Grady's Wildlife Removal

Pest & Animal Control
Chesterville ON K0C 1H0
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Christine
Christine
5 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Bunnies under the shed

John came to install wiring around the base of our backyard shed to rid the area of bunnies and/or other wildlife we knew to be living there. He installed the mesh wiring deep enough so they can't dig back in, and not just straight down but then across the garden so it's really secure. He then installed a one-way door and within a couple of days we could see the animals had vacated and were unable to return. Shortly after, John came to take the door away and cover the area with the river rock we'd left for that purpose. I appreciated that John cared about our problem but was also kind enough to not want the "visitors" to suffer in any way - this is why he uses the one-way door and doesn't come back until we know they are gone. This is truly a humane way to control the problem because we also learned from John that the bunnies that were living there have more than one home in the neighbourhood so we were simply getting them out of our space, not hurting them. Since the installation of the wire fencing we haven't seen the bunnies or any other creatures (aside from Chipmunks, which are impossible to be rid of) living in our yard. This was important for us as we have a new puppy who is very keen on finding the creatures that were inhabiting the yard and it was making it hard to let her out on her own to explore the yard. Now I know that she can't get under the shed (nor can anything else!) and she's spending less time digging for droppings in the yard because it's not everywhere! John is great to deal with, very friendly, honest, and professional and services provided were on time, on budget, and much more reasonable than competitor Skedaddle, who was offering the same services for about another $500! So glad we called Grady's! Thanks John for the quick and tidy service. We will recommend your company to friends and neighbours.

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Thanks Christine! Please let me know if any new issues come up. Happy to hear that your puppy can roam free without worry.

Thank you,
John

Aly
Aly
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Animal removal

Such great service. Not only is the animal gone but I also had the chance to learn more about how to prevent future visitors and similar situations. I really appreciated how great the owner was. He was knowledgable, patient and very thorough.

Approximate cost of services:
$300.00
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Thanks Aly for writing a review. It's always nice to hear positive feedback from my clients. Good luck with everything and remember to call me with any wildlife questions or issues.

John

TShaw in Ottawa
TShaw in Ottawa
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Raccoon Eviction

I have the tendency to write long reviews so will try my utmost to keep this as brief as possible - a simple thank you doesnt seem like enough for the work John (Grady's Wildlife Owner) did at our place.

In the spring of 2016 I called Grady's Wildlife Removal and another Pest Control Company as we had spent the winter months listening to raccoons under our addition and woke up one morning to a strong smell of skunk in our house.

Grady's (John) gave us good news (no skunks) and bad news (not just raccoons but a family of raccoons with babies - in which he could not do any work until the babies made their way out freely).

Even more, John took the time to assess what kind of damage the raccoons had done while under our addition - most notably the raccoons had tore down all of our insulation from the underside of our floor (which led to our addition always being cold in the winter AND the potential for bigger problems in the future with moisture/mold. The other pest control company did NOT do this - and charged me more for the assessment visit!

In the fall of 2016 after excavating under the addition (by hand) and having spray foam installed under our floors, we had Grady's return to install the Stainless Steel Wire around the perimeter of our addition.

I had dug out most of the perimeter 12" deep x 12" kick out for the mesh. Some of this involved digging under deck joists/beams. When John got to site he advised that he needed a minimum of 16" kick out from the wall. Rather than waiting for me to dig it he grabbed his shovel and started throwing dirt - a true sign of quality workmanship in not compromising for the smaller kickout /less physical labor (as im sure some would do).

The best part of my day with John is he took his time to do a quality installation - although I had told him i was more for function than aesthetics - John took the time to put the wire in properly. At no point was he in a rush to just finish the job, he was more concerned in doing the job right.

Our job provided him with some tricky terminations (attaching to wood ,around concrete piers, to a concrete corner) and obstacles (deck joists/beams)- and John had everything he needed (he didnt have to disappear to a store or shop for 1-2 hours).

I would have no hesitation or reservation in recommending Grady's Wildlife Removal.

Approximate cost of services:
$785.00
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Thank you very much for the kind words Troy. I take pride in offering the best customer service possible. It's nice to hear the effort I put in doing my work is appreciated. Having you there working with me was a welcomed change. I normally work alone so it was nice chatting with you.

Thank you
John

eibulaw
eibulaw
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wildlife removal

A one way door was installed over a hole in the roof's wooden soffit. Later, a wire mesh screen was put in place to prevent any further entry by squirrels.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review.

Sincerely
John

gorgeousanna.58
gorgeousanna.58
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wildlife Removal

John Grady was a very professional guy. He came to remove wildlife from my property. By doing so, he went the extra mile to satisfy me and exceeded my expectations.

Approximate cost of services:
$327.00
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Company Response

Hello Anna,
Thanks for taking the time to write such a nice review. Don't hesitate to call if any new problems arise.

Thank you,
John

V
V
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wildlife control

John, the owner, over to help us with our raccoon problem. He showed up on time and took the time to explain the issue and to answer all my questions. Since installing fencing, we have not heard from the raccoon(s) again.

John is friendly and left no question unanswered. I am extremely pleased with the experience and the work performed.

Approximate cost of services:
$350.00
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Victor,
Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Customer satisfaction is very important to me. I'm glad to hear you were satisfied with my work. I look forward to working with you in the future if needed.

Take care,
John

joel.hebert
joel.hebert
1 review , ON
10/10

Wildlife Removal

Grady's Wildlife Removal was very effective and also very humane. I was very impressed with the work ethic and friendliness of the staff. I strongly recommend this company to anyone needing their services.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Company Response

Very happy to hear you were satisfied with my work. Customer satisfaction is very important to us at Grady's Wildlife Removal. Thank you for the great review.

John

Bob N.
Bob N.
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Inspection of roof and soffits to confirm that a large raccoon had not gained access to the attic. Mr. Grady provided a temporary repair to the extensive damage the raccoon had done to the roof.

This was simply an inspection - which grew when the roof damage became apparent. The temporary fix will hold until the roof is re-shingled. Mr. Grady is most knowledgeable man and scrupulously honest.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Thanks Bob. I was glad to help out. If you ever have any wildlife issues in the future, please give me a call.

John

A M.
A M.
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Who was hiding in my attic?

At every point in the process John Grady was kind, concientious and knowledgable, answering all my questions. He completed every stage of the investigation, planned eviction and repair quickly, taking into account the needs of the household. I feel fortunate to have met John Grady and his team. I highly recommend this service.

Approximate cost of services:
$344.00
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Good morning,
I'm happy to see how satisfied you are with our services. Hope your father will settle well into his new home. It was a pleasure working for you. I'm glad everything worked out.
Sincerely,
John

Allison
Allison
11 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wildlife removal

Once again, John did a fantastic job. We noticed digging in our basement window well where it appeared that an animal was attempting to get under the wire mesh previously installed by John around our sunroom. John came to take a look, and within half an hour had dug out the window well, installed mesh, and covered the whole area again. We have always received quick, knowledgeable and reasonably priced service from Grady's and wouldn't use anyone else.

Approximate cost of services:
$70.00
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Thank you for the positive feedback for a second time. It's always nice knowing previous clients are happy with my services and give me a call when a new problem arises. Enjoy the summer with your family by the pool Allison!! Don't hesitate to call me if anything new comes up.

Thank you,
John

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More about Grady's Wildlife Removal

As Ottawa’s wildlife control specialists since 2004, Grady’s Wildlife Removal’s team of professional wildlife control specialists has toiled to meet the growing demand in wildlife control services, both from residential and commercial clients. Grady’s Wildlife Removal is proud to have grown into the premiere wildlife control company in and around Ottawa.

At Grady’s Wildlife Removal, we understand how unsettling and unnerving the discovery of wildlife in your home or business can be. Ignoring the problem will not make it go away, and this is why Grady’s Wildlife Removal is dedicated to offering as much information about wildlife control as possible, so that you know what you are up against and can relax, knowing that, we at Grady’s Wildlife Removal have a solution to your pest problem.

We offer professional, friendly services in all areas of wildlife or animal eradications both residential and commercial.

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http://gradyswildliferemoval.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2004
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
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Yes
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