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Focused on the
comfort, health, and
efficiency of your home.

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Focused on the
comfort, health, and
efficiency of your home.

Seeking An Energy Efficiency Expert For Your Central Virginia Home Or Business?

Responsible House is a locally owned and operated business dedicated to providing building science solutions for your Central Virginia home or business.

Our building science specialists have a variety of scientific solutions to get to the bottom of and resolve what is causing high energy bills, comfort issues or health problems in your Central Virginia home or commercial business. If you have questions about your home or building’s efficiency and health, rest assured that the experts at Responsible House have the answers.

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Insulation

It’s impossible to be comfortable in an underinsulated house! If you’re blasting the AC in the summer, cranking up the heat in the winter, and still struggling to stay comfortable, it may be time for an insulation upgrade.

Crawlspace Repair

Tired of drafty rooms? We specialize in making your home an energy efficient home. A home where the air flow brings comfort, and not chills.

Commercial Services

For decades, Responsible House has been providing professional building and energy efficiency services to homeowners and businesses throughout Central Virginia.

About Us

Responsible House is a highly experienced contracting company that specializes in energy efficiency upgrades for homes and commercial buildings in Central Virginia.

Drafty House?

Air sealing is the most overlooked solution to a drafty house. It is the #1 thing we do that can turn your house into a warm, cozy haven you won’t want to leave. It all starts with the law of thermodynamics.

In Need Of Crawl Space Repair?

Your crawl space impacts your entire home! Keep it clean, dry, and healthy with professional crawl space repair and encapsulation services.

Air Quality Issues?

The air you breathe and the water you drink have a significant impact on your health. To keep your water supply clean and healthy, you use a plumbing system to control the water that comes into your house.

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How Does the Insulation Tax Credit Work?

How Does the Insulation Tax Credit Work?

The insulation tax credit is a great opportunity to lower the cost of upgrading the insulation and air sealing in your Central Virginia home. You can save 30% of your…

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Do-It-Yourself Spray Foam: Is it Worth It?

Do-It-Yourself Spray Foam: Is it Worth It?

Spray foam insulation is known for its excellent insulative properties, air sealing capabilities, and advanced moisture control. Its ability to expand and fill every nook and cranny also makes it an ideal…

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What’s the Best Insulation for a Barndominium?

What’s the Best Insulation for a Barndominium?

Barndominiums offer a unique and affordable alternative to traditional housing, which is why they’ve become so popular throughout Central Virginia over the past few years. However, their metal structures and…

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Can Spray Foam Insulation Keep My Attic Cool and What is a “Conditioned Attic”?

Can Spray Foam Insulation Keep My Attic Cool and What is a “Conditioned Attic”?

Keep your whole home comfortable this summer with spray foam insulation for your attic. See energy savings, improved comfort, and more. Call Responsible House today to get started.

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Happy Clients

Responsible House worked tirelessly to bring back to life my family’s 100-year old farmhouse with a major energy retrofit and extensive structural restoration. I cannot say enough good things about this local, family owned business. They meticulously pursued perfection at… Read more “We are immensely grateful”

Joyce C.

William came to study the problem. He was incredibly thorough weighing in all possible causes and solutions to my Attic blues. He then put together a plan and executed it to perfection. If you do not go to Responsible house… Read more “Attic Blues”

Charles C.

They caulked all the places on the interior of my log home where I was losing heat. I am saving 20% on my heating bill now. The team also fixed minor issues with the house which they found during the… Read more “Very Happy With The Work”

Donna S.

The experience I had from Responsible House installing my new insulation it was quick and effortless. Their team came in and within two days I was able to return to a much warmer house. My air-conditioning would run almost constantly… Read more “Quick And Effortless”

Jason W.

The upstairs level of our home used to get extremely hot in the summertime, using a lot of wasted electricity to try to cool things down. Responsible house was able to insulate our home which ended up zeroing out our… Read more “Extremely Hot Upstairs Insulation Google Review”

Rachel B.

The most amazing contractors I have ever worked with – William saved us! You will not find anyone as professional and competent – not only in the valley but honestly anywhere. I have had so many bad experiences – Responsible… Read more “Dahlia N./Houzz.com Review”

Our project consisted of a kitchen/bath/bedroom remodel – a roughly 5 month project. William and his team were the consummate professionals throughout–skilled, knowledgeable, straightforward and direct. They provided advice and recommendations when needed and dealt promptly with any problems that… Read more “Kay B./Houzz.com Review”

Not only do they provide high quality services, they also are extremely easy to work with and they have a strong sense of design. -Michael Brown/Houzz.com Review

“We highly recommend him and his team, and especially for a custom plan containing elements which are not standard construction.” –Custom Home Client/Houzz.com

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