Lee helped my wife and I navigate the purchase of our first home with his thorough inspection -…read morethere's so much we would have missed if we didn't get someone as great as Lee! We're a couple novices when it comes to owning a home, so having someone with Lee's patience was such a blessing when it came time to go over the inspection report. The report was extremely detailed, but Lee was sure to highlight the most important parts when it came to safety and longevity. You absolutely have to give these people your business if you're looking to support a non-profit and get a great inspection.

We've used their team for multiple inspections of both new construction and remodels…read more This week, we had Dylan and Lee each complete an inspection on separate properties. Each inspector has been thorough and detailed in their reporting, thoughtful in letting us know big and little things they notice around the property, and are exceptionally speedy with getting the report written and shared. For those who want detail, these reports are often 40+ pages with pictures and descriptions. I've felt confident in the home buying and selling process based on these inspections. We will certainly continue using this company due to their reliability, detail, and professionalism.

I left my home for three months for a pilgrimage. Spring months. Things grow in the Spring. And oh…read morewow, did they. Too much for this elder to catch up with. I realized I needed help after several hours in the hot sun. After getting bids from three other gardening providers on Yelp, I ended up choosing Joseph. And am I glad I did! He came out and after walking through my overgrown pollinator garden, he gave me a quote which was pretty much consistent with the others. Big difference? He communicates well, he is ethical, he shows up on time, works hard, cleans up afterward. He is also a nice man who cares about the quality of what he does. Joseph is knowledgeable about many plants and trees. To his credit, when he encountered one he wasn't familiar with, he set about educating himself so he would do things right. He pruned my Mock Orange, Oregon Grapes, my Japanese Maple, a wildly out of control espaliered Apple tree, thinned out some fading seasonals, and pulled up a dying azalea I'd tried, but failed, to bring back. Then pulled out the overgrown weeds from my curb and sidewalk to make it all look more tidy. I'll be calling Joseph again, absolutely. You should, too. My before photos aren't uploading after three tries. Hmmmm. Trust me though, things were out of control.

Joseph responded quickly, I couldn't believe how easy it was to connect with him after a lot of…read moreanxiety about finding the right gardener. He is an extremely kind, helpful and relatable person. Weeds are so hard to deal with, but he was willing to do the job and the gravel pathways look great. He charged less than I expected. Highly recommend!

I'm so glad I used Yelp to find Jose and JA Bravo Landscaping! I always enjoyed keeping my yard…read morelooking nice, but the last few years have been hard. My husband passed, then my sweet dog. Most recently, I broke my arm. One thing after another. My yard got so overgrown, so I finally got some sense and reached out to Jose. He came for an estimate, came up with a plan, and my yard looks so much better! His prices seem reasonable, and he comes across as a super-nice person. He's now going to come twice a week to keep things looking nice.

Ja Bravo Landscaping did a great job on my yard. They tackled my overgrown lawns, cleaned up every…read moregarden bed, and pruned everything perfectly. On time, friendly, responsive, and my yard looks so much better. I would definitely recommend for anyone in Portland!

Excellent service! The guy who did our insulation was very responsive, professional, and quick. He…read moredid a high quality job at a very reasonable price.

These folks are a pleasure to deal with. They cleaned out my home's crawl space, insulated the…read morewater pipes and air ducts, and put down a new vapor barrier. The quality and timeliness of their work was excellent and I feel their pricing was quite reasonable.

Great company to work with and great install. Saving money and no hassles. Very professional.read more

Update following the company's response:…read more I want to clarify one point raised in the owner's reply so readers understand the concern accurately. Yes, I mentioned that I would prefer the panels be placed on the rear of the home if possible. That was simply an aesthetic preference and not a design requirement. I relied on the company's expertise to determine whether that placement would still allow the system to reasonably meet the goals discussed during the sales process. I also want to be clear that the system functioning is not the issue. We appear to agree that the equipment is producing energy as designed. The production numbers themselves have never been what I questioned. The concern I raised relates to how the system size and expectations were presented during the sales process. When we explored going solar, the conversations centered around offsetting most or all of our electric bill, which was the primary reason we decided to move forward with a $20,000 installation. If it had been clearly communicated that the system was intended to be a smaller "starter system" that would only offset a portion of our electricity usage, we likely would have approached the decision differently or waited until we had a longer utility history available. Another important point is that no written proposal or modeling documentation outlining the assumed household usage or projected offset was ever provided prior to signing. Because those design assumptions were never shared with us in writing, it has been difficult to understand how the system size was determined relative to our expected energy needs. As a result, we are now paying a monthly solar loan while still carrying a meaningful electric bill, which is not the outcome we understood or expected when making this investment. At this point, I have shared my experience and clarified the concerns raised. I do not intend to continue a public back-and-forth discussion on this review. My purpose in posting this update is simply to provide context so other homeowners researching solar know to request clear written modeling and offset assumptions before making a significant investment.

This company removed our old insulation from all 3 attics and from crawl space and replaced with…read morenew insulation. They also installed new vapor or water barrier in the crawl space. The work was done as planned without any glitches. It has been 5 years and no problems at all. I have recommended this company to several of my family members and friends who are also happy. Daniel, Mira and Leah were amazing.

Greensavers should be called lifesavers after the solid they did me. I have used Greensavers in…read morethe past for weatherization jobs and recommended them to friends who have also hired them. I recently purchased a home that needed a lot of love and Greensavers was one of the contractors that gave me a bid for work paid for by a home energy improvement loan. Two weeks before Greensavers were to come I called a different mechanical contractor to do a routine furnace maintenance. The tech discovered the unit was damaged. It was possible it could leak gas. I had a negative expereince with the contractor (another company) who performed the service. I did not feel comfortable moving forward with that company to do the furnace replacement so I called Greensavers the same day. I explained the situation, that the furnace needed to stay off even though it was getting colder and Mira came out that same day to work through the options with me. This required a lot of leg work for Mira and the team as supply chain issues for HVAC units, HVAC sizing, schedule and availability, space and electrical constraints, incentive programs and budget all had to be considered. There were so many moving parts! Within a couple of business days she had reviewed the incentives, consulted their HVAC techs, project managers, schedulers and gave me several options that would keep the total project dollar amount at the same level as the original scope of work and with the potential to get the job done soon so that the house would have heat. We walked through all of the potential pros and cons of the new scope of work: full electrification, air sealing, weatherization and ultimately landed on a plan that would improve comfort, energy efficiency, air quality and actually ended up costing less than the original scope. The team actually managed to get both the HVAC replacement and the weatherization job scheduled and completed during the same time frame for which the original job has been scheduled - despite the huge changeup in scope. When Mira handed off the job to Charlie (the project manager) and Daniel (the field crew lead) I was so impressed with how customer service oriented they were: they always asked me about the tradeoffs and gave their honest opinions about whether aspects of the job were worth it. Even seemingly little stuff - like would I still want the door weather stripping if there were a possibility it might damaged the newly renovated hardwoods - showed me they not just there to check a box - they were acting like partners in this project and showing they cared about my house and much as I do. This is a firm that specializes in clean electrification and we went deep into considering full electrification of this home, but due to sizing and supply chain issues it just didn't seem practical to go that route given that the heat was off and it could push the job out significantly. Charlie explained a few future options where an attic heat pump could use the furnace as auxiliary heat during cold weather days. I hadn't heard of this option before but when I checked with my energy efficiency and heat pump expert friends they were all aware that this was a great option for people who for reasons like mine ended up having to go with a gas furnace replacement due to timing, budget or both. Charlie and the crew always advocated for the best solution practical even if that meant that I would end up paying them less for the job overall. I super appreciated his and Mira's friendly and proactive approach to answering questions, explaining options and working with constraints. This week their crews came and did a fast, clean and efficient job of installing the new furnace and thermostat, insulating and air sealing the unfinished basement and HVAC ducts. They thought through all of the little details - they ran the line for the furnace condensate pump to an interior drain. This is a big deal. The condensate pump on my last furnace runs to the exterior of my house (a typical configuration) but this means when we have a cold snap it freezes and shuts down the HVAC completely. Their crew had already anticipated this potential problem before I brought it up! They ran new ductwork where the previous occupant had made some odd changes that interfered with window clearances. Somehow - even given the non standard size of the ducting and odd placement - Daniel and his team fit both the ducting and insulation in a way where the window could be operable. They were respectful and left the job site clean. I am so thrilled to have a warm, cozy home in time for the holidays. Thank you to the whole crew at Greensavers. Appreciate you.

While they fixed the immediate drainiage problem, the system was set up in a way that would fail…read morewhen the power goes out. Upon realizing this, and calling them. They are not interested in helping fix this. They already got my money, now they are done with me. The communication and follow up by this company is totally unprofessional. It's frustrating beyond measure. As a homeowner, go with a more reputible company. Becuase when something goes wrong with a system (and something always goes wrong at some point), Crawl Pros is not interested in helping you.

Crawlpros has to be hands down the best company I've worked with for my home projects. They were…read moresuper professional, priced incredibly fair, did a fantastic job, and did not try and add on services that weren't needed. And on top of that, their rep helped direct me to state programs that provided cash rebates.

I don't think there's a better carpet cleaning company in Portland…read more They arrived on time and used keen eyes and top notch equipment to treat the carpet to the best ever cleaning it's ever had. The blood stains from a dramatic accident are totally gone. A cheaper company wasn't the goal. John is simply the best. Stop shopping.

Used for upholstery revitalization. Well-earned 5 stars…read more Communication: Responsive via text when we started the process. They were able to quote me via some pictures I sent, and got everything scheduled same day. The techs showed up to the house to pick up when they said they were going to. Multiple points of conversation during the cleaning process as well, to confirm they received the chairs, reviewed them, confirmed they could clean them, and that the price would be what we discussed. Timeliness: Got our chairs back to us a week earlier than we had discussed. Quality of work: Chairs look brand new; picked up and delivered with care. Price: not the least expensive option we saw but given the reviews and communication we received from the start, we knew it would not be money wasted. I did not think their pricing was unreasonable. Every single employee I spoke with was courteous and helpful. A top tier professionally run company from my experience. Will be using them for other needs in the future.