HECS provides EarthCraft Certified Builder / Verifier Services in Frankfort, KY (Franklin County, ZIPs 40601-40604, population 28,000) — humid subtropical, 44" precip, 4,200 HDD. Our EarthCraft Multifamily / Builder / Renovate / Light Commercial. state capital, on the Kentucky River.
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EarthCraft Certification in Frankfort, KY is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Kentucky and the broader Midwest since 2009. HECS serves Frankfort and Central Kentucky from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 1.5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible. We serve Frankfort Metro — including Franklin County (Frankfort), plus Anderson County, Shelby County, Owen County, Henry County, and Woodford County..
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Kentucky trust HECS for third-party EarthCraft Certification because we deliver:
HECS quotes EarthCraft Certification projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Frankfort projects fall within our standard Midwest service rate. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] for a project-specific quote within 24 hours.
HECS serves Frankfort and Central Kentucky from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 1.5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.
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.
Yes. HECS regularly coordinates EarthCraft Certification with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Kentucky. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Frankfort-area code officials and developers available on request.
HECS also delivers EarthCraft Certification in:
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours — not an estimate.
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Most EarthCraft certifications in Frankfort complete in 6-10 weeks: 2-3 on-site inspections plus a desktop review of building science benchmarks.
Yes. HECS is registered with Southface Institute as an EarthCraft Certified Verifier. We submit EarthCraft documentation to Southface on behalf of the project team.
We verify all three EarthCraft programs: EarthCraft Builder (single-family), EarthCraft Multifamily (apartments + townhomes), and EarthCraft Renovation (existing buildings). Most Frankfort projects target EarthCraft Multifamily.
Yes. EarthCraft Multifamily certification is one of the eligibility pathways for many Kentucky utility rebate programs (gas + electric). HECS prepares the documentation package and provides the certification letter to the utility partner.
HECS needs: (1) the building science benchmarks (air sealing, insulation, HVAC), (2) water management system details, (3) indoor air quality specs, (4) durable construction checklist. We audit and request clarifications.
Yes. EarthCraft Multifamily is one of the eligible third-party certifications under most Kentucky LIHTC affordability programs. We verify at the Silver or Gold level depending on the funding source's requirements.