Earth Sheltered Technology Inc
Riverfront, Mankato, MN

Earth Sheltered Technology Inc Reviews

3.4 stars based on 7 reviews

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  David Riggins

  5.0

  We have been in our Earth Sheltered Technologies (EST) underground home for about 4 years and we love it. We did not have any problems with the construction of our home. The EST representatives and workers were awesome. They did a great job constructing the concrete shell, waterproofing and covering the structure with dirt. The EST people were knowledgeable, easy to work with, did what they said they would do and were flexible when needed. Our local contractor did a super job finishing the house, also. It was very important to have a good flexible local contractor, since some things had to be done a little differently than normal home construction. Our home is great and everyone that visits really loves it. They are all surprised at how light it is inside, especially since we did not face it south, have a covered porch across the front and have no skylights or light tubes. Visibly our home is beautiful, inside and outside. (We may be a little prejudice.) It is very comfortable, extremely quiet and gives us a very secure type feeling. Our home is easy to heat and cool. Following an ice storm last winter, we were without any source of heat, with single digit temperatures outside for three days. The temperature inside our house dropped from 70 degrees to 66 degrees. We have two inside dogs that must be let out a few times each day and of course we went in and out a few times to view the spectacular iced landscape. This past summer and fall we had our HVAC systems turned off most of the time and the inside temperature stayed between 68 and 72 degrees. We've been using dehumidifiers in our home as concrete takes a long time to dry; plus we built in a very damp area and on a cliff overlooking a waterfall. The dehumidifiers ran most of the time at first, but not so often now. We keep the humidity around a comfortable 55 percent. We have had a tremendous amount rain since we moved in, but no leaks. We love our underground home and wish we could have built it many years earlier! David and Charlotte

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  Jackie offerman

  5.0

  This company simply does business like they live next door. What they say is what they do. They delivered a superior product, patiently worked with the county inspectors and soils engineers to make sure that my house would stand the test of time at the least expense. The crew was dedicated to the work, friendly and professional. I would recommend them to anyone. As I get further toward finishing my home I am confident that I will enjoy cost savings in heat and cooling plus live in a tornado and hail proof home. Thank you Earth Sheltered Technology!

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  Jeanne Newport

  5.0

  We have recently had our three modules poured. The crews were professional, careful, and fast. We initially had trouble meeting ResCheck requirements and finding HVAC professionals, so the EST people provided resources for both. We have zero complaints and sterling service, with several meetings at our site.We just now poured the floor, and will soon enclose the front. We feel that our build is a good value, that it is not overpriced. We recommend EST, and, although we plan to stay in this home forever, we would definitely build with them again.

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