HERS Raters SoCal

(19 reviews)

Jason tested our new ducting and discovered that our intake box was leaking air from the attic at a…read morerate of a small bedroom every 10 minutes. WOW. So in the summer, instead of sucking in air from the inside of the house, it would be be sucking in 100F air from outside, making the AC inefficient. He took the time to drive to the store to get sealant to fix the leaks inside the intake box, and spent an hour applying the sealant himself. Did not ask for any extra money, did not complain, had a great attitude, and really wanted to make sure that he gave 150% effort to the customer. Then he re-tested the system and the system passed this time showing barely any leakage. Gave us the report and the paperwork needed for the building inspector. If you do your own HVAC upgrade without a city permit, you think you save money by not having to spend money on HERS testing. Nothing could be farther from the truth. When it comes to spending money, I'm cheap. I didn't realize that Jason's job is to make sure that the extra money you spend on upgrading your ducts/AC equipment to more efficient equipment is not in vain due to leaks in your ducts A+++ experience with using this company for HERS testing, and will recommend to others to use this company.

Jason of Reliance Energy Services did a great job with the HERS Testing and Reporting. We had a…read morenew combo HVAC Heat Pump installed, and Jason performed the HERS testing. He came with the proper equipment to take accurate measurements, and generated a comprehensive report. He was very efficient. Furthermore, Jason had the HERS report sent to the City of Lake Forest electronically, so the city inspection went very smoothly. Great value for the services they provide, not only for the testing, but also for the reporting to the city inspectors. I highly recommend Jason and Reliance Energy Services. Thank you, Jason.

Building Doctors

4.7

(39 reviews)

I have a friend who works in the HVAC world (in policy work, consulting), and when he scoured…read morethrough the Building Doctors evaluation and proposal on my home, he said "this is the most detailed scope of work bid I've ever seen". He was super impressed by everything I reported to him that Building Doctors was saying and doing, and my personal experience was terrific - they were communicative, honest, realistic, efficient, and I'm deeply satisfied with the result. Highly recommend!

They are absolutely the best contractors I have dealt with in over 30 years as a homeowner…read more Their proposal was accurate and complete. Their work is excellent quality and was done on time. When there were problems due to unexpected issues (as there always are), they came up with great solutions and were always fair and reasonable. After they upgraded the insulation and replaced the HVAC in my house, my utility costs have been cut by over 60% and my home is significantly more comfortable to live in. I've gone from a 3 zone system (with two 3 1/2 ton units) that always had hot and cold zones to a 1 zone system with one 3 1/2 ton unit. It's always the same temperature throughout the house for all seasons and I almost never have to think about adjusting them temperature because it now "just works". I wish I had done this 20 years ago. Since the initial remodel I've used Building Doctors multiple times on smaller jobs and they've always done top rate work at a fair price. I highly recommend them!

Atticare

4.5

(449 reviews)

After an HVAC inspection turned up rodent damage in our attic, we had a couple of quotes from…read moredifferent vendors, and went with AttiCare. I'm very happy we did. Lina came out and did the inspection and explained the types of services they offered. We wound up going with the full sanitizing, rodent-proofing, and replacement insulation. The crew came early, took a great amount of care with our home, built a full ET-looking plastic tunnel through the house and to the attic to keep everything sanitary, and finished that day. It was a very smooth experience, and I recommend them.

Thank you Kyle! He helped us with the one year warranty work and taking care of a rat that got in…read morewith all of our storms lately. He took the time to reinspect the property, shore up any potential openings, investigate where it looked like foam had been chewed a bit, cleaned up the space, set out traps, and took time to explain his findings. He works with pest infestations and it is always great to see a company follow up on their one year warranties. Reason a star is missing (not due to Kyle): It has been just about a year since we hired Atticare. Last year we had the house painted, fumigated for termites, and then I realized we needed all of the insulation pulled and attic and crawl space cleaned. With the initial work - I would definitely get up in the attic and check all of it, as well as crawl under the house to verify the work, as I had to have them come back out two more times to complete the cleaning process. I would highly suggest the company invests in full portable lighting to see the entire area instead of using headlamps as too much can be missed. Insulation installation will be done at a later time. They did handle the initial cleanup quickly and it was appreciated.

Nucleus Green Building & Energy Efficiency

(1 review)

Had to get this Qii inspection done and nucleus was very helpful and added a title 24 through them…read moreanyone building an ADU or addition will benefit from their knowledge and reports . Thanks hope to work together again soon

From the owner: HERS Testing; Air Balancing. Serving LA/Orange counties. We specialize in all aspects of Energy…read moreEfficiency implementation measures and Title 24 compliance for commercial and residential projects with excellent technical proficiency and exceptional customer service. We provide Energy Consulting services in various areas of building, construction, compliance and verification in regards to energy efficiency, air balancing, energy audits, retrofitting, HVAC load calculations, solar site assessments, solar systems design, or water conservation. We perform HERS Ratings, Air Balancing, Energy Calculations for Title 24, Solar verification, LEED Projects compliance, Home Inspections, Energy Audits, Grey Water System Installations, Quality Insulation Inspections (QII), Indoor Air Quality, etc...

Energy Masters HERS Testing

4.7

(14 reviews)

Found it the best local company! I called four companies price shopping and these had the best…read moreprice and were first available. They also were the best discovery for our needs. The explanation for the service made clear the safety issue for every homeowner. Energy Masters were all that I needed and more. I now have a referral to share with other clients, realtors and my neighbors! The inspector was 100% everything we could ask for - kind courteous, professional, quick but not rushed. I guarantee they were worth every cent!

I was very impressed with Energy Masters. In the past, I…read morehave had other companies doing my inspections, but this Enery Masters was very thorough and their technician was on time and patient with my questions and explaining how my system worked. Thank you

Everguard Home Insulation

(422 reviews)

We had them insulate walls that somehow never had any sort of insulation in spite of our our…read morevarious remodeling projects over the years. We used their blown-in fiberglass product. We can tell the difference, particularly when it gets hot and we have south facing walls. The job was done quickly, neatly (including exterior stucco patching), and at a very fair price. It was a pleasure to do business with this company, I'd recommend their company who are in need of their services.

Having used Everguard previously, they were my first choice for another insulation project. Jose…read moreand his crew arrived and immediately set to work prepping the access areas to ensure no debris would be left behind. They worked well as a crew and finished the job within the time that was estimated. The results are that we can depend on a more stable temperature in the house with much slower temperature swings when off the HVAC. When using HVAC, it works less to keep the temps where we set them. I'm constantly bragging about our blown-in insulation by Everguard.

EcoForce Solutions

(84 reviews)

We bought a system 4 years ago. Team led by Patti was great. Now 4 years later, I have a warranty…read morerequest and need. Phone calls not returned, emails not answered, crickets...Company was much better than this, very disappointing. Would have rated a zero, but review score was not an option. We spent over $26k for our system, and now being ghosted?

A great company. They've installed two systems for us. Their follow-up is really unmatched as I…read morelisten to my neighbors who used other solar companies. Patty and Ryan are as good as you will find in this business.

iPermit

4.2

(53 reviews)

Miguel did a great job inspecting our newly installed HVAC system. He was very communicative and…read morelet me know what was going on during each step of the process.

How difficult is it to make an appointment? Apparently, extremely difficult. I called them multiple…read moretimes with no answer. After they finally called back, I scheduled an appointment, or at least I thought I did. They then called me again to confirm before sending a confirmation text without clarifying that my reference number was the same as my permit number, so I had to ask about it. After all this confirming, you'd think my appointment would be set, but no: I got a call on the wrong date saying that the inspector was coming in a couple of hours, so I texted iPermit to notify them of the error but received no reply. Thus, I had to find the inspector's number on the city website and call him myself. Why even bother with iPermit? Bottom line: What should have been a simple matter of making an appointment and a quick inspection turned into a fiasco of constant phone calls and texts, and added so much stress to an already very stressful time of year.

Dr Dio Heating & Air Conditioning

(389 reviews)

You know they're legit when they can tell you the issue even before they look at your system…read more I contacted Dio in the morning and he got back to me quickly, letting me know that he can swing by same day. He and his son showed up and i described the issue (AC was blowing warm air but was working fine just a few months ago). His son checked my compressor capacitor, and just as he had said, it turned out to be the issue! They were able to quickly replace the capacitor and got my AC back up and running in under 30 minutes. Dio was extremely communicative, letting me know when he'd show up, and also had me try a few things before arriving. Also super fairly priced, and again, I'm very appreciative that he and his son were able to come resolve my issue during this heat wave!

Dr. Dio is great and came highly recommended. He looked into the warranty of our HVAC unit and…read moreended up saving us thousands of dollars! Others were pushing replacing the whole system rather than just fixing it with parts still under warranty.

Insulation Labs

(353 reviews)

The insulation in my crawlspace under the house was consistently wet and after getting plumber to…read morecome out to confirm there's no pipe leak, I decided to ask ChatGPT, it told me that prolonged wet insulation will create problems long time and that I should install something like a vapor barrier. I found insulation labs and Ray came out for an estimate. He told me the same thing as ChatGPT did so it confirmed my suspicions. His quote was definitely on the expensive side compare to a competitors quote but he did mention that his quote is expensive because they use 12mm thick vapor barriers which is more resistant. The other competitor quoted me around half the price but for 6mm barriers. I again asked ChatGPT and it told me that 12mm is preferred because 6mm is prone to breaking once a contractor or someone go down to the crawlspace and when that happens it loses its purpose to control vapor. As a result I went with insulations labs and they spent a day putting it in. So far I haven't seen any issues and I believe they have done a good job from the pictures they shared

Very professional and timely. They gave a fair price quote and the insulation and cleanup of attic…read morewas very nicely done to my satisfaction. They even have a crew ready incase something goes wrong to help address any/all issues. Production manager Luis is very nice and helpful. Armando the on-site manager was very professional. Communicated at every step of the way to make sure I was happy with each step before proceeding. Some things that didn't go as smooth: 1. Communication between Sales and Operations 2. Restrictions based on house layout not communicated well.

Already A Better Choice Termite & Pest Control

(359 reviews)

This is my go-to choice for pest control…read more I first contacted this company four years ago when we moved into our home and noticed issues with black widow spiders and water bugs. After my initial call, I knew I had made the right choice. The agent who answered my call was very helpful, friendly, understanding, and professional. I scheduled an appointment, and after one treatment, all bug problems were gone. Fast forward to a week ago. I saw a single water bug run across my front lawn while watering. Fearing these pests had returned and taken over the bottom of my home, I called this company again. The agent I spoke with was very friendly and professional, just like the first time I called four years ago. I arranged an inspection at a time that fit my schedule, which I really appreciated, unlike other companies that just tell you when they're available. On the day of my appointment, Joe came out and did a full inspection. Joe told me he found moisture in two areas under my home (I will contact a plumber soon), but the good news is that he didn't see any live water bugs--only a few dead ones. Joe was very friendly and polite, taking time to explain several options his company offers to prevent bugs from coming back. I will be using this company in the upcoming weeks for prevention. Joe also said there would be no charge for his visit--thank you! From start to finish, the customer service from this company on two separate occasions has been outstanding, and I truly appreciate it. The company and its staff are honest, trustworthy, hardworking, and experts at their craft. Thank you for resolving my concerns positively.

Had a few concerns in areas of our home with suspected drywood termites and reached out to AABC for…read morean inspection. They were helpful and responsive to get us scheduled. Joshua came out for the inspection and was great to work with. He took the time to answer all of our questions and never made us feel rushed. He explained everything clearly and even showed video recordings of the areas with suspected termite activity with other findings. The estimates they provided for dry wood and subterranean termites were very fair, and also appreciated the detailed inspection report that came with it. Overall, positive experience and recommended others.

Marathon Insulation

(139 reviews)

Marathon Insulation is the real deal! They check every box: knowledgeable, caring, honest,…read morecommitted, trustworthy, communicative, and accountable to their work. You can tell that they pride themselves in the work they do and go above and beyond. Jonathan, Ralph, and his crew were phenomenal from start to finish and made sure they took care of all things related to their work. On top of this, their pricing is super competitive! It's hard to find an ethical and caring company like them nowadays but I'm so glad I found them. If you're looking for insulation needs, look no further - seriously. Thank you Marathon Insulation!

Straight to the point. Easy quote. Very responsive…read more Straight to the point. Easy quote. Very responsive.

Insulation Labs

(94 reviews)

Insulation Labs is a good company, you will get more services for your attic insulation with a…read morecheaper price compared to other companies that I had requested for quotes. - Jon, the company's rep showed up on time and gave me a detail quote, all services prices were clearly listed and it was A VERY REASONABLE PRICE. - Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I couldn't go through with this company, however, I would highly recommend them to everyone.

1200 Attic space plus AC room. Insulation Labs Juan, Domingo and Miguel showed up on time . They…read moreexplained all the process and estimated time of completion. Over all they did an excellent job , no dust or any dirt inside the house everything was clean. They work very efficiently and would definitely recommend them. We installed the 12 inch insulation.

PAL Pro Pest Control

(160 reviews)

Termite review We…read moreare in the Whittier area and had a problem with subterranean termites under our slab foundation. After calling a few pros, we decided to go with Pal Pro pest control because of their honesty and professionalism during inspection. As an engineer, I am very keen to know technical details and the inspector was able to respond to my questions with confidence and a deep understanding of the problems. The treatment that we got at the time involved injection of termite stuff (likely termidor) around perimeter of home into the soil. This involved some drilling and injecting in areas near the perimeter of the foundation. About 1 year after treatment we saw some new subterranean termite activity. We called pal pest pro and they came out under warranty and reassessed the situation. We did some spot treatment but had some discussions about how we thought the problem may be deeper than anticipated. We decided to remove some of our LVP to investigate and we discovered some massive termite activity in our original hardwood flooring that was below the vinyl planks. We decided to remove all of our hardwood flooring and get the areas treated. It was a painful process but our termite team really helped make the treatment part easier. It's been a few months and we haven't seen any new activity. Only time will tell but I feel like we got to the root of the problem! I would recommend this company to my family and friends. They care about solving the problems and will honor their warranty in the event of any future issues. The treatment of subterranean termites is part technical approach, part dark arts and I feel like these guys got it all!

First time going through the yelp home project tab to find someone to do a spot treatment on…read moretermites. Got responses back from a few places but PAL was the first one which had an opening the following monday for inspection. Dax was knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had and took time to do so where a few other quotes from other companies either seemed hurried or inflated values. Ironically all the companies I got quotes from used the same product so I went with PAL Pro because they took the time to explain the process thoroughly and price was competitive. I was able to make a request with Dax to drill a few extra holes in the area based on other quotes without extra charge since it was centrally located in the same spot. A termite was even expelled due to the product used so proof there was pests to be rid of. Great customer service and fast response time. I got 4 quotes from the yelp project tab.

Premium Air Duct Cleaning

(297 reviews)

I used Premium Air Duct Cleaning to clean my dryer duct. The prior owners likely never cleaned the…read moredryer. Gabriel showed up to my residence early. He did an amazing job and was very polite. My dryer is finally working correctly! 5 stars!

Gabriel was absolutely amazing. I have an older house and it seems the ducts have never been…read morecleaned. He patiently researched and answered all of my questions, questions that no other HVAC person has been able to answer in the past, reassuring me of the technology used and condition of my ducts, and was continually cleaning, vacuuming, and wiping down as he worked. He was informative, polite, thorough, and very hard-working. Incredible service, and incredible value. Highly recommend.

Clean Out Plumbing & Rooter

(1k reviews)

Last minute service requested and these guys came quick. Super cool guys, efficient service ,…read moredefinitely recommend. Quality work and great job explaining the process

We had a backed up sink and Chris came to check it out and gave me the options upfront with price…read moreranges. He explained the issue and snaked our pipe. I will use this company again!

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