3 Generations Improvements

I had the front siding, 4 windows, 3 exterior doors, and a chimney cap replaced by 3 Generations and experienced excellent customer service, a transparent and thorough proposal, and a superb final product. They took care of all of the details, kept the job site clean, installed my new fixtures, and provided hassle-free trouble-shooting.

I met with several contractors about replacing the windows and putting new siding on my small cabin in the Sierra foothills. 3G was by far the most professional contractor I met with. From the first meeting and walk through I could tell they knew what they were doing and I had confidence that they wanted to do a good job. I felt that the bid price they gave me was fair compared to others I had received. They were helpful in selecting material and colors. I couldn't be more happy with the final product. The quality of the workmanship and fit and finish is excellent. They also did a couple of other small projects for me like fixing the insulation below the house and door that wouldn't close properly. I will use 3G again on any similar projects and will recommend them to anyone that asks.

As a vendor/supplier of 3 Generations for over decade, they have been the most professional builder/contractor that I have ever work with. Their attention to detail is what has impressed me over the years. And for Southgate Glass we can only wish all of our customers were of the same caliber as 3 Generations. As I tell everyone, they do it right the first time around. They are the best!!!

3G finished a major remodel of our home exterior this week and we could not be happier. We went from stucco to lap siding in the front of the house. The entire experience was great from start to finish and completely transformed our house. The job site was left very clean at the end of every day; they were timely; and detail-oriented. I highly recommend this company.

3Generations completed a major home improvement (replaced all windows, siding, gutters) for my home during the summer of 2017, and I am absolutely delighted to provide this review because they deserve the highest accolades. If you want stress relief, hire 3Generations. If you want trusted professionals, hire 3Generations. They know what they are doing and will exceed your expectations. My home is a standard builder grade production home, about 25 years old and was decaying from hidden and obvious dry rot of the wood siding, trim, and window sills. The windows had failed and provided no thermal benefit. The gutters were rusted out. Over the years I tried to remedy things with painting and cutting out and replacing dry rot in obvious spots, but conditions ultimately got worse. Truth be told, these building failures could have been prevented if the original builder had done all the right things in the beginning, but there is little evidence that this builder cared about how to make buildings last. Years later, I had the problem of fixing major problems. This was not a small fix and I knew it was going to cost a lot to get a fix that lasted. It had to be done right. I wanted someone who understood weather proofing from a building science perspective, not just a window installer or siding guy who could make things look good. I wanted someone who looked at a house as a system, as an assembly of integrated parts where you have to understand how the materials and layers work together to prevent rainwater entry and to provide for drying. Homes get a lot of stress, particularly claddings (siding) and trim with rains and sun, temperature swings and ultra violet radiation. You want things to last and look good using modern sheathings in a properly insulated wall assembly. I got all I wanted and more. This is the best investment I could have made and I feel good about it. From start to finish, I worked with Kurt Owens, President of this family business and his son, Jeremy. I had difficulty blocking the time to schedule the job and they were flexible in working with me. Kurt explained everything in detail and made sure I understood why I needed to do more than just replace a window or cut out some dry rot. He proposed the siding and windows to fit my needs for quality, durability and attractiveness with consideration for my budget. I took his suggestions and am completely satisfied! He said the job would take 2 weeks and it did: on time, on schedule, within budget. No overruns! His communication and follow-up with me was beyond my expectations. The 3G’s crew were remarkable on site. They worked like a well oiled machine: fast, collaborative, no mistakes. They had all the tools and materials needed on the job site and worked from 8-5, non-stop. Vladimir, the crew supervisor, is a skilled craftsman and conscientious, motivating team leader. They cleaned up the job site at the end of every day. Watching them working together was like watching a ballet. My neighbors were so impressed that they stood around and simply watched - - amazed. No one had ever seen this kind of workmanship before. The finished job not only makes my house beautiful but it also makes it feel more comfortable. It is quieter inside and the house feels tighter than before. I expect my heating bills will go down this winter and my air conditioning bills have already receded. In fact during one of our unusual over 100 degree days this past summer, I didn’t have to turn the air conditioning on until 5:00 PM. I was sorry to see the job complete because I loved having this team at my home. Working with 3Generations was a sincere pleasure! This is a contractor you can trust for integrity and the highest quality standards whether it’s product knowledge, installation, trade excellence, customer care, fairness, follow-through or communication. In the end, they did a final inspection and took me around the house to show me the details that make a difference. Pride in workmanship was evident. I highly recommend this company, their people and suppliers without any reservations. Do not hesitate to engage their services.

These folks responded immediately to my request for an estimate for siding and provided a quote the same day! The sales estimator was very knowledgable and helpful. The cost quoted for the work was extremely reasonable. The timeliness, cleanliness and quality of their work is amazing! Highly recommend 3 Generations Improvements for any home exterior project you need!