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CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Energy Efficiency Auditing, Solar Panels, Insulation,

About us

Kent Baake, owner and operator of Metro Gutter and Home Services, Inc., started Continuum Energy Solutions (CES) based on a belief that we all need to act as global citizens and take steps to improve national security, create green jobs for local employees, and reduce our fossil fuel burning - a practice which is clearly causing pollution, health issues, and climate change. The goal of CES is to benefit the world through the installation of commercial and residential solar energy systems that reduce carbon emissions using free energy from the sun. Continuum Energy Solutions offers a 3 step approach to help you be energy efficient and solar energy independent. We offer solar panels, solar hot water, energy audits & energy efficiency upgrades.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Solar Site Analysis, Solar Thermal Systems, Solar Electricity, Energy Efficiency Audits, Home Energy Improvements, Solar Panel Installation, Solar Powered Hot Water, Solar Heating, iPhone Solar Charger, Energy Efficiency Skylights, Rain Barrels, Solar Powered Roof Vents, Pellet Stoves, Green Roofing, Insulated Siding, Solar Powered Generators

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Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.58 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
0%
3
13%
2
13%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.3
value
4.8
professionalism
4.3
responsiveness
4.2
punctuality
4.3
Showing 1-8 of 8 reviews

Adrian P.
11/2014
3.0
solar panels, energy audit
  + 0 more
Frustratingly, the company (Ken Baake of Continuum Energy Solutions) can't conduct the duct blaster as advertised by Angie's List and in which I was most interested. Mr. Baeke told me that he told Angie's List some time ago to remove that feature (duct blaster) of the service in the announcement. I wasted my time ordering this service and my credibility in Angie's List is diminished. How would you try to restore my credibility in Angie's List?
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$449

Linda L.
10/2014
5.0
solar panels, energy audit
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Called to check about solar for our house and determined it does not make sense for our house since it leaks like a sieve which can only be minimally corrected due to the age and type of construction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0


John E.
12/2011
5.0
solar panels, energy audit
  + 0 more
They are quite good. They definitely do good work. They do solar and I know that they are on Angieslist. They did a great job of making it only $50 through the state government. They have been very responsible and definitely competent. They are one of the remarkable companies that tell you that you can save money if you can save money rather than charging you the highest price. Their responsiveness is very good. They are on time. They are very professional.
Description of Work: Continuum Energy Solutions provide energy audits and solar energy heater or solar hotline. They did energy audit by the end of October.

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

Response from CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Thank you for your excellent review!

Margaret L.
09/2010
5.0
solar panels
  + -1 more
They were concerned about saving energy and money. Their mission is to be energy-efficient in their product. They know about solar panels and innovative energy-saving products for the household.
Description of Work: They did work on a solar heating panel.

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
$400

Response from CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Thanks for posting a positive report! We are very passionate about our intention to use new technology to be energy efficient in all aspects of saving clients energy.

Jonathan L.
09/2010
2.0
insulation, energy audit
  + 0 more
Truly an epic disaster. I really feel this company is simply out for publicity and not concerned with the quality of their work. Continuum conducted an energy audit in April. Prior to receiving the report, I received a call from Chad who asked if they could come over to the house and start some of the weatherization for free so it could be recorded by a CNN camera crew. When I asked to see the report before I agreed to the work, they decided it wasn't worth the time and sent me the report later that day. Even after that, I still contracted with them to weatherize my house and install new insulation. They were supposed to show on a Friday afternoon but didn't and didn't even call. They arrived the next morning along with the insulation company they subcontracted. The weatherization work is shoddy at best, door seals on the attic doors fell off after one day, other seals were too big for the door space. Foam boards for the basement were not properly cut or properly fitted in the space. They used an inappropriate mastic on air ducts and admitted afterward that it was the wrong product. The insulation company damaged part of my ceiling when blowing in the insulation. I was told by Chad on numerous ocassions that they would fix my ceiling, but they failed to do so. After waiting several weeks, I had it fixed. Chad also promised to give me a refund for an air conditioning cover that I did not receive and for the improper mastic, but that has yet to arrive after 4 weeks. Chad likes to apologize profusely and state that things are going to change, but he simply cannot be trusted.
Description of Work: Continuum conducted an energy audit and performed weatherization and insulation services at my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,600

Response from CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Thank you for your comments. The employee you mention no longer works for our company. I have made some administrative changes so that this does not happen again. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. - Kent, Owner

Sarah H.
06/2010
5.0
insulation
  + -1 more
When they came out and removed the first board, they saw that there wasn't an air gap there as expected. They recommended that the cost would be high for just updating my trim without getting an efficiency benefit, and they didn't think any of the windows would likely have the air gap. So, they stopped work and were very reasonable about a full refund. They put the first window trim piece back up and recaulked it, and I did have them replace a giant caulk plug with a piece of wood in one window that they were planning to fix. I was very happy with their professionalism, honesty, and how easy they were to work with.
Description of Work: I was originally planning to have all of my window trim removed (8 windows) and insulation sprayed in (an energy audit had recommended this based on infrared photos), and new window trim put in. They were going to charge $250 for this work per window.

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
$250

Response from CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Thanks for your comments about our honesty and professionalism. Business ethics are very important to us and we are glad you appreciate our efforts!

David D.
06/2010
5.0
insulation, solar panels, energy audit
  + 1 more
The installation had some minor glitches, but they resolved every concern. With Federal, State, and other tax breaks, these energy improvements will pay for themselves eventually and we are using fewer carbon emitting power sources. Time will tell, but over the long haul, we think this may have been the smartest upgrade we have ever done to our home.
Description of Work: Had company do an "energy audit" which caught several leaks, major and minor. So, we hired them to fix these problems. Then we had them add a solar water heater panel(s) and photovoltaic panels to our roof.

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
$35,000

Response from CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Thanks for the excellent report!

Nicole Y.
12/2009
5.0
insulation, solar panels, energy audit
  + 1 more
After hearing all the buzz from friends and neighbors about solar power in my home I decided to move forward with improving my homes energy efficiency, as well as saving myself a pretty penny in utility bills. I was turned on to Continuum Energy Solutions (ces-va.com) and after reviewing their web page and researching many others, I decided to give them a call for an Energy Audit. Promptly after the initial audit, I received a complete Energy Audit proposal and a “Recommendations and Costs” sheet so I wasn’t blindsided with any additional costs. I have since scheduled remediation and installation with the company and have been provided with additional information regarding many State and Federal tax credits and rebates, so my quoted price has drastically dropped. My experience with the company has been a great one as well as life changing. I would definitely recommend the company to anyone interested in similar services!!!
Description of Work: A Thermal Solar System mounted on the roof of my home

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
$3,500

Response from CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS
Thanks for writing such a great report! We are glad your experience was so positive!

    Contact information

    5645 General Washington Dr UNIT D, Alexandria, VA 22312

    www.thesolar411.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Energy Efficiency Auditing,
    Solar Panels,
    Insulation,
    Mold Testing & Remediation,
    Water Heaters

    FAQ

    CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
    No, CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS does not offer free project estimates.
    No, CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS offers emergency services.
    No, CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS does not offer warranties.
    CONTINUUM ENERGY SOLUTIONS offers the following services: Solar Site Analysis, Solar Thermal Systems, Solar Electricity, Energy Efficiency Audits, Home Energy Improvements, Solar Panel Installation, Solar Powered Hot Water, Solar Heating, iPhone Solar Charger, Energy Efficiency Skylights, Rain Barrels, Solar Powered Roof Vents, Pellet Stoves, Green Roofing, Insulated Siding, Solar Powered Generators
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    Contact information

    5645 General Washington Dr UNIT D, Alexandria, VA 22312

    www.thesolar411.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed