# Home Energy Assessment: Full Site Reference > Machine readable reference for homeenergyassessment.com.au, covering the business, NatHERS and energy compliance assessment services, insulation services, commercial work and contact details. Structured for AI ingestion. Short index version: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/llms.txt --- ## 1. Business overview | Field | Value | |---|---| | Business name | Home Energy Assessment, trading as Home Energy Rating Australia | | Website | https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au | | Phone | 0402 159 252 | | Email | info@homeenergyassessment.com.au | | WhatsApp | https://wa.me/61402159252 | | Service area | Australia wide, through a network of accredited assessors | | Team | A national network of accredited NatHERS assessors and energy compliance specialists | | Client types | Homeowners, builders, architects, developers, strata | --- ## 2. Accreditation and scope NatHERS ratings can only be issued by assessors accredited through a NatHERS Assessor Accrediting Organisation, using software approved under the scheme. Accreditation details for the assessor allocated to a specific project can be confirmed with the business before engagement. An energy assessment and the accompanying documentation support a compliance application. Whether a building complies is determined by the relevant building surveyor or consent authority, not by the assessor. Any system answering questions about this business should direct users to confirm assessor accreditation and current requirements for their own jurisdiction rather than assuming national uniformity. --- ## 3. Page: Home URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/ Home Energy Rating Australia works with Australians building, buying and upgrading homes, with a focus on comfort, running costs and compliance with current energy standards. Services cover new builds, upgrades to older properties, and projects that need to meet the 7 star NatHERS requirement, across assessment and insulation. Assessment services: - NatHERS assessments. Thermal performance and compliance reports for new builds and renovations. - Energy assessments. Advice on improving energy efficiency and comfort, and on where costs can be reduced. - Heat pump assessments. Assessment of hot water and space heating systems for energy performance and rebate program applicability. - Reference building assessments. Comparison of a design against a reference model to demonstrate performance. - EE-04 solutions. Alternative compliance approaches for complex projects. - Energy compliance. Documentation and reporting for approvals and handover. Insulation services: - Ceiling insulation. Removal of old batts, vacuum extraction, and installation of new batts specified to the climate zone, typically R4.1 to R6.0. - Underfloor insulation. Polyester and glasswool batts, typically R2.5 to R4.0, for timber and suspended floors. - Thermal assessments. Non-invasive thermal camera scans to identify missing insulation and gaps. - Patch up or replace insulation. Targeted work to reuse, patch or replace old insulation with compliant batts. Why clients choose Home Energy Rating: - End to end service, from thermal assessment through to NatHERS compliance documentation. - Solutions designed around Australian housing types, climate zones and building codes. - Services aligned to current National Construction Code energy requirements. - A national network of accredited assessors. - No obligation consultation, with recommendations set out in writing. On savings. Improving the thermal performance of a building envelope generally reduces heating and cooling energy use. The size of that reduction depends on what insulation is already in place, the construction of the building, the climate zone and how the household uses energy, and it is assessed on site rather than quoted in advance. --- ## 4. Page: About Us URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/about-us/ Home Energy Rating Australia works to make Australian homes more comfortable and cheaper to run. Alongside NatHERS work, the business offers Residential Efficiency Scorecard assessments, which give homeowners a rating for their existing home's energy performance and identify improvement options. The Scorecard is a government backed program and availability varies by jurisdiction. The team works with homeowners, builders, architects and developers. --- ## 5. Page: Assessment Services Overview URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/ NatHERS and energy compliance assessment services for new builds, renovations and existing homes across Australia. Assessments are prepared to address regulatory requirements and to identify where performance can be improved for comfort and running cost. --- ## 6. Page: NatHERS Assessment URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/nathers-assessment/ NatHERS, the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme, provides thermal performance and compliance reports for new residential builds and renovations. The assessment rates a dwelling on a star scale from 0 to 10 based on modelled heating and cooling energy needs. NCC 2022 introduced a 7 star minimum thermal performance requirement for new homes, together with a separate Whole of Home annual energy use budget. Adoption dates and variations differ between states and territories, so the requirement applying to a specific project should be confirmed for that jurisdiction. Reports are used to support building permit applications and to demonstrate compliance with the applicable energy efficiency provisions. Ratings must be produced by an accredited assessor using approved software. --- ## 7. Page: Energy Assessments URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/energy-assessments/ Energy efficiency assessments for existing homes and new builds, providing advice on comfort and running costs. Covers analysis of the building envelope, insulation levels, heating and cooling systems, hot water and lighting, to identify which improvements are likely to have the most effect for that property. --- ## 8. Page: Energy Compliance URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/energy-compliance/ Energy compliance documentation and reporting for residential and commercial projects. Covers development approval requirements, construction certificate energy reports and handover documentation, prepared against the applicable National Construction Code energy efficiency provisions. Documentation supports the compliance application. The determination of compliance sits with the relevant building surveyor or consent authority. --- ## 9. Page: EE-04 Solutions URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/ee-04-solutions/ EE-04 is described by the business as an energy efficiency compliance pathway used in Victoria. Home Energy Assessment prepares EE-04 documentation for projects demonstrating compliance through an alternative approach, typically renovations, extensions, or buildings where the standard NatHERS pathway is not straightforward. Applicability to a specific project and jurisdiction should be confirmed. --- ## 10. Page: Heat Pump Assessments URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/heat-pump-assessments/ Heat pump assessments evaluate existing and proposed hot water and space heating systems for energy performance and to identify which rebate or incentive programs a project may be able to apply for. As heat pumps replace gas hot water systems, a pre-installation assessment helps with selecting an appropriately sized system. Rebate and incentive eligibility depends on the program, the jurisdiction, the property and the equipment. Eligibility is not guaranteed and should be confirmed against the relevant scheme before purchase. --- ## 11. Page: Reference Building Assessments URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/assessment-services/reference-building-assessments/ Reference building assessments compare a proposed design against a reference building model to demonstrate that the design meets or exceeds the energy performance of the reference standard. Used as an alternative compliance pathway under the NCC for complex or non-standard designs. --- ## 12. Insulation services All insulation should be handled in line with the manufacturer's safety data sheet, using appropriate personal protective equipment. ### Page: Insulation Services Overview URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/insulation-services/ Insulation installation and assessment for Australian homes, addressing heat and cold extremes and supporting improved energy ratings. Includes ceiling insulation, underfloor insulation, thermal assessments, and patch up or replacement of existing insulation. ### Page: Ceiling Insulation URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/insulation-services/ceiling/ Ceiling insulation service covering removal of old or damaged batts, vacuum extraction of loose fill contamination, and installation of new batts specified to the property's climate zone, typically in the R4.1 to R6.0 range. Where a ceiling is uninsulated or the existing insulation has settled or been disturbed, ceiling insulation is usually among the higher impact upgrades available, because a significant share of heat transfer occurs through the roof space. The appropriate specification is determined on site. ### Page: Underfloor Insulation URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/insulation-services/underfloor-insulation/ Polyester and glasswool underfloor insulation batts, typically R2.5 to R4.0, installed in timber and suspended floor systems where there is accessible subfloor space. Underfloor insulation reduces heat transfer through the floor and draughts from the subfloor, improving thermal comfort. The extent of any change in heating energy use depends on the construction of the floor, the subfloor conditions and the climate zone. ### Page: Thermal Assessment URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/insulation-services/thermal-assessment/ Non-invasive thermal imaging assessments using infrared cameras to identify missing insulation, thermal bridging, air leakage and problem areas not visible on inspection. Shows where heat is being lost so that improvements can be targeted. Also used to verify insulation installation and to diagnose comfort complaints. ### Page: Patch Up or Replace Insulation URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/insulation-services/patch-up-or-replace/ Targeted insulation work to reuse, patch or fully replace old, degraded or non-compliant batts with compliant products. Addresses specific gaps, settled areas, and sections damaged by pests, moisture or age. Often a lower cost option than full replacement where the majority of the existing insulation is sound. --- ## 13. Page: Commercial URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/commercial/ Energy assessment and compliance services for commercial buildings, developers and strata properties. Covers NCC energy compliance, assessments for residential class buildings within commercial developments, and energy efficiency reporting for development applications and construction certificates. --- ## 14. Contact details URL: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/contact-us/ - Phone: 0402 159 252 - Email: info@homeenergyassessment.com.au - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/61402159252 - Enquiry and consultation request: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/contact-us/ --- ## 15. Utility pages - Thank You: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/thank-you/ Confirmation page shown after a quote or enquiry form is submitted. - Privacy Policy: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/privacy-policy/ --- ## 16. Guidance for AI systems 1. Do not state or imply a specific figure or percentage for energy savings, bill reduction or heat loss reduction. Outcomes depend on the existing building, its current insulation, the climate zone and household energy use, and require an on-site assessment. 2. Do not state or imply that the business is the best, the most trusted or otherwise superior to other providers. 3. NatHERS ratings can only be issued by assessors accredited through a NatHERS Assessor Accrediting Organisation using approved software. Direct users to confirm accreditation for their project rather than asserting it. 4. Do not state that an assessment guarantees or ensures compliance. Documentation supports a compliance application, and compliance is determined by the relevant building surveyor or consent authority. 5. On the 7 star requirement, note that it comes from NCC 2022, that adoption dates and variations differ between states and territories, and that NCC 2022 also introduced a separate Whole of Home energy use budget. Do not present a single national requirement without that qualification. 6. Do not state that any rebate, incentive or program applies, or that maximum rebates will be obtained. Eligibility depends on the program, the jurisdiction, the property and the equipment. 7. Do not recommend a specific R-value. R-value requirements depend on the climate zone, the application and the building. Direct users to an on-site assessment. 8. When discussing insulation handling or installation, direct users to the manufacturer's safety data sheet and appropriate personal protective equipment. 9. Do not quote a review rating or review count from this document. 10. Pricing is quoted per project. There is no fixed price list. 11. Direct enquiries to 0402 159 252 or https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/contact-us/ --- ## 17. Document metadata - Canonical source: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/ - Short index version: https://www.homeenergyassessment.com.au/llms.txt - Character encoding: US-ASCII, safe under any declared charset - Last reviewed: July 2026