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“The entire staff was a pleasure to work with. They were all very professional and prompt. The work by the crew was beyond expectations and I would highly recommend them.”
“We had a great experience with Better World Builders. They did a thorough energy audit and explained both the process and the results clearly. They used the information from the audit to create a list of projects that could improve our house's energy efficiency (and save us money while reducing greenhouse gas emissions). The project lists were organized so we could do them in the best sequence to get the most bang for our buck, and included transparent cost information. BWB foam-sealed the sill plate in our basement, sealed our attic, replaced/upgraded the attic insulation, and improved the airflow from our soffit vents to the roof ridge vent. That made the house much more efficient, which reduced the size (and cost) of the new hybrid heat-pump furnace we had installed. BWB workers did meticulous work and paid careful attention to cleanup at the end of each day during the multi-day attic project. The office staff handled the paperwork to get rebates and discounts from Consumers Energy as well as providing us with 'eligible cost' statements so we can get tax rebates next April.
We appreciated the cheerful workers, the quality work, and how much more comfortable our home is now. We can tell we're using much less energy — we had to set the furnace thermostat to shut off a few hours before bedtime because it takes so long for the house to cool down to our preferred sleep temperature!”
“Everything, from the initial energy audit to the finished product, was completed professionally and competently. We are immediately benefitting from a better insulated home, which has surely increased in value.”
“BWB explained the PROs and CONs of different options before we started the project and then followed through with excellent workmanship and attention to detail. They ensured that everything was finished to a high level and the results are outstanding!”
“Better World did an excellent job with their foam insulation installation. Doug and Jeramy were prompt on the starting time, very professional and the clean up was very good. Tom also did a very nice job explaining the process and followed up throughout the process. Job was completed in two days just as the team had said. I Would recommend Better World Builders to anyone who is in need of their services.”
“Better World Builders was great! They listened to my concerns about difficulty maintaining temperature in my home, and worked with me to address the unique challenges my home presents. Not a 1 solution fits all company, they worked to solve issues other contractors wouldn't even quote me on. Very responsive to concerns that came up as the work progressed and I am pleased with the results. I would reccomend BwB to anyone looking for energy savings”
“Better World Builders has made my world a much better place to live in! An ongoing planning and funding puzzle full of wiggles and life events, these few years later my home has shifted from a drafty safety situation to a certified Pearl! BWB was professional and communicative throughout my entire roof and second floor insulation replacement. They insulated my basement and family room too. Highly recommend.”
“I spoke with Mark Lee of Better World Builders this morning 1/30/2024 about installing an egress window in my basement. He took the time to walk me through the installation process and gave me alternative suggestions which will safe me money. I really appreciate him taking the time to go over this with me and that he focused on the best solution to my situation. I feel extremely confident using his company for building projects in the future.”
“When we moved into our new home it was drafty and cold. We almost replaced a bunch of expensive windows, but decided to have a BWB perform a blower door test first. The test data showed that our windows were fine, but that we had several areas with poor insulation and air sealing. BWB prepared a three tiered approach to improve the home, and identified approximate energy savings for each tier.
After completing the first tier, which included spray foam insulation and air sealing, we saw a 30-35% reduction in our blower door test air leakage values. Incredible.
The crew that completed the work was professional and treated our home with care and respect. The work was completed on time and they went the extra mile in a few areas.
I highly recommend better world builders.”
“Better World Builders has been wonderful to work with. Their team always responds to us with speed, thoroughness, patience, competence, and friendliness.
Shawn and Issac came all the way to Buchanan to perform an extensive energy audit this fall on our old 1930s house with 1950s and 1990s additions. Their reporting on the problems, the data, and potential improvements was clear and detailed. It is a great baseline for later confirming that the improvements succeeded.
They go above and beyond to answer all of our questions and to address any concerns. With my background in architecture and affordable multifamily development, my questions are many and deep diving. Fortunately, Mark and Shawn respond promptly and patiently to them all as we plan the improvements together. It is clear to me that they understand this field of work, they respect the homes, and they care about their customers. I am grateful to have connected with the Better World Builders team.”
“Better World Builders provided excellent service for my home’s difficult insulation and roofing needs. Three years later I can say with relief that the ice dam problem we had with our mansard roof is gone. Our home is warmer and more energy efficient. They are problem-solvers, and their crews do great work.”
“I can’t say enough about BWB. They were incredibly responsive to my initial inquiry. The two guys they sent out to do my home energy audit were professional and had the air of competence that puts you at ease. The results of the audit caught some more obscure details I’d already learned in the past 5 years so that was great to see, and they put together a mutli-tier plan of action to address the needs of my house from most important to stuff to think about down the road. These guys are good and they do it all, too, so your needs can be handled by one company. You can’t go wrong.”