California rule
Can I hire my own HERS rater for the duct test?
Yes. The state says a homeowner can hire a rater who is independent of the contractor and can ask to see the completed HERS forms.
California Energy Commission Checked November 2026
CSLB license 1162030 Class C20, active
Ductwork installation, San Jose
New duct runs that bring the air to the room that needs it
New runs and new vents, laid out for the rooms that sit cold. We install ducts and vents in attics and crawl spaces.
New runs
Where new ducts go
New runs go in for a new system, an addition, or a room that never got enough air.
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Lay out the runs
We lay out the runs so each room gets the air it needs.
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Hang and support
Insulated flex or metal duct, hung and supported.
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Fit the vents
New vents fitted where each run ends.
Duct leakage testing
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California Energy Commission
Under California's rules, permitted duct work can trigger HERS field testing, including a duct leakage test.
California Energy Commission Checked November 2026
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California Energy Commission
Duct work permitted on or after January 1, 2026, meets the 2025 Energy Code.
California Energy Commission Checked November 2026
Pick your area
Rooms that never get air? Call about ducts.
- Bay Area(408) 304-4329San Jose, Fremont, Oakland
- Central Coast(805) 769-8494Salinas, Monterey, SLO County, Santa Barbara
Main number (408) 603-8784Hours Mon to Fri, 8 AM to 5 PM
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