HECS delivers HVAC Testing & Balancing (TAB) across Cuyahoga County and the Cleveland Metro. HECS is an NCI-certified, Louisville-Kentucky-headquartered testing firm serving Ohio 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 Ohio trust HECS for third-party HVAC TAB because we deliver:
HECS quotes HVAC TAB projects on a fixed-fee basis after a free scoping call. Cost depends on building size, project complexity, and program requirements. Most Cuyahoga 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 Cleveland metro from our Louisville KY headquarters; most projects are a 4.5-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 HVAC TAB with local code officials, commissioning authorities (CxA), and HERS raters across Ohio. We deliver reports in the format your reviewer requires and attend coordination meetings when requested. References from Cuyahoga County-area code officials and developers are available on request.
Most HVAC TAB engagements in the Cuyahoga 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 TAB engagements in the Cuyahoga County metro area schedule within 2-4 weeks of contract signing. Pre-construction document reviews are typically scheduled first; final / performance visits follow the contractor close-out schedule. Call (859) 983-7382 with your project timeline and we confirm availability within 24 hours.
Yes. HECS carries general liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), and workers compensation coverage at limits that satisfy every Ohio multifamily and commercial GC contract requirement. We file a Certificate of Insurance (COI) with each project-specific endorsement list (usually 1-2 business days after engagement letter). Bonded at the state level where required.
HVAC testing and balancing measures specific system performance (airflows, hydronic flows, temperatures, pressures) against a prescriptive or design-intent standard. A whole-building pressure test is a diagnostic tool that identifies envelope leakage but does not certify any specific standard. HECS performs both. TAB at project completion, and diagnostic pressure tests during construction if your budget allows. Diagnostic tests typically reduce re-work and are cheaper than end-of-construction fixes.
HECS verifies the service against the applicable Ohio state energy code, ASHRAE standards, and program-specific certification requirements. Our field verification, certified report, and submission package follow the specific code path your project is required to meet (IRC, IECC, IECC Stretch Code, ASHRAE 90.1, NFPA, AABC standards, NCI procedural standards, NEBB procedural standards). We also flag any local amendments and review them with your code official before submission.
If a measured value is outside the prescribed tolerance (airflow ±10 percent of design, hydronic ±5 percent, NC noise level above spec, hydronic balance ±5 percent), HECS documents the failure with photos and identified offending building assemblies. We then work with your GC and mechanical contractor to schedule a targeted re-test after repair. Re-tests are quoted at a fixed fee per visit and most projects pass after one targeted fix. Call (859) 983-7382 to discuss a specific failure-mode case.
Yes. We coordinate TAB scheduling and access with the CxA of record, the general contractor, the HVAC subcontractor, the controls contractor, and any local code officials. Our reports follow the format your reviewers require and we attend coordination meetings by phone or video when asked. References from Ohio-area code officials and CxA firms are available on request.