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Find a Location

American Design & Build, LTD. has 4 locations, listed below.

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    • American Design & Build, LTD.

      221 Gateway Dr Bel Air, MD 21014-4224

      BBB Accredited Business
    • American Design & Build, LTD.

      931 Pulaski Hwy Havre De Grace, MD 21078-2601

      BBB Accredited Business
    • American Design & Build, LTD.

      227 Gateway Dr. STE G Bel Air, MD 21014

      BBB Accredited Business
    • American Sentry Solar

      10873 Hillpoint San Antonio, TX 78217

    Business ProfileforAmerican Design & Build, LTD.

    Construction Services
    Multi Location Business
    BBB accredited business

    Additional business information

    Additional Info:
    This organization was a 2000-2001 recipient of BBB Greater Maryland's Torch Award for Marketplace Excellence. Torch Awards are given to recognize organizations exhibiting ethics in the marketplace and exemplary dedication to advancing trust between businesses and consumers.
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    3.93/5stars

    Average of 15 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 12/20/1993

    Years in Business: 30

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Products & Services

    This company offers replacement doors, replacement windows, siding, roofs, and solar installation.

    Business Details

    This is a multi-location business.

    Find a Location

    American Design & Build, LTD. has 4 locations, listed below.

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      • American Design & Build, LTD.

        221 Gateway Dr Bel Air, MD 21014-4224

        BBB Accredited Business
      • American Design & Build, LTD.

        931 Pulaski Hwy Havre De Grace, MD 21078-2601

        BBB Accredited Business
      • American Design & Build, LTD.

        227 Gateway Dr. STE G Bel Air, MD 21014

        BBB Accredited Business
      • American Sentry Solar

        10873 Hillpoint San Antonio, TX 78217

      Location of This Business
      221 Gateway Dr, Bel Air, MD 21014-4224
      BBB File Opened:
      12/21/1993
      Years in Business:
      30
      Business Started:
      9/13/1993
      Business Started Locally:
      2/1/1993
      Business Incorporated:
      9/16/1993
      Accredited Since:
      12/20/1993
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • American Sentry Solar
      Hours of Operation

      Primary

      M:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      T:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      W:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Th:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      F:
      9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
      Business Management
      • Mr. Joseph A. Tunney, President
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Mr. Joseph A. Tunney, President

      Customer Contact

      • Mr. Joseph A. Tunney, President
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (410) 692-5475
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Website Addresses

      Industry Tip

      BBB Tip: Hiring construction and remodeling services you can trust

      Customer Complaints

      3 Customer Complaints

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      Most Recent Customer Complaint

      11/15/2023

      Complaint Type:
      Sales and Advertising Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      The salesman for the solar company was at my home for over two hours , told us there would be a federal rebate for $19,000 ,which was 30% of my $63, 400 solar panels from federal government , in the form of a check , and a state and Delmarva rebate check of $8,000 . I asked him repeatedly if he was sure it would be in the form of a check because I planned to put all of it towards paying off my panels . Following him having me sign contract and having panels installed , I did all the needed paperwork and docusigning for rebates . I stopped hearing from American sentry calling repeatedly , I finally got ahold of Adam after many attempts , asked him about rebates and he assured me the same as salesman . I still haven’t received Delmarva check and then found out the $19,000 check from irs is not a check it is a tax rebate that is only good for what you owe the IRS and I never oh the IRS so it can only be rolled over for the total of five years so the $19,000 rebate check that this company told me I was getting is not true, I asked them repeatedly if this is true within the first three days of signing the contract, which I could’ve got out of, and they assured me yes. Now I’m in debt for $64,000. I’m 60 years old raising my granddaughter single and sick to my stomach over this company and how they operate and there’s so much more I can’t even go into at this point but I can go into it later, when someone reaches out from the Better Business Bureau. .
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      Customer Reviews

      15 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Christopher H

      5 stars

      11/16/2023

      Bel Air, Maryland - So, I have gotten 5 estimates for solar panels for my home. I decided to go with American sentry solar because the estimate process was straight forward, they answered all my questions and did a good job at explaining the County/State/Federal Solar incentives that would apply to my project (plus they are local to me). The project was quick and again straight forward. This is the timeline of my project: 09/22/23- Started the paperwork- contract/permit/Loan etc. 10/04/23- Site planning visit- (electric panel and roofing system inspection) 10/25/23- System Install – Took about 4 hours – (The crew was outstanding) 10/31/23- Local Government (County Permit Inspection) 11/15/23- Power Company updated power meter to be compatible with the system. 11/16/23- System in full Operation I like being able to see what the system is producing to include the system status and what each solar panel is producing with the Enphase enlighten App. Now the wait to see the effects to my energy bill begins and I will update in the future. Overall, I’m very happy with the whole project and would recommend the American sentry solar team.

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