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EarthCraft Certification in South Bend, IN is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Indiana and the broader Midwest since 2009. 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. We serve South Bend Metro.
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 South Bend 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 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 South Bend-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 South Bend 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 South Bend projects target EarthCraft Multifamily.
Yes. EarthCraft Multifamily certification is one of the eligibility pathways for many Indiana 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 Indiana LIHTC affordability programs. We verify at the Silver or Gold level depending on the funding source's requirements.
If you're searching for EarthCraft Certification near me in South Bend, Indiana, HECS is the certified third-party verifier that serves your area. HECS covers South Bend and surrounding communities within a 100 miles service radius, traveling from our Louisville, Kentucky headquarters to projects region-wide.
Areas HECS serves near South Bend:
Same-week scheduling for projects in South Bend and surrounding counties. Call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] to start a project in your area.
HECS provides EarthCraft Certification for builders and developers in South Bend, IN. EarthCraft is the Southeast regional green building program administered by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.