Building Energy Experts Insulation and Supply

Description of Work: We had purchased a Energy Inspection for $99 and $350 in free Attic Insulation. The estimated cost was $2750 but after all the rebates from Energy Impact Illinois Air Sealing, Utility Insulation Rebate, and the $350 free insulation our bill was only $650. When we had the house inspected, Anthony told us we had R-3 in the house. He recommended 14 inches of blown in insulation. Anthony and his crew were right on time for the inspection and the final insulation day - not a minute late. They worked on sealing all of my lights, air spaces from the main floor to the attic and cleaned out all of the old wood that was left in the attic. Anthony and his crew didn't leave a mess, they left the attic spotless! This was very pleasing to me considering many home repair companies I have dealt with in the past have always left a mess for me to clean up. They also put down drop cloths on all of my floors to catch the dust and debris from their shoes and attic. I would highly recommend Building Energy Experts to anyone. I was so pleased with their professionalism and work, they are coming back to spray the basement with insulation!!

Description of Work: Added insulation to finished attic.

Description of Work: First, came out to do an energy inspection. Then made multiple prioritized recommendations to reduce heat loss. Then came and installed insulation in the attic (sealed all openings).

Description of Work: building energy assessment

Description of Work: Did not hire this company but the estimate was provided early this year.

Description of Work: Great service, nice job explaining the options we have in saving energy in our home.

Description of Work: Installation of blown in cellulose insulation in the attic, Installation of spray foam insulation and vapor barrier in the crawl space, The details of the work completed is outlined below: Insulate Attic Use cellulose insulation to increase the effective R value of the home to R 49 in accessible attic sections of the home. - Apply blower door guided air sealing measures. Air seal all accessible penetrations and accessible duct returns /supply to create a better air seal above condoned space below. - Prep area for insulation. - Insulate the attic to R 49 with cellulose insulation approximately 14 inches deep. - Build an insulated box for the attic access to R 10 with two, 2 inch polystyrene insulation boards and weather strip lid and air seal. Insulate Crawl Space Walls and Sill Plate - Use 2 part open cell foam to insulate the crawl space foundation walls, Rim and Sill Plate 3.5 inches to R 13 Install Vapor Barrier on Crawl Space Floor - Install 6MM Duracraft vapor barrier on crawl space floor fastened to foundation wall all seams sealed.

Description of Work: i bought a angies list deal for this company 99.oo dollars for an energy assessment including 350 dollars to use for insulation. my wife was there for the assessment, he did the blower test and walked thru the house with a machine to pinpoint the cold spots entering the house etc which he told my wife as they went around the house and he took many pictures. at the end of the energy assessment he said he would email a detailed assessment including pictures as well as an estimate for correcting any insulation issues in 2-3 days. received an email 7-10 days later, but all that was included were 2 estimates for different ways to insulate and they were not complete and difficult to understand. i contacted anthony... he was very pleasant but said the energy assessment was just verbal, so i don't understand why he took all the pictures. don't think i will use this company for the insulation project. price seems very steep considering how many rebates he included in the estimate. and there are astericks which say that if the rebates end up not covering this particular project then he would bill me later.....

Description of Work: Energy audit of my home using a blower system and infrared camera. Then a written report of recommended fixes.

Description of Work: They checked for draughtiness at my house, and then insulated the attic, the cellar, and the porch roof (which is under a bedroom). It is noticeably warmer. I have not gotten a gas bill yet, but I expect it to be lower.

Description of Work: I bought the angie's List Energy Inspection with $350 credit towards Attic insulation. It took a few weeks to get scheduled due to the high volume of customers purchasing the project. Anthony Stonis provided me with a thorough analysis of my home's abundant heat loss, and suggested several cost saving insulation jobs.

Description of Work: Energy audit with blower door test on our single family home

Description of Work: Purchased an energy audit special ($99) through Angie's List in December. Anthony contacted us by email right by right away to schedule. They arrived promptly and conducted a thorough audit of our 130-year-old house. Walked me around with the infrared camera while the exhaust fan was drawing in air to demonstrate leakage in the house, explaining trouble spots and suggesting their likely plan. Within a week we received a detailed proposal, beginning with the most cost-efficient steps first. Responded quickly to several questions for clarification, and we finally decided to schedule the entire $5100 proposal, after Angie's discount for insulation. The weather made travel difficult the day they arrived so he was a bit late, but he brought 4 men with him, reviewed the project with them and began work. They prepared our under-insulated attic by covering electrical junction boxes, damming the opening to the attic to prevent spillage, and then blew 40 bags of insulation to reach a 14" level (they had anticipated 30-35 bags, but did not charge us any more). They also sealed several windows and leakages and insulated a door in the basement, caulked windows outside. Finally, they sprayed foamed the underdeck of a sunroom, and then covered the foam with wood. They foamed an air duct and built a soffit to insulate that room more effectively.

Description of Work: Solid Guys

Description of Work: evaluation of our houses energy efficiency.

Description of Work: This was an Angie's List Deal from some time ago. The contractor would never get back to us to even schedule and appointment. We never got the service. He did not honor the deal. I put a service date of today because the man never did do the service.

Description of Work: Tony came out initially and provided a home inspection which included infrared camera and blower test. Within a few days sent me a written quote regarding the scope of work necessary. The scope of work included insulating the attic and weatherproofing doors throughout the house.

Description of Work: The project involved adding insulation to the attic o my house. They added about 10 inches of blown in cellulose insulation.

Description of Work: They came out to do an analysis of energy efficiency with a thermal camera and checked attic and basement spaces for areas of interior air penetration. The estimate included : Use cellulose insulation to increase the effective R value of the home to R 49 in accessible attic sections of the home. 1) Apply blower door guided air sealing measures. Air seal all accessible penetrations and accessible duct returns /supply to create a better air seal above condoned space below. 2) Prep area for insulation. 3) Seal off all accessible can lights in the homes 2nd level and air seal 4) Insulate the attic to R 49 with cellulose insulation. 5) Insulate garage attic space to R49 with cellulose insulation. 6) Insulate and Weather strip the Attic Hatch to R20 using ridged Polystyrene foam insulation 7) Cleanup

Description of Work: They came in to do an energy assessment. Overall their knowledge on the subject was spot on and they had the necessary tools to conduct the job properly rather than making an educated guess.

Description of Work: The company came to pinpoint areas to increase energy efficiency. They performed an air pressure test (I don't think that's quite what it's called). They set up an exhaust fan to see where the air leaks are in our 120 year old house using infrared cameras.

Description of Work: We had an energy audit that was covered in a separate report. As a result of the audit - we were given a proposal to remedy the problems that were making rooms too hot or cold, stuffy, musty etc. Below is a listing of the contract and a comment on each: 1. Perform a blower door depressurization test prior to commencing work. Re-verify ventilation requirements for home based on blower data (this data was collected during audit of the home on 3.23.11) COMMENT: This was not done due to the fact it was done so recently. Many clients postpone the work for months or years. Since it was only a month - no "re-verification" was needed. 2. Remove siding on second story gable end of home over bedroom where snow blew into the attic during winter storm. Repair sheeting and install house wrap. Re-install original vinyl siding where removed. COMMENT: This had been a problem since the house was constructed in 1994. They ran out of materials near in the attic and never completed the sheeting or wrap - they just sided over an empty space hear the peak of the roof. The crew repaired it from the inside of the attic and added Tyvek on the outside by pulling the top siding layers off and wrapping it from the outside using tuck tape. Needless to say, the hole is no longer there and the house is properly protected. 3. Apply and install air sealing measures between attic, garage and exterior and living spaces of the house using spray foam, caulk and ridged foam board. 4. Apply caulking to all leaking windows. 5. Build a dam around the perimeter of the attic access door. This will allow for the full depth of insulation around the perimeter of the opening. Add rigid insulation and weather stripping to the door to make weather-tight.. COMMENT: Done per contract 6. Install 6" of cellulose insulation in the attic. COMMENT: See images 7. Perform second blower door test to verify air seal measure. COMMENT: I did not see this performed. I heard them use duct tape near the front door and assumed that it was to attach the blower device but I was otherwise occupied. It was not necessary for my satisfaction but it was listed on the contract so I assume it was done. 8. Install a new 6" supply duct in to the basement room containing the sump pit. New supply to drop through the ceiling. Install white register. COMMENTS: Completed and he sealed the sump pit as well to prevent the musty odor from entering the room

Description of Work: I had 2 rooms in the upstairs and 1 room in the basement with air flow issues. Too hot, too cold, musty. They came in and performed pressure tests, airflow tests, etc.

Description of Work: Building Energy Experts performed an energy audit.

Description of Work: They performed a thermography energy audit.