Professional Services:

  • Home Energy Audits
  • Residential Inspection
  • Radon Testing
  • Infrared Scanning
  • Electronic Reporting
  • Free Phone Consultation

    • Information

    Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term referring to the air quality within and around buildings and structure.
    Radon is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water.
    The following definitions of comment descriptions represent this inspection report.
    Your home inspection may or may not include these inspections or testing.

    Energy Audits

    What is a Home Performance Energy Audit?

    A Home Energy Audit is an approach to identifying the primary sources that are making your home energy usage inefficient and uncomfortable. A Certified Energy Auditor will perform an examination of your home to assess it's overall performance and energy efficiency. The auditor will complete a series of tests to assist in revealing any concealed energy leaks or unhealthy conditions that are reducing the efficiency, comfort and safety of your home.


    Services Offered with an Energy Audit:

    Infrared Scanning

    Draft Testing

    Blower Door Testing

    Check for Insulation/Proper Insulation in Attic and Walls

    Ventilation


    What are the benefits?

    Understanding the specific conditions that are affecting the performance and comfort of your home is necessary to maximize the overall impact of energy-focused home improvements. Our Home Performance Energy Auditors utilize a whole-house approach to assess how specific improvements can work collectively to provide maximum comfort and energy savings.


    A comprehensive energy audit will identify home energy improvements that:

    Increase energy efficiency

    Reduce energy usage

    Improve quality of indoor air

    Produce consistent interior temperatures

    Reduce drafts

    Improve humidity and ventilation


    How do I prepare for an energy audit?

    The following items will help you prepare for your Home Performance Energy Audit: Have one year of energy usage accessible (available from utility provider) Look for broken or defective windows and doors Write down any areas in your home that are either too hot or too cold Remove any obstructions around water heater, air conditioner, and furnace Clean debris from fireplaces Make sure all areas of your home are accessible