Frustrated with trying to choose from the flood of tips that claim to improve the health and efficiency of your home?

If so, we can help. Our Greening Your Home Evaluation will show you which improvements would be most cost-effective for your home.

Our evaluator will visit each room of your home to inspect areas for energy loss and proper performance. The evaluator will then create a custom health and efficiency plan for your home.

Your Greening Your Home Evaluation will include an inspection of the following areas:

1. Proper Sealing and Performance

• Exterior doors and windows
• Wood burning fireplace dampers 
• Attic access door 
• Plumbing pipes and electrical lines that penetrate walls 
• Vents for your dryer, kitchen exhaust and hood, and bathrooms
• Inspection for water leaks around tub/shower

2. Appliance Efficiency

• Ceiling fans
• Refrigerator/freezer door seals 
• Refrigerator/freezer temperature settings 
• Refrigerator coil cleanliness
• Hot water heater temperature setting
• Humidifier settings 
• Air exchanger settings

3. Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system

• Thermostat settings and optimal programming
• Ductwork sealing and cleanliness
• Filter condition and cleanliness

4. Insulation Adequacy

• Visible hot water pipes
• Hot water heater
• Attic and rim joists 
• Crawl space

5. Water Conservation

• Shower head and faucet aerator efficiency
• Toilet water consumption evaluation

Putting your plan into action

After evaluating your home, we'll give you advice about easy do-it-yourself projects, and maybe even fix some problems immediately. For more specialized repairs and improvements, we will provide you with a written estimate.

How much does a Greening Your Home Evaluation cost?

That depends on the size of your home. The fee for homes less than 2000 square feet is $145. A home betweed 2000 - 4000 square feet can be evaluated for $180. If your home is over 4000 square feet, contact us for pricing.