Protecting families in the
Southeast since 1974

What began as a one-man operation in Dublin, Georgia has grown to a team of 100 and is still owned by the Allgood family. The name Cingo literally means to secure and surround, conveying our commitment to protect you and your family. And we have a lot of respect for those who take it upon themselves to make protection a part of what they do, too. That's why we've launched Circle & Shield, our award to those who help make the world a better place, a safer place.

Cingo operates in markets throughout Georgia and South Carolina. You will find us in Atlanta, Augusta, Charleston, Douglas, Dublin, Savannah, and all points in between.

We attribute our success to a simple business plan built on core values that shape our culture and guide our actions and customer commitments to ensure a flawless customer experience.

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1974

Cingo was founded as Allgood Pest Control by Jimmy Allgood in Dublin, Georgia.

2000

Son Lanny Allgood graduates from University of Georgia School of Law and joins company as COO and in-house counsel.

2004

Lanny Allgood named President.

2006

Expansion into Waycross and Savannah markets with acquisition of Southeastern Exterminating and Comet Pest Control from John & Ashley Keiffer

2007

Acquisition of Bert Hall Pest Control begins Cingo's presence in the Augusta area.

2011

Lanny Allgood becomes sole shareholder of Cingo and assumes position of CEO.

2012

Georgia Trend Magazine names Allgood a "Best Place to Work" in Georgia.

2013

Cingo enters Charleston, SC market with acquisition of Pied Piper from Jon Loveland.

2014

Operations in Augusta area double with purchase of Allstate Termite & Pest Control Company from retiring Pete Wilcox.

2017

Cingo opens Sandy Springs office, honored as a Best and Brightest Place to work in Atlanta and later, in the nation.

2018

Cingo expands service offerings to include home inspections to facilitate the sale of residential homes.

2019

The Cornerstone Inspection Group and Building Knowledge, both in Atlanta, merge with Cingo to become one of the nation's largest home inspection firms.

2020

Cingo launches its home security program, completing the total protection model.

Candor

Our communication will be honest and respectful, but we never hold back what needs to be said.

Indivisible

We are stronger together, a team fueled by perseverance and grit to overcome challenges and obstacles that keep us from the getting the job done.

Nurture

We care about nurturing the relationships with our customers and continually work to improve our communities.

Growth

We grow as a company and as individuals. If we are not pushing ourselves to grow, then we are just having fun.

Ownership

Know your role in the organization and how it contributes to our success. Own your responsibilities.

Circle & Shield

Cingo means to surround and secure - to protect. That is what we do. And we have a lot of respect for those who take it upon themselves to make protection a part of what they do, too. That is why we have launched Circle & Shield, our award to those who help make the world a better place, a safer place.

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