H.E.L.P.

My wife and I attended a seminar put on by Retro Fit Baltimore, non-profit that seeks to help homeowners reduce energy consumption and expense. We live in a 1920's rowhouse and knew that it could probably use some upgrades to improve it's energy efficiency. At the seminar we were offered a home energy assessment with a blower door test for $100, about 1/4 of the going rate. Home Energy Loss Professionals were the contractor hired by Retro Fit Baltimore to perform the test. Their recommendations after the test suggested about $4000 in various improvements like air sealing around plumbing and electrical pass throughs, substantially increasing the amount of insulation in the attic, sealing around baseboards, wrapping steam and hot water pipes and more. Of that amount, BGE, the local electric company, would reimburse us for about 25% of the cost. The crew from Home Energy Loss Professional arrived to begin work and were very conscientious. They sought out and fixed numerous things that had not initially revealed themselves. During their two days here each crew member commented at one time or another that we would notice a marked improvement in the livability of the house. I was skeptical. They were also very kind to and tolerant of my two dogs who can be somewhat annoying. After the job was complete, it quickly became obvious that they had not exaggerated the improvement in the livability of the house. The difference was remarkable. I can't wait to see the difference in our energy bills. This whole program and this company in particular, Home Energy Loss Professional (H.E.L.P.), gets my highest recommendation.