Tidewater Air Balance, Inc.
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About the firm
Tidewater Air Balance, Inc. provides independent technical testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It delivers certified building systems commissioning for HVAC and control systems, as well as hydronic water balancing and energy audits. The practice supports building owners, engineers, and contractors in verifying system compliance, efficiency, and indoor environmental quality.
- Firm type
- Automation & Controls · Mechanical Engineering
Credentials
NEBB Certified
Capabilities
Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB)
Service websiteOptimizes HVAC air and water distribution systems to ensure environmental comfort, safety, and energy efficiency.
- Air and Water Systems Balancing
Adjusts air and water flow rates within mechanical HVAC systems to meet design criteria and optimize thermal comfort.
- Duct Air Leakage Testing (DALT)
Determines the airtightness of commercial and industrial duct systems through pressurization testing.
- Kitchen Hood Balancing
Balances exhaust and makeup air rates for restaurant commercial kitchen ventilation systems.
- Air Change Requirements Verification
Measures ventilation performance to confirm spaces meet required volumetric air exchange standards.
Building Systems Commissioning
Service websiteProvides independent verification that engineered systems are designed, installed, and operating to meet specified performance goals.
- HVAC and Controls Commissioning
Verifies that mechanical equipment and automation systems operate in accordance with design intent and owner requirements.
- Pre-Design and Investigation
Assesses the current capacities of operating equipment before renovations to guide design engineers.
- Building Energy Audits
Evaluates mechanical systems to identify energy waste and recommend optimization strategies.
Quality Assurance and Project Management
Service websiteEnsures mechanical and plumbing installations conform to design plans, industry codes, and operational standards.
- Mechanical and Plumbing Design Reviews
Evaluates engineering plans to identify constructability issues and coordination errors prior to construction.
- Construction Management and Inspections
Provides third-party quality control inspections to ensure mechanical installations adhere to contract documents.
- Operations and Maintenance Training
Instructs facilities personnel on the correct operation, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance of new equipment.
Industries
Commercial · Industrial · Food & Beverage · Hospitality
Projects
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