Home assessment
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A home performance assessment evaluates your home's comfort, energy use, and upgrade opportunities — so you get the right scope, not a sales pitch.
What an assessment gives you
A home performance assessment turns symptoms into a practical plan.
Instead of guessing, we look at where the home is losing performance and which upgrades belong first. That means understanding attic losses, lower-level issues, draft paths, window performance, HVAC interaction, and incentive opportunities before recommending scope.
- Find the root causes behind hot rooms, cold floors, drafts, and high bills.
- Prioritize the upgrades that should come first instead of chasing the most visible problem.
- Get a clearer path on likely incentives and whether a project is worth doing now.
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What You Get From an Assessment
A clear, practical picture of how your home performs: where it loses the most energy, what causes comfort problems, which upgrades will have the most impact, and what incentives may be available.
This is not a high-pressure sales visit. It is diagnostic work that helps you make informed decisions.
What we evaluate
- Insulation levels and condition in attic, walls, and below-grade
- Air leakage pathways and their severity
- Window and door condition and performance
- HVAC system context and envelope interaction
- Moisture and ventilation indicators
- Incentive eligibility for recommended upgrades
What Happens During an Assessment
We inspect from attic to basement, noting insulation, air leakage, and envelope conditions.
Tools like blower-door testing measure how much the home leaks and where.
A clear summary of what we found, what it means, and what to prioritize.
A practical upgrade plan with estimated impact, sequencing, and applicable incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a home performance assessment?
A professional evaluation of how your home performs — where it loses energy, what causes comfort problems, and which upgrades will make the biggest difference. It gives you a clear picture before you commit to anything.
Is this the same as a home energy audit?
The terms overlap. A home energy audit is often a formalized, program-specific evaluation. Our assessment is broader — evaluating comfort, efficiency, and upgrade opportunities with a practical, homeowner-focused approach.
How long does an assessment take?
A typical assessment takes two to three hours, depending on the size and complexity of the home. You receive a clear summary of findings and recommendations.
Do I need an assessment before getting work done?
Not always, but it is the best way to ensure the right work gets done in the right order. For homes with multiple issues, an assessment prevents wasting money on the wrong priorities.