Kurt Johnsen Energy Systems

I would them recommend them highly. He's everything you want to do a home improvement. He's punctual. He gives a good estimate and stays well with his estimate. He's work was top quality.

Kurt was very responsive and professional.  He came when needed and coordinated his work with the roofers.  Because  the new roof was metal the pool panels required some extra attention so that they would remain flat.  Kurt researched the best way to reinstall them, obtained the necessary materials, and did an excellent job of getting them installed so that they will function as they should.  We found a small leak after he was finished and he very promptly came back and fixed the leak without charge.  All in all we were very happy with Kurt's work.

Kurt Johnsen was prompt, professional, he was personally on the job doing the work (didn't send someone else).  I don't know electrical work, but the window is beautiful, my electric bill is 20% of what it used to be, All the work looks good, Kurt maintained a clean workplace, I was never inconvenienced.  Kurt did the job for what he bid, there were no hidden expenses.  I especially liked that he consulted with me all throughout the job about my needs and how I wanted things (like where the solar panels would go, we eventually decided to cut down a tree after considering all the options).  I have seen other solar installations and my looks neat and attractive.  One other solar company told me they wouldn't even come and bid the job because my panels are out in the field instead of on the roof (my house is in the shade).  Mr Johnsen even advised me against solar hot water because there are only two of us living here and my usage is low.  He could have had more work at my expense.  I appreciated his honesty.  He looked out for my best interest.  All together the job took almost four months, and there were different phases of it.  Kurt Johnsen had excellent references.  I have had other work done in this home, by other contractors, carpeting and tile laid down, for example, and the workmanship was shoddy and I am very unhappy with the job.  I made the mistake of going with the cheapest I could find.  Kurt Johnsen was not the cheapest guy out there, but his pricing was fair and reasonable, and I am still thrilled with the work he did two years later. 

It went fine. He is very conscientious, thorough, and knowledgeable.

Kurt came to the house, we drew up plans (this was the most difficult part because I didn't really know what I wanted or what things would cost or what materials were available).  It took him about two months to put the kitchen in.  He tore out almost everything, left some of the lower cabinets structure, I was living out of the bedroom for a while.  I did some of the painting myself after he was finished, partly because I couldn't decide on a color, but it also helped keep costs down somewhat.  Then about six months later I called him to discuss solar panels.  I called several places.  one company wouldn't even talk to me because it wasn't a typical roof installation.  He was very knowledgeable and told me costs and usage.  He told me how to calculate my average electrical usage.  Clay electric also helped with that.  I decided to do less than 100% of my needs for several reasons. Kurt was also very knowledgeable about the tax rebate which knocked about a third off the price.  After the solar panels were in, my electric bills were lower, but I decided to insulate the attic on Kurt's recommendation.  Then my husband and I purchased a fireplace insert and Kurt helped install it. 

Kurt met with my husband and I to discuss the project. I had had two other estimates from other builders which were higher than we wanted to spend. After our initial meeting where we gave our needs for the room, Kurt came back with an estimate of about $2000 below the previous bids. We agreed to a time and materials contract and the completed project came in under the estimate! Kurt took care of all permits, arranged for inspections, hiring and supervising workers, He subcontracted out the electrical but did most of the other work himself. He is a perfectionist and his work shows it. He cleaned and swept up every night keeping dust and clutter to a minimum.He finished in a timely fashion and the addition blends beautifully with the house. I highly recommend him and would definitely use him again.