Steeped in history, Charlottesville is home to a wide variety of houses. From older colonial, cape cod, and craftsman homes, to those with a more contemporary design, each home is unique. With a plethora of outdoor activities and local culture, Charlottesville is also a great city to lay down roots—especially when you’re in a home you feel great about living in.
When making retrofit improvements of any kind, you’ll want to trust a contractor that’s experienced with the characteristics of your home. Responsible House is a local, independently-owned contractor that’s committed to providing high-quality, energy efficiency and comfort upgrades. We grew up in Central Virginia and have experience building and working on many common home types in the area, including Charlottesville. With our extensive background in building science, we can help find solutions for issues and help transform your house into a Responsible House.
Home Services With a Building Science Approach
At Responsible House, we consider your whole home before making any insulation upgrades to ensure that we provide the most effective and long-lasting solutions to home comfort, health, and efficiency issues. Our comprehensive list of services in Charlottesville includes:
Spray Foam Insulation
Spray foam is one of the leading types of insulation when it comes to preventing heat transfer in a home. Plus, it acts as a sealant to stop unwanted airflow, giving you excellent insulation and air sealing for your Charlottesville, VA home, all in one product.
Attic Insulation & Conditioned Attics
Insulating your attic and converting it into a conditioned attic can help keep your home comfortable and energy efficient any season of the year, take unnecessary stress off your HVAC system and prevent mold growth.
Air Sealing
Air sealing your Charlottesville, VA home adds an extra layer of protection to help keep you comfortable, and improve your home’s energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Air sealing also enhances the benefits of insulation, making it more effective against the elements.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions
With our comprehensive indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, your home will be protected from common household pollutants, like mold, radon, pet dander, dust, smoke, pollen, and more. From Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) to encapsulation, we’ve got you covered so you can breathe easier.
Crawl Space Upgrades & Encapsulation
Taking care of your crawl space can provide many whole-home benefits, like lowering your energy bills, improving your overall home comfort, and improving your indoor air quality by reducing your risk of pest and moisture intrusion.
Energy Audits
An energy audit can show you exactly what’s causing high energy bills and comfort issues in your Charlottesville, VA house with an in-depth energy analysis of your home that includes blower door testing, infrared imaging, and more.
Blower Door Testing
Make sure your new construction project is code-compliant with blower door and duct blaster testing from Responsible House.
Commercial Services
Making energy efficiency improvements to your building can help your business’s bottom line by reducing energy costs and saving money. We offer commercial energy audits, insulation, and air sealing services.
Upgrade Your Home the Affordable Way With Incentives
Improving your home’s energy efficiency has never been easier thanks to rebates and incentives. Charlottesville homeowners can utilize federal tax credits for insulation and air sealing, and rebates from local utility companies, like Charlottesville Gas. Let Responsible House help you maximize your savings on our services!
Responsible House: Charlottesville’s Premier Insulation Contractor
Don’t let your home comfort and health get in the way of your ability to enjoy all the beauty this town has to offer! At Responsible House, we’ve been helping families since 1995, serving all of Central Virginia, including Charlottesville. Reach out to the experienced and highly-trained team at Responsible House for energy efficiency help.
Make your house a Responsible House. Call 434-400-8027 or contact us online to get started today.
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