I recently had some irrigation work done in my back yard by Older Home Specialists. I had some sprinkler valves that needed to be relocated as they were in a raised unsightly green box right in the middle of my lawn. I am no plumber so I sought the help of a professional. I called three contractors that I found on the internet. Older Home Specialists' ad came up first when I searched for sprinkler repair. I called and Brent and he answered right away and we arranged a time and day for him to come out to give me a proper estimate. I had to leave a message for the other two and both returned my call the next day. The other two that I spoke to didn't even offer to come out to give an estimate because they were too busy so I asked both if they could just ballpark an estimate based on what I was needing, which both did. Brent came out the next evening and took a look at my situation. He was able to put together a time frame and a quote within 15 minutes of being there. He described to me exactly what he was planning to do, the materials he would use and how long it would take. More than anything his quote was very fair and the estimate came in less that the other two that quoted me over the phone. Brent and his assistant came out the next week to perform the work. He arrived exactly when he said he would and got right to work. He did have to shut off my water for about a half hour but told me well in advance so it was no inconvenience whatsoever. He finished ahead of schedule and brought me out to look at the finished product. It was exactly what I needed and was asking for. I have more sprinkler work that I am wanting to have done this upcoming spring and I will definitely be calling Brent and Older Home Specialists to do the job. His professionalism, timeliness and overall value stood out to me and is something that is severely lacking in today's service industry. When you find a contractor that has all of these attributes you hold on to them and I will definitely be calling on them in the future. read more

Read no further: Jeff is one of the most hardworking and capable service providers we have ever worked with, in any field. My wife and I first employed Jeff and his team four months after we moved into our first home and our backyard was flooding. Jeff came to the rescue by installing a sump pump after we researched several other providers. However, as we have learned, nothing is simple. The cheap bark the previous owners had used kept clogging the pump, creating a unique and intractable issue. Jeff tenaciously worked to solve the problem, coming over even on weekends, in pouring rain, to get the system working. Since then, it has not caused us any more problems and has worked perfectly the last two rainy seasons. Jeff's efforts made him the obvious choice to help us then landscape our back and front yards this year. Working on a tight budget, Jeff helped us figure out how to get the most bang for our buck, doing some of the work himself professionally and affordably while also showing us how we could do some of the work ourselves, and create a beautiful yard without cutting corners. Trustworthy, hardworking, and knowledgeable, Jeff and his team get our full recommendation. read more

As you can see by reading the other reviews, here, nearly all of the reviewers write some version of Sarah V's comment, "I cannot say enough good things about Jeff!!!" That's my feeling, precisely. We needed a trench in our backyard, and we were under a lot of time pressure. So was Jeff -- on his other commitments -- but he knocked himself out to take care of us! He and his crew showed up early, got the job done quickly and efficiently, while taking great care with our plants and, especially, the numerous buried electrical, TV, and irrigation lines. Because of that work, I can enthusiastically corroborate some of Sarah V's other comments: "He is so knowledgeable about everything when it comes to irrigation, grass, pavers... everything Landscape!" Check! And, "what really sets him apart is his customer service! I HIGHLY Recommend him!!! Check! and Check! Above all, Jeff was just a thoroughly competent, helpful, generous, and decent guy. I've dealt with a lot of contractors over the past three or four decades, but not many like him. He's a gem! read more

I had my sprinkler system redone by them about 7 years ago. Brent had listened to what concerns we had plus gave sound advice as to best get the maximum coverage from our system. The workers were always friendly and made sure when they were done, everything was cleaned up. Over the years, I've had to call for some adjustments and repairs, and always received excellent customer service. They have been prompt and if by chance running late, always made sure that I was aware of it. I recommended them to my neighbor when she needed her sprinkler system revamped. Brent took the time to work with her on what was needed and how to make it the most efficient. It's really nice to know that there are companies out there that listen to the customer and not try to push something you don't need. My opinion is that Older Home Specialist is one of those few companies that fall into that category. read more

We were having flooding in our crawlspace at a rental property and needed to get it remedied. We got 2 estimates, one was this company. Brent came to meet me and give me some ideas and a price. We decided to use them for the job. Both estimates were comperable, but we felt more confident with the proposal from Brent. The crew showed up on the day scheduled and seemed professional. We had a drain installed around the house and a sump pump installed underneath. The job was completed on time and the estimate was what he said it would be. I was surprised the grass and plants were saved, we thought for sure they would be destroyed. Since then we have had alot of rain anf havent had the water entry. We are happy with the work we recieved. read more

For several years, Brent has addressed our watering system needs. He has always responded with alacrity , returning our calls immediately as well as addressing our issues in a timely manner. He is polite, neat, and efficient, as well as accommodating, with prices the best within our area. I have had no need to feel stressed out over not having our watering needs met since having employed Brent. He has become our "go to" sprinkler guy. If you are seeking a reliable sprinkler system caretaker, Brent will not disappoint you, and will relieve you of worry over who will solve any sprinkler problems. For excellent service and reliability, and for a square deal, OHS is the place to call. read more

My first phone call was answered by owner, Brent Bennett, who calendared an interview appointment within 2 days. I found him to be honest and to the point about the possible unknowns that might be encountered on older properties. I have lived on this 1/2 acre site for 53 years and his 20+ years experience as business owner was helpful. Despite the challenges encountered from many previous landscape/sprinkler constructs, the needed upgrade and changes were made in 3 days and as estimated. I especially appreciated that Brent made sure that each decision to be made was clearly explained. I would trust his judgment and work ethic on any job. read more

I called this company with an odd request. i'm a do it yourselfer and just needed a hand with the man power and hauling off. Brent sent out one of his guys with a small bobcat to clear my front yard and remove a smaller tree stump I couldn't get out. what would have taken me a month took Jeff and his helper 6 hours. they offered me a price I felt fair and even dropped it a lot further for cash! all in all they talked to me straight and accommodated my needs. At first glance some of the old reviews seemed kinda off but after dealing with them first hand I will say they are bs. I highly recommend! read more

We have used Older Homes Specialists out of Placerville on several occasions for both outside and indoor plumbing repairs and installations at our home. The firm's owner, Brent, has always done a great job and has been fair and professional in his dealings with us. These have included repairing broken underground garden pipes in some very inaccessible locations, replacing leaky outside faucets and installing new sprinkler and drip irrigation systems, as well as some indoor plumbing repairs. In all these dealings, we have found Brent to be very efficient and trustworthy. Barry F 1/16/2014 read more

I can't say enough good things about Older Home Specialists! They recently installed a new pipe and drain in our side yard to aid in backyard drainage during rain. They dug a precise trench and were careful to put down plastic to prevent any dirt from reaching our house, and the finished result looks pristine - as if nothing was ever disturbed. Their professionalism, work ethic, and attention to detail are absolutely impressive. They've definitely earned my trust and I'm looking forward to hiring them for more home projects in the future. Five stars without a doubt! read more

Heavy rains are the new normal for California. I contacted Brent Bennett to address the issue of pooling water along two sides of my house. He showed me, with expert and detailed explanations, why the water was not draining properly. Brent made narrated videos and took numerous photographs so he could document the process and offer the best solution. Many photos and a final video were sent during each stage of the project. Thanks to Brent, and his many years of experience, I feel completely at ease knowing my house will finally be safe from the coming rains. read more

Based on our initial experience with Older Home Specialists about a year ago, we called them again to get a bid for some irrigation work and sod replacement. Brent and Kellen responded promptly and repaired a broken sprinkler line, faulty sprinkler head, and tuned up few other sprinklers. They also provided some ideas to address our irrigation concerns. In addition, they convinced us to not replace the lawn and gave helpful suggestions to bring back the grass. How refreshing to get such great customer service. Would highly recommend this business! read more

Brent replaced a sprinkler valve for me. He responded to my inquiry within minutes and was able to diagnose the problem very quickly. He provided me with an appointment time window and was prompt and professional. I appreciated his expertise and the fact that he explained everything to me. His pricing is very fair, and I will definitely use Older Home Specialists again for any future repair or replacement needs. I plan on recommending this company to my neighbors as well. Thank you, Brent, for the excellent customer service! Very appreciated! read more

I want to give a huge shout out to Brent Bennett for the amazing service he provided me with yesterday . I'v been having an ongoing problem with my sprinkler system timer for over a year and have had numerous people attempt to resolve the issue but the last person created even bigger issues . Brent came out the same day I called and within 15 minutes had the timer issue resolved ! I can't say enough good things about Brent after having this problem hanging over my head for over a year . read more

Call Older Home Specialists if you are looking for knowledgeable professionals for your irrigation needs. As a new homeowner in the area, I called Older Home Specialists in a panic to repair a busted solenoid on my irrigation system. Not only were they timely and responsive in their manner, but also able to quickly diagnose and repair the problem. If you are a homeowner in the Carmichael area you must consider Older Home Specialists for all of your irrigation needs. read more

I called Brent from older home Specialist When my Sprinkler System lost pressure. He showed when expected, He was very professional, experienced, knowledgeable. Explained what he thought the problem was. He gave me a very reasonable estimate on the repairs. The repairs where completed Clean and Quick. I would Highly recommend Brent at Older home Specialist, to anyone. and as long as he is in business, He will be who I call First. Rob at www.shoppefly.com read more

In October 2016, I called Older Home Specialists to come out and look at both my sprinklers and my broken fence. I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the company's courtesy, professionalism,fair prices- not to mention the results! The fence looks and works great, and the sprinklers work great as well. From this point on, they are the "go-to" company for our household. We definitely intend to call them this spring, when we replace our whole fence. read more

I hired Brent to come out and put sprinklers in my front and backyard along with drip system for all flower beds and drainage around backside of house. Brent and his team were timely, it only took two days for this very large job. I have had several questions for Brent about how the system works since the install and he has been very helpful and has even come out an showed me how to adjust the sprinklers. I would highly recommend Older Home Specialists! read more

We were leaving on a vacation and Jeff and crew came in and placed sprinklers and drip lines to both the front and rear of the property. They we're there on time and completed the work in a very short time. They followed up by placing bark over the ground in the flower beds to retain moisture. My gardeners nicked one of the control wires and Jeff came right out and corrected the problem. I highly recommend Jeff and his company. read more