Green Home Verifier Services

ENERGY STAR verification

We provide inspections for builders of ENERGY STAR homes. Our ENERGY STAR verification process is listed below.

Preconstruction:

Computer analysis of home to obtain HERS rating

Computer analysis of upgrades or options that are being considered

Meeting to discuss specifications with builder and subcontractors

Inspections:

Pre-insulation Inspection to verify air sealing measures

Pre-drywall Thermal Bypass Inspection

Final inspection including envelope air leakage and duct leakage testing

Documentation:

All necessary paperwork to be submitted for ENERGY STAR qualification

Documentation provided for rebates and incentives that are available

NAHB Green Verification

We provide inspections for builders who want their homes certified to the NAHB Green Building Standard. ENERGY STAR qualification goes hand in hand with homes meeting the NAHB Green Building Standard. Therefore, the ENERGY STAR inspections and NAHB Green Building Standard verification process overlap in some respects. Our NAHB Green Building Standard verification process is listed below.

Preconstruction:

Review with builder which points are being claimed and level of certification targeted

Meeting to discuss specifications with builder and subcontractors

Inspections:

Rough inspection according to NAHB Green Building Standard protocol

If required, exhaust fan flow testing, room pressure testing, and fresh air flow inspection

Documentation:

All necessary reporting required by verifier will be submitted to NAHB.

Documentation provided for rebates and incentives that are available.