What a home energy audit costs in Iowa
Across Iowa, a diagnostic home energy audit runs anywhere from $250 to $1,200 — because most auditors price by square footage. We don’t. Every audit is a flat $699, any size home.
- Blower door testing
- Infrared thermal imaging
- Prioritized written report
- Duct testing available if needed
What most Iowa auditors charge by home size
Most auditors price by square footage — roughly $0.17 to $0.40 per square foot for a true diagnostic audit. Here’s what size-based pricing looks like across Iowa, and where our flat rate lands:
| Home size | Typical Iowa price range |
|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sq ft | $250 – $450 |
| 1,500 – 2,500 sq ft | $300 – $700 |
| 2,500 – 3,500 sq ft | $450 – $1,000 |
| Over 3,500 sq ft | $600 – $1,200+ |
| Home Star Iowa — any size | $699 flat |
Flat $699 — whether it’s a 900 sq ft bungalow or a 4,000 sq ft two-story
Most homeowners call us before spending $8,000–$30,000 on HVAC, insulation, windows, or comfort repairs. A $699 diagnostic audit helps you avoid fixing the wrong thing first.
We don’t price by square footage. Every audit is $699 flat, anywhere in our Eastern Iowa service area. Larger homes aren’t penalized — and smaller homes aren’t shortchanged: a 900 sq ft bungalow gets the same blower door, the same thermal scan, and the same prioritized report as a 4,000 sq ft two-story. Every audit gets the full diagnostic workup:
Blower Door Testing
The house goes under negative pressure so we can measure exactly how much it leaks — not guess. How blower door testing works →
Infrared Thermal Imaging
A calibrated thermal camera turns missing insulation and hidden air leaks into a picture you can point at. About thermal imaging →
Duct Testing
Available if your home needs it — typically when ducted heating and cooling runs through unconditioned spaces like an attic or crawlspace. We’ll tell you up front whether it’s worth adding.
Why audit prices vary so much
The spread comes down to what’s included. A walk-through visual inspection is cheap but limited. A diagnostic audit adds blower door testing to measure air leakage, a room-by-room inspection, and a prioritized report of fixes ranked by payback.
That’s the difference between “your attic could use insulation” and knowing exactly where your house leaks and what fixing it is worth.
One price across Eastern Iowa
The $699 flat rate applies throughout our Eastern Iowa service area, including:
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Iowa?
What’s included in your $699 audit?
Why $699 when the table says small homes can cost $250–$450?
Is duct testing included in the $699?
Are free energy audits available in Iowa?
Is there a federal tax credit for energy audits?
How long does a home energy audit take?
One price. Every diagnostic tool. No surprises.
Schedule your $699 home energy audit — blower door and thermal imaging included. Every assessment is performed by Rob Novak, BPI-certified since 2009.