Certified HVAC Testing, Balancing & FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation
NCI-certified technicians. Audit-ready reports. Kentucky & Midwest. Founded 2009.
NCI Certified
90+ Projects
ASHRAE testing
IBHS FORTIFIED
ENERGY STAR
EarthCraft
NGBS Green
FHLB / CDBG-DR
Utility Allowances
What we do
HECS is your single source for HVAC testing, energy certification, and FORTIFIED evaluation — residential, multifamily, and commercial. KY · NC · AL · GA · WV · KS · MO.
HVAC Testing & Balancing
NCI certified for commercial and multifamily air and hydronic balancing.
Envelope & Duct Testing
Blower door, duct leakage, and envelope airtightness testing for new and existing construction.
Green Certification
ENERGY STAR, NGBS Green, and EarthCraft verification for new construction.
FORTIFIED Roof Evaluator
IBHS FORTIFIED Home evaluations for Roof, Silver, and Gold designations.
Plus every service HECS delivers
NGBS Green
Envelope Testing
Blower Door
Duct Leakage
Utility Allowances
Radon
Decibel Testing
Thermal Imaging
Energy Modeling
Code Compliance
Multifamily Review
New Construction
ASHRAE 62.1
Envelope Testing
Blower Door
Duct Leakage
Utility Allowances
Radon
Decibel Testing
Thermal Imaging
Energy Modeling
Code Compliance
Multifamily Review
New Construction
ASHRAE 62.1
Every report signed by an NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer. Audit-grade, code-official accepted, tax-credit ready.
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About HECS — Kentucky’s NCI-Certified HVAC Testing Firm
HECS (Home Energy and Comfort Solutions) is the most rigorous independent third-party testing, energy certification, and FORTIFIED evaluation practice in the region. Founded in 2009 by John Sabbak, HECS has grown into a three-person team of NCI-certified field techs serving Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, West Virginia, Kansas, and Missouri. Every project we touch is tested, documented, and reported by a tech who has no financial stake in the equipment sale — that independence is the entire premise of our business.
Our Four Core Service Practices
HECS delivers four integrated testing and certification practices, all under one contract with one project manager: HVAC Testing and Balancing (TAB) — NCI certified for commercial and multifamily air and hydronic balancing; Blower Door and Duct Leakage Testing — envelope and duct airtightness testing per RESNET standards; Energy Certification for ENERGY STAR, NGBS Green, EarthCraft, and FORTIFIED; and FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation per the IBHS FORTIFIED Home program. Each service can be delivered standalone or as part of an integrated audit-grade package for affordable housing, multifamily, K-12, healthcare, and commercial projects.
The HECS Difference
What sets HECS apart is independence. When a balancing report is signed by the same company that profits from the install, the report is a formality — not a measurement. HECS has no financial stake in any equipment, install, or certification program. We test what was installed, not what was designed. Every HECS field tech holds the NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer credential. John Sabbak, our founder, is also an IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator. Our reports are read by code officials, tax credit syndicators, energy program administrators, IBHS certification reviewers, and courtroom experts. Every report has to hold up the first time it’s read — and ours do.
Service Area
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, HECS serves clients across seven states: Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Northern Kentucky), North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Greensboro), Alabama (Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile), Georgia (Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon), West Virginia (Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg), Kansas (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park), and Missouri (St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield). Most projects are within a 4-hour drive of our office. For projects outside that radius, we travel — and the travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal, never as a surprise on the invoice.
Start Your Project with HECS
Engaging HECS is straightforward: call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] with your project type, building size, program of record, and rough-in or final inspection schedule. Most scoping calls take under an hour. Within 24 hours, you receive a fixed-fee proposal — not an estimate, not time-and-materials — with deliverables, schedule, and the credentials of the tech who will sign your report. To start a project, fill out the contact form or call (859) 983-7382 today.
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About HECS — Kentucky's NCI-Certified HVAC Testing Firm
HECS (Home Energy and Comfort Solutions) is the most rigorous independent third-party testing, energy certification, and FORTIFIED evaluation practice in the region. Founded in 2009 by John Sabbak, HECS has grown into a three-person team of NCI-certified field techs serving Kentucky, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, West Virginia, Kansas, and Missouri. Every project we touch is tested, documented, and reported by a tech who has no financial stake in the equipment sale — that independence is the entire premise of our business.
Our Four Core Service Practices
HECS delivers four integrated testing and certification practices, all under one contract with one project manager: HVAC Testing and Balancing (TAB) — NCI certified for commercial and multifamily air and hydronic balancing; Blower Door and Duct Leakage Testing — envelope and duct airtightness testing per RESNET standards; Energy Certification for ENERGY STAR, NGBS Green, EarthCraft, and FORTIFIED; and FORTIFIED Roof Evaluation per the IBHS FORTIFIED Home program. Each service can be delivered standalone or as part of an integrated audit-grade package for affordable housing, multifamily, K-12, healthcare, and commercial projects.
The HECS Difference
What sets HECS apart is independence. When a balancing report is signed by the same company that profits from the install, the report is a formality — not a measurement. HECS has no financial stake in any equipment, install, or certification program. We test what was installed, not what was designed. Every HECS field tech holds the NCI Certified Commercial Air Balancer credential. John Sabbak, our founder, is also an IBHS-trained FORTIFIED Home Evaluator. Our reports are read by code officials, tax credit syndicators, energy program administrators, IBHS certification reviewers, and courtroom experts. Every report has to hold up the first time it's read — and ours do.
Service Area
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, HECS serves clients across seven states: Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Northern Kentucky), North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Asheville, Greensboro), Alabama (Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile), Georgia (Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, Macon), West Virginia (Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg), Kansas (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Overland Park), and Missouri (St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield). Most projects are within a 4-hour drive of our office. For projects outside that radius, we travel — and the travel cost is quoted up front in the proposal, never as a surprise on the invoice.
Start Your Project with HECS
Engaging HECS is straightforward: call (859) 983-7382 or email [email protected] with your project type, building size, program of record, and rough-in or final inspection schedule. Most scoping calls take under an hour. Within 24 hours, you receive a fixed-fee proposal — not an estimate, not time-and-materials — with deliverables, schedule, and the credentials of the tech who will sign your report. To start a project, fill out the contact form or call (859) 983-7382 today.