A professional home energy audit costs $150–$600 depending on depth and location. DIY options range from free (our printable checklist) to $10 (our custom audit report). Here's what you actually get for your money.
| Audit Type | Cost | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic walk-through | $100–$200 | Visual inspection, utility bill analysis | Simple homes, quick baseline |
| Standard audit | $200–$400 | Blower door, thermal imaging, written report | Most homes |
| Comprehensive | $400–$600+ | Blower door, thermal, duct leakage, combustion safety, retrofit plan | Older homes, complex issues |
A Level II audit includes: blower door test (measures total air leakage in CFM50), thermal imaging (finds missing insulation and air leaks), duct leakage test, combustion safety check, utility bill analysis, and a prioritized retrofit roadmap.
| Option | Cost | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Free checklist | $0 | 4-phase room-by-room walkthrough (printable) |
| DIY with tools | $30–$80 | Outlet gaskets, incense stick, spray foam, weatherstripping |
| Custom audit report | $10 | Personalized payback-first fix order (24-hour turnaround) |
DIY if: Your home is post-1990, you can access your attic, and you're comfortable with basic tools. Our free checklist + $10 report covers 80% of what a pro would find.
Pro if: Your home is pre-1970, you suspect asbestos or knob-and-tube, you have complex HVAC, or you need documentation for utility rebates.
Many utilities offer free or discounted audits: ConEd (NYC) offers free multi-family audits. PSE&G (NJ) provides free audits + $500 in upgrades. National Grid (Northeast) offers free audits with rebates up to $2,000. Check your utility's website under "Energy Efficiency" or "Rebates".
Our $10 custom audit report gives you a payback-first fix order personalized to your home. 24-hour turnaround, no technician visit needed.
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