Portland, ME
Energy Audits in Portland, Maine
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Energy audit services in Portland
Portland energy auditors
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What to know about Energy audits
A home energy audit, sometimes sold as a home energy assessment, is a diagnostic visit rather than an inspection. Its job is to measure the things about a house that cannot be seen: how much air leaks through the envelope, how much conditioned air leaks out of the ducts, where heat is actually escaping, and whether the combustion appliances are venting safely. DOE's Building America guideline describes the test-in stage as using diagnostic equipment to measure how the house performs in ways that cannot be detected visually, and lists whole-house air leakage, duct leakage, infrared thermography scans and combustion equipment safety assessments among those tests.
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Prices depend on the details of your project. We only publish price ranges when they’re backed by real LokalMatch quote data or reliable sources. Until then, here’s what usually changes the price:
- Area to insulate: attic, walls, basement or crawl space
- Type of insulation
- Removal of old insulation
- Air sealing work
- Access to the space
- Ventilation changes
How to choose energy auditors in Portland
- Choose a contractor who talks about air sealing and ventilation, not only adding more insulation.
- Ask them to check the attic or walls for moisture, mould, old wiring or insulation that may contain asbestos before starting.
- Get a written quote that states the type of insulation, the areas covered and the target insulation level.
- For spray foam, ask about their training, curing time and when it's safe to be back in the home.
- Consider an energy audit before and after the work to see where heat is being lost.
Questions to ask energy auditors before you hire
- What type of insulation do you recommend for this area, and why?
- Will you seal air leaks before insulating?
- How will you keep the attic properly ventilated?
- What will you do if you find old insulation that may contain asbestos, mould or old wiring?
- For spray foam, how long do we need to stay out of the house?
- Does this work need a permit or an inspection?
Energy audit permits in Portland
Some energy audit work needs a permit or has to meet local bylaws. Rules vary by municipality, so ask your pro whether a permit is needed and who will apply for it — and check with your city or town if you’re unsure.
Published by Portland
Licensing in Maine
Consumer protection
A home construction contract above the value the statute sets must be in writing and signed by both the contractor and the homeowner. It must name the parties and the property, give the start and substantial completion dates, state the price, the payment method and the down payment terms, describe the work and materials, carry a warranty statement and a dispute resolution option, and say that change orders must be in writing.
Sources:Maine Title 10 section 1487 – Home construction contracts(opens in a new tab)Maine Title 10 section 1486 – Definitions(opens in a new tab)
Guides about energy audit
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Insulation Contractors guide
Insulation contractors work on the boundary between the conditioned part of a house and everything outside it: the attic floor or roof deck, exterior walls, floors over crawlspaces and unheated garages, basement and…
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Attic Insulation guide
Insulating an attic is the highest-value envelope job in most American houses, and the Department of Energy's Building America guidance says so directly: the attic is the first place a contractor should insulate, and…
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Basement Insulation guide
A basement wall is the one part of an American house that is cold on one side, wet on the other and made of a material that passes water vapor for its whole life.
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Common energy audit questions
Is LokalMatch free for homeowners?
Yes. You never pay LokalMatch to request quotes or talk to pros. Professionals pay a fee to connect with homeowners whose projects fit their business.
How many pros will contact me?
We introduce you to a small number of relevant pros — usually no more than three — so you’re not flooded with calls. If fewer pros are available in your area, we’ll tell you instead of promising quotes we can’t deliver.
Do I have to hire someone?
No. Requesting quotes doesn’t commit you to anything. Compare your options and hire only if someone is the right fit.
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