In the Fall of 2024, we selected AHC to make major electrical systems changes, roof & gutter repairs, and associated improvements to our Vienna VA home. At every step of the process, AHC well-described and explained the options which enabled us to make fully informed choices for our home. HT Elston served as Sales Lead to fully integrate our AHC experience from start to finish. The AHC Team applied the utmost professionalism and communication throughout the process. When roof work exposed latent & even encountered new work-related damage under our roof affecting the internal ceilings, the AHC team remediated all repairs to a condition better than new. "WOW" is the only word to use on this level of commitment to excellence and customer-first values. The team included Miguel as Production Manager, Katherine as Production Coordinator, both of whom kept us informed and on schedule. Joe and Tim installed our new "Span" home electrical service panel selected to integrate seamlessly alongside the installed Tesla Power Wall 3 battery for grid-outages lasting 6-10 hours. The PW3 + Span became a foundation upon which we subsequently can upgrade this initial backup power capability with added electrical capacity optimized with a solar panel roof system. A future solar power install with bi-directional (and net) metering alongside grid utility service, will lower future reliance on grid sourced-power and reduce cost of utility services. The "standing seam" metal roof AHC installed is beautiful and actually eases a future addition of solar panels by avoiding the frame mounting penetrations of the roof. Solar panels can now install onto special clips attached to the roof's metal seams. I fully recommend American Home Contractors without reservation. You will be glad you chose AHC for your home needs, repairs, or improvements. -- In May of 2025 we continued needed improvements using AHC (and their partner sub-contractor) for an excellent complete renewal of our 45-year-old attic insulation. The team was punctual & very professional. The old attic insulation was vacuumed out, the attic floor gaps causing air leaks were all fully sealed, and the new R-49 of Fiberglass insulation was blown into the two-attic spaces of our split-level home. The improved control of interior temperature was immediately noteworthy. We look forward to increased savings in the cooling and heating of our home all year long.
FINAL PHASE GOING SOLAR ... In June, upon Utility approval to install, AHC installed our 28 solar panels (highly recommend using REC's Alpha Pure RX - 460 panels). The process was straightforward and the work was completed in mid-June 2025. Final electrical connection to the grid was obtained promptly and PTO commissioning put our home into the solar age with a goal of back up power toward grid independence. Note: As Electric rates increase we achieve a real measure of isolation from that effect and the ROI payback on system cost moves earlier. AHC's Master Electrician Evan McFadden gave me a solid understanding of the ability use our solar system and battery backup in combination with the Tesla Power Wall 3 app and the Span electrical panel monitoring stats to achieve optimum performance. Delighted with the success of our project and look forward to saving significantly on our utility bills. At each phase of our 10-month process, AHC Project Manager HT Elston competently orchestrated each part. Without any reservation, I highly recommend AHC for all of your roofing, energy conservation, and solar power needs.