Balance Point Home Performance does retrofit and new construction work throughout Nevada County, CA and the surrounding areas. With a strong understanding of building science and a lifetime’s dedication to building performance, we provide expert design and installation of HVAC systems, building enclosures, energy audits, and more—measuring everything and judging ourselves on results.
Our Founder, Dan Perunko, does much of the work himself, including the gritty parts like crawling around in attics. When he’s not fixing houses in his home state of California, he’s designing state of the art HVAC systems or teaching contractors around the country about the importance of high performance work. He’s chosen to keep Balance Point a small company that focuses on doing exceptional work for select clients, rather than growing large and impersonal.
Balance Point Home Performance also provides consulting services to builders, architects, engineers, and homeowners including advanced HVAC and building envelope design. We specialize in dry climate zones, but have worked nationally. Whenever we can, we travel to conferences around the country to teach other building professionals the advanced techniques and measurement approaches we have pioneered in our own work.
Our Process
If you’re experiencing problems in your home or looking to build a home that is energy efficient and has a small carbon footprint, feel free to reach out to our team. Here’s a look into our process:
- Phone Consultation
You’ll connect directly with Dan, the owner of the company, and he’ll take the time to understand your goals with your home. He’ll also walk you through exactly what sort of work we do and determine if there is a mutual fit. - Site Visit & Assessment
Our team will come to your home for a technical evaluation. We’ll dive further into the discovery process and your goals. In some cases, this is where we will perform a blower door test or infrared diagnostics, depending on the scope of your project. - Plan & Estimate
We’ll make our initial recommendations based on the results of our in-depth analysis and give you a straightforward cost estimate. - Final Scope
We’ll provide you with a detailed plan and timeline of our work. This way, you’ll know exactly what to expect from our team. - Complete Work
We’ll install your HVAC system, duct system, or insulation in a timely manner while respecting your home. - Test & Measure
We perform follow up tests for every job we do to confirm its performance. This ongoing measurement assures you that the just was completed correctly. - Teach & Support
We’ll walk you through how to get the most from your new home, and give you guidance on any ongoing maintenance you’ll need moving forward.
Our Team
We pride ourselves on our team of building science experts that share our values for doing high performance work.
Dan Perunko – Founder
Founder of Balance Point Home Performance, Dan runs all aspects of the business from consulting and design to installation and trouble-shooting. As one of the most technically competent Home Performance Contractors in the State of California, Dan is dedicated to continuous improvement in his design and understanding of building systems. Dan goes the extra mile to make sure that customers receive a lot of value for their investment.
When he’s not working on making homes better, Dan is teaching courses for other contractors and designers on how to improve the performance of their building and mechanical systems. He is also an organizer of the Dry Climate Forum, an annual conference in Yosemite where experts from CA and around the country share real world data on their projects.
Judy Rachel
Judy brings a solid understanding of building performance principles and field practices. She supports Balance Point’s testing and diagnostic services. Judy instructs building science classes in the classroom and on field retrofit courses, and has a deep understanding of how to improve the performance of California homes. Judy frequently co-instructs building performance courses with Balance Point Home Performance.
Zack Peach
Zack joined the team in June of 2023. Zack is in training as a home performance installer. Zack comes to Balance Point with a solid foundation in building science and a strong desire to learn how to apply what he has learned so far. Zack is working towards becoming a project lead and would ultimately like to take on some of the training and consulting tasks at Balance Point.
Gavin Healy – Co-Founder
Co-founder of Balance Point Home Performance, Gavin ran all aspects of the business with Dan for many years. Gavin was a titan of reduced energy consumption, improved building durability, overall system performance and building performance education. Gavin has since retired, but our team owes a lot to him and we wish him well in his retirement!
