Trusted Home Energy Audit for New Braunfels Homeowners
A Home Energy Audit in New Braunfels typically costs $350-$850 depending on home size and testing depth, and most audits are scheduled within 2-3 business days. Our crew arrives with a blower door, thermal camera, and duct blaster to find where your conditioned air is escaping and what it’s costing you on your CPS Energy or New Braunfels Utilities bill. We’ve sealed and insulated over 9,000 homes since 2016, every one starting with a written price and ending with a documented record. If your upstairs never cools below 78 in July or your winter gas bill spikes when a cold front rolls off the Hill Country, an audit tells you exactly why before you spend money on the wrong fix. Call (830) 243-6352 to schedule. We answer live, 24/7.
What Our Home Energy Audit Service Includes
Blower Door Test
A blower-door test is a pressurization reading that shows, in one number, how much air your building envelope is losing. We mount a calibrated fan in an exterior door, depressurize the house to 50 Pascals, and measure the airflow in CFM50 - cubic feet per minute at that pressure. In New Braunfels, we regularly see pre-audit readings of 3,500-5,500 CFM50 in 1990s-2010s builds where top plates and can lights were never sealed; after proper air sealing, those same homes drop to 1,800-2,800 CFM50. You’ll get the before-and-after number in writing, same as every applicable job we’ve done since 2016.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Thermal imaging - infrared camera scanning - reveals surface temperature differences that indicate missing insulation, air leaks, or moisture intrusion behind drywall and siding. During a New Braunfels audit, we run the thermal camera after the blower door has been operating 10-15 minutes, when infiltration paths show up as cold streaks on warm surfaces. We’ve found uninsulated wall cavities in Canyon Ridge homes, hot attic air dumping into conditioned space through unsealed chases in Vintage Oaks, and moisture patterns in Comal County crawl spaces that homeowners hadn’t noticed. The images become part of your Documented Photo Record, included on every visit.
Insulation Inspection
We measure existing insulation depth, check for compression and voids, identify the material type - fiberglass batts, blown-in cellulose, spray foam, or rock wool - and flag conditions that reduce R-value. In New Braunfels, we see a lot of pre-2015 attics with original R-19 or R-30 fiberglass batts that have settled to R-13 effective, and we find rodent-damaged insulation in older homes near the Guadalupe River corridor. We don’t sell you new insulation until we’ve documented what’s there, what’s wrong with it, and whether air sealing should happen first. That’s Haven Standard: sealed first, then insulated, in that order.
Duct Leakage Test
A duct-blaster test pressurizes your HVAC duct system to measure how much conditioned air leaks into the attic, crawl space, or wall cavities instead of reaching your rooms. We seal the registers, connect a calibrated fan to the air handler, and read the leakage in CFM25 - cubic feet per minute at 25 Pascals. In Texas Hill Country homes with flex duct in hot attics, we commonly find 20-35% leakage, which means you’re paying to cool your attic. The test takes about 45 minutes, and you’ll know whether duct sealing or replacement belongs in your priority list before any work starts.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Home Energy Audit
Our audit findings inform material recommendations from Owens Corning, Johns Manville, and GreenFiber - brands we’ve worked with extensively on New Braunfels insulation jobs. We’ve specified Owens Corning ProPink loose-fill in hundreds of local attic retrofits and know how its coverage charts map to our blower-door results. Johns Manville blown-in fiberglass is our go-to when thermal imaging shows irregular cavity shapes that batts can’t fill properly. GreenFiber cellulose performs well in older New Braunfels homes with complex rooflines where dense-pack application follows air sealing. We don’t push proprietary products or exclusive partnerships; we specify what the audit data supports.
Whether your home currently has Owens Corning, Johns Manville, GreenFiber, or any other make of insulation, we can help. The audit is brand-agnostic - it measures performance, not labels - and our written scope will name the material and R-value that fits your envelope, not a one-size-fits-all product line.
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AfterSigns You Need Home Energy Audit Right Now
- Your upstairs bedrooms stay 8-12 degrees hotter than the thermostat setting. This isn’t normal in a properly sealed and insulated home. In New Braunfels, we trace this pattern to unsealed attic floor penetrations and duct leakage into hot attic space, both measurable in a single audit visit.
- Your CPS Energy or NBU bill jumps 30-50% in July and January. Seasonal spikes that outpace rate increases indicate your envelope is working against your HVAC. An audit isolates whether the problem is air leakage, insulation deficiency, duct loss, or all three.
- You feel drafts near outlets, baseboards, or can lights even with doors and windows closed. These are telltale signs of pressure-driven infiltration through the thermal boundary. Our blower-door test quantifies the total leakage and our thermal camera shows you the exact path.
- Your home was built between 1990 and 2015 and has never had an energy audit. This era of New Braunfels construction often has code-minimum insulation and minimal air sealing. We’ve audited hundreds of homes in Oak Run, Mission Hills, and River Chase that fit this profile.
- You’re considering solar panels or a new HVAC system. Installing either on a leaky envelope is like putting a new engine in a car with flat tires. The audit tells you whether envelope improvements would delay or downsizing that major purchase.
Our Home Energy Audit Process - Step by Step
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Schedule and confirm. Call (830) 243-6352 or text us; a live person answers 24/7. We confirm your address in New Braunfels or a surrounding community, ask about your specific concerns, and schedule a 3-4 hour window. Under Haven Standard: Arrive on schedule, you get a named technician and a text when they are on the way.
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Written price before any work starts. When our technician arrives, they review the scope with you and provide a flat price for the audit. No work starts without it. This is Haven Standard Clause 1, non-negotiable since 2016.
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Diagnostic testing. We run the blower-door test, thermal imaging scan, insulation inspection, and duct-blaster test as applicable. The technician explains each reading as we go, so you understand what the numbers mean before you see them on paper.
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Documented findings and photo record. You receive a written report with blower-door CFM50, thermal images with annotations, insulation depth measurements, duct leakage CFM25, and prioritized recommendations. The Documented Photo Record is included, not available on request.
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Written scope for any follow-up work. If air sealing, insulation, or duct repair is recommended, we provide a separate written scope with flat pricing, material specifications, and warranty terms before any additional work is scheduled. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies to all completed work.
How Much Does Home Energy Audit Cost in New Braunfels?
A typical home energy audit in New Braunfels runs $350-$550 for homes under 2,500 square feet with standard testing - blower door, thermal imaging, and insulation inspection. Larger homes or audits requiring duct-blaster testing typically run $550-$850, depending on system accessibility and the number of HVAC zones. Homes in gated communities like Copper Ridge or hillside builds in Cibolo with complex rooflines may fall at the higher end due to additional attic access time.
| Audit Component | Typical Range in New Braunfels |
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| Blower door + thermal imaging + insulation inspection (under 2,500 sq ft) | $350-$550 |
| Full audit with duct-blaster testing added | $550-$850 |
| Large home or multi-zone HVAC (3,500+ sq ft) | $650-$950 |
What affects how much Home Energy Audit costs: home square footage, number of HVAC systems, attic accessibility, and whether duct testing is included. How to avoid overpaying: get a written scope that specifies exactly which tests are included, insist on before-and-after blower-door numbers if follow-up work is proposed, and bring us any competing written estimate for a Free Second Opinion. Our audit price includes the full diagnostic report, thermal images, and the Documented Photo Record. Call (830) 243-6352 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Home Energy Audit Near New Braunfels - Our Service Area
We audit homes throughout New Braunfels and the I-35 corridor communities, including Cibolo, Seguin, Schertz, Selma, Universal City, Canyon Lake, Live Oak, Converse, Bulverde, Windcrest, and Timberwood Park. Typical response time is same-week scheduling for New Braunfels proper; outlying Hill Country addresses may require 3-5 business days depending on route density. We’ve audited homes from the historic district near Main Plaza to new builds in Veramendi, and we understand how Comal County’s limestone substrate and seasonal humidity patterns affect foundation settling, crawl space moisture, and envelope performance.
Serving New Braunfels, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the New Braunfels area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Home Energy Audit in New Braunfels
A home energy audit is a diagnostic evaluation of your building envelope, insulation, and HVAC distribution system using specialized tools to measure where conditioned air escapes and where thermal performance falls short. Our audit combines blower-door pressurization testing, infrared thermal imaging, physical insulation inspection, and optional duct-blaster leakage measurement to produce a prioritized list of improvements with expected cost and savings impact. You’ll receive written documentation of every finding, not a verbal summary. Call (830) 243-6352 to schedule - estimates are free.
A standard audit takes 2.5-4 hours depending on home size, attic accessibility, and whether duct testing is included. We don’t rush the blower-door setup or thermal imaging walkthrough; the quality of the findings depends on methodical data collection. You’ll have the written report within 24 hours, often before we leave the driveway. Call (830) 243-6352 to book a morning or afternoon slot.
Most home energy audits in New Braunfels cost $350-$850 depending on home size and testing scope, with the majority of single-family homes falling in the $400-$650 range. We also offer a Home Energy Audit - Seguin option for nearby homeowners. The price includes all diagnostic testing, thermal imaging, the written report, and the Documented Photo Record. We provide a flat written price before any work starts, and we offer a Free Second Opinion on any competing written estimate. Call (830) 243-6352 for your exact quote.
Yes, we audit and upgrade Owens Corning systems regularly, and we specify their products when the data supports it. Our recommendations are based on blower-door and thermal imaging findings, not brand affiliation. If your home has Owens Corning, Johns Manville, GreenFiber, or any other material, we’ll document its current condition and specify what belongs in the scope. Call (830) 243-6352 to schedule.
We schedule audits within 2-3 business days in most cases, and we maintain 24/7 live answering so you can book anytime without voicemail loops. True emergencies - like a homeowner closing on a house purchase with an inspection contingency - sometimes warrant next-day scheduling; call (830) 243-6352 and we’ll tell you honestly what’s available. We don’t manufacture urgency, and we don’t promise same-day what we can’t deliver.
The audit itself is a diagnostic service, so warranty applies to any follow-up work we perform: the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers all completed air sealing, insulation, and duct repair. If we recommended work and you hire us to complete it, that work is backed by a written scope, written warranty, and documented before-and-after blower-door numbers. The audit report is yours to keep regardless. Call (830) 243-6352 to discuss what’s covered.
Close all windows and exterior doors at least 4 hours before we arrive, set your HVAC to its normal schedule, and gather 12 months of utility bills if you want us to correlate usage patterns with our findings. Don’t seal temporary leaks or change thermostat settings to “help” the test - we need to measure normal conditions. The technician will need access to attic hatches, crawl spaces, and the electrical panel. Call (830) 243-6352 with any questions.
Schedule Your Home Energy Audit Service in New Braunfels Today
Call (830) 243-6352 now to schedule your Cibolo Home Energy Audit or New Braunfels service. A live person answers 24/7, and you’ll get a written price before any work starts under Haven Standard Clause 1. Every audit includes blower-door testing, thermal imaging, a written report, and a Documented Photo Record. If follow-up work makes sense, we’ll show you the before-and-after numbers so you know exactly what you paid for. No obligation, no upsell pressure, no voicemail loops.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner at Topside Attic Insulation New Braunfels, serving New Braunfels and surrounding communities since 2016.