Home Sustainability Assessments: Improve Energy Efficiency & Reduce Costs
At Building eValuate, we provide expert advice to households and property owners on reducing energy usage, lowering energy costs, and minimising carbon footprints. Our team of ABSA Accredited Thermal Performance and Sustainability Assessors can guide you through cost-effective solutions to improve the efficiency and performance of your home or property.
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How Can I Make My Home More Sustainable and Energy Efficient?
Building eValuate specialises in providing comprehensive advice on improving your home’s energy efficiency. We can recommend solutions for reducing energy usage, increasing comfort, and retrofitting your home to optimise energy performance.
What Is Assessed in a Home Sustainability Assessment?
During a home sustainability assessment, we evaluate several aspects of your home’s energy performance. Our services can include:
- Energy modelling with AccuRate and HERO
- Thermal imaging to detect areas of heat
- Blower door air leakage testing to assess Please refer to our Services Page for more information.
Most property owners find that an onsite consultation provides valuable insights into areas where their home may be energy inefficient. During the consultation, we can walk through your home, discussing cost-effective upgrades that can improve performance.
If you have access to the roof void and sub-floor, we can inspect these areas to assess insulation levels and recommend upgrades or new installations. Thermal imaging can also help identify specific areas of heat loss and assess insulation coverage.
How Long Does a Home Sustainability Assessment Take?
Each home sustainability assessment typically takes between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the size and complexity of the property. The most economical option is a verbal consultation, which generally costs $300 to $450. Written reports can be provided upon request but may increase the cost and time of the assessment.
How Can I Improve the Sustainability of My Home?
Here are some low- and medium-cost suggestions to reduce energy wastage:
- Improve building sealing: The average Australian home experiences about 1.5 air exchanges per hour (ACH). Reduce air leakage by installing weather sealing strips on doors and windows, sealing gaps around architraves, floorboards, and skirting boards, and closing off unused chimneys or unnecessary vents.
- Insulation: Installing insulation in your roof space, underfloor, and wall cavities can help maintain a comfortable indoor temperature while reducing the need for heating and cooling systems. Insulation can save up to 60% of heating and cooling loads, significantly cutting energy costs.
- Heating: Choosing an energy-efficient reverse cycle air conditioner or heat pump is a cost-effective heating solution for homes in Tasmania.
- Windows: Windows are a significant source of heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. Installing double or triple glazing and low-e coatings can reduce energy loss by 40–70%. You can also reduce heating and cooling needs by up to 50% by using internal and external window treatments like close-fitting curtains with pelmets.
Improve Your Home’s Efficiency & Sustainability
To enhance the efficiency and sustainability of your home or property in Southern Tasmania, contact Building eValuate today for a detailed consultation and personalised recommendations.