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"I manage an Energy Industry Study Program each year with EIA participants at the Department of Energy and always request Charles to be our guest speaker because the evaluations on his presentation are top notch! The topic of building science and sustainable architecture is very interesting to our group (both professionally and personally), but what really makes his presentation wonderful is his extensive knowledge, advice, and humor. I get requests each year to make it a longer session and to include field trips to visit him on site in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg." ~ Kimberly Swan, The Need Project

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The Gaines Group, PLC has done a tremendous job designing our home. They are knowledgeable, easy to work with, and responsible. I’d highly recommend them to others.

- Amanda Friss

The Gaines Group has been a valuable resource both personally and in a business setting. My wife and I hired The Gaines Group for a design for finishing our basement. They did a fantastic job of compiling our ideas, recommending proper infrastructure details to reduce energy consumption and increase comfort both in the basement and in our overall home. Charles’ attention to detail and to planning is second to none. In the business setting, they are a fair company to work with who respect the expertise of suppliers and give powerful referrals. Overall, a pleasure to work with.

- Jay Monger, Excel Heating and Cooling

We hired The Gaines Group, PLC to design our basement for living space. They are very knowledgeable about energy savings and extremely generous with their knowledge. Everyone I know speaks highly of them. In our working relationship with our basement, we found them to be honest about cost and forthright about saving us money.

- Sally Newkirk

In January 2013, I contacted Charles with the Gaines Group to get an estimate on “blue prints.” My first phone conversation with Charles was informative and very pleasant. I knew right away that Charles would be our architect. My husband and I have been working with Charles for several months and the process has been so easy. Charles is an excellent communicator and has found solutions to all of our needs and wants. He is timely with his responses, makes suggestions, supportive, knowledgeable, and extremely professional. Charles guided us through the entire process and helped us stay within our budget. Charles is definitely an expert in his field. It has been a joy to work with Charles and the entire staff at Gaines Group.

- Angela George

We used The Gaines Group, PLC for a consultation on our new build. The architect we worked with provided a lot of valuable advice that we implemented regarding how to save money, increase energy-efficiency, and change our layout to better work for our family.

- Melissa Ritter

The Gaines Group worked tirelessly to help us design our house. They found answers to all of our questions and helped us realize the value of hiring such an experienced group of professionals. We could have never done this project without them. Their knowledge is incredible and their services are the definition of value added. I would hire them again and again.

- Mary Kaye Slonaker

I recommend The Gaines Group, PLC to anyone that is interested in good design. They are committed to that, believing that “design matters”. They listen to the needs of his clients, and designs the best, most energy efficient solution for their project. The Gaines Group strives to be knowledgeable in all areas of their chosen profession, to better serve their clients.

- Ben Trost, President, Trost Custom Homes Inc

As I was planning our new home, I was finding a lot of options to weigh concerning green building practices. I consulted with The Gaines Group, PLC to learn more about those options and begin to narrow down all the options. I found them to be very accessible, well informed and objective. They gave me clear, easy to understand information that considered different construction methodology, value vs. cost, environmental impact, indoor air quality, moisture and termite barriers, etc. They were well versed on a myriad of types of insulation, hot water heating, ventilation, air flow and I’m sure other topics if I’d had questions on those. I’m really pleased to be able to consult with a local professional firm that has such breadth of knowledge and experience on green practices.

- Deb Mitchell

The Gaines Group, PLC was hired to be our construction team’s LEED Consultant. As a LEED AP, Charles Hendricks is very knowledgeable in every aspect of helping us through the maze of the LEED certification process…especially important as we are reaching for platinum certification. As an Architect, he is very much on top of the latest trends for “green” building and how best to incorporate efficiency into a superb design.

- Glen Stoltzfus

The Gaines Group, PLC is a stellar example of a collaborative architectural firm. They guided us through the planning process in designing a unique zero energy, solar-powered residence. Always willing to listen and consider creative approaches, The Gaines Groups’ support was terrific from start to finish. We are delighted with the outcome and love our new home.

- Melissa D. King

The Gaines Group’s approach is “cutting edge” with innovative design. I would highly recommend a consultation to learn more about what their firm has to offer.

- Robert Connelly, Territory Manager, ACF Environmental

We were looking to put an addition on the side of our house that would provide us a flexible space that today could be a play space for our children but one day possibly be an inlaw suite with kitchen and bathroom. We even wondered if this room could be a garage someday for someone else. Charles had the vision and plan figured out for us. He guided our conversations with two builders as well. His ideas helped not only plan a functional space but also a creatively repurposeful space. He was a joy to work with and understanding of our first time building questions.

- William Roy