HECS delivers EarthCraft Certification across Starke County and south of South Bend. HECS is an NCI-certified, Louisville-Kentucky-headquartered testing firm serving Indiana since 2009. County-specific service includes a free scoping call, a fixed-fee 24-hour proposal, and a certified report that passes program review in the first round.
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Indiana 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 Starke County 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.
HECS serves the South Bend metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 4-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.
HECS field technicians hold EarthCraft Certified Verifier (Southface Institute) 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 Indiana. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Starke County-area code officials and developers are available on request.
Most EarthCraft Certification engagements in the Starke County metro schedule within 2-4 weeks of contract signing. Pre-construction document reviews and pre-drywall inspections are typically scheduled first; final / performance-test visits follow the contractor close-out schedule. Call (859) 983-7382 with your project timeline and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.
If a measured value is outside the prescribed tolerance (e.g., ACH50 over the ENERGY STAR 3 ACH target, or duct leakage to outside above RESNET 380 thresholds), HECS documents the failure with photos and identify-codes for the offending building assemblies. We then work with your GC to schedule a targeted re-test of the failed assemblies after sealing. Re-tests are quoted at a fixed fee per visit (most projects pass after one targeted re-seal). Call (859) 983-7382 to discuss a specific failure-mode case.
Call (859) 983-7382 or email hecs@hecsusa.com with your project type, building size, and inspection schedule. Most scoping calls take under an hour. Within 24 hours you receive a fixed-fee proposal — not an estimate — with deliverables, schedule, and the credentials of the tech who will sign your report.
Most EarthCraft certifications in the Starke County metro are completed in 2-4 site visits plus a desktop review. Pre-drywall, pre-cover, and final inspections are coordinated with your general contractor. Call (859) 983-7382 with your timeline and we confirm availability within 24 hours.
Yes. HECS is on the Southface EarthCraft Verifier directory. Every EarthCraft certification is signed by a credentialed Verifier and verified under the EarthCraft Builder, EarthCraft Multifamily, or EarthCraft Renovation program.
EarthCraft offers Tier 1 through Tier 4 certification tiers. The performance requirements increase at each tier (energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality, water management, site stewardship). HECS will project-score your design at the scoping call so you know what tier your project targets before construction begins.
HECS verifies the service against the applicable Indiana state energy code, ASHRAE standards, and program-specific certification requirements. EarthCraft requires lot design (site + lot selection), resource efficiency (energy, water, materials), indoor environmental quality (HVAC, ventilation, combustion safety), and durability / disaster resistance. The verifier confirms each requirement on-site via checklist completion and supporting documentation.
EarthCraft certification is recognized by many state utility rebate programs in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic for energy-efficiency upgrades. HECS coordinates with the local utility program of record and submits the EarthCraft package to Southface for accreditation.
Yes. HECS files the EarthCraft certification package directly to Southface and supports your rater / energy modeler with the documentation package. The Indiana-specific certification tier is determined at the final inspection.