Residential contractors
Finding and selecting a contractor is an important choice in your home improvement project.
We've put together some resources to help you make an informed decision.
Find a pro
To start, you'll want to do your research to select the right contractor for your job. We also provide lists of local professionals to assist with your home improvements.
Contractor listing
The expandable categories below include contractors who've recently completed projects for SMUD customers and are familiar with SMUD rebates, meaning you'll maximize your savings. For HVAC and Heat pump water heaters contractors click here.
Looking for a complete energy efficiency overhaul of your home? Check out our Home Performance Program.
Financing
Most of the HVAC and window contractors also offer SMUD financing.
HomeAdvisor
As an additional resource, SMUD Energy Store partnered with HomeAdvisor to quickly connect you with contractors on a variety of projects.
Note: SMUD does not endorse or warrant any workmanship, installation, labor, cost or materials of the contractor you select.
| Participating contractors | Offers financing | 2019 Projects |
|---|---|---|
|
Bell Brothers Heating & Air Inc |
Yes | 48 |
|
California Energy Consultant Service |
Yes | 20 |
|
California Energy Services |
Yes | 5 |
|
Cherry Home Improvement |
Yes | 1 |
|
Clarke & Rush Mechanical, Inc. |
Yes | 19 |
|
Clarke's Heating & Air |
Yes | 1 |
| Dick's Rancho Glass, Inc PO Box 351 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741 License #495264 Call 916-363-6554 |
Yes | 2 |
|
Forrest Enterprises |
Yes | 12 |
|
Good News Home Improvements, Inc. |
Yes | 3 |
|
Hall's Window Center, Inc. |
Yes | 51 |
|
Impressive Exteriors |
Yes | 52 |
|
Luxem Design & Construction |
Yes | 29 |
|
Northwest Exteriors |
Yes | 44 |
|
Ridgeline Construction |
Yes | 1 |
|
Southgate Glass & Screen, Inc. |
Yes | 20 |
|
Star Energy, Inc. |
Yes | 2 |
|
Sunstone Home Services, Inc. |
Yes | 2 |
|
Werner & Sons |
Yes | 3 |
All SMUD Participating Contractors have been certified through the Foundation for Pool and Spa Industry Education (FPSIE) and have completed the California Aquatic Equipment Installer (CAEI) training course. These contractors offer a $250 instant rebate at time of installation and can program your equipment for maximum energy savings.
To get this rebate, please fill out the Payment Release Authorization when you complete the pool rebate application. This authorizes your contractor to redeem the $250 rebate on your behalf.
Please note that the $250 rebate is available for purchases made by May 31, 2020. The Pool Pump Rebate Program ends June 1, 2020 due to budget constraints brought on by the global COVID-19 crisis. As an essential service provider, SMUD's resources must be focused on delivering reliable and uninterrupted power and keeping customers safe.
| Participating contractors | 2019 Projects |
|---|---|
|
A Perfect Pool |
1 |
|
All American Pools |
3 |
|
All Cities Pool & Spa |
1 |
|
American Pool Experts |
2 |
|
Awesome Pool Services |
6 |
|
Bishop Pool Service & Repair |
14 |
|
Brent's Pool Service, Inc. |
1 |
|
Cabana Pool Service |
1 |
|
Clancy Spa & Pool |
2 |
|
Christal Clear Pools |
15 |
|
Clark's Pool Service, Inc. |
2 |
|
Dan Bergendahl Pool Tech |
2 |
|
Dennet Pools |
3 |
|
Diamond Pool and Spa |
2 |
|
Extra Mile Pool Care |
2 |
|
Geremia Swimming Pool Service |
4 |
| Hydro Pure Pool & Spa
3662 Melodye Court Rescue, CA 95672 |
4 |
|
Gregg's Pool Works, Inc. |
3 |
|
Imperial Pool Service |
8 |
|
JC's Pool Works, Inc. |
3 |
|
Leisure Time Pool Service and Repair |
2 |
| Mathis Pool Service & Construction
201 Dalton Ct, Lincoln, CA 95648 |
1 |
|
MIS Pool Care |
2 |
|
M & M Pool Construction |
4 |
|
Mike The Poolman |
4 |
|
Pool Time Service (Now Pool Time & Spa) |
8 |
|
Premier Pools & Spas |
8 |
|
River City Pool Care |
6 |
|
Sac Valley Pool Service |
1 |
|
Sage Pools |
2 |
|
Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc. |
7 |
|
Sky Blue Pools Weekly Service & Repair |
3 |
|
Solaron Pool Heating, Inc. |
2 |
|
Swim Chem, Inc. |
2 |
|
Tim's Pool Service |
2 |
We'll continue to maintain a list of participating contractors for the Home Performance Program due to the specialized training associated with whole-home energy upgrades. Get more information on SMUD's Home Performance Program.
Do your research
Finding a good contractor requires a bit of research. To help you get started, we’ve put together these tips and resources.
Read online reviews
Online reviews are a good way to generally see how happy past customers are with a contractor’s work. The following sites can help you find reviews:
Hiring tips
- Hire only CA state-licensed contractors with a valid license, such as the following:
- Attic and/or Wall Insulation: C - 2
- Central Air Conditioner and/or Heat Pump: C - 20
- Cool Roof: C - 39
- Heat Pump Water Heater: C - 36
- High Performance Windows: C - 17
- Photovoltaic (PV) Generation System: C – 10 & C – 46 or B (General)
- Solar Domestic Hot Water (SDHW): C – 46
- Home Performance: B (General) plus Building Performance Institute Building Analyst (BPI-BA) certification
- Check contractor license numbers online at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling 1-800-321-CSLB (2752)
- Inform the contractor you are interested in participating in SMUD's rebate program
- Verify the contractor is informed about SMUD's rebate requirements (install eligible measures, pull permit, provide supporting documentation for rebate application)
- Get at least 3 bids
Get references
We recommend you get at least 3 references from each bidder and be sure to call or visit the reference.
- Confirm the contractor carries Workers' Compensation and Liability insurance policies
- Get all project expectations in writing
- Sign a contract only if you completely understand the terms
- Never make a down payment of more than 10%
- Never pay in cash
- Keep a job file of all papers relating to your project, including all payments
- Never make a final payment until you are satisfied with the job
To be eligible for SMUD financing, your selected contractor must have successfully completed and passed SMUD's loan finance training.