Home retrofit: Where to start
Planning an energy upgrade for your home? A solid plan and expert guidance can make a huge difference. Here's how BWCE can help you take control of your home retrofit journey.
Why planning matters
All good actions start with a plan. When designing a new kitchen, you might start by thinking through your needs, before researching and deciding what to do, sometimes with support from a professional designer. Before buying a house, a building survey will point out structural issues and key improvements, so you know how to make your house safe and avoid future problems. Planning for better health might start with thinking through your goals, before maybe consulting a physio or nutritionist to help with specific problems.
Good research and expert guidance can have a big impact on the outcome. A well-informed plan can help you stay on track and save you money and time in the long run.
How BWCE can help with your home energy retrofit
Home energy upgrades need thoughtful planning and expert advice, just like any major project. By getting the right advice at the right time – from an energy expert who understands the issues and can tailor advice to your home and the way you live in it – you’re in a better place to cut through complexity, save time and avoid costly mistakes. You can be more confident you’re targeting your investment on actions that will make the biggest difference.
That’s the aim behind BWCE’s Home Energy service – to offer friendly, practical guidance tailored to helping you achieve the goals you want to achieve. Our team of independent experts have a wealth of experience on home energy efficiency and renewable energy use. Here’s some of the ways we can help:
The new Home Energy Efficiency Plan
Delivered in partnership with Retrofit West, our Home Energy Efficiency Plans (HEEP) are designed to give you everything you need to start your home energy retrofit journey. We’re here to make things simple and clear so that you can feel confident about each step. Here’s what you can expect.
Consultation: One of our knowledgeable home energy surveyors will visit your home and discuss your situation.
Personalised advice: Your surveyor will recommend energy saving improvements based on your home’s unique needs.
Simple next steps: You’ll receive clear, step-by-step guidance on what you could do.
Detailed report: We’ll email you a 20-page report that lays out everything in detail.
Follow-up support: After you’ve had time to think it over, we’ll give you a follow-up call to answer any questions and help you plan your next steps.
We’re here to support you throughout, and we’re happy to go at your pace. Learn more about what a HEEP can offer.
Other options for your retrofit planning
We understand that every home and project is unique, so we offer different services to fit your specific needs:
Futureproof Surveys: Ideal for larger projects and eco-renovations, where you might need more in-depth insights or technical advice. Our Futureproof surveyors provide detailed recommendations so you can tackle bigger projects with confidence. See more about Futureproof surveys.
Listed Building support: Making energy upgrades to a listed property requires extra care. We offer specialised surveys at a reduced cost, along with expert advice on gaining listed building consent. In return, we ask you to help us inspire others. Read about our listed building champion surveys.
Heat Pump Assessments: If you’re ready to switch to renewable energy, we’ll soon be fully launching our service to help you decide whether a heat pump is right for your home. Register your interest here.
Once you’ve started with a survey, we also offer flexible follow-up support. We can help you move your project forward, whether you need help with reviewing installer quotes, or want to employ a professional Retrofit Coordinator to manage the whole project.
Ready to start planning?
To find out more about how we can help with your project, visit the Surveys and Services page. You can also check out upcoming events or sign up for our mailing list below.
Or, why not start your journey and book now?
Don’t miss out on a Retrofit West discount voucher for up to 70% discount on a home energy plan – available to use against our HEEPs and Futureproof surveys.