Rivas Technology Group delivers as promised and more. Ivan immediately responded to our request…read morefor help, came out to our home, and redesigned our poorly implemented attempt at delivering an integrated network, security and smart home system from a prior vendor. RTG implemented their Phase I plan within days. The entire system (network backbone, security system and cameras works precisely as promised with incredible clarity and stability. We will continue working with Rivas TechGroup to implement the next phase of our project. RTG is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for quality and value and most importantly network expertise. They are absolutely worth what they charge. Did I say that they are incredibly responsive? YES.

I would highly recommend Ivan & Rivas Tech for any of your home IT needs! I am a bit of a tech…read moregeek myself and had spoken to another service before finding and settling on Ivan and his team. The first group I spoke to really didn't understand the scope of work I wanted and didn't understand the quality of the IT components that I wanted to be used! So I was impressed by Ivan's knowledge, speed of reply, and the speed and quality of his work! Ivan was ultra responsive and open to my constant questions and requests for follow-up. If you are talking to several companies - make sure you include Ivan & Rivas TechGroup on your list - they will quickly outpace their competitors.

In an odd sort of way, it turned out my first choice wasn't my best choice!…read more I came across the listing and thought "OK - it's a little corny name, 'Those Tech Guys'" but honestly, if you hang around tech guys at all, you get it. I am far from a professional when it comes to IT installations, but I know enough to be dangerous. And after getting quotes to install ethernet in my 1980s circa home, one never wired for ethernet, one that just went through a significant renovation where I, in my supreme wisdom said "WiFi is great, now! Who need hardwires anymore?" was now faced with retrofitting several rooms and office with ethernet and said, this guy over here, the independent with a normal sounding company name, yeah - lets go with him! Mistake!! After schedule, and reschedule, and delays, and reschedule, we got nowhere with contractor number one. Meanwhile, Roberto and Peter at Those Tech Guys had patiently followed up several times, continued to be pleasant and professional, and AFTER I said no thank you I am going to go with someone else! So I made the dreaded call back - "So remember when I said if things change . . . " Peter was quick to jump on the phone, and walk me through things at every step. Gave me a highly competitive bid, and an install time of only a few days from when I called. They cam onsite, were clean courteous, and efficient. They played with my dog (I mean who doesn't love a bowling ball Staffy Bull Terrier mix?) and made light work of the install, and the final cost (with tip!) was even below the initial quote. This was made possible as Peter walked my home and together we found opportunities to do things more quickly, and save a few dollars along the way. In the end, I didn't choose Those Tech Guys first, but you should. No regrets here, other than I should have picked them first!

The install team, Evan and Cameron, are nice people. However, the job was subpar. Work started at 9…read morea.m. In the beginning, the team gave the impression that they were going to drop wires from the attic through soffit vents down to cameras for most of the run beside the doorbell. One of the team members had to drive back for a ladder during the job. And both finished at 5pm 16 billable hours for a 5 runs vs 6 runs and paid full price. The worst part is I was under the impression that they (during booking and pre-install) would try their best to conceal wires, but the majority of wires ended up exposed and longer than necessary. Camera down to crawl space then back up exterior wall (next to downspout) through soffit vent into attic. Vs. camera up exterior wall into attic via soffit vent. I tried contacting the team to offer to pay more to have wires rerouted to no avail. The cameras work. I'm grateful for that.

I never heard back after the initial phone consult. Was told I'd have a quote for upgrading my…read moresystem and just ghosted.

I have used Adam over the last 18 months to make my home a much better "home work environment". I…read moretrust his assessments, his recommendations, and his work quality. I never felt over sold, and my home networks are buzzing along happily and efficiently. For my home, he has: installed Brilliant command centers, installed Sonos throughout, upgraded my tv viewing experience, put in mesh (smoking fast internet now!) alongside new router/modem, set up a comprehensive security system and cameras, and consulted on an EV charger for garage. And the icing on the cake: he is funny and a great conversationalist! If you are longing for a home automation expert: call Adam. Now.

We didn't end up buying from this store but wanted to acknowledge the great service. They have top…read moreof the line products (Hunter Douglas window coverings). The storeroom is a nice place to shop, conveniently located in Proctor with ample free street parking in the area. We got a consultation in our home so that we could see the products in our space. The quote was given right away. The salesmen was very helpful and told us that the Hunter Douglas line is a lifetime type of purchase and therefore pricier than other options. Ultimately we chose a less expensive option but I think this store is worth a look, especially if you want something less common or have a more complicated situation.

These might be the most honest company I've ever hired. They did aerobarrier on my addition, and…read moreblower door testing for me. They had a few issues with the process, but what blew me away was that every time I found a problem the owner immediately wrote me a check to cover the damage with no hesitation. Overall though it is a good product, it did a great job of sealing around all of the top and bottom plates, and I'm sure a bunch of other places I can't see. The aerobarrier got me down to 1.2 ach50, which surpassed my target. Their main guy was out of town, so they sent a less experienced tech. They ended up not taping off all of the plumbing penetrations, so we ended up getting sealant stuck in the dryer vent, b-vent, and a few other places. They either sent someone immediately to clean it up, or paid to replace the item when cleaning wasn't possible. They gave me an extra refund for the trouble. I wished I had the more experienced tech for the blower door, as this guy missed several things that would have improved the score. There was a window which was ajar, some plumbing penetrations which weren't taped off, and the HVAC duct work to the original house (which was square footage excluded from the test) needed to be taped off but wasn't. He also didn't know how to do a duct leakage test to the exterior (running duct leakage during blower door essentially). But I can't complain too much, as I still received a score which exceeded my expectations.

We had these guys out for a fairly straightforward job by their standards--we needed to hide some…read morewires, tuck away a couple components, and set up the TV sound to come through some additional speakers for added volume. They showed up right on time and got right to work. They did everything quickly and pleasantly and exactly as asked; they even figured out stuff that I wouldn't have been able to explain--even though all the equipment was already here, it wasn't stuff they sold. They upgraded our blown speakers and left everything in perfect shape, nice and clean. We couldn't be happier with the work.

Just an all-around positive experience from start to finish. Excellent communication (which is…read moresomething that has been a struggle working with other companies). Ariez was my main point of contact and he did an amazing job setting up our new 4K short throw projector, organizing all of our surround sound and getting our super fast internet set up throughout the house. Nick, the owner, was great to work with as well. Highly recommend them and will definitely be using them again in the future!

A solid business to work with. My proposed project was a challenge since it involved water pipes…read morebehind the walls and electrical outlets that were not readily accessible. Micheal was the first guy who replied to my project and emphatically said he'd be able to do it. He'll repeatedly say If there's a will there's a way! He's a personable guy and very easy to communicate with, extremely chill. He was able to have my Samsung Tv mounted within several hours. Clean work and reasonably priced, especially considering the complexity of the task. I will do business with him again for future tech installs!

Michael and Maurice did a great job of installing a "no visible wire" flat screen tv above our…read morefireplace. They were clearly experienced and completed the job quickly, efficiently and with quality. Pricing was fair and they are pleasantly authentic good guys. We recommend Flat-screen Gurus with no reservations.

Had them out to terminate raw Cat6 cables and activate lines run by my homebuilder -- friendly…read moreservice & excellent work across the board. What stood out: - Went beyond the ask -- proactively replaced non-functional builder-installed receptacles - Saved me money -- skipped non-essential parts my AI assistant had recommended - Added real value -- advised on ISP setup and wireless mesh configuration Couldn't recommend them more highly!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Did a great job installing our cat6 network and coax throughout our 90's era oddly framed house…read more Were patient, knew their stuff (i've been in the tech business for 25 years) and their price was very reasonable considering some of the structural oddities. Would definitely recommend.

On the recommendation of my son, I contacted Seattle Sight and Sound for an estimate on a wall…read moremounted TV and an update to my antiquated sound system. Having just completed a remodel, I was not interested in ripping into the newly painted walls and ceiling. Steve came up with the idea of a Samsung Frame TV, using the existing long unused ceiling speakers, and adding a Sonos 5 for music streaming. Within 10 days from start to finish, the project was completed. The installers were efficient, respectful of my space, and tidy. The entire experience was very positive and I love the end result. I would highly recommend Seattle Sight and Sound.

*disclaimer, I don't review often and only for exceptionally positive service…read more Very professional service from the initial quote to installation. We wanted to install a 70 inch tv on a moveable mount in the only place it would fit (above a weird, fake fireplace that came with the house). Friends suggested going with one of those cheap $70/hour places but we wanted it done right and safe. When we found this place, it first seemed a little too fancy and I worried they wouldn't do a small job like this, but Rob was great about explaining the cost and process and everything worked out. Very happy with the end result and we can sleep comfortable knowing it won't fall on one of our pets. Highly recommend.

Jeremy was great to work with. He gave me an onsite review of the work I was looking to get done…read moreand as it would have been difficult and expensive, suggested a few alternatives that would work as well, with less budget. He also whipped out a few Ethernet terminations while he was out. He was quick to respond and actually arrived the same day I gave him a call. If I have further networking work, I'll be reaching out to Jeremy again.

I thought I would never have a wired household -- especially in Marysville, which is, admittedly,…read morequite far from the "tech center" of Seattle. I was pleasantly surprised by Northwest Home Automation! After a simple online quote, I spoke with Jeremy about what I wanted: Cat 6 cable through several plates in my house, right where the existing cable lines were. I had a crawlspace, and he made it look SO easy to install. Never would I have been able to get this done myself; I cannot say enough good things about this company! If you have a house anywhere within the Puget Sound region, please please PLEASE don't hesitate to use this company. Billing was professional, installation was professional... I am extremely impressed. None of that "oh that's too far away" or "oh I don't have time for your relatively small house" that I've gotten from other installers. A class act! Highly recommended!

Wayne is awesome. He has helped me with several projects and they have all come out absolutely…read moreperfect. He's extremely meticulous, thoughtful and is extremely interesting to talk to. Everything from the import export business, to Japanese pop culture, farming, gardening, 80s metal. Wayne is the best. I'm almost hesitant to write the review because once you have a "guy" once everyone else finds out you no longer have a guy.

Very responsive and got the job done easily and perfectly! Would highly recommend Wayne.read more