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"Do NOT recommend ? caused furnace damage and refused responsibility Edge Energy performed an energy audit at our home in January 2025 that resulted in serious damage to our furnace. The auditor failed to turn off the pilot light during testing?something our HVAC technician described as basic ?Furnace 101.? As a result, internal components burned and the furnace became inoperable. We had to pay out of pocket for the replacement part and hire a separate technician to repair the furnace. This left our family without heat for 1.5?2 weeks in January, while we were sick with the flu. During that time, we relied on borrowed space heaters, burned a full cord of firewood, and absorbed significantly higher electricity costs just to keep the house livable. Our total out-of-pocket costs were $3,000. Despite multiple attempts to resolve this directly, Edge Energy has not responded meaningfully and refuses to take responsibility. We are now filing a BBB complaint and pursuing recovery in Small"

""DO NOT HIRE. My 3-year nightmare with Earth Right Mid-Atlantic: DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL HAZARD: They installed the wrong generator interlock kit. It allows both Main and Generator breakers to be ON at once. This risks back-feeding the grid or blowing up my generator. PROPERTY DAMAGE: They damaged my siding for fan instillation (un-repaired) cut open my garage drywall for wires (un-repaired). Installed a non insulated access panel to my crawl space causing massive air leaks. Then they attached a high-voltage plug to my siding with just caulk (no flashing). ROOF FAILURE: The metal roof failed in <3 years. All pipe boots cracked, destroying my master bathroom. UNINSURED SUBS: Their subcontractor?s insurance EXPIRED days before the leak. I had to use MY home-owner's insurance to fix the damage. UNETHICAL: Their rep asked me to FALSIFY the leak date to get around the expired insurance. I refused. I filed formal complaints with the VA DPOR & BBB.""

"Excellent service from start to finish. The energy audit was very detailed, and they took the time to explain everything in simple terms. Since the improvements, my energy bills have gone down and my home feels more comfortable year-round. Highly recommend them to anyone looking to save energy and improve home comfort."

"USA Inslulation reinsulated attic crawl spaces and knee walls. Estimator came out and was very knowledgable and recommended appropriate insulation for the job. He arrived on time, was pleasant to work with, and provided other energy savings tips. Work included removing old insluation that had fallen down, air sealing, insulaltion baffles, blown in fiberglass and fiberglass batts on the knee walls. The insulation technicians were knowledgeable and conciencious and worked efficietly to complete the job. They put paper tape measures in the blown in section which indicates the depth. The area was cleaned up nicely when done. Office staff was friendly and returned my call with additional information when they said they would. Overall summary - a good value, a job well done, and good people to work with."

"Mark and his team installed my doors and windows five years ago. I was so pleased, the workers were courteous, efficient and on time. The Provia Door is an outstanding product and looks as gorgeous now as it did when they installed it. This company is amazing, they just responded to a request I had, five years after the original installation. That's a company you want to do business with, they stand by their products and continue to be courteous. I would highly recommend them."

Family owned & operated full service electrical contractors. We offer residential, commercial, industrial and eco-friendly solutions and place a high premium on customer service. Authorized and certified Generac generator specialists providing back up power to homes and businesses. Experts in trouble shooting and offering cost effective electrical solutions to our valued customers.

"3 days prior to the storm of 2026 I tried to get Woodfin to fix the starter on my generator that they said was bad and all I got was the runaround. I was promised an overnight delivery fee for the starter but was not notified whether they received it or didn?t. They do good installing it but never told me there was a recall on the starter so I?m out. No more Woodfin for me "

"Hayden and the team crushed it. Super responsive, fast, helpful and provided a few options."

"I called James on Monday, he came out, diagnosed and removed the gas valve from my 21 year old furnace. While diagnosing he explained how and why everything worked. He offered to loan me a couple of space heaters for the night. I declined as I had my own. He came back Tuesday with a new valve and I have heat again. He is very knowledgeable, professional, and personable. He takes pride in his work. If I have any HVAC issues in the future Air Nerds will be the first place I call."

"We just finished a spectacular custom home project in McLean, VA and we are so very grateful to Seth Ballard and his team! If you are considering hiring his firm, look no further. There can be no better architect in the DC/VA/MD area – and his pricing is more than fair. We first picked Seth because we loved his architectural style and heard that he had a reputation for ensuring that his plans are executed with impeccable precision and attention to quality. Also, his references were stellar….without exception, his former clients offered glowing praise for his talent, diligence, and follow-through. And now that we are former clients, we understand why. We always knew we were going to have a gem of a home with Seth at the helm. What we did not fully appreciate at the beginning was his proven ability to help us STAY ON BUDGET and his deep bench of connections with first-rate contractors and subcontractors who were prepared to bend over backward to meet Seth’s exacting standards. Here are just a few highlights from our experience: CONCEPT PHASE: During the initial meetings at our home, Seth went the extra mile to learn all about our lifestyle, future needs, architectural likes/dislikes, and budget. During this stage of the process, he would effortlessly make freehand drawings to help us visualize potential styles and layouts. We ultimately elected to go with a craftsman design, with lots of wood features inside and out. PICKING THE RIGHT PROPERTY: Seth joined us for car rides through the local neighborhoods, helping us to scout out the property that was best suited for our construction plans – free of any potential HOA or permitting snafus. DESIGN: With Seth’s guidance, we iterated on different design options. The design phase was high-tech and highly visual. Lots of 2D and 3D elevations, plus 360-degree videos. At each step, Seth clearly identified the estimated construction cost, and we would make decisions about what to dial-up and what to dial-down. For example, we elected to go with a cheaper asphalt roof (rather than slate), but with a more premium window. There were literally dozens of choices like that, and Seth did a superb job of helping us to make the right trade-offs and to “value engineer” the house. PICKING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR AND SUBS: One of the things that distinguishes Seth from the competition is that he works closely with a handful of contractors and subcontractors who have already been “pre-screened” for excellence. Seth connected us with a general contractor who was not only honest and diligent, but whose carpentry was truly “artisan grade.” Seth also drew upon a stable of outstanding subcontractors – in areas such as HVAC/plumbing, electrical/lighting, structural engineering, cabinetry, tile, drywall/paint, countertops, hardwood flooring, landscaping, etc. It was perfectly clear that these subs were striving to deliver the highest quality and exemplary service. Why? Because Seth was an important source of repeat business for them. This made them extremely responsive. BUDGETING: Seth developed detailed spreadsheets estimating costs for every aspect of the project, as well as options for “enhancements.” Once we made our choices, he was instrumental in securing a FLAT FEE CONTRACT with the builder (inclusive of subs) for everything we wanted. To provide even more control over the cost, the agreement specified that certain items would be “owner provided, contractor installed.” This meant that, regardless of whether we bought pricey appliances or tile or flooring, it would have no impact of the builder’s fees. To his credit, Seth’s estimates were quite accurate, and the project stayed on budget. ARCHITECT FEES: We negotiated a flat fee for Seth’s architectural services, and got way more than we bargained for. We had no idea Seth would stay so engaged throughout the project -- micromanaging every detail, and even offering interior design suggestions (e.g., stains and paints, cabinet and window designs, furniture layouts, etc.). It became clear that, regardless of how much we had agreed to pay in fees, Seth was “all in,” and was committed to ensuring that the end result was perfection. To be sure, in any large construction project, there will be some hiccups. But this was yet another area where Seth shined. Rather than being indifferent, or pointing the finger at those who were actually at fault, he would step up to “own the problem” and take charge until the issue was resolved. In one such case, he developed a design tweak that saved us money and produced a more beautiful result in the process. We never had to stress too much, because we knew Seth was 100% engaged and we could trust that the final work product would be a treasure of a home. One final thought. While Seth’s tremendous talent is obviously perfect for large custom projects, we have no doubt that he can deliver outstanding value for smaller home renovations too. When we did kitchen/bath renovations in our prior home, we naively thought that a “design-and-build” firm would deliver the best solution. With the benefit of hindsight, we could have done so much better hiring Seth as the independent architect and separately hiring a builder who would be accountable to the architect. The result would have been better quality construction, a better value, and far less stress. So whether you are about to embark on a modest remodel or getting ready to “dream big” with a new custom home, look no further than Ballard Mensua Architecture."