I have this company many years but noticed that their services quickly went down the drain! Communication is awful and a lot of good technicians moved on or work for another company. Every technician I talked to were only wit's Kellam either 3 months or 6 months. Some just finished training. A technician named Gilberto acted more like a used car salesman rather than a technician. Did not do a comprehensive maintenance but rather focused on selling me a high priced fix for an issue. Left a message to the manager a week ago but not received a return call. Bottom line, i canceled my maintenance agreement and won't recommend this company to anyone. read more

At first it was great, but the day of appointment went bad fast. Appointment was for after 12:00 At 3:09 tech said he was on his way. At 4:39 I called and was told he would contact me. Never got any call back all day. At 5:16 I called back, still no help. at 6:08 I canceled with them. Too unreliable for me. I could have waited someplace else in A/C but they kept saying tech was coming. I can't trust them anytmore. Going with another company. It happens. Just poor communication on their part. read more

We have used Kellam for almost 15 years for a variety of services. Annually, they service our Generac generator and we have trusted them implicitly. This time, however, their service man changed the battery and, in doing so, apparently damaged the generator. The status light was green when he got there and when he came up to tell us it no longer would switch on automatically, the status light was red. He said he had checked on Google and couldn't figure out how to get it back operating properly and handed us a bill for $650.00. Kellam's answer to my call for help was to send me an estimate for $1750.00 for the repair. I won't use them again and suggest you don't either. read more

Called at 7a.m., again at 11a.m. both times, promised a call back, never heard a word, Atomic Plumbing was there within 1hr

I had an issue with a product this company installed, but they worked with me to make things right. DJ was a huge help, and I would recommend them to others and appreciated their professionalism read more

I was once a loyal Kellam Mechanical customer, but that has ended. We purchased a tankless water heater 2 years ago and were told that if we had the plumbing maintenance agreement, Kellam would come out once a year to check our plumbing, including the water heater. With the water heater, they would check it out and flush the system. We had them come 2 weeks ago (they were 2 hours late) and informed us that it would cost $630 to flush the system! When questioned about this, the tech said that management changed the inclusion of the flushing and a letter was sent last summer to advise the customers. We did not receive any letter regarding this change so we were caught off guard. Then we were advise a part needed replaced (another $458) and the tech would return in 5 days. No one came - no one called. The service is good, but it is costly. They have become unreliable and are no longer the company they were two years ago. I've heard that the company was purchased and the new owners are running it into the ground. read more

It always starts with a leak - I had a leak coming from my ceiling in the first floor, just a slight drip occasionally. Kellam came out next day first thing in the morning, quickly diagnosed the issue (my dryer vent was clogged, causing condensation) and got right to work fixing it. A few weeks later, they came out for annual AC Maintenance (they offer a great membership service that in addition to other things, gives you two tune ups on your HVAC system a year), and found that my water heater was 23 years old, furnace 17 years old, and my fiberglass duct work was full of holes and mold. They gave me reasonable quotes on all of it and offered financing - I didn't use it, but nice to know they have the option - then gave me time to decide. I went ahead with all of the work, and the guys came out the day after I signed the contract. They replaced all my duct work, the water heater, and furnace in a single day! I was quite impressed with the speed and efficiency. I can feel a difference in my HVAC now - the vents are blowing much harder and the house is cooling down quicker - and my water heats up much faster now. Highly recommended - they are fast, professional, and reasonably priced. The fact that they do it all - HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing - has convinced me that I have found my go-to contractors for work. read more

I'm never writing a review before but today I have to been this company for 4 or 5 years to help me maintain. Any time they come to maintenance they are charging me very expensive. Yesterday they come to fix the Hvac they told me to reply 2 new systems bester than repair is cost $4,200.00 or more I don't Agree with them I call another company to help me it cost less then $1,000.00. Kellem Hvac is bad service company I never seen. Bad service please see pictures under how much they are charging. read more

Kellam Mechanical - This is service charge for repair - Electricians Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Our AC stopped working after the heatwave. We had used Kellam years before a couple times so they were our first thought. Monday we called and they set up an appt for the same day. They cancelled last minute and said bc they had emergencies. Um weren't we calling for an emergency service too?? So we called back and they set us up for an appt for today (Wednesday). They cancelled again last minute this morning. What a terrible business practice. Why on earth would you schedule two appointments that you KNOW you will not make? Just be honest and say no one can come out until next week or whatever. It's hot af outside and if we knew no one was going to show up today we could've had someone else come by. I suspect they bailed on us twice bc we did not sign up for their "maintenance" plan years ago. So we were never going to be a priority. We will never call them again. Look elsewhere for sure. read more

I called Kellam concerning a drip/leak within the heating portion of my hvac. Two technicians came and diagnosed the problem and charged $115. They said they'd get back to me and/or I should call back in a week. I called a week later. They said my unit was not under warranty and the part was out of stock. I have called back once a week for a month now and they say a manager will call to let me know what's going on. No call yet. Now I have called requesting my diagnosis fee back. What a racket. Not sure if they don't want my business or is that how they make money by diagnosing problems and moving on to preferred jobs. I have since hired another company and they said my unit is under warranty and ordered the part and should be here in a week. Others I've called would diagnose the problem for $69 and $89. Again, Kellam charged me $115 to diagnose and then disappeared. I will never think of using Kellam again! When telling neighbors my problems with Kellam they all say yes they are way too expensive. If you want to be disappointed call Kellam. Kellam please credit my $115 back to me. read more

We purchased our dual zone HVAC system with Kellam and purchased the annual maintenance plan. It has been several years since and I was noticing what I believed to be the system running too often and too long. Kellam sent two technicians at separate times, for two professional opinions, and was able to monitor my system remotely for verification. I did not have to pay extra for the visits. My concern was their concern and I appreciate their customer appreciation and attention to detail and to my satisfaction. read more

Today was our first experience with Kellam Mechanical after we decided to switch from our previous HVAC maintenance company. The difference in performance, professionalism and customer service was just remarkable and speaks volumes for the value of having Kellam Mechanical as our HVAC service provider. I am so glad we found your company and I want to commend the fantastic work done by Morgan . On time, thorough and dedicated totally to serving us , your newest Kellam Mechanical customer! V/r David read more

I'm writing this review due to the fact Kellam went above and beyond to help my elderly parents. Sadly my parents have fallen victim to numerous scams and hard-sell marketing by certain companies. Morgan is the best, honest, thorough, and incredibly knowledgeable about his trade. He was able to identify the problem quickly and give us a fair market quote to get the repair done so I could get my parent's AC back up and running. I would highly recommend Kellam but make sure to ask for Morgan he is a great human that will get the job done. read more

I had Kellam Mechanical replace all my duct work under my Condo Unit. There were 9 runs and after 30+ years and living off the marsh the vermin and moisture left us no choice but to replace. I went through 5 vendors for pricing. 2 came out and said they techs were too big to do the job. 3 came out and provided quotes. Kellam had by far the best customer service and pricing. The technicians were professional and very efficient. They kept me up to date on their progress. The end result of their work was that I have never had so much air flow in my house. read more

Fantastic service. Heat went out over the holidays and these folks showed up, replaced the old unit and had us up and running in no time. Crew was professional, prompt and friendly. Highly recommend this company. read more

Kellam was dispatched at short notice to replace a transformer in my HVAC. The system was installed 5 years ago by Kellam, so the warranty covered the part ($25-45) but not the labor. The technician, showed up and I gave him the details. Already knowing it was likely the 24V AC transformer, I flipped the breakers off and on as he tested the transformer with a Fluke. Bad transformer. Within 30 minutes from entering the front door to walking our, he was done. Knew it would be quick as I already knew the transformer was bad and I had already taken the panels off the air handler for the tech. So I had a bit of sticker shock when he came back in from his vehicle with the invoice for the cost of $353.71. Labor of $264.71, Diagnostic of 89.00. The 180 seconds he spent confirming the transformer was bad, diagnostic charge of $89.00 I was OK with. I knew the diagnostic cost ahead of time. However, the cost of labor ($264.71) for maybe 20 minutes work, I was appalled. Essentially I paid $792.00 an hour for this easy service call. The next day I spoke with a nice lady at the Kellam office, and after a brief hold she told me that the fees are accessed by the job task, not the time spent. So, to sum up my experience...Quick response to a down HVAC which was much appreciated. Extremely inflated cost for a simple repair for a warranted system. This would likely cause me not to use their services in the future. Edit - Inspected the work that the technician did...not pleased. The transformer was mounted horizontally, with one of the two supplied screws. The other screw was laying loosely on the bottom of the cabinet next to the transformer. He probably could not reach behind the transformer to the other mounting point and thought, why bother. The way the transformer was mounted, it was laying contacting the wet insulation at the bottom of the cabinet, which would surely destroy it over time...if not create a fire hazard. Transformers typically do not like to to bathe during operation. Drilling an addition hole and mounting the transformer vertically, properly, would have been what the tech should have done. Edit - 9-23-2022 Review edited after Sarah K, Kellam Mechanical (KM) Business Manager posted response. Although it may be KM protocol to give an estimate before work is performed, I absolutely did not get one from the technician (Smitty) before repair, or I would not have been surprised by the cost. Common sense would suggest that...but thank you Sarah for implying that I lied. If I knew the cost I would have ordered the $26 transformer from Amazon, ran my portable AC unit and installed the transformer a day or two later. As I mentioned in my initial review, I called KM office the next day and was told job specific service tasks are a flat rate, not by time on job. I blame myself for not asking for an estimate, I should have known better. However, the rest of the response from KM seems to be a rationalization in support of poor workmanship, and that is unacceptable. The technician knowingly installed a transformer improperly, with one sheet metal screw and directly on a water saturated insulated surface. Yes, the bottom of an air handler does get wet sometimes...if you understand condensation and gravity. Additionally, there was a buildup of water on the bottom of the cabinet due to a dirty A coil, which was very likely the reason the transformer went bad in the first place. As a 20-year Navy electrician (retired), I knew this before I even made the call to Kellam, just had no way to immediately get the part. But the fact that KM business manager rationalized the techs actions is more appalling than the questionable work performed, or the price tag. Nonetheless, most of my remarks about Kellam were not negative. I was impressed with the response time as I wrote in my review. And despite Smitty being a friendly and experienced technician, he did a poor job installing the transformer, and he knows it. And yes, George Vote, KM operations manager did reach out to me to make it right, but I had already cleaned the A coil and remounted the transformer properly, so I had no reason to have anybody come back out. I do appreciate him offering to send out a tech and make things right. I know this is probably not the normal for KM, but every now and then when you don't do things right, own it, don't defend it. read more

Kellam Mechanical - Electricians Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

One word-Morgan!! Great service and great knowledge of what you truly need(& don't) There's no pressure with Morgan and he's ready with suggestions at all times. He has helped us save money and time. Kellam Mechanical is the best HVAC contractor in the area and so thankful for Morgan too! read more

Our AC went out on us and an emergency call was responded to 2 hours later. We had a follow up the next day which gave us cool air and a repair the next day. All of the people we worked with and spoke to were kind and helpful, we could tell they genuinely didn't want us suffering in this heat! The gentleman we worked with today, Shawn, was so personable and kept us up to date each step of the way, showing us pictures, videos, and parts that had gone bad. We will be customers from now on! read more

I stopped the service for a year or two because of cost, but recently used their service again. I ALWAYS ask for Morgan because he is so professional, knowledgeable, and FUN. I can tell he loves his job. Even if I have to wait a little longer for an appt. (due to his popularity), I do so. Kellam Mechanical in general is an excellent business. I have them do my twice-a-year maintenance and they keep everything working without a problem. I highly recommend them--especially Morgan!!! read more

I had a routine maintenance appointment for my heating and cooling system last week and the representative Gage was the gentleman that came out for my appointment. Kellam has been doing maintenance for my home for a few years now and have always done a great job but my most recent experience with Gage was Outstanding and I want to give a special shoutout for that. Let me start by saying I was hesitant about letting anyone in my home so this appointment has been put off for a couple of months. Gage called at my appointment time and advised he was running a little behind and offered to keep or reschedule the appointment. I decided to keep it since it's been put off already. When he arrived about 20 mins after we spoke, he rang my doorbell, when I answered he smile introduced himself and open a Rule#1 red floor mat on my porch and put on plastic shoe booties over his shoes than asked if he could enter my home. He had on gloves and a mask. Part of my system is in my closet in my bedroom and asked permission to go up my stairs and into my room. I could go on but you get the drift. He was polite and professional never missing a beat with advising what he was doing next and was out of my home in 20 mins. Kellam you need more technicians like Gage he was Superb! He should Train others to provide Top Notch customer service-especially during COVID times! read more

Kellam Mechanical has taken care of our HVAC needs for several years. We love the service they provide. Other family members have become customers based on our recommendations. Prior to signing an annual contract, they had done a few projects for us. Each time they were responsive, pleasant to work with, educational and professional. The craftsmanship of the technicians is top notch. We have had the same technician conduct our bi-annual inspection for a few years now. Having owned a couple homes in the past this is an experience that is truly unique. We recommend them. read more

Richard B responded to our request for an A/C issue and not only did he respond quickly, he was fantastic!! He was professional, friendly, and informative. We were so impressed with his service and recommendations I gladly signed up for regular maintenance. It was late at night on a hot July night, and he was sharp and courteous and even showed us several tips to maintain and care for our system to save on bills. I won't use another company and Richard is our guy! We will need some additional work done coming up and he will be who we request. Many places will do the same job, but none will give you the service and satisfaction of Kellam! Thank you Richard and to the rest of your team, thank you for taking care of my family and our home. read more

My review is based on the initial consultation, which is also what prompted me to have several more consultations with different companies and deduce that Kellam makes me feel like I wasted my money and time. I was going to be spending thousands of dollars, so I really put the time in to make sure I liked the company. The tech arrived to evaluate my issues and help figure out what exactly is wrong with my AC unit. The tech wiped the label of the outdoor unit, gave me what he thought were the issues (verified different from the other companies), and threw one solution my way. For them to further look for a leak inside the home, it was going to be an extra 200+ dollars, and they did not even confirm if the leak was outside (the other companies did). Comparatively, the other companies sat down with me, took their time looking inside and outside with the same initial consultation (all included with initial price), and gave me multiple options, some of which included modern tech and a maintenence plan. Perhaps Kellam would have done great work, but to get to that point would have cost me hundreds more than other companies. I did end up settling with another company that had the basic human interaction that Kellam lacked. I really wouldn't suggest this one since I've gotten really incredible initial experiences and far more options from other companies and am very happy with the one I chose. read more

Our AC was not working properly and Kellam provided same day service. The technician that came out was very polite and thorough. He kept me posted on everything as he searched for the problem. This is not the first time we have used Kellam Mechanical and like every time before they get the job done! They have replaced parts on our AC with reasonable charges and always get our older unit working again. Kellam is a reliable and honest business and I would not use anyone else! read more

We had a issue that no one wanted to fix early this summer but Kellam Mechanical was willing and easily did. Our duct work had a huge tear in it and more than half of it needed to be replaced. We had several people come out to give us quotes and most, if not all, never called us back. I get it, it's crappy work and it's hott. We then tried to go through our home warranty company. After paying our deposit and having a company come out to stand us up on 95+ days in May, we decided to front the bill and call a well known company that we knew would have little odds of standing up us. That's when i turned to Kellam Mechanical. They came out same day to give us a quote. Chris, our technician, came out and gave us an honest and affordable quote (lets be real, duct work in the summer is not cheap nor is it easy work for these guys to do) that we couldn't refuse. We booked with Chris before he even left and decided to get the service plan as well, since we just bought the house and it's our first summer to maintenance the machine. The following week Chris was able to come out and replace the duct work for us and was even friendly to talk to. It's been about a month since we have replaced the duct work and i've purposely waited this long to write a review to see how well our electricity bill would hold up. We went from $400 to about $200 ( finally a normal bill!!!) in mid summer keeping our AC on 73!! We've never been able to do this even with 80 degree weather outside. So yes, Kellam gets 5 stars in our book and we're also really glad we got our service plan. As far as the service we had done, I'm so sorry that i forgot the gentleman that came but he was also amazing. He got our machine running great and even installed some fancy thing that shuts the machine off if it were to flood or the run off over flowed (I dont speak AC so my technical terms are probably wrong). Anywho, we are VERY happy so far with our services from them and continue to refer them to our family and friends. read more

Definitely recommend Morgan! Quick service and a fantastic guy came out late to help us out on a Friday night which was incredible. Highly recommend. read more

I would give this company 0 stars if I could. One day before our home inspection in preparation for selling our house, our old water heater began leaking. My wife called Kellam (on a Thursday, not a holiday or weekend) and asked for a quote for replacing the 50 gallon direct vent water heater. They gave her a quote of $2800 to replace the old one with a comparable system. We agreed to that price. However, after arriving at the house they said we needed a special kind of water heater and the price would now be $6200. With just hours left in the work day, the home inspection coming the next day, and no time to ask another company for a quote, she agreed to it. She asked them for an itemized invoice to see the costs of parts and labor and the installation tech said a manager would provide it to us. They are now saying the managers are out of the office and they have a "one price" billing system that doesn't tell you what you're paying for. The bottom line is this company is dishonest and seems to think they can make money by taking advantage of people who don't have a lot of time to get multiple quotes. We didn't get any special product or service on this water heater to justify the 220% markup. They just knew we were stuck and took us the the cleaners. read more

Had Morgan come in a work on some issues for us at our Fruitive location in Hilltop, Virginia Beach and we couldn't be more pleased! It's always a pleasure working with Kellam Mechanical! They go above and beyond to leave their customers completely satisfied! read more

My A/C went out over the Memorial Day weekend. I called Kellam Mechanical, and the very nice answering service lady took my information. Shortly afterward, a tech called. His phone wasn't very good, so I couldn't understand him and had to ask him to repeat himself several times. His annoyance was very noticeable. I asked how much it would be to come look at my A/C. He said the service call is $120, plus overtime, and then because it's a holiday, and ... I have no idea what he said after that. He was annoyed, I was clearly bothering him, and I wasn't about to pay all of that money, even on a holiday JUST for a service call. I thanked him and ended the call. I did eventually find another company whose tech came immediately and was happy to help me. I now have a maintenance agreement with that company. The following business day, I received a call from Kellam Mechanical saying they saw I had called over the weekend and offered to send someone out to look at the unit. So, the tech never even closed out the call. Friends recommended Kellam Mechanical to me. I'm very disappointed. read more

Jerry Wagner with Kellam inspected my AC unit this morning and installed a digital thermostat. He was on time and worked efficiently and politely put on "booties" when he entered my home. Everything is working great and I finally feel like I have a reliable heating/ac service company. They also installed a new hot water heater for me in October and at that tine I purchased a service agreement, which has been a terrific deal. Looking forward to a long term relationship with Kellam Mechanical! read more

Morgan, once again saved the day! Our AC was not working yesterday evening and was going on and off periodically. Morgan called at 6:00PM and said he was on the way! Not only is he personable and easy to understand, he shows you what is wrong and what to look for. He also is great with kids! My son adores him, follows him around the house and will randomly request that we call Morgan at Tell 'em Kellam at least once a week. He was so excited last night while Morgan was there and he said, "I sure wish I had your energy, Mason." So, I asked Mason where he gets it from, this child says "Morgan gives it to me!" From the mouths of babes! read more

We have been a Kellam Mechanical customer for the past 10 years and are always pleased with their service. They show up on time and always communicate billing and maintenance fees clearly. Kellam mechanical answers the phone every time I call and work around my schedule. They are prompt and honest. I would highly recommend! read more

My HVAC recently went out. I called this company and they responded out quick. The job was completed professionally without any up-sales. This is the second time I have used this company and would recommend them to others. read more

If Kellam was in the business of incompetence, they would have 6 1/2 stars. Their techs seem incompetent, their administrators seem incompetent, and the communication between the two needs a better word than incompetent (I'm open for suggestions). After seeing what they put our landlords through, we will happily avoid them with our new home. read more

I've been very impressed with Kellam Mechanical for three separate requests in the last year - one for a defective A/C circuit board, and recently for both an air duct cleaning and A/C tuneup. Richard diagnosed the bad board only after a multitude of tests. Jamie and Shawn were at my home for nearly seven hours with the air duct cleaning and A/C tuneup. They removed about 16 registers in my house and methodically cleaned the ducts, to include before/after pictures. On several of them, they repeated the process 2 and sometimes 3 times. They also chemically cleaned the registers themselves and made them look brand new. With the A/C tuneup, even though the A/C unit is not very old, Shawn diagnosed that the A/C capacitor had very low levels, which could cause the motor to blow. He quickly replaced it, and the A/C is running great. Highly recommend to use Kellam Mechanical for your HVAC and air duct services, you won't regret it. read more

I just called asking for someone to come out and check my heating problem and before anyone asked me about my issue, they needed me to sign a maintenance agreement or my charges were going to be much higher. Um.... I don't even know who you are as a company and you won't even come out to my house to meet me first? Unbelievable. Where I'm from, a first visit should always be free and then we go from there. I miss where I'm from. read more

We started using Kellam Mechanical a few months ago and have been very happy with their service. They arrive on time, are professional and courteous and are very efficient in diagnosing problems and fixing them. Chris Collins came out today and did a great job. We highly recommend this company for your Air conditioning needs. read more

We had a water pressure issue affecting our appliances particularly the dishwasher. We had our water tested and were told it was due to water hardness. We requested a second opinion from Kellam Mechanical and asked about water softener systems. We were told on the phone they sold the systems and would send a "technician" out to diagnose our problem and test the water to give a second opinion. We were told they would be here between 1 and 5 pm. Naturally, they arrived at 5:00 after waiting all day. The 'technician' literally looked at not one pipe. Told us it's likely a hardness problem, had to go call his manager to get us prices on a whole house system and when he came back in told us they in fact don't sell them and advised us to Google who does. He never looked at the water line to the dishwasher or any other appliance or plumbing line. After 20 minutes of small talk he asked for $59.00 for a dispatch fee. I have never been so disappointed in a company. Their website promises service. We received anything but service. As of now, the only thing we have accomplished by calling this company is wasting $60; practicing writing a yelp review, wasting an entire 5 hours and we are back to square one! read more

I had my HVAC repaired this past winter after being without the AC for two summers. Cost 1800+. Turned the AC on but the house did not cool down. I take it the putting in Freon was not included in the repair. My warranty is up next year; I will be moving on to another company. Their website is no user friendly. read more

I have been through the horrors of using a Home Warranty service, and the incompetent service people that they send out to put bandaids on everything - never really fixing anything to last. After a few years of this, someone recommended Kellam to me. They said that Kellam may be a bit more pricey . . . but it is worth it. And they were RIGHT. (But, in the end, is it really more expensive to pay someone ONCE and get it done right? Or pay 5 different companies less, and never get it fixed?) I have learned that the 'ONCE' method wins out every time. We own a 100-year old home in Ghent, with all the repairs that go along with owning an 'antique' - but Kellam has a staff of mechanics that know how to repair machinery (furnaces/boilers/complicated systems) - and keep it running. And when it finally came time to replace some units - they sent John G, who oversaw the entire project . . . making it virtually effortless on my part. They procured permits, dealt with city and notified neighbors about street closings, so that a crane could be brought in, as necessary, to remove rooftop units and replace them in a jiffy. These things are never 'fun' . . . but John went to extra lengths to make the project a pleasant one. His staff of mechanics, including the 'ever-talented boiler go-to-guy', DJ - got the job done swiftly, expertly, and NEATLY! I was truly amazed . . . and so thankful! I sure wish that more businesses took pride in their work, the way Kellam does. Thank You. For once, we have AC that we can FINALLY count on - with a long hot summer ahead! read more