Econize Closets and Blinds

Everyone we had contact with during this project was professional, helpful, punctual, and considerate. I still marvel at how well the kitchen shelf they built for us blends in and just looks like it was already there. Also, I almost didn't want to upgrade the laundry storage but I'm so glad we did. I can fit more stuff (detergent, bleach, stain remover) and I don't have to see it all the time. The garage is like a dream to me still- we have a work bench, lots of slat-wall, big storage cabinets, and (my favorite) a shoe/boot storage shelf on the way into the house. No more knocking over an avalanche of snow shovels and rakes- everything is up off the floor. Eco-nize is a great local company that really listened to what we wanted, provided great service, and charged a very fair price. Call them up!

I had two estimates. Noel was great, He spent time in our closet to really understand our storage needs and with minor modifications - the design was perfect. The installation crew was terrific and overall we now have more space than we ever thought possible.

Although rapidly growing in their sales volume due to area demand, EcoNize remains true to its small business roots. Because EcoNize is operated by its owners, its employees demonstrate a pride in service and quality. Noel Sweeney shows a level of dedication to the company's clients, including us, that has unfortunately become all too uncommon. Noel proactively sought out ways to discount our costs where possible in order to both reward us for our client loyalty and help us keep costs within budget. The company also used Eco-friendly and/or recyclable material which makes the customer feel they're consuming ethically. Also, EcoNize was always responsive, and very deliberate about having us as clients be equal partners during the design process. We never got the impression that EcoNize was trying to sell us something we didn't need just to close a sale. During our first project, we cost compared EcoNize with larger closet system retailer (i.e. Elfa) and determined them to be more price competitive. We found the product quality and service of both projects to meet, and even exceed (wow!) our expectations. EcoNize is one those few companies that seems to understand that retaining clients for the long-term is the best business model, and this ethos appears to permeate throughout the company's operating style. And moreover, the installation crew was always friendly and professional. We would recommend EcoNize to any consumer who is looking for cabinetry and closet systems in the District of Columbia.

We had a wonderful experience, and that is coming from homeowners who have worked with more than a few craftspersons. Eco-nize understands their product, their market, and the value of quality service and personnel. We would have them back in a heatbeat.

We would highly recommend Noel Sweeney and his team. The quality of the product is excellent.

Eco-nize are a good quality, honest, responsive and professional company - a rare thing in my experience. Noel is a very easy guy to work with, attentive, courteous, proactive.

They did an excellent job. I dealt with one of the owners who was very available. I took a lot of time and made a lot of changes with color and style and they were very patient and did great work. It looks as though the closet was originally built in. I'm very pleased with the completed closet.

Noel Sweeney, the local franchise co-owner, was a pleasure to do business with. He was professional and responsive to our needs. The closet was installed today, as scheduled. After a long ten months of contractors in and out of our house, it was apleasure to have someone come in and treat our house like his home. We are very pleased with the installation and the end result. We highly recommend Mr. Sweeney and his partner, Paul.

I solicited 3 bids for this work, and all 3 came in about the same. However, I was extremely impressed with Noel's professionalism and past experience so I chose his company. He never tried to sway me towards the higher end products which he felt were not substantially greater in quality. More bells and whistles, and since he knew I was looking for a very good price, he steered me towards the basic materials (which are quite sturdy and attractive). He sent me a computer-generated drawing of the closets and cabinet which turned out to be very true to the final end product. His crew came on a holiday (July 5th) to install the closets. I had painters in the house at the same time, so they had to work around one another. Not once was this a problem, and Noel's crew was extraordinarily polite and respectful the entire time. They also cleaned up after the job was done, and left the place spotless. My entire family is thrilled with the results - the cabinet is very attractive and went beyond my expectations. Finally, I decided after the fact that I wanted doors installed on the cabinet so I contacted Noel and he very kindly had them made and installed at cost. It completed the look, and now this cabinet is probably the nicest looking one in my house! We hope to install other cabinets in our house in the future, and I will definitely call Noel when this time comes.

My family has a modestly sized finished basement, and we were hoping to transform it from the disorganized where we put our random bookcases, toys, and a way-too-bulky CRT television to a well-organized, well-designed rec room that served half as a media room, half as a play room. So, off my whole family went to the Md. Home Show to get help with various home-improvement projects. I met Eco-Nize co-owner Paul Uhlenkott and were instantly impressed. He wasn't into "hard-sell" tactics; he just showed us a portfolio of his work and explained the process to us. He was sweet and easy to talk to, which isn't always the case at these home shows, where some folks try to get you to put money down right there and then or you'll lose the "home show discount." Noel and I got in touch and scheduled a time for him to come to the house. The day he came over, I explained in exhausting detail what we were looking for, and he went over the specs with me, showed me swatches and catalog samples and took lots of notes about what I wanted. A few days later, Noel emailed me detailed designs with a price quote. After examining the design for a couple of days, my husband and I asked for some revisions (more shelves, more room for a larger TV, different finish, etc.), which Noel worked into revised designs. The modified design was actually more expensive than the originals, but it was exactly what we imagined, and the cost was comparable to (less than in many cases) retail furniture store units that weren't designed exactly as we asked! After we picked the design, we signed a contract, paid a 50% deposit, and were given an install date. The install was fast and easy, and all of Paul's team was incredibly efficient and polite. Overall, Noel and Paul are incredibly easy to work with, and they're just great. We are already "saving" for our next Eco-nize project and would *highly* recommend them to anyone looking for a custom closet/cabinet job.

A overall. The representative is very friendly, and he was very flexible in revising the design to what my needs were. The pricing was comprable, but the workers were very professional, punctual, and did the job quickly. I would use them again.

The project was great. Noel Sweeney was fantastic listening to our need and we ended up with a very functional and beautiful huge closet. The installers were done in one afternoon and were just as professional and courteous.

Noel Sweeney, the owner, was wonderful. He listened to what I wanted, made suggestions, and I have a fantastic closet that holds 3 times the clothes it did before. I highly recommend this company.

They are really great. We?ve had some flooring complications which slowed down their service. They are very very responsive and they work with you to fix any problems that you have. If you have changes to your work, they?ll work with you to create solutions. We only have good things to say about them.

Noel showed up promptly for our first appointment. He brought his samples, measured accurately, and sat down with us at his laptop, and together we designed our custom closet system. Once he'd made some adjustments we requested, he gave us a price, and promised to email drawings and paperwork to us right away (which he did within hours). There was NO high-pressure sales pitch, and his pricing was less than one-third of the next highest contractor's price. Over the next week, we made some minor adjustments, which Noel incorporated into the plans, and then he emailed new 3-D drawings and pricing for our approval. We checked references on Angie's List and elsewhere. We signed off on the final pricing and plans, and Noel gave us an install date which was only a few weeks later. The installers, Paul and Michael, arrived on time and got right to work. They kept everything clean between where they came into the house through the front door, and up to the bedroom closet. They carried everything upstairs without so much as a scratch, and assembled and installed our closet system in several hours. The finished product looked exactly as planned, and it met every expectation... and then some. We would definitely use Noel and his company again.

It was a delight working with Noel and his team. Noel is professional, pleasant punctual, courteous, helpful, fast, etc. He and his installers went out of their way to make sure all of the details were in place and that I was happy with the product. It was fun designing the closet: Noel came out and brought all the samples, designed it right there and gave me a quote. I wish it was this easy all the time! The pricing is good for a closet of this quality and I am confident that I added value to the home because the outcome was excellent. LOVE my new eco closet. :)

The team was very professional and punctual. It was a wonderful experience. They cleaned up so well after the installation that we couldn't even tell that the work had been completed. We would definitely use them again and would recommend them to anyone that is looking for custom closets.

In all, we had a fabulous experience. Noel was friendly, professional, & knowledgeable. He designed three great systems for our relatively small space at extremely reasonable prices. We knew exactly what to expect and he delivered as promised. The installation was smooth, even with the flooding. Mike and Paul were prompt, polite, professional, and left the spaces in better condition than they found them.

Went to home and design show searching for a kitchen countertop contractor, but stopped to chat with Noel Sweeney of ECO-NIZE closets. Sounded good, but we told him closets were on a backburner. When we got home we found that one of the long racks in the closet had collapsed! Closet was now a front burner. Called Noel and we set up a time for him to come and look at our closet and laundry (also looked at garage, but we decided to put that off). It was great working with him from the start. He listened to our concerns and had great ideas for our situation. He quickly sent us an estimate complete with 3D renderings of what each space would look like. After a few minor changes a final estimate was submitted and we accepted. The job included removing the old wire racks and preparing the walls. Dan and Paul who performed the installation and they did an excellent job. They respected our property and cleaned up as they went along. The materials they used are high quality. The closet looks wonderful and is amazingly functional. The laundry has become much more utilitarian as well as looking good. All of the work was done in about six hours. On the day before installation, Noel said he would like to give us a present. A two hour session with their professional organizer who works with them. Janet Schiesl of Basic Organization (she recently won the Organizer of the Year Award from the National Association of Professional Organizers) came two days later and gave us many ideas for our space. We wish all our experiences with contractors could be like this one.

Fabulous experience. Noel was friendly, professional, & knowledgeable. He designed a great system for a relatively small space. We knew exactly what to expect, and he delivered as promised, plus more. The installation was smooth with no "hitches." They cleaned up completely and were prompt & polite. Couldn't ask for more! From design to installation took about four weeks, but that included the holiday season, so I think it would be quicker now.