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Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade, Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or Replace, Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation,
About us
We fix uncomfortable homes! Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver, in business since 2006, makes homes and businesses in Western Oregon and SW Washington more comfortable and energy efficient. Our services include insulation from the crawl space to the attic, crawl space encapsulation, air sealing, duct sealing and repair, weatherization, and window replacement. Your Energy Consultant will talk with you about what you are experiencing in your home, and then do a walk-through to have you point out issues. He will then investigate the areas, create a detailed recommendation on what improvements to make, and in what order, to help make you more comfortable in your home.
Business highlights
20 years of experience
Memberships & Affiliations
Better Business Bureau
Services we offer
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation - Install or Upgrade , Blown-In Insulation - Install or Upgrade , Home Energy Audit , New Windows - Multiple , Spray Foam Insulation - Install
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.618 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 83% | ||
| 11% | ||
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Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews
Cindi S.
Jul 2018
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
Very professional from the first call from the office, to the onsite bid, to the installers and the finished product. Good job, Good Value, great experience. I would definitely hire this company again.
Robin M.
Jul 2018
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
wish mold removal was not so expensive but it is what it is.
Jill R.
Jul 2018
Soundproofing Service
They put in sound proofing insulation in a wall in my furnace room. It didn't really work, but it wasn't their fault due to the wall configuration. But they were very professional and did the best job they could due to my circumstances. I would hire them again.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hi Jill: Thank you for this review! Its unfortunate the wall configuration is the way it is, otherwise our blown-in cellulose could help with those furnace sounds. Hopefully, we will hear from you again when you need windows and insulation."
Jim W.
Jun 2018
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
If I needed more work done i would call them,
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hello Jim: Thank you for the 5-star review of Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver. When any projects in the future needing insulation and windows come up, for either you or your friends and family, do call us!"
Scott Z.
Jun 2018
Soundproofing Service
After driving all the way from Eugene to Portland and prepping, contractor located knob and tube wiring and could not complete the job. Full refund! I am amazed and thankful for their business practices. I will definitely use these folks again!
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hello Scott: Thank you for your 5-star review of Josh Lowes Dr. Energy Saver! Having business practices with a high level of integrity is very important to us, so giving you a full refund when that wiring was discovered was our go-to answer. When you are ready for the insulation, or if you need windows replaced, please do call us!"
Glenn S.
May 2018
Spray Foam Insulation Installation
You won't know if the sound is reduced until your project is completed. In our case the sound was reduced not eliminated.
Jerry S.
May 2018
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Very professional and thorough. I had my attic cleaned out and insulated in two days. Great workers that like their jobs and are company employees, not subs. I'm totally happy with the job they did.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hello Jerald: Thank you for this review! At Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver, it's very important to us to be thorough and professional, and our crews take pride in this. In the future, if you need crawl space or wall insulation, please contact us."
Wallace C.
Apr 2018
Foundation, Basement or Crawlspace - Waterproofing / Encapsulation
The specific project completed on our home was to provide drainage, including a sump pump, in our crawl space and to replace the vapor barrier. Although our particular project was very difficult, including a clay surface below the old vapor barrier, the crew managed to prepare the drainage pipe ditch and lay perimeter drainage pipe. They labored with soil that was either too wet and therefore too sticky to work with a shovel, or soil that was too dry and almost rock hard. After many days of effort they managed to successfully install pipe, sump pump and vapor barrier. In spite of the very difficult conditions with which they struggled to complete the project, the crews who worked on our project were very courteous and professional in the way they did their job. I would highly recommend Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver Home Services.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hello, Wallace. Thank you for this very nice review and that you highly recommend our company!"
Robert D.
Apr 2018
Great amount, awesome workers and quick! In and out with minimal fuss. Thanks!
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hi Robert. Your review is much appreciated, and we were glad to be able to help!"
David A.
Dec 2017
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
These guys mean what they say. Our previous contractor took us for a ride. These guys came in and showed what it means to be true professionals. They sealed everything and were on top of things like cleanup, detail and were genuinely concerned with doing the job right. Not just to industry standards but above and beyond!!! Eric, Michael, Derek and Mikah they rock. Eric is a true leader in my opinion.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Thank you very much, David, for these great words regarding our work and our crew!"
Kristy C.
Sep 2017
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
It was expensive, and we are hoping that it will improve our health problems, if so it was worth it.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hello Kristy: Thank you for choosing our company. Let us know about the results! --Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver."
R. R.
Aug 2017
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
they finished the job in timely manner.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"Hi Raland, Thank you for taking the time to review our company. We were glad to have been able to finish your project in a timely manner. Would you mind reaching out to us to let us know how we can improve and earn a 5 star review next time? Thanks! Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver"
Melanie B.
Jul 2017
Spray Foam Insulation Installation
To start, please take the lack of poor reviews of this company with a grain of salt. The owner, Josh Lowe, said he required legal contracts preventing me from posting anything about him or his company online or on any social media before he would take any further steps. This means if there is a problem, you can't tell anyone about it, even if he does not fix it. I did not agree to sign anything. In addition, Josh Lowe DOES NOT GUARANTEE the work. There is only a 1 year limited warranty for âÂÂdefectsâÂÂ, which the homeowner has to find and bring to their attention. Hope you are up to crawling around your attics with a flashlight! I did and found a whole room left uninsulated. From the contract: We specifically disclaim all other warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, the warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. âÂÂFitness for a particular purposeâ means they do not even guarantee that the insulation will actually insulate. I contracted the company to replace my insulation in October of 2015. They advocated foam insulation, which they stated would keep my house cool and decrease my winter bills, and I hired them despite the much higher estimate ($8352; the competitor estimates $2500-3300 for their recommended fiberglass batting). I have now had two summers with the insulation and my house now is significantly hotter and often hotter than outside. I consulted 4 other insulation companies, who all stated that the foam insulation was not appropriate and would contribute to the heating problem. I contacted the company and met with the Josh Lowe twice (in June of 2016, again in June of 2017), implied I was lying when I explained my complaints that my house was hotter. He said the insulation was working fine and refused to acknowledge any problem existed and that any change to the insulation would not help. He kept repeating his company tag line, that he âÂÂhad fixed my uncomfortable home foreverâÂÂ, but then said I had to get an air conditioner (an additional $6000) to fix my uncomfortable home. He also repeatedly said the other companies were liars and that Fiberglass didn't work. I can not stress enough how unbelievably insulting and dismissive Josh Lowe was. I strongly recommend avoiding this company and do not fall for their high pressure sales tactics. Trusting this company has been the most costly and upsetting mistake I have ever made. My house is now unlivable any day with a temperature over 80 degrees and I have to find a way to afford another $6000 to fix the problem he created.
Response from Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver
"We are very sorry that our crew missed blowing in new cellulose in the small room addition attic after we removed the existing insulation. As soon as we were made aware last year, we promptly insulated it to R-60 with blown cellulose and sincerely apologized. We also recommended an AC be installed at that time to get to her desired comfort level again stating that insulation is not the only thing that will make your home comfortable. Only after she told Josh she wanted a $5,000.00 refund or she was going to sue us, Josh then asked for her to sign a nondisclosure document after we had tried to resolve the issues for her but she was still not satisfied. She also stated she was going to post everywhere and she has. We have already disputed this thoroughly through the Better Business Bureau and it has been deemed resolved by the BBB. We did all the work that was agreed to. It was all done to the highest industry standards as agreed in the contract. The products we installed are the best available in the marketplace which included a combination of high density closed cell spray foam, dense packed cellulose and loose fill cellulose. Josh did confirm with her that the contractors she contacted for opinions did not offer spray foam services. Having a contract that states we will honor defects in the work for a year is standard practice. We guarantee that this work has been installed correctly and as long as it remains unaltered, it will continue to perform & last forever. Even with the best type of insulation, a home depending on its construction and location will still eventually warm up on a hot day and the only way to combat this especially in an upstairs cape style home is to add an AC system which was not part of the agreement. Josh did offer to install a new heating & air conditioning system below the company?s cost offered at $3,000.00 which was significantly lower than $6,000.00. Melanie, please contact us offline if you would like to work with us to help you get more comfortable upstairs or if you would like to discuss further."
David H.
Jul 2017
Batt, Rolled or Reflective Insulation Install or Upgrade
David S.
Jun 2017
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
Gave us an overall view of what needed to be done and then let us decide what we wanted to do. No preasure to do everything on the list. Very friendly staff, did the work in a timely manner and cleaned up after themselves!
Kathy T.
Apr 2017
John Bullard directed an expert crew when my windows were installed. The installation could not have gone any better. They took a barely usable basement space and added windows which made for a well-lit, comfortable, workroom. There were no issues or problems. I barely noticed they were in the house and suddenly 14 windows had been professionally installed and the old ones removed.
Kathleen D.
Mar 2017
My new-to-me home built in 1947 was 95 degrees in the walk-up attic in the summer! It made downstairs hot, too. I just couldn't stand it any more. If you put your hand on the ceiling, it was amazingly hot. A friend suggested just nailing some foam boards onto the underside of the roof, but I thought there has to be a better solution. I did research, saw the blown-in insulation, and had Josh Lowe out to give me a proposal. It ended up spray foam was the better solution. Since his company installs spray foam AND blown-in cellulose, I thought he was truly telling me the better solution, rather than just selling me on one thing. Glad I chose them for spray foam, and my home is easier to live in now!
Jim W.
Jan 2017
Blown In Insulation Install or Upgrade
I am very pleased with his work, everything went very well. The professional did a good job, cleaned up after himself, and was very courteous.
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FAQ
Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver is currently rated 4.6 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
Saturday: Open All Day
Sunday: Open All Day
Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver offers free project estimates.
No, Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver does not offer emergency services.
No, Josh Lowe's Dr. Energy Saver does not offer warranties.