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"This was a big job: Installation of central air in a 66-year-old house that has forced-water heating (i.e., a boiler) and therefore had no ducts for AC. I brought in 5 different companies to get bids. Paul from Vredevoogd was the fourth. He was meticulous in his analysis of the space, the kind of equipment that would be needed (and where it would need to go), where the vents and returns would need to go, and how to route the ducting in the basement. He explained things clearly and accessibly and even drew sketches to show me how it would work. He also went over the company's service and warranty programs (which are EXCELLENT, by the way) and wrote out a detailed estimate. Of the 5 companies, Vredevoogd stood out for the quality of communication, their service and warranty programs, and their transparency and specificity regarding pricing. I never felt condescended to (as I did by one of the other companies) or pressured. After going over all the quotes and analyzing my options, it was clear that Vredevoogd was going to be the best investment. Theirs was not the rock-bottom lowest price, but it was *far* from the highest, and it was *extremely* competitive with other companies who don't offer the same level of service and warranty protection or the same quality of equipment. This turned out to be a great decision. When I called Paul mid-week to tell him that they got the job, he was able to get me scheduled for the following Monday. (Several of the other companies were three weeks out or more.) It would be a 3-day job, he told me. I understood why it would take that long but was also a little nervous about how disruptive it might be to my household, especially for my two dogs. It turns out I had nothing to worry about. The technicians, Brandon and Todd, were fantastic. They could not have been easier to work with or more professional. If you're going to have technicians in your house for 3 days, I highly recommend these two. They're friendly, smart, kind, and easy going, and best of all, they left no mess whatsoever and even left some areas cleaner than they found them (including the basement, which made my day. OK, week. Month. Year.). They finished the installation yesterday, staying until after 6 p.m. to get it done, and everything looks great and works perfectly. After they tested everything, Brandon walked me through and showed me how it works. (I have to say, the ductwork is a thing of beauty. The company makes their own, which is another point in their favor, and it is all clean lines and shiny perfection. And the guys installed it meticulously with no awkward edges and nothing out of alignment. It looks gorgeous and is fitted beautifully into and along my basement ceiling joists, if ductwork can be said to be gorgeous.) Then, finally, came the time to write that big check. While it is a lot of money, it was (1.) exactly to the penny what Paul said in his original quote that it would be, with no surprises (how often does that happen?), and (2.) an investment that I feel very good about. I tend to agonize over decisions, even long after they've been made and life has gone on. And it is not often that I feel certain that I made the right choice, especially when we're talking about a lot of money and/or other long-term consequences. But everything about this experience, from my first phone contact with the company to Paul's visit to the installation with Brandon and Todd, makes it clear that choosing Vredevoogd was absolutely the right choice. I have not agonized for a second or lost a minute of sleep over this one. In sum: Highest possible recommendation.
Lisa M. on June 2018