$4k quote from Orkin for rodent exclusion - too much?
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BugHunter
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BugHunter⭐ ExpertOP3mo
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Got a $4k quote from Orkin to seal up my house against mice and squirrels, full exclusion job. House is two stories with attic and basement, about 2200 sq ft on the main floors. No clue if that's a ripoff or standard, been seeing rodents everywhere lately.
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CircuitSurfer⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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Orkin overcharges every time, their quotes are padded with BS upsells you don't need.
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NotAnElectrician9⭐ Expert3mo
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fight me on this but sometimes the exclusion is worth it if you've got a bad infestation.
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LiftAndShiftLee⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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nah it's not, I did a similar job myself with foam sealant and saved half.
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LadderLad5⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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yeah orkin sucks for pricing.
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VentilatorVic⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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damn that sounds familiar, got hosed on a similar rodent seal up last year.
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SawdustSavant18⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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same here, exclusion jobs always creep over budget.
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PestPatrol⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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creeps because they find more holes once they start.
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CircuitSmasher3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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budget my ass, it's straight robbery.
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AirflowAce⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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treat it yourself with some good bait stations first.
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TileTamer⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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bait works but sealing is key for long term.
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BugHunterX⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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we're all getting screwed by these big companies.
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BloomBandit⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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customer called me crying about a $5k Orkin bill for the same thing.
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SparkPlugFail⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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laughed so hard when a guy told me he paid $4k for mouse tape and foam.
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CircuitClown⭐ Expert3mo
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pisses me off how they lowball the initial visit then jack it up.
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RoofRat87⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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jack up is right, add $1k for 'attic access'.
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RoofRat5⭐ Expert3mo
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big chains like that are the worst for rodent work.
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TenYearVet3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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seen this crap in the Pest Control Professionals group all the time.
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OpenerOperator4⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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group is full of rants about Orkin quotes.
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RoofRat885⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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quotes that make you wanna quit the trade.
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ShockJockElec⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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trade yeah, but we stick it out.
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BoxHauler3⭐ Expert3mo
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don't fall for it, DIY the perimeter seal with caulk.
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FrostBiteFred⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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perimeter my ass, they charge for every crack.
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RollinRoller⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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$4k is insane for 2200 sq ft.
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DeadboltDave⭐ Expert3mo
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insane but they get away with it cause homeowners panic.
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GutterGoblin2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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panic buys are their bread and butter.
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BoltBoss⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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watched a Tommy Mello video on upselling pest jobs, this is it.
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FreonFanatic⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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tommy nails how they do it.
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BoxHaulerBen⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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same boat, quoted $3k for squirrels and client bailed.
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WattTheHeck3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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bailed good, find a local guy.
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BrushStrokeBoss9⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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locals charge fair, like $2k max for that.
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WrenchWally2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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$2k still high but better.
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CircuitSnake⭐ Expert3mo
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we're in this together fighting these corporate prices.
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PipeLord42028⭐ Expert3mo
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corporate giants ruining the pest game.
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WeedWhackerPro3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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ruining yeah, saw a post on r/pestcontrol about Orkin scams.
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RoofRat5⭐ Expert3mo
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scams for sure, full of fake quotes.
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FaucetFiend⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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recommend skipping Orkin, use Terro traps instead.
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WireWizardess⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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terro works wonders for mice.
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PlumbDumb⭐ Expert3mo
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wonders but not permanent without sealing.
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SparkShyGuy🔧 Apprentice3mo
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sealing yourself saves big.
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DirtBagLandscaper4⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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big time, I did my own for under $500.
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RollerRogue7⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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$500? damn that's the way.
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NailGunNinja7⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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way to go, screw the big boys.
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AllAroundAce⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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screw em, they're pricing us out.
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RollerRandy⭐ Expert3mo
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out of jobs basically.
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WoodWhisperer⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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hit 10 years in pest control, finally quoting my own rates without fear.
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LiftMaster3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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fear gone when you know the real costs.
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PipeLord42028⭐ Expert3mo
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real costs are half what Orkin says.
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WeedWhackerWiz2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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half and better service.
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HardwoodHero6⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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service yeah, but clients don't see it.
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HammerTimeGuy6⭐ Expert3mo
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don't see till it's too late.
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HammerTimeHero5⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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too late like a full infestation.
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WireWhizKid⭐ Expert3mo
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infestation from cheap fixes.
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RidgeRunner⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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use snap traps over glue, way more humane.
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DrainDemon2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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humane and effective.
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TarpTitan5⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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effective for sure in attics.
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SawdustSavant5⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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attics are the worst part.
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PrimerPal⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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worst but necessary.
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AntAnnihilator⭐ Expert3mo
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don't quote without inspecting attic access first.
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FlushMaster500⭐ Expert3mo
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access can double the price.
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SparkPlugStan2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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double? try triple.
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JunctionJunkie⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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triple on basements too.
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CircuitBreakerBob⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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basements full of entry points.
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VoltageVagabond2⭐ Expert3mo
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points everywhere in old houses.
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TarWarrior⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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old houses are a nightmare for rodents.
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SprayGunStan⭐ Expert3mo
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nightmare but we get paid.
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VentVet2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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paid but not enough.
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WireWizardess⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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not with these quotes.
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PickLockPete⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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quotes from hell.
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MowAndBlowMan⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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hell yeah, client just canceled over $4k.
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CircuitSavage⭐ Expert3mo
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canceled and went DIY.
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DrainDiverDan⭐ Expert3mo
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DIY fails half the time.
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VentVictor⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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fails and calls us back.
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WeedWhacker3⭐ Expert3mo
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back at double price.
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NotAnElectrician6⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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double? that's the racket.
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SpotlessSteve7⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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racket we all hate.
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CoilCleaner⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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hate but can't stop.
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BoltBoss⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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stop? nah, raise our rates too.
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NotAnElectrician14⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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rates to match the big guys.
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OpenerOracle⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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match but better value.
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ChillMaster3⭐ Expert3mo
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value wins clients.
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GeneralFixIt3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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wins every time.
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TarPaperTitan⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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time to undercut Orkin.
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ColorCraze3⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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undercut and advertise it.
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NotAnElectrician17⭐ Expert3mo
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advertise on facebook groups.
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HardwoodHero3⭐ Expert3mo
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groups like Pest Control Network full of leads.
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LockPickLarry9⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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leads that pay fair.
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SudsAndScrubs2⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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fair unlike Orkin.
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TileTerror6⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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or kin? more like or ripoff.
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PipeDreamer23⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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ripoff 100%.
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ZapMaster⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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100% agree.
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CoilCooler⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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orkin? more like or-rip-ya-off. i once quoted a guy half that and he still tried to haggle me down to beer money.
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DuctDude⚒️ Journeyman3mo
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shop around for local guys, i usually quote 1800-2200 for basic exclusion and sealing with steel wool and foam. orkin throws in their warranty but you're paying for the name.
