IMPROVED HOME PERFORMANCE

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Test . . . don’t guess! Homeowners have options today that didn’t exist a decade ago. With a plan from Better World Builders, you will not waste time and money on “fixes” that don’t solve the problems. We listen, test, and inspect to find the root issues, then resolve them!

Do you have fresh healthy air in your home? Musty odors? Dangerous building materials? Many homes and occupants suffer from poor indoor air quality. Better World Builders' Indoor Air Quality Inspection can help you discover the causes and correct them too!

What is the best insulation for your home? It depends where it is being installed, the type, and the right air sealing preparation before installation. Better World Builders guarantees the proper air sealing and selection to make simple insulation become performance insulation.

Our specially trained and certified home performance experts see homes as interconnected systems. Our goal is to make the systems in your home work awesome together. From insulation, HVAC, roofs, and water heaters to air sealing and indoor air quality, we know how to make your home healthy, safe, comfortable, and efficient!

OUR LATEST REVIEWS

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“When we moved into our new home it was drafty and cold. We almost replaced a bunch of expensive windows, but decided to have a BWB perform a blower door test first. The test data showed that our windows were fine, but that we had several areas with poor insulation and air sealing. BWB prepared a three tiered approach to improve the home, and identified approximate energy savings for each tier. After completing the first tier, which included spray foam insulation and air sealing, we saw a 30-35% reduction in our blower door test air leakage values. Incredible. The crew that completed the work was professional and treated our home with care and respect. The work was completed on time and they went the extra mile in a few areas. I highly recommend better world builders.”
- Michael G.

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“Better World Builders has been wonderful to work with. Their team always responds to us with speed, thoroughness, patience, competence, and friendliness.

Shawn and Issac came all the way to Buchanan to perform an extensive energy audit this fall on our old 1930s house with 1950s and 1990s additions. Their reporting on the problems, the data, and potential improvements was clear and detailed. It is a great baseline for later confirming that the improvements succeeded.

They go above and beyond to answer all of our questions and to address any concerns. With my background in architecture and affordable multifamily development, my questions are many and deep diving. Fortunately, Mark and Shawn respond promptly and patiently to them all as we plan the improvements together. It is clear to me that they understand this field of work, they respect the homes, and they care about their customers. I am grateful to have connected with the Better World Builders team.”

- Alice H.

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“Better World Builders provided excellent service for my home’s difficult insulation and roofing needs. Three years later I can say with relief that the ice dam problem we had with our mansard roof is gone. Our home is warmer and more energy efficient. They are problem-solvers, and their crews do great work.”

- Nate d V.

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ABOUT Better World Builders

Award-winning Better World Builders specializes in sustainable and energy-efficient housing. We use building science to help make homes more comfortable, durable, safe, and sustainable. Better World Builders has the equipment, experience, and expertise to find and correct home issues. We make your home perform like new.

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THE LATEST NEWS FROM Better World Builders

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How Does My Gas Furnace Work?

November 27, 2023

Our team at Better World Builders could help you save big bucks on your monthly utility bill by performing a furnace replacement.

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Why is Indoor Air Quality Important?

October 27, 2023

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well.

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7 Furnace Maintenance Tips

September 29, 2023

Many Kalamazoo homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

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How a Home Energy Audit Can Save You Money

September 13, 2023

Scheduling a home energy audit with a certified company can provide valuable information about your Kalamazoo home and its health.

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Do I Need Ceiling Insulation?

August 17, 2023

A well-insulated ceiling helps your home stay warmer longer. That means lower utility bills and improved comfort.

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Available Tax Credits for Geothermal Heat Pumps in 2023

July 13, 2023

Could your Battle Creek home benefit from a geothermal heat pump? These high-efficiency heating and cooling systems are becoming more popular across the country, and it’s easy to see why.

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Geothermal Basics

June 15, 2023

Geothermal heating is one of those technologies that holds the potential to significantly change the way you heat your Portage home.

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Three Reasons to Consider a Geothermal Heat Pump

May 15, 2023

Geothermal heat pumps have been in use since the 1940s, heating and cooling homes in the Kalamazoo area efficiently and thoroughly. They use the constant temperature of the earth for their heat transfer medium instead of the outside air temperature as air-source systems utilize.

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What Type of Insulation Do I Need?

April 13, 2023

Feel a draft in your Michigan home? Let’s cover it up with a new layer of insulation.

Adding new insulation to your Mattawan home improves your comfort and protects your indoor air quality (IAQ).
It can also save you money.

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What Is a Heat Pump?

March 15, 2023

What’s the best way to preserve resources? Working with what you already have. Heat pumps make your Portage home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).

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