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Indoor Environmental Systems Inc

Energy Efficiency Auditing, Insulation, Air Duct Cleaning,

About us

IES, Inc., is locally owned and has been in business for 23 years. Steve McLeod and Lori Medlin are the owners. Mr. McLeod has been in the business of building science for 25 years; he has two patent pending products and is the creator of the EcoSmartCarbon Furnace Filter. IES, currently has 14 employees. IES is an approved contractor for Duke Energy Progress & Advanced Energy. IES is a member of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. Our EcoSmart products and services make your home more energy efficient, with improved air quality, reduced carbon footprint and improved resale value. IES provides energy audits, air quality assessments, and EcoSmart Products and Services. IES provides mold remediation, lead abatement, and radon mitigation. IES installs breakthrough technology with radiant barrier crawl spaces and attics. IES is exclusive dealer for CleanSeal; non-toxic mold coating, which has a life time warranty. IES can retrofit your home to make it more energy efficient, with improved air and water quality.

Business highlights

32 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Energy efficiency and indoor air quality assessments, environmental remediation, building air sealing, attic radiant barriers, air duct cleaning & sealing, sealed crawlspace, filtered fresh air ventilation.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7147 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
10%
3
6%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.4
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-147 of 147 reviews

Thorsten F.
07/2014
4.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
Their prices were higher than I expected. They were highly professional. I got another quote from another company and their approach that they provided, seemed to be a better approach, so that's why I went with them. They were very highly responsive.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc. The quote was for waterproofing the cross base, putting a membrane down the dirt floor of the cross base and cleaning any mold that might be there.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience with IES. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in the future. IES Team!

Karl S.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, basement waterproofing
  + 0 more
In short, the work was meticulously engineered and delivered, and the sealed spaces perform exceptionally well. Steve has a great crew. The resulting "rooms" are nearly NASA-grade clean, remain completely dry, maintain the temperature of the living space (reducing energy use), and all have significantly reduced radon levels. An additional benefit is that sealed crawlspaces remain pretty much bug-free... The IES team always responds quickly whenever we have a question, concern, or require a fix (stuff happens). Highly recommended.
Description of Work: We have utilized Steve and Indoor Environmental Systems to completely seal the crawlspace, upgrade HVAC ductwork, and other energy tweaks in three homes of varying sizes, over a five-year period. One of the crawlspace projects was exceptionally large (nearly two stories high in some areas). The primary objective was to eliminate any potential for humidity and mold issues, while incorporating some passive strategies to reduce radon levels. (All three homes were already below EPA standards, but for personal peace of mind we wanted to push the numbers as low as possible).

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
$8,700

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
Thank you for the kind words!! It has been a pleasure working with you on all your various projects. We strive not only to meet but to exceed our customers' expectations. We look forward to your next endeavor! Steve and the entire I.E.S. team

Doug W.
06/2014
5.0
drain pipe
  + -1 more
Went well. Came at scheduled time. Neat job. Added drainage on outside. Repaired waterproofing inside.
Description of Work: Solved drainage issues

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
$3,000

Delphie B.
06/2014
4.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
The assessor was good, but the plan they drew up included some things that we felt really were not necessary. They priced it as a whole job rather than each item, and we did not want all that they proposed.
Description of Work: They assessed for mold and indoor pollutants

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

$250

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
I am sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations with your inspection. Yes, we can always separate and prioritize items on every quote and scope of work. I will make sure my staff is presenting every option. Thank you for your feedback.

Nancy Z.
06/2014
5.0
insulation, air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning
  + 1 more
Indoor Environmental Systems Inc were very professional, friendly, thorough and efficient. I think they are a really top notch group.
Description of Work: Indoor Environmental Systems Inc did an annual inspection with a host of services. They went down into the crawl space, checked that the walls and doors were sealed, vents were cleaned, and they checked for mold. They even cleaned out my dryer vent to keep it safe and running smoothly.

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
$200

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
Thank you for the kind words, we have worked together on many projects. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Steve McLeod

Richard P.
06/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
IES was fantastic from fist contact through project completion. Steve came out for the initial consult and really impressed me with his knowledge. I was also very happy that he was willing to talk technical with me. I have some experience and like to talk details, but not all providers are willing to do that. After getting our quote and making a decision to move forward, Stephanie stepped in as the project manager. She was a pleasure to work with - knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive to all my questions. She set us up with an appointment for the project and let us know approximate timing through the course of the 2-day project. Since we were replacing HVAC ducts, there would be times when the A/C wasn't running. Plus we would need to run the fan continuously while the materials in the crawl space cured. It was very nice going into the project with accurate expectations. The crew that did the work was also wonderful. They arrived on time and did high-quality work. As someone who's pretty handy, I was pleased with their work. Overall, we've been thrilled with the sealed crawl space. We no longer have moisture or mold problems. As a bonus, the house appears to be more energy efficient. We have another job spec'd out with IES for our attic spaces, and we'll have them out as soon as we have the other constraints completed.
Description of Work: IES sealed my crawl space, replaced moldy ducts and registers, and sealed existing non-moldy ducts.

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
$5,500

Joseph D.
05/2014
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
They did the analysis but their offer seemed a little pricey. But the audit was good. The price was fair. The price would have to be better to use them in the future for the additional services.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for a Whole House Energy Audit and Air Quality Assessment.

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
$99

Mike G.
04/2014
5.0
basement waterproofing
  + -1 more
everything went according to the contact
Description of Work: sealed crawl space, removed and sealed for mold

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
$4,600

Sarah S.
03/2014
3.0
I was very disappointed. I had expected a much more complete examination of the energy use of the house, with recommendations for things like what windows should be sealed up better and how much better window treatments would help. I feel that essentially what we wound up with was a recommendation of all of the insulation improvements they recommended in the crawlspace and attic, and estimates of how much they would charge us to do that. Essentially, I paid $100 to receive an estimate from them.
Description of Work: Came to the house to conduct an "energy audit". This mostly consisted of doing a number of tests and looking around in the crawlspace and attic to examine the insulation etc.

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

$100

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
I was so disappointed to read that we didn't meet your expectations with your home's energy audit. We strive to provide an all inclusive report and audit, we prioritize the areas of your home with the biggest energy loss and in your case it was insulation. Again we apologize we didn't meet your needs. Indoor Environmental Systems

Rob S.
02/2014
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
It went very well. The tech showed up pretty much on schedule. Performed the audit and explained his process as he went. We were send a written report several days later with the audit information and assessment. We also got a quote for services to address the recommended improvements for energy efficiencies. I was really impressed because I had originally purchased as an AngiesList deal and the time had expired on my coupon. The honored the coupon with no problem or extra charges and performed the work in a timely professional manner. We are considering the quotes and will undertake some of the projects ourselves.
Description of Work: Home Energy Audit

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

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
Hi [member name removed], Thank you for the kind words, we take pride in our work and look forward to working with you in the future! Steve McLeod Owner- Indoor Environmental Systems

Chris B.
02/2014
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
The service was fine. They were professional and did a very good and in-depth job. They gave me a lot of information. I got to see where my weak spots were. The report was very good, detailed, and easy to follow. The workers were super nice and easy to talk to. The scheduling was easy.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal for $99 for a Comprehensive Home Energy Audit.

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

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
Thank you for the review!! We take pride in providing homeowners with a lot of information, including items you can do yourself. We look forward to working with you in the future. I.E.S. Team

Stuart M.
01/2014
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
I just paid the $99 for the audit. I thought they were fine as far as the audit itself. I guess there was a little disconnect in my expectations. I was expecting things like they would tell me that I had some glitch on a switch or I can do better window treatment here or something like that instead it seemed to be here is where your biggest problem are and we wanted to sell you a $6,000 solution. I was really hoping for a little bit more inclusive energy audit. They were definitely very familiar with their products and with what they were trying to sell.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Indoor Environmental Systems Inc. They did the energy audit.

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

$99

Tania A.
01/2014
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
We didn't end up doing the work, but they were excellent.
Description of Work: Came out for an inspection of our basement. Were very friendly and ended up giving us an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

RYN N.
01/2014
4.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
Service provider was extremely friendly and courteous. However, I was expecting an overall house energy audit, and it seemed that they were a little more focused on looking to sell us their products.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Dorothy W.
01/2014
5.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
The service and expertise was great from the start to the finish. They first came out and gave a clear explanation of the recommended work and price. This was one of three estimates we received. While the price was higher, it was close to the others. It was clear from the estimate that their work was more through. It was obvious they understood the issue and what needed to be done. They arrived to work on at the time they said they would be here and kept us informed of progress. The job took about two days to complete. They were the only company that of the three estimates that provided a warranty and one that can be transferred to a new owner should we ever sell. They cleaned up from the job. We are very pleased with the work and would highly recommendIndoor Environmental Systems, Inc.
Description of Work: Closed Crawl Space with Insulation Blanket covering the ground. We noticed mold in the crawl space. They removed all the original vapor barriers that the original builder had installed 13 years ago. They cleaned all the exposed floor joists, pilings, and walls to remove the existing molding. They then installed a heavy duty vapor barrier on the ground and sealed all seams. Sealed all air vents to the outside of the house. Vapor proofed the crawl space door. Treated all exposed floor joists, pilings and walls. Installed a dehumidifier. Also installed a drain pipe in lower corner crawl 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
$10,175

Response from Indoor Environmental Systems Inc
Thank you for the outstanding review!! It was our pleasure working with you, please let us know if we can assist you in any way. The entire I.E.S. Team!!

Patricia A S.
11/2013
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
They were very great. We had them come out to check everything and told us what we could do if we wanted to. Our attic was not up to code but they upgraded it. We never really saw any results in our energy bill but they were very nice overall.
Description of Work: I bought a big deal through Angie's List for Whole House Energy Audit and Air Quality Assessment.

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

WALKER G.
10/2013
5.0
interior painters
  + -1 more
They came out and did a great job. It was an illusive problem. It's an old house and the lead based paint on the plaster caused the peeling. In the begining of the project they went ahead and sanded the whole area. They did a very good job containing the space due to the lead being air born. The paint that they used ontop of it did not stick like it shouldwe are so now back to square one. I spoke with them again and they suggested that now we would have to cover it up with sheet rock in order to solve the issue. They did state that they had not seen anything like this before. The owner was very good and he was the one who handled it from the very beginning.
Description of Work: The hallway in our home has been peeling and we wanted to find out the problem.

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

Jennifer M.
09/2013
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
Bought service via the big deal on angies list. Called up for an appointment a few days later. No hastle in scheduling. Provider came by at the scheduled time and quickly made their way around the house. I walked along and asked various questions as he performed his audit. I was more interested in the energy efficiency questions such as insulation and sealing, but the provider seemed more interested in talking about air quality issues such as dust and possible mold problems. After the audit we did a review of his findings and he said he would send a written report via email a few days later. Received a detailed written report including pictures a few days later. Decided after the audit not to perform any follow up actions .
Description of Work: Home efficiency audit

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

Sara H.
09/2013
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
Punctual, professional. Advised that I did not need additional services based on his findings. I always appreciate when a business does not try to sell me things I don't need. I remember neither the date nor the amount. Indoor Environment was great and I would definitely recommend them; Angie's List, however, is being a major pain. I keep getting emails and phone calls to submit a review for this service I used 2 years ago. Fine, I submitted a review, please stop the harassment already.
Description of Work: Inspected house for potential hotspots to ensure insulation efficiency and make sure there were no major air leaks.

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

Joan D.
09/2013
5.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
It took a while to set the appointment as they did not contact me right away; in fact, I had to contact them. They were very professional friendly and did not put on any high pressure sales pressure. The ideas and price seemed reasonable but I will get other estimates to confirm.
Description of Work: Gave an estimate and a plan to place insulation in attic and basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kristen H.
09/2013
5.0
Steve was fantastic! He's very knowledgeable about his business and trade. He was very educated about the crawlspaces and what the former standards were and what they are now. He also provided us with (2) options of how to seal the crawlspace but unfortunately we couldn't really afford the top quality work he was offering. Duct cleaning was listed as line item as $1200. He was definitely willing to wheel and deal but still, it was outside the realm of what we could afford. We ended up finding another vendor who offered equally great work with tons more references and who offered a lifetime warranty. I'd consider Steve to offer the Mercedes of the crawlspace world; if you can afford a little better quality, call Steve!
Description of Work: Provided in-home education for crawlspaces and gave a free estimate of what it would take to seal our crawlspace, explained the differences between Vapor Barrier and a Sealed Crawlspace.

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

$5,000

Robert S.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
ge waSystem was up and running 3 days after my old one failed. Day one technician came out to repair old system if possible. Compressor, wiring and fan bearing shot. Day two sales person showed my options discussed prices. Because of previous estimates, his price a little high but he could have the system in place the next day with a better than average warranty. Day 3, two technicians came by the house on time, spent most of the day installing system, wifi thermostat, uv filter, whole house filter and replaced the plenum and air exchanger which were holed and rusted out. No problems with system since.
Description of Work: Installed new AC and replaced other componets of HVAC system

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
$6,300

David D.
08/2013
4.0
energy audit
  + -1 more
The overall experience while he was onsite was excellent. The was punctual, patient with me, and was very thorough. The one issue that I have is that I never got the final report with the photos and recommendations. I have not had a chance to contact them to find out what is going on, but I would have expected the report and followup contact by them to see if I wanted to pursue any of the remedies that were reviewed while the contractor was doing the walkthrough.
Description of Work: The provider walked through my house and pointed out the potential defects that are causing energy loss such as crawl space issues and insulation issues in the attic.

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

$100

Eileen D.
08/2013
5.0
The crew arrived on time and started work immediately. They answered our questions as they went along. The owner of the company also came over to my home while his crew was working and stayed most of the day. They completed the work in a timely fashion and cleaned up and let my home as it was prior to their arriving. The vapor barrier install is exactly as promised. The quote listed and pictured each item that would be install and described what each piece was needed. The attic vapor barrier has helped keep the upstairs of my home on a more equal temperature level as the downstairs.
Description of Work: Install Attic Vapor Barrier

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
$1,565

Daniel H.
07/2013
5.0
home inspection, energy audit
  + 0 more
We expected the audit to go well and it did. Our only disappointment was their inability to forecast the ROI. Without that information it is going to be hard for us to justify the improvements considering this would be a large investment. In retrospect it feels like we shouldn't have had to pay to get a proposal, but I was willing to pay the $100 for the information and I'm sure the company would credit the bill if we decide to move forward with them.
Description of Work: I purchased a groupon to have an energy audit performed on our house. The technician was on time, courteous and professional. He performed the audit, made a proposal, and answered all of our questions.

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
$100

Contact information

924 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

http://www.indoorenviron.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Energy Efficiency Auditing,
Insulation,
Air Duct Cleaning,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Home inspection,
Mold Testing & Remediation,
Water & Smoke Damage,
Radon Detection & Reduction

FAQ

Indoor Environmental Systems Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

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

Indoor Environmental Systems Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, Indoor Environmental Systems Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Indoor Environmental Systems Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Indoor Environmental Systems Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Indoor Environmental Systems Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Indoor Environmental Systems Inc offers warranties.
Indoor Environmental Systems Inc offers the following services: Energy efficiency and indoor air quality assessments, environmental remediation, building air sealing, attic radiant barriers, air duct cleaning & sealing, sealed crawlspace, filtered fresh air ventilation.

Contact information

924 W Chatham St, Cary, NC 27511

http://www.indoorenviron.com

Service hours

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