Trusted Home Energy Audit for Pflugerville Homeowners
A professional Home Energy Audit - Pflugerville typically costs between $250 and $550 for a full assessment, and most audits can be scheduled within 48 hours. Our crew arrives with a blower door, thermal camera, and duct blaster - the three tools that turn guesswork into measured data. Call (737) 259-8352 to book a slot or text us if that’s easier.
We’ve been sealing and insulating homes under The Haven Standard since 2016, and we’ve learned that Pflugerville’s combination of clay-heavy soils, hard freeze-thaw winters, and summer attic temperatures north of 140 degrees creates a specific stress pattern on building envelopes. Homes in Heatherwilde or Windermere built during the 2015-2020 boom especially - we see the same assembly shortcuts repeated. The good news: a proper audit identifies exactly where your conditioned air is escaping and what it’ll take to fix it, with a written price before any work starts and before-and-after blower-door numbers if you move forward with air sealing.
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 depressurize your home to -50 Pascals and measure airflow in CFM50 - cubic feet per minute at that standardized pressure. In Pflugerville, we regularly see new construction homes testing at 3,500+ CFM50 when they should be under 2,000; older homes in Original Pflugerville often exceed 5,000. Our crew sets up the calibrated fan in your front door, seals the fireplace, and runs the test twice to confirm the reading. You’ll get the number on paper, and if we perform air sealing afterward, you’ll get the after number too.
Thermal Imaging Inspection
Thermal imaging - infrared camera scanning - reveals surface temperature differences that indicate missing insulation, air leaks, or moisture intrusion. We run the thermal survey after the blower door test, while the house is still depressurized, because the pressure difference makes leaks visible as cold streaks on warm surfaces. In Pflugerville’s summer months, we catch attic bypasses around HVAC chases in Windermere homes almost weekly; in winter, we find thermal bridging through uninsulated studs in townhomes near Stone Hill Town Center. The images go into your Documented Photo Record, marked with the room location and the approximate R-value deficiency we measured.
Insulation Inspection
We inspect every insulation layer in the thermal envelope - attic floor, knee walls, crawl space perimeter, and any exposed wall cavities - for depth, density, condition, and installation quality. Pflugerville’s humidity swings mean we often find compressed or moisture-stained fiberglass in attics, especially in homes near Gilleland Creek where seasonal drainage issues creep into crawl spaces. We measure actual depth with a probe, compare to the labeled R-value on the insulation, and flag areas where settling, rodent activity, or previous work has created gaps. If we recommend replacement, we specify material by brand and application - Rockwool batts for fire-rated assemblies, CertainTeed blown-in for standard attic floors, Icynene open-cell spray foam for complex framing - never a generic “insulation” prescription.
Duct Leakage Test
A duct leakage test, or duct blaster test, pressurizes your HVAC duct system independently to measure how much conditioned air leaks into unconditioned spaces before reaching your rooms. We seal the registers, connect a calibrated fan to the air handler, and measure total leakage against the home’s conditioned floor area. In Pflugerville, duct leakage averages 20-30% in homes built before 2015; we’ve tested houses in Blackhawk with 40% loss, meaning nearly half the cooling capacity never makes it past the attic. The test takes about 90 minutes, and we locate the worst leaks with theatrical smoke so you can see exactly where your money is going.
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 specifications, and we specify by brand based on the assembly we’re treating. For attic floor applications in Pflugerville’s climate, we regularly specify Rockwool ComfortBatt for its fire resistance and dimensional stability in high-heat attics - it doesn’t slump after installation the way lower-density products can. We’ve installed Rockwool in over 200 local homes since 2016, and we stock it for same-day starts when the audit reveals urgent replacement needs.
When spray foam is the right solution for complex framing or rim joist sealing, we work with Icynene open-cell and Demilec closed-cell formulations depending on the moisture management strategy the audit dictates. Icynene’s breathability makes sense for certain attic applications in Pflugerville’s mixed-humidity climate; Demilec’s density works where we need structural rigidity in crawl space band joists. Whether your home currently has CertainTeed, Knauf, Johns Manville, Owens Corning, or GreenFiber products - or a mix installed by previous owners - we read what you have and specify what should come next. No proprietary lock-in, no brand-exclusive arrangements.
Before
AfterSigns You Need Home Energy Audit Right Now
- Your upstairs rooms run 8-12 degrees hotter than downstairs in summer. This isn’t normal for a properly sealed and insulated envelope. In Pflugerville, we trace this pattern most often to unsealed top plates and recessed can lights in the attic floor, which turn your ceiling into a radiator when attic temperatures spike. An audit locates the exact bypasses and gives you a written scope to fix them.
- Your energy bills spike every July and August despite consistent thermostat settings. If your summer cooling costs in Heatherwilde or Windermere jump 40-60% over spring usage, your home is likely losing conditioned air faster than the HVAC can replace it. The blower-door test quantifies this loss so you’re not guessing between “bad insulation” and “oversized unit.”
- You feel drafts near outlets, baseboards, or window frames even with windows closed. These aren’t “just how old houses are” - they’re measurable air leaks pulling unconditioned air through the envelope. In Original Pflugerville homes, we regularly find leaks at the mud sill and rim joist that add up to the equivalent of a window left open year-round.
- Your attic insulation looks uneven, discolored, or has visible footprints from previous work. Compressed or disturbed insulation loses R-value; dark staining often indicates air leakage carrying dust and moisture. Our inspection probes to actual depth and identifies where previous installations fell short of full coverage.
- Your HVAC runs constantly but never reaches set temperature. This could be equipment sizing, duct leakage, or envelope failure - or all three. The audit tests the ducts and the envelope separately so you know whether to call an HVAC contractor, us, or both.
Our Home Energy Audit Process - Step by Step
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Schedule and confirm. Call (737) 259-8352 or text us. We answer live, 24/7. You’ll get a written confirmation with your technician’s name, a two-hour arrival window, and a text when they’re en route - Haven Standard: Arrive on schedule, you get a named technician.
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Pre-test walkthrough. We close windows and exterior doors, seal the fireplace, and shut down combustion appliances for safety. We note your current insulation type and depth, any recent energy bills you want to share, and specific comfort complaints. This takes 15-20 minutes.
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Blower door and thermal imaging. We run the depressurization test, record the CFM50 reading, and immediately follow with infrared scanning while the pressure difference holds. The thermal images are geotagged to room locations and saved to your file.
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Duct blaster test (if accessible). If your duct system can be isolated at the air handler, we pressurize and measure total leakage. We use theatrical smoke to mark the worst leaks, photograph them, and note accessibility for repair.
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Written findings and price. Before we leave, you receive a written scope with blower-door number, thermal image summary, insulation condition assessment, and duct leakage results if tested. If we recommend work, the price is flat, itemized, and valid for 30 days - Haven Standard Clause 1: no work starts without a written price.
How Much Does Home Energy Audit Cost in Pflugerville?
A standard home energy audit in Pflugerville runs $250-$400 for homes under 3,500 square feet, and $400-$550 for larger homes or those with multiple HVAC zones. The duct leakage test adds $150-$250 if performed as a standalone add-on; we bundle it at reduced cost when both tests are scheduled together.
| Service Component | Typical Range in Pflugerville | What Affects Price |
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| Full home energy audit (blower door + thermal + insulation inspection) | $250-$400 | Home size, number of HVAC zones, attic accessibility |
| Large home or multi-zone audit | $400-$550 | Square footage over 3,500, detached garage or guest house inclusion |
| Duct leakage test (bundled) | $100-$175 | Number of air handlers, duct accessibility |
| Duct leakage test (standalone) | $150-$250 | Same factors, priced separately |
What moves the number: homes in Blackhawk or Sorento with conditioned attic space over garages take longer to test properly; original Pflugerville homes with additions often have multiple insulation types and depths to document. We don’t charge by the hour - the price is flat, quoted before we start, and includes your Documented Photo Record.
How to avoid overpaying: some Pflugerville utilities and co-ops offer rebates that cover partial audit costs, but they require specific test protocols we already follow. Ask us during scheduling and we’ll confirm whether your provider’s program applies. We also provide a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate from another contractor - bring us their scope and we’ll review the testing protocol and pricing line by line.
Home Energy Audit Near Pflugerville - Our Service Area
We run audits from our Pflugerville base across the full metro corridor. Typical drive times: Wells Branch and Round Rock, 15-20 minutes; Hutto and Manor, 20-25 minutes; Brushy Creek and Jollyville, 25-30 minutes; Cedar Park and north Austin, 30-40 minutes. We’ve also worked in Taylor, Hornsby Bend, and Elgin for homeowners who want the Haven Standard applied to their envelope. If you’re in Wells Branch or Round Rock specifically, we maintain dedicated routing to keep arrival windows tight. Same-day scheduling is often available within Pflugerville city limits; next-day is standard for surrounding areas.
Serving Pflugerville, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pflugerville 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 Pflugerville
A home energy audit is a systematic test of your building envelope and HVAC distribution system to measure where conditioned air escapes and where insulation underperforms. Our audit combines blower-door pressurization, thermal imaging, physical insulation inspection, and optional duct leakage testing to replace guesswork with measured data. You leave with a written report, photos, and a flat price for any recommended improvements.
Most audits in Pflugerville take 2.5 to 4 hours depending on home size and whether we include duct testing. A 2,000-square-foot home in Heatherwilde with a single HVAC system and accessible attic typically runs about 3 hours; larger homes in Windermere with multiple zones or conditioned attic space can extend toward 4. We schedule a single arrival window and stay until the written findings are in your hands.
A standard audit runs $250-$400 for homes under 3,500 square feet, and $400-$550 for larger or multi-zone homes. Duct leakage testing adds $100-$175 when bundled. The price is flat, quoted before we start, and includes your Documented Photo Record. Call (737) 259-8352 for an exact quote for your home - estimates are free.
Yes. We audit homes with all major insulation brands installed, including CertainTeed, Rockwool, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Knauf, and GreenFiber products. Our inspection identifies what you have, its current condition, and whether the original installation met the labeled R-value. We specify replacement or supplement by brand and application, not generic category.
Same-day scheduling is often available within Pflugerville city limits; next-day is standard for Wells Branch, Round Rock, Hutto, Manor, and surrounding areas. Calls are answered live 24/7, so you can book or text outside standard hours. We don’t charge emergency rates for audit scheduling - the flat price applies regardless of how quickly we arrive.
The audit itself is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise - if we miss something in our testing or documentation, we return and retest at no charge. Any work you authorize based on the audit findings carries the same promise, plus a written scope and written warranty delivered before anyone lifts a tool. Haven Standard: Have it in writing.
Close all windows and exterior doors at least 4 hours before arrival; avoid running the dryer, fireplace, or exhaust fans for 2 hours prior. Gather 12 months of electricity bills if you want us to correlate usage patterns with our findings. We’ll handle appliance shutdown, fireplace sealing, and register masking - you don’t need to move furniture or clear the attic. The crew brings everything required.
Schedule Your Home Energy Audit Service in Pflugerville Today
Call (737) 259-8352 to book your audit or text us to start the scheduling conversation. We’ll confirm a two-hour arrival window, name your technician, and deliver a written price before any work starts. Every audit includes blower-door testing, thermal imaging, insulation inspection, and your Documented Photo Record. If you’re comparing quotes, bring us any written estimate - our Free Second Opinion means we’ll review it with you, line by line, at no charge.
Written by Wes Okafor, Owner at Topside Attic Insulation Pflugerville, serving Pflugerville, Wells Branch, Round Rock, and surrounding communities since 2016.