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OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS

About us

We are greater Sacramento’s drainage and irrigation experts! We are partnered with French Drain Man to provide our clients with performance drainage systems that last your lifetime! We also design and install irrigation systems that perform perfectly! Owner Brent Bennett is still involved with every job, offering 25 years of experience and knowledge to every client. Every single client is important to me and I will personally guarantee your satisfaction with our services. We want you to succeed with your home projects and are committed to making decisions in your best interest…not ours. It’s our mission to do unto others as we would want to ourselves.

Business highlights

Se habla espanol
Emergency services offered
22 years of experience

Services we offer

BROKEN LINES FIXED, DRAINAGE SYSTEMS / PUMPS / SPRINKLERS: REPAIRED & INSTALLED, DRIP SYSTEMS, Drain installation EXPERTS FOR IRRIGATION/PLUMBING: WATERLINE REPAIR & REPLACEMENT, FAUCETS, GARBAGE DISPOSALS, MANUAL & AUTOMATIC, POOR COVERAGE CORRECTED, SEWER REPAIRS & REPLACEMENT, SINKS, TIMERS & WIRING., TOILETS, VALVE & HEAD REPAIRS & REPLACEMENTS, WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.614 Reviews
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Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews
Beau W.
Jul 2024
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Brent came out with his crew and fixed our sprinklers in the front and backyard. He replaced 3 sprinklers and adjusted others so the water would not hit the fence or house. He repaired drip systems in the front yard and adjusted the timing on the automatic sprinkler system so all zones would run for adequate time. Brent communicates very well and is transparent in his pricing. My family now uses him for all their sprinkler jobs due to his great attitude and fair pricing. Thank you Brent and Older Home Specialists.

Natalie M.
Sep 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
If you are looking for a highly qualified and experienced professional in irrigation installment or repairs look no further than Older Home Specialists. Not only were they responsive and timely, but were knowledgeable and professional in their area of expertise. I highly recommend Older Home Specialists for all of your irrigation needs.

Corinne B.
Jan 2018
2.0
Brent is quite a salesman. He told me it was easier to just replace the existing system and would cost about the same. He just about talked me into the Netafim system but it wouldn't work for my garden. His original bid was pretty reasonable, about $2500.00. He told me it'd be easier and cost about the same to just replace the exist system, I added $1,500.00 worth of things to the original bid, and he talked me into some other stuff. He'd be nice while selling, but was often extremely rude, and while he did a good job on the valves, other stuff he ignored what I wanted and the new system is so bad I'd say he's incompetent. If you have a simple low-maintenance yard consisting mostly of shrubs that can be watered with netafim pipe, he'd be OK, but don't have him plant any plants or do a more complicated drip system. I've had to replant everything he planted because he blatantly ignored my direction to cut through circling roots and set the plant's base a little above the surrounding soil, which any landscaper should know anyway. He did give me estimates for each extra, and no one item seemed way out of line (though in retrospect I realize they were). The final bill was $8,870, Since I have to re-do much of the drip system and have had to replant all the plants, for my money, over and above what I had, I got 3 new sprinkler valves, a new controller that I didn't really need, an extra hose bibb, and an old sprinkler head replaced, and 1/2 inch tubing w/o any emitters for potting plants. I'm not sure how this happened - that's why I said he's a great salesman. It's like I went into a fugue state, and went very passive. The latter could have been because his rudeness was aggressive and kind of scary. I'm not real comfortable about giving him a negative review. I wish I'd never hired him and I never want to see him again.

Merrie K.
Nov 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
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Cindy P.
Oct 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Mary K.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
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P C.
Jul 2008
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,150
They showed up on time. They called that day to tell me that they were going to come over. They were very courteous. They cleaned up when they were done. They took out a bush and it didn't look the same.

CAROLE G.
Feb 2008
3.0
$5,000
First time repair service was needed, it was for noisy valves. The new valves were so noisy that sprinklers could not be run until everyone in the house was awake, otherwise the "singing" valves woke everyone up. Valve repair was done quickly and politely. The second repair call was for damaged (bare) wires leading to the valves (we accidentally ran over the long wire with a lawn mower). He was dismissive, wrapped the exposed wires in tape and left without telling me what had been done, or whether the work was complete. Because bare copper wire was still visible, I called him. He was defensive and rude. I hired another service to get the wire repaired. The other company cut the wire below the damage and reattached to the valves using wire nuts, rather than the tape originally used. There were 8 more valves which had been installed with tape-wrapped wires; I had those wires re-attached using wire nuts, since tape traps moisture and can lead to corrosion of the wire.
Response from OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS
"I'm sorry you had some issues with the installation. Even years later, I will still come back and try to resolve any issues you have without charge. I have completed thousands of jobs to customers satisfaction, so I sincerely apologize for your situation. Please call me and I will come back. Even if your issues are resolved, I would like to offer a service to you to make up for it. Your satisfaction is important to me."

BERMA W.
Sep 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
I thought that they were great and they worked really fast to get us water again. It was very annoying not to have water and they understood completely so they got right to work. There prices were reasonable for such a big job.

PAULA G.
Sep 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are seniors and for a lot of years we got ripped off. We appreciate quality and trustworthy companies like Older Home Specialists. They are coming back to do more work really soon. I highly recommend them.

PAULA G.
Aug 2007
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$465
Came when he said he would and explained everything needed in detail. Was true to his initial estimate. Very personable and polite person.

DEBORAH R.
Aug 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Brent was a pleasure to work with. He was prompt, attentive, and very courteous.

CECILIA L.
Aug 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
He is real good about returning phone calls. He stands by his work. If there are any issues he addresses them right away. His service is pretty good.

MARYLN L.
Aug 2006
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Brent and his crew were on time, very responsive and helpful with suggestions that worked out well. We would definitely have OHS do work on our house and yard again.

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FAQ

OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS offers free project estimates.

No, OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS offers emergency services.

No, OLDER HOME SPECIALISTS does not offer warranties.