Building Performance Solutions

Insulation, Energy Efficiency Auditing, Ceiling Fans

About us

2014 Super Service Award Winner in Detroit Insulation. Building Performance Solutions is a home and building performance and weatherization retrofit company. We specialize in diagnosing and fixing the root causes of reoccurring symptoms within homes and buildings. Using diagnostic equipment like infrared and blower door testing, we find the true source of the problem. Once we identify the real source, we then develop a solution and keep the problem from returning.

Services we offer

Symptom Based Solutions -High Heating & Cooling Bills, Drafts & Cold Rooms, Ice Dams & Frozen Pipes, Mold & Mildew Formation, & Indoor Air Quality Issues

Amenities

Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.893 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
2%
3
2%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 51-93 of 93 reviews

Paul and Laura D.
07/2017
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Alex did excellent work. I was always concerned about the draftiness in our house especially our living room. We had replaced our windows, furnace, and roof, as well as had insulation blown in into part of our attic. But I still had to wear a coat and scarf in the winter in our living room. After Alex came in for a blower door test and using and infrared camera to analyze where the drafts were coming from, he told us our heat and AC were going STRAIGHT INTO THE RECESSED LIGHTING. I would have never thought that would be a place of leaks! I had already hired another contractor to come out and replace wood, and negotiated a time that his company could also come out so they could work together on my house. Alex then gave me advice when that contractor did not show up for our dual project to remove wood so Alex could fill it with insulation. Alex showed that he was extremely knowledgeable in airflow and insulation. It has been a month since his company has been out, and I am able to set the thermostat much higher in the summer and still be comfortable since the drafts are gone. And I can walk into one room and I don't feel the drafts anymore! Would recommend this company to anyone looking to get rid of drafts. FYI, it took a few weeks to get an initial consult with this company until I called him on his cell phone. It seemed that the toll free number didn't work so well. After that, doing business with this company was great.
Description of Work: Installed Insulation, gave consultation on drafts in house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Julio A.
02/2017
2.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Was looking for quote on rim joist insulation. I messaged the company through the Angie's app on 2/11 and still have not heard from them as of the morning of 2/15. Went with another provider.
Description of Work: Was looking for quote on rim joist insulation. I messaged the company through the Angie's app on 2/11 and still have not heard from them as of the morning of 2/15. Went with another provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Building Performance Solutions
[Member Name Removed], We are so sorry that we did not get your message through our online portal with Angie's list. A new program was introduced which provided communication between members and service providers from Angie's List which we had not updated after they implemented it. As a result several member messages was not seen till a Angie's List representative told us about the new program and all the unready messages we had. We are sorry and I know some time has past but if you need any help now or in the future please call us directly 248-251-0555.

George V.
10/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They arrived on time as scheduled and analyzed best way to bring in materials then placed clean drop cloths on their pathways. They worked efficiently, not disturbing our family and after removing their materials and drop cloths ensured that no residue was left in our home. I would highly recommend them and in fact are planning to have them quote the new home we are now building.
Description of Work: Installed attic space system with blown in cellulose insulation to R49 in 2nd floor attic space

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

RA C.
10/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The project was performed and completed very professionally and on time as requested. We have contracted Alex for multiple projects and have always been pleased with the work. We look forward to working with Alex on all of our future projects.
Description of Work: We contracted for masonry block spray foam insulation on a commercial building.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Angela W.
10/2016
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Project went well. Any issues that arose were handled quickly and professionally. Alex and his crew did a great job!
Description of Work: Performed a energy audit. Installed spray foam insulation around our rim joiners and crawl spaces. Also insulated our attic.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Joe B.
10/2016
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Alex assessed my needs based on listening to my goals of having a more comfortable living space as well as feedback from the energy audit that he performed. With a limited budget, we came to an agreement on what services would be most effective. He was very knowledgable about the serviced he would perform as well as building processes overall. Communication throughout the project was always easy and prompt. Services were performed on time and as scoped. Alex also helped to guide me thru the "Michigan Saves" program and was very knowledgable about how to get financing and paperwork processed for this program. The work perfomred seems to have made a big difference in the comfort and efficiency of my home. Thanks to Alex and Building Performance Solutions!
Description of Work: spray foam in crawlspace and basement bond, blown in insulation in attic, injection foam in exterior walls, new furnace , a/c with additional supplies and return

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Tony R.
10/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
We were extremely pleased with his work, promptness, knowledge and sincerity. We would highly recommend him and would hire him again in the future. Moreover, additional work needed to be addressed in the house, and Alex coordinated the other contractors with the project he was doing. He also handled the extra paper work involved.
Description of Work: Provider installed foam insulation in exterior walls and cellulose in the attic. He also encapsulated the crawl space underneath our a joining apartment. In addition, he oversaw other contractors and served as liaison. He was very knowledgeable in applicable rebate programs and financing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Thomas K.
10/2016
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Work was planned in detail and contractor willing to work around my constant new ideas and time frame changes. Work done over 2 days was maticluous. The team was friendly and professional. My home was left perfectly clean after they were done. And they even did extensive paperwork for me to get a large rebate for doing the energy efficiency upgrades.
Description of Work: 1) Replace full bathroom venting system with energy efficient sealed system in guest bathroom and master bathroom. 2) Replace attic access door with sealed door system for energy efficiency. 3) Installed new full venting sealed system for new basement bathroom. 4) Sprayed bond section of entire basement with closed cell R value insulation. 5) Sprayed full walls of basement with closed cell R value insulation. 6) Peformed door blower test before and after all work to show energy efficiency gains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Rick E.
10/2016
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Just as we hoped,Spray foamed all exterior walls to 3.5 inches and foundation band (floor joist meet walls)also second floor knee wall area.Blow in insulation on knee wall floor to 10 inch thick and batten insulation rolls in attic to code requirements.Second floor exterior walls injection spray foamed to fill area between wall studs.All areas were cleaned up after work was completed.
Description of Work: Insulated my home to meet todays coding requirements.Advised us on what products to use to meet our needs.His work was top notch and done when it was promised.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Thomas K.
10/2016
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Contractor was great to work with. Was willing to put up with my constant questions about "what if we do this" or "that". Very knowledgeable and very helpful leading me to the perfect energy efficiency solutions for my home. The updates have already been noticeable on our energy bills and the contractor did extensive work to apply for home energy update rebates for me! The crew showed up on time and worked very hard until the job was done and my house was as clean as when they started. If I need any further energy improvements, I will be calling them back and only them!
Description of Work: 1) Installed new sealed ventilation system for both upstairs bathrooms. 2) Installed plywood and new wood door to seal off attic access 3) Instaled new sealed ventilation system to new basement bathroom and new exterior vent system 4) Sprayed closed cell insulation foam into bond section of basement 5) Sprayed closed cell insulation foam onto walls of basement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

christopher S.
02/2016
1.0
insulation
  + -1 more
DO NOT ALLOW this company near your home or business. I am a totally disable veteran I hired Alex the owner to inject foam in my outside walls and they destroyed my home. Below I listed just some of the things they did to my home. Damage that was done to my house. 1. Cut electrical wire in wall and tried to hide a junction box in the wall with electrical tape. 2. Cut holes in heating and ac ducts. 3. Stained vinyl siding around whole house. 4. Spray foamed master closet and bathroom 5. Holes in walls in master bathroom and closet. 6. drilled a hole in master shower wall. 7. Cleaned his equipment on my driveway and left a huge stain. 8. most of my wife's clothes ruined from spray foaming her closet. 9. Plants that were also ruined by spray foam. 10. Spray foamed electrical outlets. 11. Did $12,000 in damage to my vinyl siding trying to power washed the spray foam stains off it. watch for a web site with pictures of all the damage! HIRE AT YOUR OWN RISK THIS GUY IS A HACK! They say they are insured but there coverage is only for 80% of the damages to your home the rest comes out of your pocket. So after weeks of fighting with his insurance company. They cut me a check for 80% of the replacement cost. The owner Alex refused to cover the rest and still wanted me to pay him for destroying my house. I refused to pay him so he had the the nerve to put a lien on my house!! I have setup a Facebook page with picture's, video of all the damage I also will post emails from the owner and his insurance company. Feel free to share with everyone thinking about using this company.. www.facebook.com/Building-Performance-Solutions-Inc-Bad-Reviews-1507644329543867/?skip_nax_wizard=true It took a year to get the 80% yet he still wanted to get paid. NOT A CHANCE IN H***! USE this company A F rating for this company is too good.
Description of Work: Wrecked my home trying to spay foam my outside walls...

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$5,183.75

Response from Building Performance Solutions
With every project the potential of problems may arise. We do our best to prepare home owners before their project starts that the process is construction and that the possibility of a problem may arise but we will address any as we go. Your project involved a vary invasive process which is a blind application that resulted in rare but unfortunate problems. We assumed all responsibility going above and beyond doing everything we could to meet your expectation including vacuuming the grass around your home from any wood shavings resulted from drilling from the foam process. Over the course of this project all issues had been resolved as promised and to a point that we shook hands, you wrote a check for the work that was completed and scheduled the next phase of your project. The remaining issues you had was the contents of the bathroom and siding on the outside. We offered to pay for all the contents in the bathroom and have our insurance company come out and assess the issues you had with the siding on the house. The Insurance company felt that the 25-year-old siding that had chalky oxidation on it that was cleaned off was not grounds to replace all the siding on your home as you demanded because the luster did not match. They offered to have the siding on the whole home professionally cleaned so that all the siding would match but you refused and demanded Only replacement. They offered fair settlement in an attempt to satisfy your demands even though power washing the complete home would have been satisfactory. It’s very disappointing that you resorted to threats and slander to bully a settlement even though we took full responsibility, addressed every issues and compensated you over $15,000 for clothing and the siding. It’s been over 4 years since your project was completed and you still have the original siding on your home (which all matches now that the Oxidation came back) but you’re still doing all you can to make it sound like we didn’t take any responsibility and left you with damage. As a contractor with a “A” Rating in customer satisfaction and winner to the Supper Services award two year running we stand by our work and make sure every customer and home is treated with respect. Future customers please read all the satisfied customers that can attest to our attention to detail and quality of work.

Lisa A.
12/2015
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Owner spent over 90 minutes with me on different phone calls explaining their services, costs and my options. They arrived on time and cleaned up after themselves. They were very polite and we are very pleased with the insulation job. Their email responses were always same day or next day and very polite. Owner also spent time with me after the service explaining other items we could do to save energy.
Description of Work: Cleaned out and insulated crawl space with spray foam.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

joudeh A.
03/2015
2.0
insulation
  + -1 more
The owner came in gave us thermal pictures,than came back with a inflated estimate ,nothing to do with $500 insulation only would take off if you bought the whole service which rn in to few thousand dollars.
Description of Work: High estimate but never offered the $500 insulation for 100 as advertised to good to be true story basically

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0

$100

Response from Building Performance Solutions
[name removed], I’m sorry you feel that the promotion we provided a year ago was not a good value. Unfortunately with the severity of your 2 attic spaces and the amount of moisture and condensation issues within them it was more than just blowing insulation into your attic. Extensive air sealing, Insulation, soffit and Roof venting, bathroom fans exhausted, baffling, and other conductive and convective issues had to be addressed for your attic to be properly addressed. Understanding that insulation alone will not address the issue within the attic we as ethical contactor would not propos just that. We provided a detailed scope of work for your attic space and a $500.00 discount to the extensive work that needed to be performed. The proposal was itemized and broken out outlining the $500.00 discount which would be applied to the Attic space as advertised. It’s been over a year since we have been to the house so I will follow up with you to explain again the issues at hand, the solutions to resolving those issues, and how the promotion applies.

Ryan T.
02/2015
5.0
energy audit, insulation
  + 0 more
After several years of brutal winters and the wife complaining of a cold drafty house I decided to have a home energy audit done. I had a friend refer me to Alex from Building Performance Solutions and after reading good reviews on Angie's list I decided to give him a call. Alex was prompt at returning my call and setting up an appointment for an energy audit. After I explained the drafty issues we were having he set up the blower door test along with infrared camera and we went room by room identifying the sources of the drafts in each room. He was extremely helpful explaining that a lot of the draft issues I could fix myself with a quick run to the home improvement store. With the infrared camera we could see all the cold air flow in the attic space and along a majority of the rim joists. Alex was very honest with me explaining what he could help with and what he couldn't due to lack of access to the area. He spent an extra hour talking furnaces and windows with me as we are looking to upgrade both. He explained all the energy saving rebates available as well as financing that is available through the home energy improvement programs. I plan on using Alex for insulating my house and having him be my general contractor for my window and HVAC upgrades which I'm currently in the process of getting quotes based on the contractors he recommended.
Description of Work: Home energy audit including blower door test and infrared camera

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Stephen S.
02/2015
5.0
energy audit, insulation
  + 0 more
Made initial contact as they were doing a residence across the street. I had a multitude of questions and the owner was able to answer quickly and informatively. When I went on line to follow up on what he told me, all his responses were in line with available information concerning his particular product and procedures. There wasn't any high pressure sales, he was available for further questioning about the product and how long it would take to do the job. The estimate was fair, and seemed reasonable. The owner and his crew arrived at the agreed date and time. They went directly to work, laying out plastic and paper throughout the house as the owner warned us of dust from the process. All personnel were polite, clean, dressed for the job. They seemed mindful of the fact that they were in someone else's home and treated everything carefully and us respectfully. They worked quickly and professionally, no horse playing around, no loud, abusive language or talking. They finished a bit quicker than they estimated and cleaned up as much as they could. We did expect some residual dust from the sanding of the holes they patched, but even that was less than we had anticipated. Overall, an excellent group of people, professional, serious about getting the job done and done well. I would recommend them to anyone else who needed or wanted this type of insulation.
Description of Work: Blow in insulation via interior walls and some exterior.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Ron L.
02/2015
5.0
energy audit, insulation
  + 0 more
It's been an excellent experience. I really like working with those people and they did a lot of work for me. It was the result of their study. Its excellent service. I would recommend them to everybody.
Description of Work: They did the insulation in my attic, insulated the walls of the house and they had it boarded around the basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Mark A.
09/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Alex was very professional and understanding of the project at hand. Workers were prompt and professional in dealing with job. All trash was cleaned up at the end of the job basement was left in same condition as when they started. Looking forward to savings on this years heating bills.
Description of Work: Sealed and spray foam insulated crawl space under new family room addition. Also spray foam insulated rim joist throughout basement. Resulted in 24% reduction of air flow through house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,510

David H.
08/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Was very professional and was quick to explain every detail. I knew what to expect and how to priorizemy repairs.
Description of Work: They inspected area for airleaks and provided infrared photos of temperature diffferences showing areas of poor insulation and needed repairs. excellent work and very informative.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$59

ANTHONY G.
07/2014
4.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
They did a good job for insulation. He missed a couple spots on the first visit, I called them and he came right back out to correct the insulation.
Description of Work: They did foam insulation for the top of my basement walls, encapsulated the crawlspace, and performed an energy audit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,924

Brandee P.
07/2014
3.0
insulation
  + -1 more
They emailed me on Wednesday about the estimate for work. Apparently, my job was too small for this deal. The estimate they provided me was for over $1300, and all I needed was a little bit of insulation. He was kind, courteous, and professional...he just wasn't willing to do what I wanted done.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal for insulation.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Dale H.
07/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Excellent analysis of problem areas and correction of problem areas to improve insulation and reduce energy cost.
Description of Work: Conducted a survey of ail leakage areas in our home using infrared camera and "blown door" technologies. Spray foamed around interior basement sills to reduce air leakage and encapsulated crawl space below family room (to improve insulation and eliminate insect infestation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

DeAundre D.
06/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Alex was profession and courteous during the estimate process. He suggested the exterior insulation but he was not too pushy. My main goal was to determine if my new windows were the site of heat loss or if I needed additional insulation. The heat differential tool they had, could not get an accurate read because my indoor temperature was the same as outdoor temperature. Ultimately I went with a different company for the service.
Description of Work: They provided an estimate for attic insulation and air sealing my basement. Their estimate also included exterior wall insulation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$59

Jennifer H.
06/2014
4.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
It went well. It went okay. They cleaned up behind themselves. It was good.
Description of Work: They did the energy audit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Dale H.
06/2014
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
They are prompt and cleaned after themselves.
Description of Work: They did an inspection for heat loss. They also put foam around my basement. They also are capsulating a close place.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$99

Jeanne K.
06/2014
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
Alex was wonderful to work with. It turned out that we had to keep postponing the attic insulation since we had a leak in the roof that took a long time to fix. Alex patiently waited until we were ready and then performed the service as we had discussed. We felt very comfortable dealing with Alex; he was extremely professional, explained everything to us in detail and did the work in an extremely timely manner.
Description of Work: We were not ready to use the provider's service but, hopefully, we will be in the few months and then we anticipate using the provider.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200

Contact information

23140 Groesbeck Hwy, Warren, MI 48089

http://www.comforttolife.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2101201354
Trade License Locale
MI
Trade License Authority
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Insulation,
Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Building Performance Solutions is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Building Performance Solutions accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Building Performance Solutions does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Building Performance Solutions offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Building Performance Solutions does not offer a senior discount.
No, Building Performance Solutions does not offer emergency services.
No, Building Performance Solutions does not offer warranties.
Building Performance Solutions offers the following services: Symptom Based Solutions -High Heating & Cooling Bills, Drafts & Cold Rooms, Ice Dams & Frozen Pipes, Mold & Mildew Formation, & Indoor Air Quality Issues

Contact information

23140 Groesbeck Hwy, Warren, MI 48089

http://www.comforttolife.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed