Whether you’re working with a big name in home performance or a passionate small business like us, the standards you should hold them to are surprisingly similar. The home performance industry can get both very technical and very expensive for homeowners, so it’s important that you understand what the best home performance companies do to set them apart and provide you with the best solutions to your home’s woes.
What is a Home Performance Company?
First, it’s important to define what a home performance company does, why you would seek one out, and what solutions from them look like. In short, a home performance company can evaluate your home for issues with energy efficiency, home comfort, and air quality. Then, they provide solutions to these problems, such as air sealing, insulation, and ventilation, and more in-depth renovations to help you get the most out of your home.
To learn more, see our full article on the subject, What is Home Performance and When Do You Need It?
Features of Top Home Performance Companies
There are four major aspects that home performance companies and their solutions should have to make sure you’re getting the most out of your money. It’s not just the audit or the renovations, but everything combined and how it’s explained to you. Look for:
- Local Experts: Home performance experts are available across the US, but one who knows your specific region is priceless. Work with local home performance companies for better recommendations and solutions in your area.
- Audit & Recommendations: While most home performance solutions start with an energy audit, it shouldn’t end there. More in-depth home evaluations and a report that provides recommendations to solve problems are the gold standard.
- Plain Language Communication: Speaking of reporting, the findings, solutions, correspondence, and conversations you have with your home performance company should be easy to understand, with technical findings translated into clear, actionable English.
- Whole Home Solutions: Instead of a single point of renovation or replacement, the best home performance solutions focus on a whole home approach. This means combining solutions for better energy efficiency, comfort, and home health.
These features are even what the big home performance companies hold themselves to, as seen in Pearl’s report of The Best Home Performance Solutions in 2026.
Your St. Louis Home Performance Company
At Greenmark Home Performance, we set ourselves apart with better home evaluations, in-depth communication and reporting, and solutions designed for your home and the St. Louis area. No shortcuts, no cookie-cutter solutions. Learn more about our home evaluation process and how home performance can improve where you live for you and your family. Contact us today to learn more and get started, or call us at (314) 845-9144.
