Energy Final Testing – Fast, Easy, Guaranteed

An Energy Final test is required by the City of Austin (and most surrounding counties) before issuing a Certificate of Occupancy. It usually includes a blower door test and a duct leakage test to verify IECC code compliance — and most importantly, to make sure your home is comfortable, efficient, and ready to move into without surprises.

Yes. Without an Energy Final, the City of Austin won’t issue your Certificate of Occupancy — which means you legally can’t move in or close out your project. Skipping or rushing through this test can also mask serious problems: poor duct installs, high leakage, or inadequate ventilation. These issues can lead to failed inspections, costly re-tests, warranty headaches, higher utility bills, and even long-term problems like mold or poor indoor air quality.

An Energy Final isn’t just red tape — it’s your protection against expensive surprises down the road.

Most Energy Finals take about 60–90 minutes, depending on the size of the home and number of HVAC systems. We deliver same-day results, so you’re not stuck waiting around or holding up a move-in or inspection schedule.

Typically the builder, GC, or HVAC contractor books the Energy Final with us. But if you’re a homeowner or owner-builder, you can schedule directly too — we just need full access to all rooms and the HVAC system. Our goal is to make the process easy no matter who’s responsible.

Yes. In most cases, Energy Finals booked before 10:00 AM can be completed the same day. Later requests are scheduled for the next available slot. That way you still get fast, certified results without risking delays or re-scheduling headaches.

If your project doesn’t meet IECC code limits, don’t worry — our certified technicians will walk you through the results and pinpoint problem areas like duct leakage or air barrier issues. We’ll give you clear steps to get it fixed quickly so you can pass without wasting time or money on repeated tests. If you do fail your initial test, though it may be gut wrenching- you'll be glad that you caught the problem sooner rather than later!

Not always, however in Austin we've seen that the city officials have been requiring mechanical ventilation testing and air distribution balancing verification. If that applies to your project, we can handle those tests during the same visit — so everything is covered at once and you’re not juggling multiple contractors.