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Compaan Garage Doors in Traverse City, MI is a family-owned Michigan garage door company founded in 1955 with 71 years of continuous operation, over 100,000 garage doors installed, and more than 200,000 service calls completed across three locations in Holland, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City. The company provides residential garage door installation, garage door repair, garage door opener service, commercial overhead door installation, loading dock equipment, and 24/7 emergency garage door repair. Compaan is an International Door Association member, an IDA Top 100 Dealer, and carries authorized dealer status with Wayne Dalton, Hormann, LiftMaster, Raynor, Garaga, Linear, and Genie. The company holds a 4.9-star rating from over 1,830 customer reviews and an A rating with the Better Business Bureau. Compaan employs 25 people, including 13 factory-trained, background-checked service technicians with 135-plus years of combined field experience in residential and commercial garage door systems. Owner and President Travis Dreyer represents the second generation of Dreyer family leadership, carrying forward a legacy that began in 1983. The company is a member of the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce, the Lakeshore HBA, the HBA of Northwest Michigan, and the HBA of the Grand Traverse Area. Compaan installs and services garage doors in steel, wood, composite, aluminum, fiberglass, and vinyl, with insulated door options from R-9 to R-18, smart opener systems with Wi-Fi and battery backup, and a one-year labor warranty on all installations. Free estimates, financing, and a military discount are available with no service contracts required. Compaan Garage Doors - Traverse City1606 Barlow St #2Traverse City, MI 49686(231) 943-1111https://compaandoor.com/locations/traverse-city/

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Critter Wranglers, LLC is a family-owned wildlife removal and pest control company headquartered in Powell, Tennessee, serving the Greater Knoxville area. The business was founded in 2007 by owner Matt Chitwood, who incorporated the LLC on November 20, 2011, after spending more than 15 years in the pest control industry. Matt holds Certified Pesticide Applicator and Certified Pest Management Professional credentials through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and serves as the responsible certified applicator under TDA Pest Control Charter #4844. He also holds Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Animal Damage Control Permit #780, authorizing the company to trap, handle, and relocate protected wildlife. He is joined by office manager Crystal Chitwood and a field team that includes Mickey Neely, Marty, Steve, Jordan, Brian, Bradley, and Derek Eaton. The team runs routes Monday through Friday across Knox County, Blount County, Anderson County, Loudon County, and Campbell County, covering Knoxville, Powell, Farragut, Maryville, Oak Ridge, Lenoir City, and more than 30 other East Tennessee communities. The company carries active liability insurance and maintains the required $10,000 surety bond on file with the TDA.The credentials behind Critter Wranglers place the company among the most certified pest and wildlife control operations in East Tennessee. Matt holds Termidor Certified Professional status through BASF for termite colony elimination, NWCOA Rodent Standards Certification through the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, University of Florida Pest Management University Termite Certification, and Wildlife Control Training Group Bat Standards Certification. The company also holds Pest Blok, Ridge Guard, and Bird Barrier Certified Installer credentials for permanent exclusion work. Critter Wranglers maintains active membership in both NWCOA and the East Tennessee Pest Control Association, with the team completing 26+ hours of continuing education annually. The Powell office maintains a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints on file. Across six consecutive years, Critter Wranglers has been voted Best Pest Control Company in Knoxville in the Knox Stars Awards from 2020 through 2025, received the 2023 Secret City Award for Best Overall Customer Service, and ranked #1 Top Rated Local Pest Control in Tennessee in 2019, 2020, and 2022. In 14 years of operation, Critter Wranglers has built a 4.9-star rating across 393 Google reviews and nearly 300 reviews on Top Rated Local, with customers praising the team's responsiveness, honest assessments, and the fact that technicians like Steve, Marty, and Mickey explain what they are treating and why before starting work. The company follows an Integrated Pest Management approach: inspection, identification, recommendation, treatment, and evaluation. Services cover wildlife removal for squirrels, raccoons, opossums, skunks, bats, groundhogs, snakes, birds, and moles; pest control for ants, roaches, spiders, fleas, carpenter bees, mosquitoes, termites, and stinging insects; and exclusion work including Pest-Blok installation, Ridge Guard protection, attic restoration, and animal damage repair. Every inspection is free, pricing is flat rate rather than per-animal, and the company offers follow-up service if treatments do not resolve the issue. With 35+ years of combined team experience, Critter Wranglers has built its reputation on doing the job right the first time. Critter Wranglers, LLC 7622 Northfield Blvd, Powell, TN 37849 (865) 973-1095

Stride Pest Control is a locally owned and operated pest control company in San Antonio, TX. The business was launched in January 2020 by owner and certified applicator Alex Randall, and it operates as part of the Stride Pest Control family founded by Tyson Kearns in Round Rock in 2013. Alex holds both Termite and General Pest Control Operator certifications from the Texas Department of Agriculture and the EPA, and serves as the responsible certified applicator under TDA license TPCL #827449. He is joined on staff by certified applicator Raul Ramos and licensed technician Gerrit Randall, and the team runs routes Monday through Saturday across Bexar County, Comal County, Guadalupe County, and Kendall County, covering San Antonio, New Braunfels, Boerne, Schertz, Cibolo, Converse, Seguin, Canyon Lake, Alamo Heights, Helotes, Stone Oak, Shavano Park, and dozens of other communities throughout the metro. The company carries active liability insurance on file with the TDA, requires background checks and drug screening on every employee before they enter a customer's home, and conducts annual criminal and sexual predator screenings as part of its QualityPro certification requirements. The credentials behind Stride's San Antonio operation place the company in a category that fewer than 3% of pest control companies nationwide can claim. Stride holds both QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the National Pest Management Association's Foundation for Professional Pest Management, which represent the highest accreditation in the pest management industry. QualityPro alone requires adherence to 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements. Beyond those two core certifications, Stride also holds QualityPro designations in Public Health, Schools, and Food Safety, making the team qualified to serve schools, healthcare facilities, and food service environments alongside residential properties. The company is an active member of both the Texas Pest Control Association and the National Pest Management Association, with team attendance at the national Pest World conference in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The San Antonio office maintains a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints on file. Across the broader Stride Pest Control brand, the company was voted Best Pest Control Company in the 2025 Best of Round Rock Awards and received the Platinum award in the 2025 Round Rock Community Votes program. In just six years of operation, the San Antonio location has built a 5-star rating across over 736 Google reviews and 458 BirdEye reviews, with customers consistently praising the team's responsiveness, honest assessments, and the fact that technicians like Raul and Justin take the time to explain what they are treating and why before applying a single product. The company follows an integrated pest management approach rooted in EPA principles: inspection, identification, recommendation, treatment, and evaluation. Services cover general pest control for ants, roaches, spiders, scorpions, and wasps; termite treatment and monitoring with bait stations; rodent control through interior trapping and exterior exclusion; mosquito control; bed bug treatment with follow-up inspections; and flea, tick, and chigger control. Same-day service is available when you call before 3 PM, every inspection is free, and every maintenance plan includes unlimited re-services between scheduled visits at no additional charge. In nearly 12,000 customers served across all Stride locations since 2013, the company has never had to issue a refund under its satisfaction guarantee. Stride Pest Control  3501 Pin Oak Dr #110, San Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 547-8410

Stride Pest Control is a family-owned, independently operated pest control company headquartered right in Round Rock, Texas, where owner Tyson Kearns moved his family from the Rocky Mountains in 2013 to plant roots and build a business from the ground up. Round Rock is not just a service area for Stride. It is home base. Tyson brought nine years of pest control industry experience into the company, having worked as a technician, in management, and as Chief Marketing Officer at Preventive Pest Control before launching Stride on a simple mission: to provide the best possible pest control service, in the nicest possible way. What started as a one-person operation has grown into a team of over 20 employees serving Austin, San Antonio, Waco, and dozens of Central Texas communities. The company holds Texas Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control licenses, is fully insured, and requires background checks on every employee before they enter a customer's home. The certifications behind Stride's Round Rock operation put the company in rare company within the pest management industry. Stride holds both QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the National Pest Management Association's Foundation for Professional Pest Management. QualityPro is widely recognized as the industry's highest accreditation, requiring adherence to 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements, including drug-free workplace policies and comprehensive employee screening. GreenPro certifies the company's commitment to reduced-risk, environmentally responsible treatment methods. Stride also holds QualityPro certifications in Public Health, Schools, and Food Safety, making the team qualified to serve sensitive commercial environments alongside residential properties. Austin/Round Rock Office Manager Michael Honeycutt carries an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) designation through the Entomological Society of America, a credential that requires at least five years of experience and a comprehensive entomology examination. The company is an active member of the Texas Pest Control Association, the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce, and in 2025 Stride was voted Best Pest Control Company in the 12th Annual Best of Round Rock Awards, a community-driven recognition program that drew 50,000 votes across 191 categories and 943 businesses. Stride also received the Platinum award in the Round Rock Community Votes 2025 program. Both the Austin and San Antonio locations maintain a BBB A+ rating with zero complaints on file. With a 4.9-star rating across more than 2,400 verified reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook, Stride's reputation in Round Rock is built on over a decade of documented results from nearly 12,000 customers served. Technicians like Cade, Alexander, Jonah, Raul, Ramone, Tyler, Henry, and David are regularly called out by name in reviews for their thoroughness, knowledge, and the kind of attention to detail that customers describe as unlike any pest control experience they have had before. The company offers same-day service when you call before 3 PM, guarantees service within 24 hours, and backs every maintenance plan with unlimited free re-services between scheduled visits. If the problem comes back, Stride comes back at no extra charge. In 13 years and nearly 12,000 customers, the company has never had to issue a refund under its satisfaction guarantee. Stride Pest Control Round Rock 1311 Chisholm Trail Rd Suite 404B,Round Rock, TX 78681(512) 254-8185

Austin Pest Control is a locally owned and independently operated pest control company that has been protecting homes and businesses across Central Texas since 2013. The company was founded by Tyson Kearns, who moved his family from the Rocky Mountains to Round Rock, Texas and launched what started as a one-person operation built on nine years of prior industry experience working as a technician, Chief Marketing Officer, and in management at Preventive Pest Control. Tyson built Stride around a mission statement that still drives every decision the company makes today: to provide the best possible pest control service, in the nicest possible way. What started in Round Rock has grown into a team of over 20 employees operating out of offices in Austin and San Antonio, serving communities throughout Central Texas including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Kyle, Buda, and dozens more. Stride is not a franchise. It is a family-run, independent company where the owner is directly accessible to customers and personally invested in the quality of every service call. The company's certifications and industry credentials place it at the top of the pest management field in Central Texas. Stride holds both QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the National Pest Management Association's Foundation for Professional Pest Management. QualityPro is widely recognized as the highest accreditation in the pest control industry, requiring background checks on all employees, drug-free workplace policies, and adherence to 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements. GreenPro recognizes the company's commitment to reduced-risk, environmentally responsible treatment methods. Austin/Round Rock Office Manager Michael Honeycutt holds an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) designation through the Entomological Society of America, a credential that requires five or more years of experience and comprehensive examination in entomology. Stride is an active member of the Texas Pest Control Association, the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, and the Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce, holds a BBB A+ rating for both the Austin and San Antonio locations with zero complaints on file, and in 2025 was voted Best Pest Control Company in the 12th Annual Best of Round Rock Awards, a community-driven program that drew 50,000 votes across 191 categories and 943 businesses. With a 4.9-star rating across more than 2,400 reviews on Google, Yelp, and Facebook, Stride's reputation is built on documented results from nearly 12,000 customers served over 13 years. Technicians like Cade, Alexander, Jonah, Raul, Ramone, Tyler, Henry, and David are called out by name in verified reviews for their thoroughness, professionalism, and willingness to take the time to explain what they are treating and why. The company offers same-day service when you call before 3 PM, guarantees service within 24 hours, and backs every maintenance plan with unlimited free re-services between scheduled visits. If the problem comes back, so does Stride, at no additional charge. In 13 years and nearly 12,000 customers, the compay has never had to issue a refund under its satisfaction guarantee. Austin Pest Control 15305 Ginger St, Austin, TX 78728 (512) 777-1339

The Critter Squad Inc. is a 100% military veteran owned and operated nuisance wildlife removal company serving in Houston, Texas area, including Harris County, Fort Bend County, Brazoria County, and Galveston County. The company was built by Army veterans Jimmy, James, and Johnny, who brought their military discipline, work ethic, and attention to detail directly into the wildlife control trade. The Critter Squad is fully licensed and insured, holds a nuisance wildlife removal permit, and is a proud member of the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA). With locations in Rosharon and Lake Jackson, the team has served everyone from individual homeowners to businesses to municipalities, earning a reputation across southeast Texas as the company you call when other wildlife removal services have already tried and failed. Every job is backed by a written guarantee, and the team's approach to wildlife conflicts goes well beyond basic trapping. They get to the root cause of why an animal is there in the first place, which is a level of diagnostic thinking most backyard trappers simply do not offer. What separates The Critter Squad from the typical wildlife removal company is their specialization in exclusion, which means permanently sealing the entry and exit points that wildlife are using to access a structure. The team handles raccoon removal, bat removal and one-way egress installations, squirrel removal, rat and rodent control, skunk removal, opossum removal, armadillo trapping, wild hog removal, humane honeybee relocation, and more. But they do not stop at removing the animal. The Critter Squad also repairs the damage wildlife causes to homes and buildings, performs full attic cleanouts and insulation restorations, and wildlife-proofs the structure so the problem does not come back. They do not use poison or killing traps, which eliminates the risk of harming domestic pets. The team also brings a working knowledge of home construction to every inspection, which allows them to identify entry points and vulnerabilities that other companies routinely walk right past. Customers consistently point to Jimmy by name in reviews, describing him as thorough, honest, always on time, and the kind of technician who takes photos during inspections and walks the homeowner through exactly what is happening and what needs to be done. One long-time client described calling two other highly rated services over the course of a year to deal with a rat infestation in their attic, and neither could solve the problem. Within half an hour of arriving, Jimmy identified the entry point the other two companies had been missing, thanks to his understanding of both wildlife behavior and house construction. That kind of field knowledge is what the team means when they talk about studying wildlife and knowing what the animals are going to do before they do it. The Critter Squad Inc. Missouri City7715 Sign St, Missouri City, TX 77489(832) 781-2050 The Critter Squad Inc. Lake Jackson164 Oak Dr, Lake Jackson, TX 77566(979) 300-5311 The Critter Squad Inc. Rosharon2815 Nickel Canyon Dr. Rosharon, TX 77583(713) 396-6030

The Critter Team is a 100% military veteran owned and operated wildlife removal company serving over 60 communities across Harris County, Montgomery County, and Liberty County in the greater Houston, Texas area. The company was founded in June 2015 by Mike Garrett, a 20-year US Army veteran who brought the discipline, precision, and follow-through of his military career directly into the wildlife control industry. Mike runs the business alongside his wife Victoria, who serves as Office Manager and handles scheduling, customer communication, and operations. With two offices in Humble and Spring, The Critter Team operates 24/7 with emergency service available and serves homeowners and businesses from Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Kingwood, Atascocita, Cypress, Tomball, Katy, Crosby, Porter, Huffman, Magnolia, Cleveland, and dozens of neighborhoods in between. The company carries $1 million per occurrence general liability coverage, $2 million aggregate, and full workers' compensation, and holds all proper state of Texas licenses and permits for commercial nuisance wildlife control. Mike Garrett's technical credentials set The Critter Team apart in a field full of general trappers. He holds a National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) Bat Standards Certification, which is a specialized credential for bat removal and exclusion work, along with a certificate of completion for the NWCOA Wildlife Control Operators course. The company is also a Ridge Guard Certified Installer and authorized distributor for the north Houston metro area, a Bird Barrier Certified Installer, and Mike carries additional certifications in Advanced Metal Fabrication and Precision Shooting in Critical Environments. In 2018, The Critter Team received the Animals Happen Excellence Award for outstanding wildlife control services in the Montgomery County, Liberty County, and Harris County areas. The company's services span bat removal and exclusion, raccoon removal, squirrel removal, snake removal for both venomous and non-venomous species, bird control, skunk trapping, armadillo trapping, beaver removal, roof rat extermination, opossum removal, dead animal removal, and coyote trapping. Beyond removal, the team performs full attic restoration and decontamination, wildlife exclusion and animal proofing, structural damage repair to soffits, fascia, roofing, electrical wiring, drywall, and HVAC ductwork, insulation replacement, and sanitization. One key differentiator is that The Critter Team does not subcontract any of its services. Every job is performed in-house by trained staff who understand how to make repairs that actually stop wildlife from getting back in, not just patch a roof. Customers across Google, Yelp, and Nextdoor consistently call out Mike by name for his responsiveness, honesty, and depth of knowledge. One Google reviewer described calling another company that quoted $4,000 without even inspecting the problem; The Critter Team came out, did a proper inspection, determined it was not a bat issue at all, and saved the homeowner from an unnecessary and expensive treatment. Team members Jeff, Julio, Tad, and Chris have also been praised by name in verified reviews for their professionalism and quality of work. The company follows a documented 4-step process on every job: full home inspection with positive animal identification and photo documentation, humane removal with traps that are safe around children and pets, professional cleanup and decontamination, and guaranteed exclusion work using animal-proof materials that comes backed by a written warranty. After a decade of serving the Houston metro, the Garrett family continues to operate by the same principle Mike brought home from 20 years in the Army: do it right the first time. The Critter Team Humble Office 6942 FM 1960 Rd E, Suite 211Humble, TX 77346(281) 667-0171 The Critter Team Spring Office 17627 Shadow Valley DrSpring, TX 77379 (281) 800-4992

Tom & Jerry's Auto Body is a family-owned collision repair shop in Chicago's Norwood Park neighborhood that has been in business since 1982. The shop was founded by Tom Sawa and has operated out of 5644 North Northwest Highway for over four decades, building a reputation in northwest Chicago that extends well beyond the auto body trade. From day one, Tom and his team rooted the business in three things: honesty, integrity, and a commitment to quality work. But what really set the shop apart in the community was the family's dedication to giving back. For more than 40 years, Tom & Jerry's has actively sponsored local sports teams, community events, and fundraisers across NW Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. That kind of sustained involvement over four decades is not something you see from a business that treats the neighborhood as just a customer base. It reflects a family that genuinely considers itself part of the fabric of the community it serves. Now a proud member of the TechniCraft Automotive Group, Tom & Jerry's combines that neighborhood identity with the technical depth and ongoing training resources of a larger collision repair network. The shop holds manufacturer-certified collision repair status from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus, meaning the team follows strict OEM procedures and uses genuine factory parts on every certified repair. Customer satisfaction ratings on third-party platforms reflect a 4.8 out of 5 for quality of repairs and a 4.9 out of 5 for service. The facility handles everything from minor dent and hail damage repair to extensive collision work, frame straightening, complete paint services with precision color matching, auto glass replacement, and full detailing. Staff members like Dan, Kevin, Mark, and Mickey have been called out by name in verified reviews for their craftsmanship, clear communication, and attention to detail. The shop also accepts all major insurance companies, offers 24-hour emergency towing, and has an Enterprise Car Rental location right down the street for added convenience. With 74 reviews on Yelp, over 140 on Birdeye, 60 verified reviews on AutoBody-Review.com, and consistent praise on CARwise and Google, the volume of real customer feedback tells the story better than any marketing ever could. Clients describe vehicles returned looking brand new, perfect paint matching, immaculate interiors, and a team that keeps people updated every step of the way. Several reviewers mention being customers for over a decade, coming back for multiple repairs over the years because of the trust they have in the shop. Tom & Jerry's is the kind of place where you might leave with a box of Frango mints as a parting gift, because that is just how the team operates. Located on Northwest Highway in Norwood Park, the shop is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and after more than 42 years of serving the same community under the same family values, Tom & Jerry's Auto Body remains a true neighborhood institution where quality work and genuine relationships with customers have never been separate priorities. Tom & Jerry’s Auto Body 5644 N. Northwest HwyChicago, IL 60646 (773) 775-6767

TechniCraft Collision Repair Experts is an auto body shop located in Bridgeview, IL and serves as the operational hub of the group, and the technical credentials reflect nearly three decades of investment in training and equipment. TechniCraft holds manufacturer certifications from Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Infiniti, Nissan, and Kia, and the shop's technicians maintain I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certifications. Every repair follows strict OEM procedures using genuine factory parts to bring vehicles back to manufacturer specifications. The BBB-listed facility handles collision repair, unibody and frame straightening, fiberglass repair, glass replacement, airbag replacement, paintless dent removal, suspension and electrical work, hand pinstriping, refinishing, mechanical services, and full interior and exterior detailing. The shop also offers overnight pickup and drop-off, towing arrangements, rental car coordination, and free estimates, and partners directly with numerous insurance companies and dealerships through their Direct Repair Programs. Customers on CARwise describe repairs that meet factory-quality standards, with perfect color matching, precise alignment, and vehicles returned detailed inside and out. Repeat clients regularly point to the transparent communication from staff members like Anna, AJ, and Kevin, and the fact that many jobs are finished ahead of schedule. One CARwise reviewer noted picking up their vehicle at a Lexus dealership and saying it stood out in the lot looking like one of the new cars. With over 3,800 followers on Facebook and consistent praise across every review platform, TechniCraft has built the kind of reputation that only comes from doing the same thing the right way for a very long time. Located in Bridgeview, the shop is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and after nearly 30 years in business, TechniCraft Collision Repair Experts remains exactly what George and Sebastian set out to build: a family's passion turned into a business that treats every customer's vehicle like it belongs to someone they know. TechniCraft Collision Repair Experts 8267 S. Roberts RdBridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 430-1177