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About Leonard Home Performance
Maryland's Energy Audit
Specialist
Over 7 years and 1,400+ energy audits across the Baltimore–DC metro — finding the problems other contractors miss and fixing them right the first time.
1,400+
Energy Audits Completed
My Story
I Started This Business Because the Problem Wasn't Getting Solved
Most homeowners in Maryland have paid for insulation or HVAC work and still have the same problems. Hot second floors. Drafty basements. Energy bills that never seem to come down. The upgrades weren't wrong — the diagnosis was.
I'm Brian Leonard, founder of Leonard Home Performance. I built this business around one idea: fix the actual cause, not just the symptom. That starts with a thorough energy audit using blower door testing and thermal imaging — not a visual inspection and a sales pitch.
Seven years and 1,400+ audits later, I work exclusively in the BGE and PEPCO service territories across the Baltimore–DC metro. Every project I take on, I work personally. You'll talk to me on the phone, I'll be the one running your audit, and I'll be on-site for your install.
What We Fix
Common Problems Maryland Homes Face
Our region's housing stock — much of it built between 1950 and 1985 — was constructed before modern energy codes. These are the issues I see every week.
Uneven Temperatures
Hot second floors, cold basements, and rooms that never get comfortable — usually a sign of air sealing and insulation gaps, not an HVAC problem.
High Energy Bills
When your HVAC runs constantly, it's often compensating for air leaks — not a sign you need a new system. Air sealing first, then equipment.
Drafts & Air Leaks
Outlets, attic hatches, rim joists, and recessed lights are the biggest culprits. Blower door testing shows exactly where conditioned air is escaping.
Moisture & Humidity
Crawl space moisture, basement condensation, and ice dams in winter are all building-science problems — diagnosable and fixable without guesswork.
Credentials
BPI-Certified & Technically Trained
BPI certification means I'm tested and verified on building science — not just insulation installation. I use blower doors and thermal imaging cameras to back recommendations with hard data, not guesses.
Building Analyst Professional
BPI Certified
Building Analyst Technician
BPI Certified
Quality Control Inspector
BPI Certified
Energy Auditor
BPI Certified
BGE Approved Contractor
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
PEPCO Approved Contractor
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
What Homeowners Say
27 Five-Star Google Reviews
"Brian Leonard provided outstanding service. He walked us through every finding from the energy audit and explained exactly what needed to be done and why. Highly recommended."
"Brian just completed an air sealing and insulation project in my very old and very drafty house. The difference was immediately noticeable — no more cold air coming in around the windows and the house heats up much faster."
"We live in the North Potomac area and Brian did a fantastic job with our home energy audit. He was thorough, explained everything clearly, and the report he provided was detailed and easy to understand."
Utility Rebates
Up to $15,000
In Available Rebates for Maryland Homeowners
BGE Approved
PEPCO Approved
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Navigating utility rebate programs shouldn't be your job — it's mine. As a participating contractor in both the BGE and PEPCO Home Performance with ENERGY STAR programs, I handle the rebate paperwork from start to finish.
Most homeowners I work with are surprised by how much they qualify for. The rebate programs are generous, and I design every project to maximize what you get back.
Learn About Rebates & FinancingRecent Projects
See the Work in Action
Columbia, MD
Attic Air Sealing + Insulation
1970s townhouse with 11.77 ACH50 air leakage. After air sealing and insulation upgrade: $4,659 in BGE rebates unlocked.
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Ellicott City, MD
Attic Air Sealing + Insulation
Comprehensive energy audit revealed major attic air leakage and under-insulated rim joists — addressed with a full building-envelope upgrade.
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Ready to Find Out What's Making Your Home Uncomfortable?
A $100 energy audit is the only way to know for certain what's wrong — and what it will cost to fix it. I'll walk you through every finding in plain language.