With 16+ years experience in the home inspection and home performance industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential inspection and energy auditing needs. We promise to treat your home as we would treat our own. We also offer commercial building inspection services. Call today to schedule an appointment with us. We look forward to working with you!
"We appreciated the thorough and helpful inspection that Bill Box provided. Also the fact that he was very cordial, easy to work with, honest, we felt comfortable with him and he added a plethora of helpful photos and answered all questions. We would be more than happy to recommend Bill for house inspections and wouldn’t hesitate to hire him in the future again. Rick L."
Linda L on April 2025
With 16+ years experience in the home inspection and home performance industry, we are the experts you need to take care of any of your residential inspection and energy auditing needs. We promise to treat your home as we would treat our own. We also offer commercial building inspection services. Call today to schedule an appointment with us. We look forward to working with you!
"We appreciated the thorough and helpful inspection that Bill Box provided. Also the fact that he was very cordial, easy to work with, honest, we felt comfortable with him and he added a plethora of helpful photos and answered all questions. We would be more than happy to recommend Bill for house inspections and wouldn’t hesitate to hire him in the future again. Rick L."
Linda L on April 2025
I am available for evening and weekend projects only at this time. I am open to and qualified for all small-scale projects related to building improvements, assembling, cleanup, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and more. I have done extensive work within power conservation and can help you save money on utility costs month over month.
I am available for evening and weekend projects only at this time. I am open to and qualified for all small-scale projects related to building improvements, assembling, cleanup, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, and more. I have done extensive work within power conservation and can help you save money on utility costs month over month.
USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.
USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.
Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!
Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!
Handy Dandy's Handimen is a home services provider with 12 employees in the tri-state area. We have a get it done, get it done quickly, and get it done to where it stays done attitude. We do just about everything you could need inside of a home.
Handy Dandy's Handimen is a home services provider with 12 employees in the tri-state area. We have a get it done, get it done quickly, and get it done to where it stays done attitude. We do just about everything you could need inside of a home.
We have been in the home inspection business for over 25 years and have two licensed home inspectors and wood destroying insect (WDI) inspectors, C. Dwight Barnett & Damon Barnett. Our home inspections are very thorough and we offer computerized and/or hard copy reports which include photos of problem areas photographed during the inspection. Damon Barnett also heads up the energy portion of our company and is NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program) licensed, a certified Energy Rater, a member of the National Association of Home Builders, and a Green Verifier. Dwight Barnett has been a member of The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) for 25 years and has been writing a weekly national Home Fix column for the Scripps Howard News Service for over 20 years. Barnett & Associates, Inc. is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau.
We have been in the home inspection business for over 25 years and have two licensed home inspectors and wood destroying insect (WDI) inspectors, C. Dwight Barnett & Damon Barnett. Our home inspections are very thorough and we offer computerized and/or hard copy reports which include photos of problem areas photographed during the inspection. Damon Barnett also heads up the energy portion of our company and is NRPP (National Radon Proficiency Program) licensed, a certified Energy Rater, a member of the National Association of Home Builders, and a Green Verifier. Dwight Barnett has been a member of The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) for 25 years and has been writing a weekly national Home Fix column for the Scripps Howard News Service for over 20 years. Barnett & Associates, Inc. is an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau.
We provide free energy consulting services that pertain to discounted natural gas and electricity supply services through local utility companies.
We provide free energy consulting services that pertain to discounted natural gas and electricity supply services through local utility companies.
An energy audit costs about $420 on average, ranging from $100 to $2,250, depending on the size of your home, property, location, and the tests the auditor needs to perform. Keep in mind that the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Efficient Home Improvement credit covers up to $150 of home energy audit costs. Common energy audit tests include:
Blower door test: $350
Duct testing: $100
HERS test: $375
HERS certification: $200
Infrared imaging: $200
To find a reputable energy auditor, find a local company that offers energy audit services. Research the company’s reviews, methods, and certifications to find a reliable professional in your area. The most reputable energy audit companies are HEP-certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local energy auditor guidelines to ensure you’re hiring a certified professional.
The difference between an energy auditor and a home inspector is primarily in the purpose of the inspection. The energy auditor conducts tests in your home to determine the energy efficiency levels in areas like windows, insulation, and doorways. The auditor then makes recommendations for ways to improve a home’s energy efficiency.
A home inspector examines various structures of your home to determine that everything is up to code and gauge the condition of features like the roof, foundation, HVAC, and electrical. The home inspector reports on the overall home and makes repair recommendations.
Typically, a local home energy auditor is responsible for performing energy audits. A home energy auditor will conduct one of three energy audits designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to determine the energy efficiency of your home. The auditor often provides analysis that can help guide changes and improvements to your home for better energy efficiency, giving recommendations as necessary.
The three levels of home energy audits include:
Level 1: Review of your energy bills and home for signs of energy inefficiency and areas for improvement. The average cost range is $0.08 to $0.12 per square foot.
Level 2: A level 2 ASHRAE energy audit costs $0.12 and $0.35 per square foot. In-depth analysis of your energy usage and provides a report of cost-saving changes.
Level 3: Comprehensive analysis and detailed recommendations for ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency. A level 3 audit costs about $0.36 to $0.50 per square foot.