FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
ASTRACOR LLC HOME PERFORMANCE TESTING SERVICES Radon Testing ($50) – three day test; we will place the testing strip, collect & send to lab Utility Consumption Evaluation ($50) – our software analyzes your utility bills and determines relative regional HVAC vs. base load usage per ft² Insulation Evaluation ($50) – we inspect R-value levels and type of insulation in walls, attics, and crawlspaces HVAC Evaluation ($50) – we evaluate system static pressure, duct configuration and visible leakage, and blower motor speed ASHRAE Ventilation Study ($75) – measurement of exhaust devices (bath fan, kitchen fan, dryer) and their impact on supplemental mechanical ventilation (if needed) Home Safety Evaluation ($75) – inspection for fire safety, safe chemical storage, adequate lighting, electrical safety, presence of lead/asbestos, and fall hazards Moisture Intrusion ($100) – we determine the cause of wet basements, crawlspaces, moisture content of building materials, and entry paths IAQ Study ($100) – measurement of relative humidity, VOCs, particulate matter, mold spores, gas leaks, and carbon monoxide/dioxide with source determination Combustion Safety Evaluation ($125) – we determine proper exhaust level and efficiency of fossil fuel burning appliances and causes of deficiencies Blower Door Test ($150) – measurement of building airflow using a manometer and determination of major leakage areas using thermography (IR camera) Duct Tightness Test ($175) - exact quantification of duct leakage and determination of major leakage locations using a balometer flow hood
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
1. Pre-assessment interview to determine scope of testing 2. 2 to 4 hour assessment depending on services provided 3. Detailed report and referral to contractors, if desired
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Building Performance Institute and Department of Energy certification training and examinations