Energy efficiency

If your home needs repair, your energy bills are higher than anticipated and you’re cold during the winter months then you may want to consider some form of retrofit. Retrofit is the industry term for making your home more energy efficient. In essence addressing any historic building flaws (like single brick walls) which are leading to heat loss. Badly fitted windows and doors can lead to draughts, whilst a lack of ventilation can result in damp, mould and condensation.

What can you do?

Firstly, have a think about your home – is it cold because you turn heating off to save money? Or is it because however much you heat it up, it’s constantly cold? Is there enough insulation in your loft? Do you have the right sized radiators for your rooms? Are you managing heat with programmers and a thermostat? Could those niggling but still outstanding repairs be leading to longer term issues? When will your boiler need replacing? Once you’ve carried out your home audit, these pages should provide guidance.