had to keep the doors locked so that none of the kids would go our there as one kid actually hurt himself by falling over the trash. They finally came back in January and admitted they messed up on the captains chair, but were not willing to add it as required them to remove some of the gunite and relay the pipes. We finally agreed they would give us a bit of a discount on the firepit we were thinking of adding and moved on. It was fairly contentious and they were not willing to work with us (they knew we had a hole in our yard). They extended the tanning ledge, but charged us for it (even though it was their mistake). Through out the process, they would tell us, we come next week and it was a crapshoot whether they did or not. it became a running joke in the house (we work next week). The next phase was supposed to be the decking, which they had told us during the selling process that they come out and mark with us using spray paint so we get it right. Unfortunately, like everything else they told us, it didn't happen that way, they came out and put rebar in for the deck and completely got it wrong. It was not designed according to the drawings (one area had less than 1' around the pool and the firepit was against the fence). We called them that night and told them what happened (the foreman was MIA again) and they told us that it was already in and if we wanted to change it was going to be $15per ft, which was a 100% premium from what they had charged us in the original proposal (they kill you with change orders). The discussion got very hostile and the owner, Josh Sandler, got involved. He was a complete jerk, he told my wife that he was a big company and we could either deal with it or they would walk off the project. We ended up having to pay part of the difference (for their mistake) and the foreman came out to mark the changes with spray paint. He still did it wrong and was trying to short us on deck (surprising how every mistake was in THEIR favor), fortunately I checked it and went out remarked it giving us what we paid for (I knew their lack of attention to detail would help me) and they never noticed and did the deck as it should have been done all along (yet costing me another $1K). Sadly they had grossly miscalculated the size of the deck needed for our BBQ area so we have a bar that you can't sit at half of it because it was so close to the edge of the deck that you would fall off the deck and down the hill the created. We had to pay another $1K for someone to come and fix later (they would never come back and fix this). Pictures attached. Finally in March (5 months after start), they put the plaster in the pool itself and as usual had no focus on quality, they sprayed it all over house so we had to have someone come out and clear it off our stucco. They put in our LED lights, but of course, cheated us again and put in smaller SEVI lights even thought the contract said full LED. Two of them were broken and didn't get replaced for another three weeks. Our pool didn't get filled with water until mid April, a full six months after we started. We literally had our backyard full of trash for more than 5 months!! The only that saved us and got them to finish the project was that we had changed their contract to say the final payment would not happen until AFTER the punchlist was complete so it forced them to give us our pool remote (which they tried to avoid), remove trash (which was literally all over yard), fix broken stones around the pool, correct improperly installed equipment and put our fence back up (which they tried to put up the broken one). Overall, what I can say is they are the two different companies in how they treat you, the selling part is excel"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/frisco/gold-medal-pools-and-outdoor-living%2C-inc-reviews-2079348.htm"},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Harvey's Paint & Body","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"S G."},"reviewBody":"I contacted Mike Harvey and asked him for a quote to paint and attach my spoiler on my Mercedes (the previous owner had tried to make it look like non-AMG model and removed it and debadged). He gave me good quote so I brought the spoiler to them. Their shop is in a rough neighborhood, but you feel very safe as they are very professional and friendly. They painted the spoiler and called me when they promised to. I came in and they attached it for me and even rebadged my car for me (at no charge). Their work looks fantastic and there were no games. Great people, honest and trustworthy. John's family has owned the place for something like 70 years so you can see why they are that way. Would definitely use them again. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/dallas/harvey%27s-paint-and-body-reviews-2788539.htm"},"position":4},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"HomePro Services","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"OK","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"S G."},"reviewBody":"In word, awful. He did the mirror first (which I should have learned from) and tried to hang it on a small hook, which it tore out of our wall and almost shattered (damaged the bottom). We still have a mark in our wall from where it pulled out. He then was doing the Wine Cellar and Front Door projects together. I'll cover the wine cellar first. On the wine cellar, I provided very detailed architectural plans for how to layout the cellar and specific dimensions for the racks so that the bottles would fit. My brother is a commercial architect so had him review my take-off and he checked and tweaked so it was accurate. Chris provided a quote for me based on the drawing. Chris showed up on Day 1 to work on the cellar and struggled from the start. It was obvious he had never done anything on this scale. His attention to detail was pitiful and he laid out the racking incorrectly (too narrow so that bottles would not fit). After much discussion, he agreed that he hadn't followed the plans and guessed on a few dimensions. He adjusted the racking so that it would fit bottles, but then ended up being too wide so bottles would lay over on the sides. They were supposed to be stained wood and he simply painted them. While working on this he started working on our Stained Front Doors (custom-10' tall) that he was supposed to re-stain as they had faded over the years. He over-sanded them taking the original stain off and damaged both doors so it had to be filled with wood filler (never looked right). He didn't really know stains and had serious issues trying to get the stain to take. I went out of the country for work (with my wife overseeing the project). He couldn't get the stain to work, so he painted our front doors! My wife told him that she was not happy with either project, which had now take over 1.5 weeks to get to this point and we had closet with an unusable wine rack and a $7K custom front door that had been painted. My wife told him she was not happy with the project and he would need to make it right (especially the front door). He threatened her that she had better give him his money or he would not leave (which happened at night). She had to threaten to call the police to get him out of our house. I was not pleased remotely and forbid him to set foot on our property. I have no respect for someone who would threaten women. We have since filed against him with BBB, which upheld our claim. As a final note, we had our front stained this month (as the paint was falling off) and the person painting it asked us if we did it ourselves because it was done with indoor paint...shocker...he couldn't even get the paint right. We end up removing the wine rack and having it put in by a professional so at this point the damage is undone, but would never want someone to go through what we did with him.
Animal Removal reviews from real Angi homeowners in Stroud, OK
Last update on October 14, 2025
Jason H.
1.0
07/2017
He didn't clean the pipe he had removed while he was up in attic. I looked inside of it and there was still lint inside the pipe. I used a water hose to do the final cleaning job my self. The flex pipe tape he used to reinstall it with fell off after a few weeks. I noticed it was not tight....
Kelly B.
5.0
01/2017
He was professional and timely. He was very responsive to emails about trapped animals and coming back to get them. He was personable and trustworthy. My problem was resolved a matter of a few days.
S G.
2.0
10/2014
First of all, building a pool is not for the faint of heart. We knew that going in to the process so were very diligent in getting quotes from multiple companies and spending time with each of them. We had a rough design of what we wanted and key features that were important so we used that...
S G.
5.0
10/2014
I contacted Mike Harvey and asked him for a quote to paint and attach my spoiler on my Mercedes (the previous owner had tried to make it look like non-AMG model and removed it and debadged). He gave me good quote so I brought the spoiler to them. Their shop is in a rough neighborhood, but you...
Spradley Services is your trusted partner for all your remodeling & handyman needs in Oklahoma City. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can rely on.
"Benjamin and Tyler did a great job and were very nice to work with. We have already talked about some other projects I’ll need their help with."
Pam H on April 2023
Spradley Services is your trusted partner for all your remodeling & handyman needs in Oklahoma City. With our expertise and attention to detail, we deliver exceptional results that set us apart from the competition. Contact us today for top-notch service you can rely on.
"Benjamin and Tyler did a great job and were very nice to work with. We have already talked about some other projects I’ll need their help with."
Pest Control/ We do on sight inspections to seal your house from unwanted wildlife. We also live trap and relocate wildlife such as skunks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and snakes. We use proven methods to rid you homes attic from wildlife that is non stressful on the animal. We have hundreds of satisfied customers that will attest to our services.
"Still in the process, but it's going well so far!"
Nancy F on October 2018
Pest Control/ We do on sight inspections to seal your house from unwanted wildlife. We also live trap and relocate wildlife such as skunks, raccoons, opossums, squirrels and snakes. We use proven methods to rid you homes attic from wildlife that is non stressful on the animal. We have hundreds of satisfied customers that will attest to our services.
"Still in the process, but it's going well so far!"
Family owned and operated full service pest control and extermination services.
"I live in an apartment and my property management company contracted with Superior for pest control. I and several other residents have been dealing with a cockroach infestation for several months now. During the last treatment visit, the technician was rude and unprofessional in his conduct towards me. When I said that not all the roaches were being killed (this was after two months of treatment), he lashed out and told me, "I'm trying to educate you and you're not listening." He also said that I should not expect all the roaches to be killed because he was just trying to keep them under control, not get rid of all of them. He said, "That's why it's called pest control." I expect exterminators to resolve a pest issue completely, not just make the situation a little better. If this had happened in a home that I owned, I would have kicked this man out immediately and found a different company."
Bethany B on October 2024
Family owned and operated full service pest control and extermination services.
"I live in an apartment and my property management company contracted with Superior for pest control. I and several other residents have been dealing with a cockroach infestation for several months now. During the last treatment visit, the technician was rude and unprofessional in his conduct towards me. When I said that not all the roaches were being killed (this was after two months of treatment), he lashed out and told me, "I'm trying to educate you and you're not listening." He also said that I should not expect all the roaches to be killed because he was just trying to keep them under control, not get rid of all of them. He said, "That's why it's called pest control." I expect exterminators to resolve a pest issue completely, not just make the situation a little better. If this had happened in a home that I owned, I would have kicked this man out immediately and found a different company."
Hi, I'm Brad Severs a Nuisance Wildlife Control Professional. I have many years experience in dealing with nuisance wildlife and understand the challanges we face in keeping wildlife from distroying personal property. We offer many services to remove nuisance animals for your property. Please allow me to help you with these challenges.
Hi, I'm Brad Severs a Nuisance Wildlife Control Professional. I have many years experience in dealing with nuisance wildlife and understand the challanges we face in keeping wildlife from distroying personal property. We offer many services to remove nuisance animals for your property. Please allow me to help you with these challenges.
Animal Actions Wildlife Control has been providing the Mayes County in Oklahoma with superior animal control and wildlife removal services with over 13 years experience. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our high quality workmanship. We will make sure that you and your family are safe, and are satisfied with our work. The goal of our company is to quickly and humanely eliminate the animals causing the problems. Call us today to discover why we're the area's most prestigious!
Animal Actions Wildlife Control has been providing the Mayes County in Oklahoma with superior animal control and wildlife removal services with over 13 years experience. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our high quality workmanship. We will make sure that you and your family are safe, and are satisfied with our work. The goal of our company is to quickly and humanely eliminate the animals causing the problems. Call us today to discover why we're the area's most prestigious!
The Oklahoma Wildlife Control® Limited Liability Company is only called when people experiencing wildlife related problems are looking for the very best company to resolve wildlife related issues, repair damages or manage populations for depredation or propagation. Regardless of your wildlife issue, either native or exotic, you can rest assured that this family owned, operated and oriented company will always hold your dearest possessions as our primary concern. Please contact us today with any questions or concerns.
The Oklahoma Wildlife Control® Limited Liability Company is only called when people experiencing wildlife related problems are looking for the very best company to resolve wildlife related issues, repair damages or manage populations for depredation or propagation. Regardless of your wildlife issue, either native or exotic, you can rest assured that this family owned, operated and oriented company will always hold your dearest possessions as our primary concern. Please contact us today with any questions or concerns.
Wildlife removal, wildlife control and pest animal remediation. We remove any vertebrae pest animals to include: armadillos, bats, birds, raccoon, skunk, opossum, coyote, squirrel, gopher, mole, fox, badger, beaver, snakes, groundhog dead animal removal, etc.
Wildlife removal, wildlife control and pest animal remediation. We remove any vertebrae pest animals to include: armadillos, bats, birds, raccoon, skunk, opossum, coyote, squirrel, gopher, mole, fox, badger, beaver, snakes, groundhog dead animal removal, etc.
Backwoods Wildlife Control is Texas & Oklahoma’s most dedicated “Nuisance & Predatory Wildlife” solutions provider. We Resolve your Human and Wildlife Conflict. We are a Veteran Owned Business What Does Backwoods Wildlife Control provide for YOU, our customer? Trained Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators dedicated to solving pest animal and bee conflicts. Fast response time for Centrtal/South Oklahoma Control and removal of almost any nuisance animal or bee you may encounter Safety for your home, family, and business Solutions to provide long term freedom from your specific animal or bee problem Written estimates and warranties for all animal exclusion, damage repair and insulation replacement work. Licensed and fully insured for animal removal services.
Backwoods Wildlife Control is Texas & Oklahoma’s most dedicated “Nuisance & Predatory Wildlife” solutions provider. We Resolve your Human and Wildlife Conflict. We are a Veteran Owned Business What Does Backwoods Wildlife Control provide for YOU, our customer? Trained Nuisance Wildlife Control Operators dedicated to solving pest animal and bee conflicts. Fast response time for Centrtal/South Oklahoma Control and removal of almost any nuisance animal or bee you may encounter Safety for your home, family, and business Solutions to provide long term freedom from your specific animal or bee problem Written estimates and warranties for all animal exclusion, damage repair and insulation replacement work. Licensed and fully insured for animal removal services.
We are a large and small animal veterinay clinic. We have 4 full time employees and 2 part time. We accept cash, checks (with proper ID), credit and debit cards. We do not offer any type of financing.
We are a large and small animal veterinay clinic. We have 4 full time employees and 2 part time. We accept cash, checks (with proper ID), credit and debit cards. We do not offer any type of financing.
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FAQs for animal removal projects in Stroud, OK
DIY animal removal is rarely a good idea and is not advised for many reasons. First, these types of animals can carry diseases and, therefore, pose a health risk to you, your family, and your pets if mishandled. Second, depending on your city or municipality, it may be illegal to remove or handle wildlife yourself.
Sealing your home against these animals yourself is also a bad idea. Trapping an animal under your house will cause odor and insect problems when it passes away.
Pest control is not the same as animal removal. Pest control specialists treat for insects and bugs, often by using chemicals. Animal removal specialists try to avoid chemicals if possible and instead work to trap and move the animal that's causing problems.
Since each expert has their own removal methods, it's best to contact a pest control professional for insects and bugs and an animal control specialist for other animals.
Animal removal specialists specialize in removing critters and wildlife from in and around your home. These include:
Bats
Birds
Groundhogs
Moles and voles
Opossums
Mice and rats
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
The specialist's method to remove these critters will depend on the animal. For example, groundhogs will be live-trapped and relocated, whereas, for birds, the expert will remove and discard the inactive nest and sanitize the area.
You might be tempted to call your local municipality to remove animals from your property, such as a groundhog burrowing in your yard or raccoons getting into your trash cans. However, they typically only remove domestic animals like dogs and cats from properties, or sick and injured wildlife that pose a public safety risk or health threat, such as a rabid animal. They typically do not capture or remove healthy wildlife.
Animal removal professionals have the tools, knowledge, and skills to trap and remove wild animals adequately and humanely. They also can relocate them correctly.
Professional animal removal costs between $200 and $600 for average homeowners. However, depending on the type and number of critters removed, this cost could range from $85 to $1,400.
This cost does not include the cost of home damage caused by the animal, which could be as low as $300 for minor drywall repair or as much as $15,000 for crawl space cleaning and restoration.
The Stroud, OK homeowners’ guide to animal removal services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Your skunk removal cost will depend on several factors, including type, location, and more. Our guide will cover everything you need to know about skunk removal costs.
Knowing how to keep bears away from your house isn’t tricky. Depending on your region, the time of year, and the type of bears, there are some easy ways to do so.