What we do....

  1. Alternative Energies (Solar, Micorhydro, etc)
  2. Electrical
  3. Energy Efficient Upgrades for your home(windows, doors etc)
  4. Energy Star Contractor
  5. Heating & Cooling
  6. Home Energy Evaluation
  7. Light Excavation
  8. Plumbing
  9. Remodeling/Additions
  10. Residential Service work

To schedule an appointment or request a quote:

call 540-987-9668

or email:

Darren & Jan McKinney

PO Box 103

Sperryville, VA22740

Phone (540) 987-9668

Fax (866) 739-5260

*see our website for additional information including pricing*

Do you want to…

  • SaveMONEY ?
  • Help the Environment?
  • Increase the value of your home?
  • Save on your taxes?

We can help you…

  • Conserve Energy
  • Become Energy Independent

About Us

Darren and Jan McKinney founded McKinney Services in 1996 as a small, family run, residential and commercial service company.

McKinney Services is based in Sperryville, Virginia. They serve Rappahannock, Culpeper, Page and surrounding counties.

In 2005 Darren and Jan partnered with North American Housing Corporation to expand their business into new home construction. North American Housing Corporation is a pioneer in the Modular Home business. By partnering with North American Housing Corporation, they are now able to provide quality homes for their clients in a manner that is parallel to their standards of professionalism.

Darren and Jan are both registered Energy Star contractors. They completed their first Energy Star Rated Home in RappahannockCounty in 2007, under the trading as name
J McKinney Homes.
Energy efficiency and conservation are at the core of the business philosophy of McKinney Services LLC. Darren, Jan and staff are constantly expanding their education in the field of alternative energies and energy efficiency in order to offer environmentally friendly services to their clients. In addition to their affiliation with the Energy Star program, they are currently expanding into Solar and Geothermal technologies.

Darren has worked in construction and as a tradesman for most of his life. Prior to starting his own company, he worked with his father, a life-long contractor, served four years in the US Navy, and was an HVAC technician for the County of Culpeper. Darren is a Class “A” Virginia Contractor and holds a Master’s License in HVAC, Electricity, Plumbing and endorsements in Building and Alternative Energies.

Jan is a graduate of JamesMadisonUniversity with a degree in English and holds a Virginia Class “A” contractor’s license with a builder’s endorsement. She was worked in the construction industry since 1996. She also taught for LurayHigh School for five years and was the English Department Chairman. Her other work experience includes Human Resources, Customer Service and various duties in the field of Law.

ENERGY CONSERVATION

A FEW IF OUR UPGRADE SERVICES & PRICING:

  • House Evaluation for Energy Savings (client will receive a checklist specific to their home with Energy Saving tips) $75.00
  • Install shades or blinds
    Labor: starting at $20/window
  • Install a clothes line – Labor for starts at - $100.00 (customer to provide materials)
  • HVAC unit service $75-$100 (depending upon unit type)
  • Install Energy Star Programmable Thermostat starting at $125 (depending on your HVAC unit type)
  • Replace existing light or fan with an Energy Star Ceiling fan $150 (labor only – additional if mounting box is not metal – does not include cost of new fan – customer to provide new fan)
  • Replace high gallon flush toilet (greater than 1.6 gal) with modern 1.6 gallon or less toilet –starting at $200 for standard toilet (includes new toilet, installation & disposal)
  • Replace windows with Energy Star rated windows with Low E – starting at $300*/window (includes, labor, replacement window, removal and disposal – no minimum order required – can order one window at a time as budget allows – does not include repair of pre-existing structural damage such as termites etc.)
  • Install Solar Tub Lighting: Solar Tube Skylight price for 10” diameter, without extensions, night lighting or shutters: $225*, average labor with shingle roof with no extensions $200. – quotes will be given prior to work -
  • Install Solar Attic Fan - Fans start at $350.00 + $150 labor for installation
  • Install Solar Hot Water Heater
    Average Installed Price range
    $7,000-$10,000
    (depends on size of house, orientation of house/placement of panels and water demands of household – price assumes using existing installed hot water heater as back up. Pricing available for tankless backup) Consult your tax professional regarding Tax Credits through 12/31/2008 for Solar Hot Water Heaters – up to $2,000 for Residential and up to 30% for Commercial.
    From Energy Star Website:
    Solar Energy Systems:
    Tax credits are available for qualified solar water heating and photovoltaic systems. The credits are available for systems "placed in service" from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2008. The tax credit is for 30% of the cost of the system, up to $2,000. This credit is not limited to the $500 home improvement cap. **Commercial applications are not restricted to the $2,000 cap**
  • Call or email for other Service Pricing, from general service repair to new Energy Star home construction – 540-987-9668 or

*material pricing subject to change – current pricing will be given before commencement of job*