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Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing in Louisville, KY

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

NCI Certified

Founded 2009

90+ Projects

Fully Insured

ASHRAE 111

IBHS FORTIFIED

Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing in Louisville, KY is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Kentucky and the broader Midwest since 2009. HECS is headquartered here. Most projects within a 60-minute drive. We serve Louisville Metro — including Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County, Shelby County, and Southern Indiana across the river.

Why Louisville property owners choose HECS for Blower Door

Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Kentucky 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 — 2018 Kentucky Building Code (based on 2015 IBC) with locally adopted amendments; Jefferson County enforces IECC 2015; new construction in the Louisville Metro must meet ENERGY STAR v3.1 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 Louisville

  1. 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.
  2. Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours. Deliverables, schedule, and the credentials of the tech who will sign your report — all in writing.
  3. Field work by NCI-certified techs. Most blower door projects in the Louisville metro complete in 1 site visit.
  4. Certified report delivered within one week. Format matches your program — AABC, NEBB, NCI, RESNET, ENERGY STAR, NGBS, EarthCraft, FORTIFIED, or custom code-official.
  5. 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 Louisville

How much does blower door testing cost in Louisville?

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 Louisville 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 Louisville for blower door projects?

Yes. HECS is headquartered here. Most projects within a 60-minute drive. 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 Kentucky?

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 Louisville code official or commissioning authority?

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

Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing service area near Louisville

HECS also delivers Blower Door in:

Related HECS service: HERS Rater Kentucky — RESNET-certified HERS rating, energy modeling, IECC compliance, and ENERGY STAR v3 verification. See HERS Rater service hub →

Get a Louisville Blower Door proposal

Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — not an estimate.

Related service areas near Louisville

Frequently asked questions — Louisville process + scheduling + code

How quickly can HECS schedule a blower door test in Louisville?

Most blower door tests in the Louisville metro schedule within 1-2 weeks of contract signing. Single-fan residential tests can usually be booked within 3-5 business days.

Is HECS an active RESNET-certified HERS Rater for Louisville?

Yes. HECS field technicians hold current RESNET HERS Rater credentials (valid through 2026) and submit ratings through the accredited provider's registry. HERS Index, ENERGY STAR v3.1, and code-required blower door tests all carry the same credential.

What is the difference between a blower door test and a duct leakage test for Louisville projects?

A blower door test measures total building envelope air leakage (ACH50 / CFM50). A duct leakage test measures leakage of the HVAC duct system only (CFM25 / CFM50 to outside). ENERGY STAR Multifamily, code-official review, and 45L credit all require separate envelope and duct tests.

What building codes does HECS verify blower door tests against in Louisville?

HECS verifies the service against the applicable Kentucky state energy code, ASHRAE standards, and any program-specific certification path your project requires. We follow ASTM E779 for the test procedure and report in the format your code official or program reviewer requires.

What if my building fails the blower door test on the first visit in Louisville?

HECS documents specific leak locations where visible (using a combination of smoke pencil and visual inspection). The certification report identifies the test result vs. the target, with recommendations for sealing. Re-test after sealing is quoted separately.

Does HECS submit blower door test results to code officials on behalf of Louisville projects?

Yes. We coordinate test scheduling, result submission, and any clarifications with code officials, HERS raters, and program administrators as needed.

Blower Door Testing Near Me — Louisville, KY

If you're searching for Blower Door Testing near me in Louisville, Kentucky, HECS is the certified third-party verifier that serves your area. HECS covers Louisville and surrounding communities within a 150 miles service radius, traveling from our Louisville, Kentucky headquarters to projects region-wide.

Areas HECS serves near Louisville:

Same-week scheduling for projects in Louisville and surrounding counties. Call (859) 983-7382 or email verify@hecsusa.com to start a project in your area.

What Is Blower Door Testing?

HECS is an NCI-certified blower door test company serving Louisville, KY. We perform residential and commercial blower door tests to ASTM E779 standards and deliver certified air leakage reports.

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