Energy
Home energy inspection
A look at the parts of a house that decide how comfortable it is and how much energy it uses: the attic and walls, the ducts, the heating and cooling, the windows and the water heater.
Who it's for
Buyers who want to understand the energy side of a house before they own it.
Owners with rooms that never get comfortable, drafts, or summer heat that the system can't keep up with.
Anyone planning upgrades who wants to know what the house has now.
Where the energy goes
What gets looked at, following the air
- InsulationAttic insulation type, depth and coverage, and what can be seen of wall and floor insulation.
- Air leakageVisible gaps at the attic hatch, plumbing and wiring penetrations, recessed lights and other common leak points.
- DuctsWhere the ducts run, how they're insulated and connected, and visible damage or disconnections.
- Heating and coolingType of equipment, how it's operating with normal controls, filters and returns.
- Windows and doorsWindow type, weatherstripping and obvious air leaks.
- Water heatingType of water heater, venting, and visible insulation on hot water lines.
Access and equipment
What you get
- Report within 24 hours.
- A written description of the home's energy features and what was observed.
- Notes on what may be worth a closer look, upgrading or testing further.
Ducts, sealing and controls
Honest notes
What gets tested depends on the home; ask when booking about any testing you're interested in.
No inspection can predict your utility bills. The report describes the house, not a dollar figure.
Want recommendations ranked into a plan? That's the home energy savings audit.
Questions
How is this different from the savings audit?
The energy inspection describes what the house has and how it's working. The savings audit goes further and gives you practical priorities for improvements.
Can it be added to a buyer's inspection?
Call to ask. Customized inspection services are available to suit what you need.
Will you tell me how much I'll save?
No. Savings depend on how a household uses the house, utility rates and the work that's done. The report focuses on what can be observed.
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