what is a rescheck?

Commonly used to refer to energy compliance analysis required for many building permit applications, REScheck (previously known as MECcheck) is actually the name of software designed to compute this analysis, developed and distributed by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Building.  MECexpress utilizes REScheck and COMcheck software completely in line with the guidelines of the US Department of Energy, however we are a private company and neither affiliated with nor sponsored by them. If your building inspector asked for a REScheck, rest assured that the analysis we perform will satisfy their requirements.

do I need a rescheck?

Increasingly, more and more areas are adopting energy codes. Each area will have their own policies regarding what type of compliance analysis they will accept. Most areas that require energy code compliance will accept REScheck and COMCcheck, however, call your building department just to be sure.

how does project submission work?

It takes only a few minutes to submit your energy code compliance project to MECexpress.  Using our easy step by step process, you will submit some basic project information, plans and payment.  After we receive all your project information, we will complete the analysis and deliver your compliance documents by email. It’s just that simple.

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MECexpress can turn around a compliance analysis in as little as 24 hours from the time we receive all your project information, plans and payment. If you are requesting rush (24 hours or less) service, a surcharge will apply. Without rush, compliance analysis should only take a few days to complete. 

most building officials now require that specific energy code compliance documentation be included in the plans file, providing information which the building must conform to in order to be in compliance with the energy code. After we have completed your analysis, we will provide you with the compliance reports and inspection checklists in the specific format that inspectors asking for REScheck expect.

The fact is, many homes have difficulty passing increasingly stringent energy codes. If your project doesn't pass, We will work to identify ways to adjust the insulation package or design to ensure compliance. In most cases, this can be done with simple modifications. we will then regenerate your report at no additional charge.

Submitting your project is fast and easy with MECexpress. We will walk you through the basic steps: 1) filling out a brief online information form, 2) sending us your plans, by emailing your CAD or PDF files or by mailing us a hard copy, and 3) sending in payment.

Often clients doing additions, remodels and self-designed projects don't have architectural drawings available. In such cases, we are often still able to perform your rescheck with methods such as hand sketches, photos, phone interviews, etc. 

We are aware that often for many reasons, building plans change during the course of a project. If you need a new REScheck for a building we've already evaluated, we will make most adjustments and regenerate your reports at no additional charge. If the changes are major design modifications, we will incorporate these updates and regenerate your reports for a modest "re-analysis" fee.