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HERS Rater in Columbus, OH | HECS

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RESNET Certified

ENERGY STAR v3

IECC Compliant

Blower Door

Duct Leakage

45L Tax Credit

HECS delivers certified HERS Rater services in Columbus, OH. HECS is a RESNET-certified Home Energy Rating System (HERS) provider headquartered in Louisville KY and serving Ohio since 2009. City-specific service includes a free scoping call, a fixed-fee 24-hour proposal, and a certified HERS rating report that passes program review in the first round.

Why Columbus property owners choose HECS for HERS Rater services

Local code officials, builders, developers, and program administrators across OH trust HECS for third-party HERS ratings because we deliver:

RESNET-certified HERS Rater credentials — every report is signed by a credentialed technician, never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.
Same-day fixed-fee proposals — most Columbus projects quoted within 24 hours of the free scoping call. No hourly billing.
ENERGY STAR v3, 45L Tax Credit, and IECC compliance — we coordinate the HERS rating alongside the program requirements so you don’t pay for two site visits.
Blower door + duct leakage bundled — HERS ratings require airtightness testing; we run ACH50 and duct leakage to outside on the same visit at no extra mobilization fee.
One phone call for HERS + TAB + FORTIFIED + Energy Star — we coordinate scheduling so you make one phone call, not five.

How the HERS Rater project works in Columbus

Free scoping call (15 minutes). Confirm project scope, building type, program requirements (ENERGY STAR v3, 45L, IECC), and target completion date.
Fixed-fee proposal within 24 hours. Flat-rate quote for the HERS rating with bundled blower door and duct leakage if needed.
Pre-drywall site visit (if applicable). Measure envelope airtightness targets and confirm insulation strategy meets program thresholds.
Final / performance test. Blower door test (ACH50), duct leakage to outside (RESNET 380 thresholds), and energy model verification per HERS Reference Home.
Certified HERS report + program submission. HECS signs and submits the HERS rating in the format your reviewer (program admin, code official, 45L verifier) requires.

Frequently asked questions — HERS Rater in Columbus

How much does a HERS rating cost in Columbus?

HECS quotes HERS Rater projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and whether blower door / duct leakage is bundled. Most Columbus 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.

Does HECS travel to Columbus for HERS Rater projects?

Yes. HECS serves Columbus from our Louisville KY headquarters. Most projects are within a 4-hour drive. Travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal and bundled with related projects when possible.

What HERS certifications does HECS hold?

HECS field technicians hold RESNET Certified HERS Rater credentials. HECS is also a RESNET Certified HERS Rater, ENERGY STAR Multifamily Reviewer, NGBS Green Certified Verifier, EarthCraft Certified Verifier, and IBHS FORTIFIED Home Evaluator. Every HERS report is signed by a credentialed technician — never outsourced, never subcontracted for the signature.

Can HECS coordinate HERS ratings with my code official or program administrator?

Yes. HECS regularly coordinates HERS ratings with code officials, program administrators (Kentucky Housing Corporation, ENERGY STAR, NGBS, EarthCraft), and verifiers across OH. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested.

How quickly can HECS start a HERS Rater project in Columbus?

Most HERS Rater engagements in the Columbus 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.

What if my building fails the HERS rating on the first visit in Columbus?

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.

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