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Average rating of pest control near Shell Cove
4.9 based on 89 reviews of 8 businesses

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Word of Mouth pest control in Shell Cove receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 89 reviews.

Stain Busters Carpet Cleaning

4.9
79 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9
Verified ABN: 38 127 420 151
Wollongong NSW
Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
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"Josh was super Polite and clear in how he was going to approach the cleaning process. He was done in such a short..."

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Pest Control near Shell Cove

Data-driven insights based on 89 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2023, ABS Census data

72 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
100% Positive Feedback

Comparing pest control in Shell Cove starts with 89 customer reviews across the 17 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.

Local factors

Household incomes in Shell Cove ($2,452/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does pest control pricing — 11% above the NSW average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, July is the busiest month for pest control in Shell Cove and October the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Ratings & trust

The biggest sub-rating gap is between quality (5.0/5) and value (4.7/5) — worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Shell Cove's pest control ratings have improved from 4.5/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2023), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Review flow in Shell Cove runs above typical: 8.1 new pest control reviews a year (9% above the NSW average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 89 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2023, and ABS Census 2021 data.

8.1 / yr Review velocity +9%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$245 Typical cost -18%
5.0 stars Service rating
5.2 avg Reviews / provider
22.4 / 10k Provider density

Pest Control reviews & ratings over time — Shell Cove area

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Pest Control reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Shell Cove area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2008 2 4.0 no prices reported
2009 1 5.0 no prices reported
2012 2 4.0 $336
2013 16 4.8 $100
2014 16 4.9 $125
2015 1 4.0 $95
2017 1 5.0 no prices reported
2020 34 5.0 $213
2021 6 5.0 $245
2022 7 5.0 no prices reported
2023 3 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2023

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Shell Cove area profile ABS Census 2021

7,591 Population
42% Own with mortgage
87.4% Houses
$2,452 Median income / week

How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Shell Cove is served for pest controls, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.

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Pest control in Shell Cove — FAQs

Is there a quieter time of year for pest control in Shell Cove?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, pest control demand in Shell Cove tends to peak in July and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I pick the right pest control in Shell Cove?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Shell Cove has 89 pest control reviews on Word of Mouth. Stain Busters Carpet Cleaning (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Shell Cove pest control compare to the state average?

Pest control in Shell Cove have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 89 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

Does the Shell Cove housing mix influence local pest control?

Household incomes in Shell Cove ($2,452/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does pest control pricing — 11% above the NSW average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Shell Cove has 87% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,452/week.

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