NCI-certified technicians. Fixed-fee proposals within 24 hours. Kentucky & the Midwest since 2009.
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EarthCraft Certification in St. Louis, MO is delivered by HECS — an NCI-certified, Kentucky-based testing firm serving Missouri and the broader Midwest since 2009. HECS serves the St. Louis metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 5-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible. We serve St. Louis Metro — including St. Louis City, plus St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, and Madison County (IL side)..
Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across Missouri 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 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 Missouri. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from St. Louis-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 St Louis 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 St Louis projects target EarthCraft Multifamily.
Yes. EarthCraft Multifamily certification is one of the eligibility pathways for many Missouri 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 Missouri LIHTC affordability programs. We verify at the Silver or Gold level depending on the funding source's requirements.