California Energy Consultant Service

California energy consultants installed our new Windows 18 in total. The windows are absolutely beautiful, we are so pleased with the look and quality of the Windows, we hear no outdoor noise and it has improved the overall usage of our heater. Gary the sales man was very nice and friendly not pushy at all. Omar was also very friendly as well and answered my questions. The only issue I had was with Roger he was not very communicative, when I had a concern about a window they were replacing he was not clear with me. Also our blinds were not put back correctly. But I’ll give them 5 stars because the Windows themselves are beautiful.

Gary Lee is a GEM! I have had CECS install windows (retrofit and new) on two of my homes and have been thrilled with their services. Friendly staff, great quality and they keep in contact with you over the years. Continue to refer people to them. Great company.

Thanks to CECS — Gary, Jamie, Kristin, Irene and all the subs — you’re all terrific! I was unbelievably apprehensive about the entire process of replacing a 20 year old HVAC system, insulation, and 60+ year old windows. I had nothing to worry about — the entire process went amazingly well. From keeping us informed about everything they were doing, to protecting the new floors my husband had just laid before this project, to installing windows without allowing my inside cats to escape, and, most importantly, to finding the horribly frayed wiring in the attic and recommending Noah, the world’s best electrician, to repair it. This project brought new life to a very loved but very tired house and for that I can’t thank you all enough. This is a company that anyone intending to start a project like this needs to get a bid from, guaranteed you won’t regret talking with them and ultimately hiring them.

Gary, Jamie, Kristin and all the subs provided excellent service. We ran into a few unforeseen issues and they were handled and resolved timely. The subs were very on time and even early in most cases, attentive to my property, laying protective cloths and sweeping up and cleaning away debris when they were done.
We had several other vendors come out to provide quotes and CECS was the only one who followed through. I would use them again!

I have an Interior design business and have referred CECS for over 15 years to all of my clients. Once I know my clients need new windows or doors I get out their number. I never hesitate because I know they will do the best job! It is my reputation if I recommend a company and my clients are not satisfied. So I only recommend the best and that is CECS.
They show up on time, do a fantastic job and keep their word. All companies have a product to sell but it is the service, trust and integrity of the company’s owner, installers and staff that keeps them in business all these years. AND… Yes, I used them for my own new windows & door and my heating recently. Thank you CECS for ALWAYS being a dependable company!!!
Yesterday, Phil Isaacs, owner, and his installer arrived at my client’s home (I think they had their ‘red’ capes on, because they went the ‘extra, extra, extra mile’ and went way beyond what their contract agreed… You saved the day and you guys are my «HERO’s»… MANY THANKS!!!
Michelle E.

We hired CECS based on their Unilocal reviews and oh boy was everyone right Lance came out to give us an estimate, he is extremely knowledgeable and offered choices to meet our needs.
Omar & Brent were our installers and they did a fabulous job, the installation was completed in a period of two days, all 16 Windows removed, replaced and everything cleaned. We are more than happy to recommend the company, our pleasure doing business with you Thank you everyone

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Whole house upgraded, window’s and a French Patio Door, all to perfection, but my house was also treated with respect by laying protected sheeting. What a difference we can feel the coolest and then as the fall is coming the warmth is also felt. Your staff are a team to watch, always ready to answer my question’s. Let me add that your company also donated a patio door to a very needy couple in my neighborhood, they came by to chat over their experience and give thanks to Cal-​Enegy-​Consultants, so «THANK YOU PHIL » …Elizabeth Marrin

The emplyees were very friendly and greeted me as I entered the business. I dropped off a window screen that was torn and needed to be re-​screened. The store manager quickly told me that there would be no charge for the simple repair. I will definitely give them future business.
I stronlgy reccommend this business!

I had used CECS in the late 1990’s to replace windows in my 1935 Woodlake bungalow. In 2003, we undertook a major renovation doubling the size of our home. CECS provided the windows and doors and installation was excellent. In the years since, my windows will infrequently need a new balancer and CECS works with the manufacturer to get me the part, which I can install in a few minutes. I absolutely love this company and feel they provide the best service around. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation! Special kudos to Irene for great customer service!

A lifetime warranty is actually a lifetime warranty at CECS. My kids blew thru the screen door and I brought it down as Gary said I could and now I have a new screen installed. I love it when companies follow thru with their commitments. I highly recommend these guys.

The most well planned remodels and home improvement jobs still can cause stress. The unplanned ones even more so. This is where hiring a company/​contractor who is there to deliver a finished product they can be proud of is critical. This is where Cal Energy shines.
Gary Lee is by far the best salesperson I have dealt with. At no point was I pressured, upsold, or left feeling that promises were not met. He was honest on what was worth spending extra on and what was not, found ways to save me money overall on this job, and once the papers were signed he routinely checked on the job site and stayed in communication with me daily. Maybe most importantly, Gary kept me sane during the process of both design and construction.
His construction team was not only talented, but polite and kept a clean job site. In fact, I have hired them directly for additional work and will do so again in the future.
I asked for a lot from Gary and wanted my project to be done in specific detail. Gary and his team delivered it exactly as imagined, on time and on budget.
In an era where everyone wants the sale but none of the human element, Gary and Cal Energy still value the personal relationship and quality craftsmanship.

I want to thank Gary, Phil and Ben for the going far beyond my expectations for service and standing by their products without hesitation.
Our first major purchase of windows was in 1998. Our second window investment was in 2001 and the third in 2015. Mr. Gary Lee guided us through all these purchases and chose a product line that still performs in all weather just as expected.
My wife and I were really pleased that Gary made sure we didn’t over invest in windows and doors for our home. It is really rare to find an honest salesman that actually insisted we spend less money and get better products!
Gary Lee sincerely cares about me as a customer and wouldn’t let me buy products that were not in line with my home value. He earned a smaller commission, but I am a customer for life with California Energy Consultants and recommend them to everyone looking for local small business honesty.
We just had a problem with our garden window that was installed in 2001. It is a great product, but it was way past the warranty provided by the manufacturer. This didn’t matter to the CEO Phil and Gary Lee at CECS. They took my problem on their own shoulders and repaired my window at their own expense. It was not an easy fix. The rubber seals that are sandwiched inside the glass on the two small sliding ventilation windows had failed in a way that they had never seen before.
These gentlemen had to go to a great deal of trouble to locate my exact type of insulated window glass from 2001 and have it custom built to fit so the appearance and efficiency of my windows remained perfect. They also built the new ones so it is impossible for the seal to break free again!
Please note that the garden window that Gary sold us is a fine window and I would buy it again. It took fourteen years for our weird problem to surface on a west facing window that gets pounded by the sun.
Thank you again Gary, Phil and Ben!!!

I bought my house a year ago in April. My realtor liked to say it was move in ready… well move in sure… but live in… not so much. I had a full house of fabulous aluminum windows and one aluminum slider that made noises when you opened that reminded me of a dungeon door that you might find in a late night thriller. My first winter here wasn’t horrible but it was definitely drafty and as much as I like writing large checks to PG&E I thought maybe it was time to look into getting an energy assessment. I checked them out via Angie’s list and saw they had pretty good reviews and they were a PG&E listed contractor.
I gave them a call and Lance came out to check out the place. He walked through and checked out everything. I told him I was interested in seeing what needed to be done and he recommended an energy assessment by another contractor. He did say it was optional but if I wanted to know how bad the house was leaking I should have it done. I thought on it a few days and set up an appt. to have that done. Results… my house wasn’t too leaky surprisingly considering it was built in 1979. I had a hole in some of my duct work but my biggest saving would be the windows. I setup the appt with Lance to get the windows done. He was great… very knowledgeable and patient with my 101 questions.
About 2 weeks later, the crew came out to do my windows. The scheduling gal said it would take all day since I had 10 windows and a door. Now I work at home… which means I am on conference calls about 5 out of my 8 hours per day. I was a little concerned that it would be noisy and of course I happened to have to do a presentation that day. I also have two cats and two dogs who are in the house which adds to the routine craziness. Much to my surprise, they were quick and quiet. We did have one little snafu as the size of my largest window was apparently not documented correctly and Lance who had come out to check on progress apologized profusely. He reordered that window and they stopped by and installed it about two weeks after that. All in all… they arrived around 9 I think and were done by around noon. Definitely speedy and they cleaned up their mess and even trimmed out around my new sliding door. (This is a big deal as I have been replacing baseboard and doors and trim in the rest of the house and I am completely over that… but that’s a whole ‘nother story.)
The Results? I LOVE my new windows. I especially love my new sliding door which opens and closes beautifully with only the sound of the seal being broken. The new windows look great and are so much easier to use than the old aluminum ones I am thrilled. I choose the Simonton windows and couldn’t be happier with my decision. I would totally recommend Lance and the crew. I will definitely be giving them a call for my next big job!

Working with CECS was a delight, which is a rare experience within the home remodeling business. We received estimates from four other «big name» window replacement companies, but only Gary offered the level of experience and expertise to instill a confidence that we could trust and be assured we would get the best value for our investment.
Most replacement window manufacturers utilize overtly noticeable bulky outer frames, but CECS offered a «less frame, more glass» Simonton Daylight Max vinyl window that matches today’s new construction appearance. Gary took the extra time to ensure our order complied with the strict façade layout requirements of our Campus Commons Nepenthe Homeowners Association.
Gary was also an expert on the SMUD Home Rebates and Energy Solutions program. For little more money, CECS upgraded our insulation and HVAC ducts to maximum energy, surprising even the post-​installation SMUD Home Performance auditor when determining we were now eligible for almost $ 3,000 in rebates.

Couldn’t be happier with how quick and painless this was. Consultant came out, 2 weeks later we had it priced out and in with SMUD for financing. Shortly after we got a schedule for the work which started that week. By the following Friday all our attic insulation, duct work, furnace, and AC were swapped out. Incredible work.

Like I said to Lance yesterday, He is back and everything is good in the world again! The last set of windows were installed yesterday. Lance came out personally to make sure everything was done correctly and that I was satisfied with the service. No problems this time around. Phil the owner was very apologetic about the previous install. He even gave gift cards to my tenants for the inconvenience. I am so satisfied with their service I have asked for another bid for another tenant in the new year. Thank You CECS for making things right, all the tenants are thrilled with their new windows. I appreciate it.

This relationship started with new energy efficient windows in 2010. We had another company install half of our downstairs windows. Nice job but expensive which is why we are converting in phases.
When we were ready to complete the rest of the downstairs windows in 2012, we met Sales Manager Gary Lee from California Energy Consultant Services (CECS) at the energy Expo at Cal-​Expo.
Gary not only quoted a better price, he scheduled and completed the same product windows in less time and a good savings to us.
This year we wanted to be pro-​active and replace our 25 year old HVAC system before this summers heat and drought.
In March we travelled down into Sacramento Counties SMUD Energy Seminars and were glad to see Gary at the CECS booth. We made an appointment for the next week where we talked and signed a contract that day. He walked us through the equipment options and outlined the PG&E rebates for us in Placer County.
CECS has been very informative throughout the entire process. Jamie (Office Manager) kept the schedule and paperwork up to date and was the true lynchpin throughout.
HVAC Contractor Sean and technician Mitch are the most courteous and professional workers we have ever had in our home. Their attention to minor details and explanations of what they were doing and why during the entire install process were gladly answered and their work attitude couldn’t have been better. Their superior duct sealing helped us get additional points for a higher than quoted rebate.
The install had some minor setbacks but Phil Isaacs (CECS Owner) stepped up to the plate and solved them all. His co-​ordination and mini-​meetings and conferences with equipment representatives and industry installers solved what could have been a major loud sound issue that was not their fault.
He and all of his staff took our concerns as their own and have been a pleasure to work with.
I heartily recommend CECS for any window upgrade or HVAC refit or install. They will be the company we will call when we are ready to complete our upstairs windows for maximum efficiency.
CESC bends over backwards to go the extra mile to do the job right. Thanks to them all. And take the time to discuss dog rescue and fishing with Gary. He delivered us some fresh caught Alaska salmon after returning from his recent fishing vacation.
Thanks again, Mark and Margaret

My second night with brand new, energy-​efficient windows and I am loving life!
I reached out to CECS about a month ago to get a free estimate and Lance was really great about working with my crazy schedule. When we finally got together (delay was totally on my part, not his) he did a very thorough job of explaining the advantages of the Simonton windows vs. the Plygem windows. He also educated us on the advantages of energy-​efficient windows vs the decades-​old single pane windows my 85 year old house currently had. I felt he was a straight shooter and the price was competitive so I decided to go with CECS. I needed financing which was approved in less than 5 minutes via phone. I was told that from the day I signed the paperwork to the day of the install it would be 4 weeks, but really it ended up being more like 3!
The install of my 12 windows was a complete dream. I left the house at 8 am and when I returned at noon for lunch all 12 windows were already installed! The guys were just taking their lunch break outside in my driveway while they waited for the foam filler stuff to dry. By the time I came home from work at 4:30 the guys were already gone, all the new windows were perfectly in place and not a hint of post-​construction dust! They must have shop-​vac-​ed everything after the install, and even re-​hung my blinds and curtains! I couldn’t believe what an awesome job they did. There are so many companies out there that don’t clean up after themselves and these guys were just amazing.
From sales to service this company is a class act. Thank you Lance and the rest of the crew at CECS! My Roseville Electric bill thanks you!

When I first bought my house, I swore it was haunted. We had cold chills, drafts, doors closing on their own, and howls in the night. I had a couple options; hire those paranormal guys from the SYFY channel, burn some sage, or talk to some window companies. I chose to talk to window companies. (PS burning sage will set off your smoke alarm)
Ok, what’s the number one rule of any construction project? 3 bids. Not 2, not 4, 3. I work in commercial construction; that being said, there is typically a distinct difference in residential contractors and commercial contractors. Typically it’s the level of «sleaze», or how much snake oil they’re trying to sell you. CEC is honest, straight forward and not sleazy. The sales rep/​project manager Lance is friendly, honest, and works hard to ensure a successful project.
I called three contractors. One was a big box store, one was another highly rated local company, and the last was CEC. All three came to my house, however the other local company did not have any samples with him, was generally unprepared and awkward to deal with. They never even have me a quote, and only called a week later to ask what my other bids were and offered to beat them. Sorry, I don’t play that game.
The big box store was great, and competitive pricing, however keep in mind they are a broker; you end up paying additional markup for the contractors they use. Also keep in mind that as a broker they are not directly responsible for the work (well, legally they are, but I would rather deal direct with a company)
I chose CEC because of the professionalism of Lance, their competitive pricing, and of course excellent Unilocal reviews. We purchased plygem windows, which as a budget (obviously depends on your project size) run around 400ish per window. The team at CEC installed all the windows in a day, and called me the next day to review any issues. They were respectful of my house and left it as clean as when they arrived.
My only hangup was pulling the permit. I pulled it myself to save some cost, however I expected CEC to meet the inspector and get final approval. This wasn’t communicated to me, so we had a little issue. It ended up being resolved, and lance really stepped up to make sure it was completed successfully.
Oh, and I no longer think my house is haunted. I think the ghosts left with the windows… Either that, or they were just drafty.

This is a «FIVE STAR» review… but since Unilocal’s famous filtering machine has been filtering my five star reviews, I made this four stars to see if the machine would ‘unfilter’ it!!!
This is one outstanding, A-​1 first class business.
They replaced the windows on my rental last year with Simonton windows. I had a couple of local quotes which I thought were high so I called a few other dealers from out of town to obtain additional quotes. Cal Energy was substantially lower than the other quotes that I received. Before I made a decision, they provided me with a list of prior customers, several of whom I contacted. I received positive feedback from all of them. I hired Cal Energy to do the work. I was totally happy with this company, from the initial contact, through the professional installation (they were there when they said they would be and finished the job in one day!) and with the followup when the work was completed. My neighbor was so impressed with the job they did for me, that they also had windows installed by Cal Energy.
My next project will be to put new windows in my home… and I will call on Cal Energy to do the job! They also do fiber cement siding which I might do after they do my windows…
The owner, Phil, is a very personable guy. He cares about his company, his employees and most of all about his customers. I have had personal contact with him several times.
They carry several other lines of windows besides Simonton. They also do
siding, doors, heating and air, patio covers and window coverings.
If you are considering any of the above improvements, give these guys a chance to bid on your job. I think you will be happy and surprised!
Five stars for service, product, honesty, very competitive price and reliability!
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