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Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing in Cincinnati, OH

NCI-certified technicians. Fixed-fee proposals within 24 hours. Ohio & the Midwest since 2009.

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NCI Certified

Founded 2009

90+ Projects

Fully Insured

ASHRAE 111

IBHS FORTIFIED

Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing in Cincinnati, OH is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Ohio and the broader Midwest since 2009. A 90-minute drive from our Louisville HQ. Travel cost quoted up front. We serve Cincinnati Metro — including Hamilton County, Butler County, Warren County, Clermont County, Kenton County (KY), and Boone County (KY).

Why Cincinnati property owners choose HECS for Blower Door

Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Ohio trust HECS for third-party Blower Door.

NCI-certified field technicians — every HECS tech holds current NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer credentials. The person who takes the readings is the person who signs your report.
Fixed-fee proposals in 24 hours — not estimates, not time-and-materials. We quote travel cost up front, so the invoice matches the proposal.
Reports that pass program review — ENERGY STAR, NGBS Green, EarthCraft, 45L IRS Form 8908, FORTIFIED IBHS submission, code-official review. We deliver in the format your reviewer needs.
Local code expertise — 2019 Ohio Building Code (based on 2018 IBC) with Ohio Board of Building Standards amendments; 2018 IECC with Ohio-specific amendments; OHFA requires ENERGY STAR Multifamily or NGBS Green for LIHTC-funded multifamily.
One project manager for the whole job — TAB, blower door, energy cert, FORTIFIED: we coordinate scheduling so you make one phone call, not five.

How the Blower Door project works in Cincinnati

Free scoping call (under an hour). Call (859) 983-7382 or email hecs@hecsusa.com with your project type, building size, program of record, and rough-in or final inspection schedule.
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours. Deliverables, schedule, and the credentials of the tech who will sign your report — all in writing.
Field work by NCI-certified techs. Most blower door projects in the Cincinnati metro complete in 1 site visit.
Certified report delivered within one week. Format matches your program — AABC, NEBB, NCI, RESNET, ENERGY STAR, NGBS, EarthCraft, FORTIFIED, or custom code-official.
Program submission support. We coordinate with your rater, commissioning authority, code official, or program reviewer as needed.

Frequently asked questions — Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing in Cincinnati

How much does blower door testing cost in Cincinnati?

HECS quotes Blower Door projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Cincinnati projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email hecs@hecsusa.com for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.

Do you travel to Cincinnati for blower door projects?

Yes. A 90-minute drive from our Louisville HQ. Travel cost quoted up front. For projects outside our 4-hour radius, we partner with local field techs to minimize travel cost while maintaining NCI-certified sign-off on every report.

What certifications does HECS hold for blower door in Ohio?

HECS field technicians hold NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer credentials (valid through December 2026). HECS is also an IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator, RESNET Certified HERS Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily Reviewer, NGBS Green Certified Verifier, and EarthCraft Certified Verifier. Every HECS report is signed by a credentialed technician — never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.

Can HECS coordinate with my Cincinnati code official or commissioning authority?

Yes. HECS regularly coordinates Blower Door with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Ohio — including OHFA (Ohio Housing Finance Agency) program reviewers. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Cincinnati-area code officials and developers available on request.

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