AVILES CONSTRUCTION

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The men who worked on my home were prompt, cheerful, courteous, effective; AND they cleaned up after themselves. The overseer understood my desire to know exactly what they would be doing and explained in as much detail as I required, while I jotted it down. I would recommend them to anyone.

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I was very impressed by the two individuals that performed the above work.  Tarps were laid down on the carpeting and shoe protectors were worn to prevent tracking in outside dirt.  Plastic was laid over the bed to prevent insulation debris from accumulating.  After the job was done, minor insulation debris was promptly swept up.  
My wife and I noticed a huge difference immediately that night...no need for the down comforter.  Noticed that the furnace does not kick in as frequently as it used to.  Even though we experienced temperatures in the single digits and lower this winter, the gas bill never went up.
Thank you Aviles !

They were very clean, very professional and every thing they were doing, they explained.  Anytime they couldn't make it due to the recent weather here, they let us know.

I hired them because of your rating.  First of all, there was a HUGE communication gap starting with the first phone call.  When they came, they spoke very little English and whenever I would ask a question they would brush it off or ignore it.  If it looked like a problem arose and I would ask what the issue was, they just talked to each other in Spanish.  Twice they went outside and smoked in the driveway, and when I would ask about the problem, they just said in broken English that the boss was coming (first time) and the electricians were coming (2nd time) - no explanation of what was going on.

There was nothing in writing except what the Columbia Gas energy auditor left me with the estimates, and I later discovered the first guy who came to check out my house and the work to be done  took everything with him.  When the workers came, they asked me how much they were supposed to charge for things according to the paperwork, which I no longer had.

AFTER they installed the insulation I was told since it was now so air tight that they had to install vents in the attic or I would have mold growing in there, which left me no choice.   I just found out on the statement that it cost me an additional $400.

Then there was the bathroom fan which they installed. The energy auditor had advised me to get a fan with a timer, but I decided I wouldn't complicate things and just go with a regular fan.   They ended up  tearing up my bathroom wall and slapping some spackle on it.  Then AFTER they installed the fan, as they were leaving I discovered the fan could not be turned off separately from the light. When I asked them about it they said, no it can't be turned off unless you turn the light off.   Now whenever I turn on the bathroom light I have to listen to the noisy fan, even if I'm just cleaning or combing my hair.

I've called twice to see if they would change the fan so it could be turned off, but they have NOT returned my calls.

**UPDATE**



First of all, playing the "racist" card is a cheap shot. I hired them knowing they were a minority firm and also recommended them to my neighbor based on your list BEFORE my experience with them. Next, to excuse knocking two holes in my bathroom wall he says in his response, "the customer provided the fan that was smaller than the old one." There never was a fan in my bathroom, nor did I supply the fan he installed. He says, "customer could have signed a waiver" regarding the four attic vents, but I wasn't told I needed them until they had already sprayed the insulation and said mold would form if I didn't. When they sent someone to check the job site for any issues ahead of time, I was told there were no issues. I am retired and on a fixed income and when the statement finally came they had added on $400 for the four vents ($100/each), raising my bill to $765. My next door neighbor, who are a young working couple only got charged $200 for the same four vents ($50/each) by Aviles just a couple weeks ago. I guess this what they can do when they come with absolutely no written contract or even an itemized list for you to approve and sign before they begin work. Finally, I did call their secretary twice, and no one got back to me until I finally called Columbia Gas.

Aviles Contractors spent a week  insulating my home and sealing all gaps and openings in the house.  My house is three stories with six bedrooms and a basement so it took the five days for them to complete the job.  The men were very professional, covered their shoes in the house, cleaned up every day, and they were very considerate about our furnishings.  The crew boss, Fernando, was in particular, very polite and explained every detail of the project.  After a final test on Friday, my energy loss was cut nearly 50!

Jose, Fernando and Louis insulated my home from top to bottom.  They were professional, punctual, polite and thorough.  It was a pleasure having them work on my home.  They are good workers and good at what they do.

We had Aviles come out as part of the gas company's WarmChoice program after an energy audit. They were the second company we called off their list of approved contractors.  After Alex came out we were convinced they were the ones to go with. We had a few scheduling changes (from both us and them), and they finally came out in early June to perform all the work. It was originally planned for a two day job, but weather got in the way and they needed an extra day to finish. No problem. 4 - 5 guys came out, all very quiet and very respectfull of our house,  they even laid down tarps where they were walking, and cleaned up everything before they left. My wife was home alone while they did the work and she usually does not like being alone when people are working at the house, but she felt very comfortable around them. She even baked them cookies (which were eaten very quickly)... 
As for the work, they air-sealed the house with spray foam, from the basement to tthe attic along with some plastic in some larger spots. Nothing that looks bad, and so far has worked well.  They also did in-wall blown-in cellulose insulation from the outside on the first floor. They took some aluminum siding off, drilled holes and shot it in from there. I saw no signs that they ever did, not a single dent in the siding...   On the 2nd floor, they drilled 1 1/2" holes in the drywall covering the rafters and walls and blew it in from there. We gutted the upstairs and the drywall was unfinished, so that was fine, the holes covered up just fine when we finished mudding it. They then blew about 12" of insualtion in the crawl spaces and in the attic areas, then cut 4 vents in the side of the house to properly vent those areas.
In the end the final price came out to about (IIRC) $3200.  But after Columbias instant rebate to Avilas and the rebate to us, the final price came down to about $1100 ! Cant beat that for whole house insulation and air sealing !
 We have already recommended Avilas to others who may need this kind of work, they did a great job!

Everything went well. all services were handled in a professional manor.

Alex and his company did great quality work in our home.  We would recommend them to our friends and family to do insulation and electrical work.  The crew were experienced and did very good work and we were very satisfied.  Nilsia was very polite and handled all our paperwork and billing to our expectation. 

It was a good deal. I did notice the difference. They were good and prompt. They do the testing, explained everything and the options. They make an appointment of when they'll actually do it. They came and they did it. They come back later and redo the testing and show that it did work. We had less air leakage and all that kind of stuff. The only thing that I did not like about them was they put in the ceiling is something you put in the garage not inside someone's home. I had no idea on price because I had no choice. The crew was very good, I could not believe that they remove the whole wall and drilled inside so nothing showed which I was very pleased with. Everything else was perfect. The only thing I did not like was the poor quality of the access panel on the attic.

They were on time and came back when I asked them to. They did a great job and the difference in the house is amazing. My house is able to keep the heat in now.

The installation took two days, and was completed with little mess or interruption of my daily routine.

Both crews showed up at 8 AM on the dot, I am guessing about 8-10 men.  A couple started working on disassembling the old furnace and installing the new.  Some started working on venting the upstairs bathroom fan, and blowing insulation in the attic.  Some were putting the extra vents in the roof.  Day two mostly consisted of insulating the outside walls.  They completed the job on day 2 about 3 in the afternoon.  Overall it was uneventful.  Everyone knew what they were there to do, and they each went about doing their job and doing it well.  They did the blower test before beginning, and again after the completion of the work, and increased the efficiency of my house by 50%.  I have only had one gas bill since the work has been done, but based on the usage, My gas bill will be half of what it has been in the past.  I'm thrilled with the results, and the the job they did.

go.Overall the experience of having Aviles Construction working in our home was excellent.  They also insualted the house enxt door to us.  Aviles Construction was recommended to us by a friend. 

The insulation work was completed in two days by a highly professional team of three workers. They went about their  business with utmost care and concern for  our house and our comfort. The exterior walls were insulated from the outside by drilling holes under the siding and blowing in the materials between the studs. What pleased me is that when completed, the outside of the house looked just like it did when they started. Inside work was done with the great care  and they did a great job of cleaning up when they finished. I can say we really enjoyed the men. They were friendly, courteous and fun to have around and explained exactly what they were doing. They really seemed to enjoy their work.
  We especially appreciated our contacts with Alex Aviles who came to our home and gave us a complete rundown of the job. He is a real pro and a real gentleman. I felt completely confident in all of the information he provided and the work was done just as he outlined. He and the company has our highest recommendation

Excellent experience.  NOTE my out of pocket was financed and the number listed above is an estimate on the actual value of the work done.  The owner Alex - professional, knowledgeable and respectful.  The work crews - exceptionally prompt, talented, professional and neat.  My siding is 45 year old rough hewn cedar siding and heavier than all get out.  Aviles Constr. didn't take the cheap easy way, they removed whole planks instead of drilling through and replaced them probably even better than originally installed.  Older homes all have issues and mine had some unique ones but the teams really adapted on the fly but always with solid quality work, not quick fixes just to get the job done.  They followed the audit guides and then some.  Always on time, if not early, and worked their backsides off in some hot and wasp filled days.  Oh, and I can't forget how pleasant and patient they were, well actually everyone from office to site crew!

I was very impressed with the work.  They put plastic over our belongings to protect from the dust.  They cleaned up after themselves, and kept us informed.  They showed up each day on time and worked through the day.  There were no issues. They stuck to the estimate.

THESE PEOPLE WERE FABULOUS AND FAST. THEY GAVE A DETAILED ESTIMATE SO I COULD PICK AND CHOOSE THE THINGS I WANTED DONE. THEY SEEM TO STICK TO MOSTLY LARGE PROJECTS.