Ecobeco

In 2017, I contracted with them via Pepco because the 2nd floor rooms were hotter than the rest of the house, costing me greater A/C expenses. I worked with them on an energy audit to the upstairs bedrooms, removal of the acoustic ceiling tile in one room, addition/improvement of insulation, sealing in kneewalls, installation of new ceiling, insulation in the basement, and a follow-up energy audit. The auditor was very prompt and friendly but the workers didn't do an good job. The contractor was flaky. The HVAC crew were sloppy. The drywall installer/carpenter did a low-grade job by using low grade wood for the knee wall doors, and he set the ceiling inappropriately for house settling (now there are cracks between ceiling and walls). The energy audit following the work showed improvement but I'll need additional solutions to get the house to a more efficient state. I shared my disappointment with them and in 2018 they refinished cracking drywall ceiling without charge and replaced the doors - still not quality. They were bought by Minnick's, with whom in 2019 I scheduled an estimate for additional HVAC solutions for the upstairs. Minnick's jerked me around, never gave a complete estimate (I had to keep asking if it included what we discussed) and the estimate was exponentially more pricey than others and they proposed a solution that wouldn't solve the problem. I wouldn't recommend them at all.

They came at least three times to do an assessment of the work and we made numerous changes to the proposal based on revisions of the space measurements and my strong preference for environmentally friendlier materials. They were patient and accommodating with my numerous questions and concerns. Once the work got started, I realized that they were not actually doing the work themselves but had contracted with Devere to do the work. They also told me that it would not be possible to use some of the more environmentally friendly insulation options we had agreed on. I understood their logic but thought it was odd after so many revisions to be finding this out only once the work began. (This may have been because Devere are actually the experts and saw that the options I had preferred weren't viable.) I agreed and think they were right. Just wish I had known earlier. I have had a chance to test the insulation in the recent cold weather and can report that there is a significant improvement both in comfort levels and my heating bills. The second floor is still noticeably colder than the first, but it is livable now and was not previously livable in extreme weather conditions. Likewise the addition is somewhat more livable. The house is vastly less dusty, presumably because the ducts were sealed. The most annoying thing is that Ecobeco forgot to submit the rebate application and I received the rebate five months after the job was finished. They omitted this fact from their replies to my emailed queries about the status of the rebate. Bottom line is that while they did try to work with me on the insulation, Ecobeco isn't really an insulation company. I probably should have figured this out earlier but they should have been more forthcoming as well.

True professionals. Detailed, thorough and responsive.

The EcoBeco team was top notch from the home inspection to the heavy labor. Every member of the team was professional and hard-working without question. I can say this with certainty because they worked effortlessly around my 5 month old child. A goal was set to complete the job and they worked tirelessly to meet that commitment. The finished work has completely changed our home environment for the better. Utility bills are down and now consistent. Teaming up with EcoBeco was the right decision.

I hired a different contractor and then realized the contractor was not a good choice. After separating from the first contractor, I found Ecobeco. They provided me a competitive bid on the project and they started right away. Kelly and Reuven are a pleasure to work with. The work was excellent. The plumber, electrician, carpenter, and painter were a pleasure to work with. Very satisfied.

It went really well. I enjoyed working with Kelly, Reuven and crew. Very high quality work.

From start to finish Ecobeco were as professional as they come. They started by doing an energy audit using high tech equipment such as a thermal imaging camera to find major problems in the house: They arrived on time and quickly identified some areas that i knew were bad and some others that i didn't know were a problem. They worked with me to create a list of things that were largely subsidized from bge. They were on time and clean. My nest thermostat gives me green leaves every day since the work was completed. In other words my hvac kicks on about half the time it used to. i have already told several neighbors and friends about how happy i am with the results. This is the type of thing i was going to pay for either with high energy bills or a one time payment to save for the rest of the time in my house. I'm very pleased.What more can i say

The auditor was prompt and courteous. Took the time to explain what he was doing and answered all my questions. He even explained the rebates available based on the work that was needed to get my house to a more efficient state.

The technician arrived on time .She was professional , polite and very knowledgeable. She did a great job on the energy audit and took time to explain to us what was involved in the process and what needed to be done etc. Would definitely recommend them .

It was an excellently prepared breakdown of the energy usage of our home. It detailed the areas of our home that showed excess energy loss and a detailed list of remedies.

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Very well, overall. Highly professional and knowledgeable staff through-out the process. Good workmanship. Thoughtful answers to my questions. Timely at scheduling the work and punctual at doing it.

He came by, went through my house and gave me the site audit a few weeks later.  The only thing I was disappointed in was the price.  I contacted several local handymen who quoted me half the cost of what this company wanted to do.  My advice is that it is worth the money to have them come out and do the audit of your home, but look elsewhere if you don't want  to be overcharged.

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