LEAP Participating Contractors
The following companies are LEAP Participating Contractors. They have been pre-qualified for our residential programs and have signed a contract for services which stipulates the insurances they are required to carry, customer service expectations, and references. To be eligible for LEAP's instant cash rebates and financing opportunities, you must work with a contractor in our network.
You can select any of these contractors when you participate in LEAP's residential programs like Home Performance with ENERGY STAR and Better Basics. To get started, create a home energy profile and enroll online.
Building Performance Institute Certified Building Analysts/Home Assessors
- Albemarle Heating & Air*
- APM Energy*
- EDGE Energy*
- Key Green Energy Solutions
- Mack Morris Heating & AC*
- WeatherSeal Insulation*
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Contractors
- Abrahamse and Company Builders*
- Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP)*
- APM Energy*
- Creative Conservation*
- EDGE Energy*
- Johnson Custom Windows and Doors*
- Lithic Construction*
- Mack Morris Heating & AC*
Better Basics Contractors
- Albemarle Heating & Air*
- Airflow Systems, Inc.
- Beck Cohen
- Clyde E. Smith, Inc.
- Comfort Source
- Creative Conservation*
- Johnson Custom Windows and Doors*
- Robertson Electric
- WeatherSeal Insulation*
*Responsible Contracting Company (RCC): LEAP requires that all homeowners choose a Responsibe Contracting Company to coordinate the work of the other contractors on the project. This is important to ensure that the work on each home happens in the correct sequence and that any safety and health issues are addressed as a priority.
Abrahamse & Company Builders, a custom general contractor, produces a high quality product emphasizing health, energy efficiency, and durability. Our reputation for providing excellent customer service comes from earning our clients' trust as we educate them in the building process. With our passionate belief in the whole house as a system, we agree that LEAP's philsophy will help sustain our environment. We are proud to participate in a program whose goal is the well being of our future.
www.abrahamse.com
434.295.9379
Airflow Systems, Inc. and Aiflow Home Energy Diagnostics conducts sophisticated home energy auditing and remediation strategies to reduce utility cost and emissions, and improve the comfort and efficiency of homes. As a fully licensed and insured contracto, Airflow Systems, Inc. and Airflow Home Energy Diagnostics offers a wide array of building services that can lower utility bills and improve the comfort of your home. The following are some of our specialties: high efficient geothermal systems, high quality HVAC systems, indoor air quality filtration systems, mastic sealed duct systems, indoor air quality analysis, home energy audits, home energy leak testing, home air duct leakage testing, and weatherization tips. All of our work is tested upon completion to ensure quality and adhere to the principals of green building.
www.airflow-hvac.com
434.979.4328
Albemarle Heating & Air, Inc. since 1988, a performance based company dedicatd to helping our customers with sincere attention to their needs. We provide solutions for heating and cooling systems, building science, moisture management, indoor air monitoring and testing, system analysis, mold issues, and odor control. Airflow Diagnostics is the home energy assessment arm of our business. We have been HVAC Contractor of the Year two years in a row by Charlottesville's Peoples Choice. We have been ranked in the top 10 companies nationally by our industry peers. Our mission is to keep you healthy, save you money and make you more comfortable.
www.albemarleheating.com
434.293.4556
Albemarle Housing Improvement Program's (AHIP) mission is to strengthen families, neighborhoods and the community by improving the affordable housing stock. A non-profit organization incorporated in 1976, AHIP has 35 years of experience in providing construction services -- housing rehabilitations, renovations, repairs -- for low-income County and City residents. AHIP is a Class A Contractor and a state-licensed and EPA-certified Lead Abatement Contractor. Through a commitment to excellence that spans three decades, AHIP is offering competitive weatherization, energy-efficiency retrofitting, accessibility upgrades and general renovation and repair services for all families in the greater Charlottesville area. AHIP's estimators, project managers, in-house construction crews and cadre of reliable area subcontractors are ready to help you improve the health, sustainability and comfort of your home with superior service, courteousness and workmanship. Working with AHIP benefits your home and family -- and also your community. All proceeds go toward AHIP's non-profit work in the community, benefing our neighbors who are most in need and improving the health and well-being of our urban and rural neighborhoods.
www.ahipva.org
jklippel@ahipva.org
434.817.2447 x27
APM-Energy, LLC is one of the first companies in Charlottesville dedicated solely to promoting and improving energy conservation for its customers as a full service home energy improvement contractor. We have an experienced BPI certified Building Analyst on our staff who has performed many energy audits in the City of Charlottesville and surrounding Albemarle County including the winning City of Charlottesville entry in the LEAP Home Energy Makeover Contest. We also have the capability of performing infrared thermography which will locate unseen leaks or sources of moisture penetration. Our mission is to provide the maximum value to our clients by professionally performing diagnostic testing to identify what energy related problems there may be with your home and to develop the most cost effective solutions to corect those problems. As a Virginia Class A Contractor and EPA Certified Renovator, we perform all air sealing, insulation, HVAC and other home energy improvements necessary to make your home as comfortable and energy efficient as possible at the least cost to you as the homeowner.
www.apm-energy.com
434.244.4635
Beck Cohen is an air conditioning contractor in Charlottesville, Virginia, and also serves the surrounding communities. For over 50 years, our independently owned and operated company has provided customers with quality HVAC equipment and services. We are commited to providing both commercial and residential customers with total comfort. Are you having problems with your plumbing? Can't enjoy your jacuzzi due to electrical problems? Allow our experts to provide you with affordable, prompt services. Whether you are converting your old systems to more energy efficient systems, or you need maintenance on your HVAC systems, we can accomodate your needs. Air conditioning services are not our only specialty. Additional area we focus on include: Plumbing, Electrical, Heating. To ensure that our clients are getting cost-effectively HVAC equipment we work with brand name dealers such as Bryant, American Standard and more. Customers can depend on our reliable HVAC contractors to provide comfort in their homes or offices and to help lower energy bills. For products and services you can trust, consult with the HVAC specialists at Beck Cohen. Contact us today for more information about our HVAC services. We service all brands, and have planned maintenance agreements.
www.beckcohen.com
434.296.0129
Clyde E. Smith Clyde E. Smith, Inc. has been in business since 1980, is a full service heating and air conditioning company offering knowledgeable and affordable solutions to your heating and air conditioning needs. Contact us at 434-977-0940 or email us at clydesmithinc@embarqmail.com for a no-nonsense answer to your heating and air conditioning questions.
clydesmithinc@embarqmail.com
434-977-0940
Comfort Source Your trusted resource for making your home clean & comfortable, sales and service. Over 10 years in heating & cooling business. Independent dealer of American Standard Heating & Central Air Conditioning. Phone: (434) 975-4328 Fax: (434) 295-7016. 1112 E. Market Street Suite 30-J, Charlottesville, VA 22902 comfortsource@gmail.com.
Creative Conservation's goal is to educate homebuilders, homeowners and commercial contractors on the benefits of insulation and waterproofing systems. We have an excellent combination of product knowledge, construction experience, and reliability to help design the best insulation package for you. Creative Conservation was founded in 1981, serving Central Virginia with cutting edge insulation and waterproofing technology. As a fully licensed and insured contractor in the Charlottesville area, we serve homeowners, homebuilders and commercial contractors. We offer insulation packages designed for the most energy efficient home. Our services include duct cleaning and sealing, conditioned crawls and attics and basement waterproofing. We also perform comprehensive energy audits, including blower door testing, thermal imaging and an in-depth report explaining all improvements that can be made to improve energy performance in their home. We are accredited, certified and/or members of LEAP, LEED, BPI, Abaa, NARI, ICAA, ICYNENE, NCFI, Insulate America and Earth Craft of Virginia. Our sales staff will assist you through design, construction and completion of every job.
www.creativeconservation.com
sales@creativeconservation.com
434.878.3227
EDGE EDGE Energy is a Home Performance Contractor that provides diagnostic Home Energy Audits, Energy Consulting and Weatherization Services to the Charlottesville area. Our company provides homeowners with a one-stop shop for energy efficiency with trained weatherization crews that specialize in attic, basement, and whole-house air sealing, insulation, HVAC, windows and doors, and renewable energy solutions. Our customers can typically expect to save 20-45% on energy bills, and we re-test 100% of our jobs after work is complete for case studies that are reported to the DOE. EDGE Eenrgy is Licensed, Bonded, and Insured and all audits are performed to Home Performance with ENERGY STAR standards by certified Energy Auditors. Please contact us today to green your home!
ww.edge-gogreen.com
anthony@edgegogreen.com
434.568.7220
Johnson Custom Windows & Doors is a father and son business who specialize in existing home weatherization. We focus on the items of home where energy loss is the greatest: insulation, windows, doors, garage doors, as well as siding, gutters and roofing. We have a combined 30 years experience in our business. We work with companies like Albemarle Housing Improvement Program to help and service people who need help in guiding them in the right direction. We are LEED certified in remodeling and HUD workers. We are fully insured and have a Class A License. Our goal is to make sure people invest in the right product and the right company to save the most money on their energy needs. We think our association with the LEAP program will fits the needs of all.
540.414.5982
Key Green Energy Solutions. Feel good about saving energy and feel more comfortable in your home. Key Green Energy offers comprehensive home energy audits to diagnose your home's energy fitness. Our BPI certified auditors determine the air leakage rate of your home and collect detailed information on all of your home's systems: HVAC, insulation, windows and doors, etc. Your audit report will tell you how to update and integrate the systems of your home, and prioritize changes that will create the biggest savings. Because we are an independent auditing service, you are free to choose your own contractors based on the unique needs of your home. This gives you increased flexibility and reduced costs. We can refer you to the experienced companies who are best suited to perform your improvements, and we'll be there for you every step of the way to answer question. Key Green Energy is a local, woman-owned small business.
www.keygreenenergy.com
434.989.3514
Lithic Construction is a leader within the local green and sustainable building community. As historical restorationists and as a design-build firm, we specialize in connecting cutting-edge building technologies to traditional homes. Our LEAP clients obtain the benefits of state-of-the-art materials and processes, sucessfully and artfully integrated into their existing home. Our philosophy is to encourage our broad concerns for the environment, sustainability, and appropriate scale to inform and shape our day-to-day gestures and craftsmanship. On a nuts and bolts level, we provide excellent communication; solutions; detailed proposals for our work; and quantifiable results. Members of: James River Green Building Council; Masonry Stove Builders Association; and Timber Framer's Guilde. BPI Certified. Winners of Charlottesville's 2009 Sustainable Development Award, for historic restoration performed in the City of Charlottesville.
www.lithicconstruction.com
540.718.3990
Mack Morris is a family owned business servicing Central Virginia since 1985. Our goal is to provide the homeowner with the best options for home efficiency and comfort. We are BPI certified for home energy audits as well as NCI certified for performance-based contracting. This gives us the tools and knowledge to diagnose and provide solutions to poorly performing HVAC systems. We also perform duct cleaning and sealing. We are an award winning dealer from two of the major manufactories in our industry. We also do geothermal and use Climate Master Equipment.
www.mackmorrisheating.com
434.979.7129
Robertson Electric is a name you can trust. We've been in business over 42 years and enjoy an excellent reputation as a Class A Contractor serving Charlottesville and all surrounding counties. Our staff, from the people in the office to the ones in the field, are highly trained, friendly and dedicated to your total home comfort and safety. We guarantee your satisfaction or we will refund your money. For the past six years Robertson Electric was voted number one in their fields by the People's Choice. We provide residential services and solutions for electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, for service, maintenance or replacement. We are BPI certified by the federal government to assist you with any issues you many have with moisture control, indoor air quality issues, odor control, mold issues and much more using the most advanced technology equipment available.
www.robertsonelectric.com
434.973.4348
Weatherseal Insulation Co. LLC is a locally owned and operated business serving the needs of the Charlottesville area for over 30 years. We offer smart solutions for improving your home's energy efficiency using the best information, equipment and materials available. As both Building Analysts and Building Envelope Specialists, we are proud to have met the rigorous standards required for certification by the Building Performance Institute. As a full service insulation company our product line includes all available materials including sprayed foam, cellulose and fiberglass allowing us to choose the best option for every job. Our installers are full time employees of the company and are among the most experienced in the industry, ensuring quality, professional workmanship. Looking beyond insulation we also specialize in advanced air sealing crawl space encapsulation and full home energy audit services.
www.weathersealcompany.com
434.974.1818




