Efficiency Window & Glass Replacement

Kevin was on schedule and does quality work. He put in Simonton windows and I love every single one of them. He did work for me in 2005 and over 10yrs later, everything is in tip top shape. I live in San Jose; he’s in Soquel and made it all work. He installed 10 windows for me with sills and aprons; replaced old single pane, crank handle windows. Over 10 years later, I call for a new quote, he picks up, remembers my job and offers to come by if there are any issues. Would highly recommend.

Called for quote. Very friendly on the phone and informative. Decided to go with another window instillation company but would consider for other house.

Kevin the owner does a meticulous install himself with one long time assistant Vic, Vs those window companies that essentially hire a lot of guys and do it as quickly and cheaply as possible.
No house is exactly square. Mine was built in 1956 and Kevin made the Windows fit perfect with excellent finish carpentry on the interior and exterior.
I spent extra $$ on dark espresso exterior and it was well worth it. I’m remodeling the house so as of the date of my review its a work in progress, but the Windows look great. Drive by 204 Dimond st. Off walnut, city of Santa Cruz and see for yourself.
I got other bids from people I know to do good work. Kevin’s bid was very competitive. I requested two changes which I knew added $ 80. Plus extra labor and time to hand select the redwood trim. I reminded Kevin about the extra $$ and he said just pay the original bid.
He totally surprised me by telling me I will receive a $ 300. Cash card from Simington Windows by submitting an online rebate form he provides. I would never have known about the rebate and I’m sure many less honest installers just pocket the rebate themselves.
I have bought many replacement Windows over the last 30 years Pella, Anderson, etc. I can say Simonton brand is as good as any and far better than most.
Kevin’s a good guy, I will use him again
Blaine

Kevin and his partner did a great job installing 19 windows and sliding doors in our house, very professional, clean and they definitely know what they’re doing. Thank you very much!

Kevin did a great job replacing 14 windows in our Aptos home. Prices were good, reliable and we are very happy with the work. His dates and ability to complete the job on time were perfect.
I would definitely recommended this company :)

Incredibly impressed with Kevin and his crew. He was professional from start to finish. Very friendly, very reliable and attentive to detail. I really feel like he listened to what I needed and helped me evaluate the best route to go based on his expertise. I never felt like he was trying to upsell me on anything. He showed up on time, got the job done expertly, and was very thorough throughout the entire process. I initially contacted him based on the Unilocal reviews and when he came to do the bid I instantly knew there was no need to get any additional bids. My gut trusted him right away and I knew he would do a great job. He and Vic did an incredible job and I could not possibly recommend this company more. VERY satisfied with the service and craftsmanship provided. Will be calling him again to do the downstairs windows!

I’m must agree with the other reviewers… Kevin at Efficiency Window & Glass replacement does a great job. He did a rental duplex and triplex for us in Sanat Cruz in early 2015 and just did our main house in Mountain View today. What I particulatly like is that as the owner, he does the majority of the work himself. It is just him and a helper. There isn’t a large contingent of «hired help» in your house doing the job. We found him to be extremely knowledgable, punctual & professional and reasonably priced too boot. We have no issue recommending Kevin.

Wow, what can I say. Kevin replaced my ancient old 1971 windows with new double pane. I had 16 to do all over the house, and some of them were very challenging. He was able to do it all on time, when he said, at the price he promised. One of the sliding doors handle broke a month later, and Kevin came over the same day and replaced.
Don’t even bother with other companies. KEVIN is the BEST!

I am so happy to recommend this company! Trusting fellow Unilocalers, we called for a bid. We also contacted one other company. From the beginning… making the appointment, written bid, window delivery and installation completion, everything was on time, and as promised. Kevin, the owner of the company is the person you meet with and the person who, with his awesome helper (Vic, I think!) actually does the work. I was home while they went about their business, and was impressed with the respect given to my somewhat cluttered home while they tore out the existing windows. We were concerned about how the final trim would look, inside and out, and I have to say, that even with our critical eyes, the work was perfect. I mean it looks like new construction!

Kevin is a perfectionist. He does whatever it takes to get the job done correctly. He is prompt, honest, skilled and easygoing, and our windows function and look fantastic. Highly recommended!

Based on Unilocal reviews we contacted Kevin to do our windows and sliders. Kevin did an excellent job. He was clean and the windows look amazing. Only took 2wks from time I called to install. He even helped me move my washer and dryer!
Highly recommended!!!

Kevin arrived exactly when he said he would to check out my windows. I was concerned because water had been seeping into the metal space under the window whenever it rained. After a close inspection, Kevin showed me where the seep holes had been blocked by a recent stucco job. After clearing the holes he told me that the problem was fixed and that I didn’t need new windows. He did not want payment for his services. What an honest and perceptive person. Any other salesman would have sold me new windows and been done with it. When I do need new windows, I will certainly ask Efficiency Window & Glass Replacement to do the work.

In buying a new house, you have to deal with a ton of contractors. Kevin is one of the few that I would recommend without hesitation. you can read all his other reviews to see all the same. He showed up exactly when he said he was going to. His estimate was for a better window at a cheaper price than the other three bids I got. The job took exactly as long as he said it would — one day to do a retrofit on 8 old steel casement windows. Kevin and his team cleaned up every last shard of glass and were incredibly professional. I could not have asked for a better experience and will use him again if we ever need any other windows done.

There is not much more I can add here that hasn’t already been said in the other reviews. Simply put, Kevin Is a true craftsman. He is a really nice, friendly guy who knows everything about his trade. Kevin is not only the owner but also the one who does the work from the beginning (measuring) to the end (installation). He takes a lot of pride in his work and approaches it knowing his signature will be on each job for all to see when completed. He is very skilled and knowledgable and has excellent finish carpentry skills which are a must for replacement/​remodel type work. In short, if you want a craftsman who will do the work as though he was working on his own home then there is no other choice then Kevin and Efficiency window.

If you’re looking to have your windows replaced, Kevin and Efficiency Window is a sure bet for a job well done. From beginning to end Kevin demonstrated a thorough knowledge of the different products available, explained the pros and cons of each and was patient as we hemmed and hawed over what to do about style, grids and so on. Once we figured out what we wanted Kevin was once again very thorough, making sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. A date was was set for the project to begin and Kevin delivered and installed 100% on time, just like he promised. Hats off and bonus points to the careful detail work to the very end. We now have a much warmer and much quieter house thanks to Efficiency Window. 100% highly recommended.

I found Kevin on Unilocal and contacted him based on the great reviews he has among 3 other companies to bid my project. He was the faster in getting us a bid to replace all the windows and doors in our new house and he was also competitively priced with a nice product. He is passionate about his work, very well mannered, detailed and does a clean work. Windows were delivered within two weeks from order and installed within 3 days. I am glad we used a local professional business.

I wanted Simonton double pane windows for my Pacific Grove home since our old single pane windows let the moisture in from outside and our home developed mildew problems. After meeting Kevin, I realized that he was a perfectionist when it came to putting in windows. This is one man who has worked a long time in this industry and he knows what to do. He was punctual, efficient, professional and pleasant to deal with. He and his assistant had all the windows in my home replaced within 3 days. Then he followed up later to make sure I was happy with them! Finding good customer service is difficult to find these days. Being a perfectionist myself, I was so pleased to have found Efficiency Windows and Kevin to put in my new windows which I absolutely love!!!

We, too, gave Kevin a call based on his Unilocal reviews, and we are SO glad we did! I do the maintenance for our landlords’ duplex, and when they decided to replace all of the windows with double-​paned windows, Kevin came right out to give me a quote, walked me through all of the options, and answered every single question I had.
The day of the job, he and the other installer arrived on time, maintained an extremely neat and tidy space, and got *10* windows completely installed in roughly 8 hours. This is a guy who cares about his work, and pays attention to every detail, particularly the finished product.
We can’t say enough good things about this business. Don’t waste your time with the big box stores (who farm out to third-​party vendors anyway) – Kevin will get you high quality windows in a timely manner and with very competitive pricing.
I’ll be recommending Kevin to anyone who asks for a good window company!

We decided to replace six windows and two sliding glass doors on our 60’s Santa Cruz home. Based on the positive reviews on Unilocal,we called Efficiency Windows for an estimate and we are glad we did. Kevin came out, measured everything out and gave us a very competitive bid. He was very straightforward, explaining the whole process.
Kevin’s craftsmanship is impressive. I tend to be a perfectionist and the best compliment I can pay him is he did the job above and beyond my expectations. To Kevin a sixteenth of an inch is very important. He and his assistant used great care to make sure the windows were plumb and the reveals were precisely matched. Everything was caulked and sealed properly and the area completely cleaned up at the end of the day. The Simonton windows are beautiful and the whole house is nice and cozy now.
We have had a number of different contractors work on our house over the past 12 months and I can say that Efficiency Windows was THE top contractor we have hired.
A local business where the owner works on the job himself and does excellent quality — it does not get better than that in my book.
I’ve recommended Efficiency Windows to family and friends, you will be very pleased with their work.

As good as it gets!
We have a home in Santa Cruz close to the beach. Sometimes the weather conditions are quite severe and there were problems with leaks. So it was a very important decision to make sure we hired the right person to get the right windows and get them installed efficiently and correctly.
We were very fortunate to hire Kevin to replace all the windows in our home. That was two years ago and all the windows work great. There is no leaking at all.
What is most impressive about Kevin is that he is matter-​of-​fact, honest, responsible, experienced, and completely competent. It is so refreshing. He does everything is a very pleasant manner, without any b.s., and the quality and the price are very good. We had three bids and his was the lowest.
Our house is a rental property. The tenant we had at that time was a little difficult. We were really worried that any disturbance caused by replacing all the windows would cause the sensitive tenant to complain.
Fortunately, even the tenant was impressed by Kevin. He told us Kevin was very thoughtful and diligent. Kevin worked very fast, knew exactly what he is doing, was very professional and thoughtful, and cleaned up every time he left. The tenant felt very comfortable and had no problem letting Kevin work in the home when he was not there.
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Now we are adding two new rooms in our home. Naturally, we have hired Kevin again. Remodeling can be very stressful, but not so with our window installation. We know our windows are always in great hands with Kevin. Many thanks! — Bonnie and Chuck