Whole House Retrofit Plans & Expert Energy Advice

Transforming your property into a low-carbon, energy-efficient home doesn’t have to be complex. We provide impartial guidance through the entire lifecycle of your retrofit project – from initial energy assessment to quality-assured installation.

Discover: Free online snapshot of your home’s energy saving potential and upgrade costs
Plan: A tailored, step-by-step retrofit plan for your whole home, from our expert Retrofit Coordinators
Deliver: Trusted installers with independent quality-assurance checks from our dedicated team

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Get a healthier, energy-efficient home that pays you back in comfort and energy bill savings, supported by experts from start to finish.

Ecofurb provides the clear, independent home energy advice you need to confidently start – and complete – your home energy upgrade.

Ecofurb have been brilliant to work with. From the initial survey, to the follow up review, to putting us in touch with trusted tradespeople and being available to check in throughout. Highly professional service that I’ve already recommended to friends.

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Ecofurb for Homeowners: Service Overview

DISCOVER

Free online energy efficiency advice

Create and customise your own energy efficiency plan
Estimate upgrade costs, potential savings and EPC improvements

Free online advice

PLAN

The detailed retrofit survey & report – your Ecofurb Plan

At-home retrofit assessment with Matterport scan
Tailored to your home, budget and priorities
Expert Retrofit Coordinator recommendations

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DELIVER

Our free installation and quality-assurance service

We connect you with installers from our network
We’ll check their quote designs and completed work for you
You withhold final payment until we sign off the work

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Step 1 – DISCOVER Your Home’s Energy Saving Potential

The first step is easy – understand the options for your home, and their costs and benefits.

Stop the guesswork with our free online advice, and create a personalised, outline plan for your energy-saving home improvements based on your address and goals.

We hold data for every UK home, which you can update as needed along as entering your aims and potential budget. From this we work out which retrofit measures could be most suitable for you and your home.

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Step 2 – PLAN Your Home’s Retrofit Roadmap

The Ecofurb Plan is designed to help you see your home’s current energy use in detail, and understand exactly what measures you can install, in which order, for the highest and most cost-effective impact.

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Why is the Ecofurb Plan a gamechanger?

Our in-depth surveys include 360° photography, which reduce the need for re-visits, improve quote accuracy, reduce design costs, and support and simplify paperwork for planning, design and compliance with grant-funding requirements.

What is included in the Ecofurb Plan?

We combine detailed surveys with the expertise of our Retrofit Coordinators to ensure your home energy upgrades are technically sound and cost-effective. Here is what you get when you start your journey with us:

An Expert Home Survey: We start with a site visit from a qualified Retrofit Assessor to gather precise, reliable data on your home’s current performance.
Matterport 3D Digital Twin: We don’t just look at your home; we digitize it. Using 360° photography, we create a detailed “Digital Twin.” This advanced insight allows installers to quote accurately without multiple intrusive site visits, reducing the risk of costly mistakes.
A Phased Retrofit Roadmap: Doing things in the wrong order can result in wasted money and rework. We provide a step-by-step specification of works, ensuring your upgrades are sequenced logically for maximum efficiency and savings.
Professional Architectural Drawings: You will receive detailed floor plans and elevation drawings. These serve as a precise foundation for any future design work or necessary planning applications.
Detailed Report & Expert Consultation: We compile everything into a full report covering projected energy savings, environmental impact, and technical constraints (such as damp or ventilation). Finally, your Retrofit Coordinator will walk you through your options during a 30-minute consultation to answer your questions and refine your plan.
Find Finance: We will assess your eligibility for grant funding and have partnered with Knight Frank Finance to advise you on the best way to finance your project.
Additional Options: include a boroscope survey, to check inside cavity walls; drone photography to assess roofs and eaves; air tightness tests to measure air leakage; and incorporation of additional properties (eg annexes or multiple homes).

Who are the Ecofurb Experts?

Retrofit Assessor: The professional who visits your home to collect all the relevant property data and measurements during the in-depth survey.
Retrofit Coordinator: Your dedicated expert who creates the bespoke Ecofurb Plan and identifies any technical or process risks associated with retrofit projects. They ensure all work meets the standards you require (including PAS 2035 and MCS as appropriate).

How much does an Ecofurb Plan cost?

An Ecofurb Plan is priced depending on the size of your house – similar to a home condition survey that you might purchase when buying a home.

1-2 bedrooms: £575 (inc. VAT)
3-4 bedrooms: £645 (inc. VAT)
5-6 bedrooms: £695 (inc. VAT)

Optional home diagnostic add-ons are available at extra cost. Options include:

Air tightness test – measures air leakage in your home
Borescope survey – a visual inspection of cavity walls using a flexible camera probe to determine the presence of cavity wall insulation. Note: this will not assess the quality or condition of the existing insulation, just whether or not it is there .
Drone photography assesses the external condition of your home and provide accurate external measurements.
Thermal image survey – identifies heat leakage from your home

If your home has an annexe (self-contained dwelling with it’s own separate heating system), you can also include this in your Ecofurb Plan for an additional fee. Just indicate this in the Ecofurb Plan Add-ons section in the form below.

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Step 3 – DELIVER your home retrofit project with our quality assured installers

Once you have a Plan and are ready to start installation, Ecofurb can coordinate works – checking quality and compliance of the works to make sure your eco renovation project goes to plan.

Trusted Installers: We help you connect with quality-assured installers. We check that all our partners hold the right accreditations for the work they do, including TrustMark registration and MCS certification for renewable energy installs.
Trusted Delivery & Oversight: We stay by your side, providing independent oversight to ensure the work meets our high standards. You have access to an expert to manage technical queries, scheduling, and communication during the project and up to 18 months after signing your service agreement.
Confidence on completion: Your Ecofurb Retrofit Coordinator will sign the job off as complete and compliant with building regulations and funding criteria before you make your final payment to the installer. This gives you complete reassurance that all work is compliant before you pay the final amount. We’ll also ensure all applicable warranties, guarantees, and manuals are registered for your completed project.

This is at no additional cost to your quote. Ecofurb receives a fee from the installer to fund the quality checks and the support you receive from us.

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Multi-Measure Projects

If your project involves multiple, interconnected measures, you will need an Ecofurb Plan (or equivalent) to ensure proper coordination and quality-assurance.

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Single-Measure Projects

If you only need a quote for a single retrofit measure, we can arrange one for measures including cavity wall Insulation, loft insulation, solar photovoltaics, ventilation, and window/door upgrades.

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We strongly recommend first using our free online energy efficiency advice service to see options relevant to your home and get an initial estimate.

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FAQs – Technical Details & What We Cover

What is a "Whole House Plan" and is the Ecofurb Plan one?

Yes, the Ecofurb Plan is a comprehensive Whole House Plan.

This technical term means we look at your entire home (insulation, ventilation, heating, etc.) as one interconnected system, rather than fixing one thing at a time.

This holistic approach is essential for ensuring our recommendations are cost-effective and preventing problems like damp or mould.

How is the Ecofurb Plan different from an EPC?

The Ecofurb Plan is far more detailed. Both use the same national calculation method, but the Plan involves a longer, more thorough survey by a Retrofit Assessor. It provides a customised, phased roadmap of actions tailored to your priorities. An EPC is a brief, automated certificate with limited, standard recommendations.

Do you offer Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)?

We can provide an EPC for an additional fee upon request, and our reports include estimates of current and projected EPC ratings. However, the cost of the Ecofurb Plan itself does not include the production of a final EPC certificate.

Do you use thermographic imaging?

No, we do not use thermographic imaging as standard. Our PAS 2035 methodology relies on precise measurements and data analysis of your home’s construction. We adhere to the approved standard methodology for calculating energy efficiency. If you would like a thermal image survey in addition to your Ecofurb Plan, please enquire with us.

Does the Ecofurb service include a heat-loss assessment?

Yes, modelling heat loss from your home is a major part of our service. However, we do not perform the detailed, room-by-room heat-loss assessment necessary to size a heat pump system. A competent heat pump installer will conduct this further assessment as part of their design.

How accurate will the cost estimates be in my Ecofurb Report?

The costs shown in the Ecofurb Plan are indicative. They represent the current best estimate we have for those measures. They are subject to change and do not include ancillary costs (like plastering or minor repairs) needed alongside the work.

Do you recommend specific products or materials?

No, we recommend generic types of material most appropriate for your home (e.g., solid wall insulation). We remain independent and unbiased by leaving the final choice of manufacturer and product selection to you and your chosen installer.

Will an Ecofurb Plan tell me what my wall type(s) is?

Your Ecofurb Plan gives you a robust, initial roadmap based on a non-invasive assessment of your property. Our assessor uses the year of build, visual inspection, and other data to determine the likely wall type(s). While this provides highly reliable advice, please be aware that it’s not a 100% confirmation of the wall type(s). Because cavity walls can be especially tricky, your chosen installer will likely need to carry out a more thorough, or ‘invasive,’ inspection to confirm the details. While solid brick walls are simpler to identify visually, it’s always possible the final findings from the installer’s check-up will lead to slight changes from what’s in your Ecofurb Plan. If this is the case, rest assured we’re ready to update your report to the latest findings.

FAQs – Logistics, Eligibility & Legal

What geographical areas does Ecofurb cover?

Ecofurb services, including the Ecofurb Plan and Retrofit Coordination, are available to homeowners and landlords across Mainland Great Britain.

While our core service area is national, our installer network is currently expanding – so our installation support service is dependent on whether installers in our network are available in your area. Do contact us if you have any questions about coverage.

How long does the Ecofurb Home Survey take?

The survey typically takes 2 to 3 hours to complete, though large homes may take longer. We try to schedule during daylight hours to allow the assessor to properly inspect the exterior of your home.

I live in a Listed property or a flat. Can I still get an Ecofurb Plan?

Yes, absolutely. We can assess all properties. We will tailor our recommendations to respect the constraints of your building (e.g., conservation area rules or leaseholder restrictions) to ensure the measures we recommend are realistic and appropriate.

Do I need to be present for the Ecofurb Home Survey?

No, you do not need to be present throughout the survey, but an adult (age 18+) does need to be available to let the assessor into the property. You can ask any specific questions to your Retrofit Coordinator during your 30-minute follow-up consultation call.

I have a Whole House Plan from elsewhere. Can you still manage the installation?

We prioritise installations from our vetted network based on the Ecofurb Plan to guarantee quality assurance.

However, if you have a Whole House Plan from another provider and you need help with retrofit coordination, please still get in touch with us. We can review your plan and, if it is robust and meets our PAS 2035 standard requirements, we can then discuss project oversight and installation quotes with you.

Can I hire my own contractors instead of using your network?

Yes, you are free to use your own contractors. Ecofurb is an independent advisory service. You can use the Plan to inform your own procurement and ensure that pricing is in line with the market. However, we can only offer our full Quality Assurance process (including the final sign-off before payment) for installers we recommend from our network.

What is the difference between Ecofurb and a Project Manager?

Ecofurb offers Retrofit Coordination and Technical Assurance, which is cost-effective and suitable for most retrofit projects. We are not a hands-on project management service (meaning we don’t manage scheduling and budgets daily).

If you are doing a major renovation (e.g., adding an extension), we are happy to work with your appointed Project Manager to fill their retrofit knowledge and installer service gaps.

Will you assist with planning permission or building control?

We will advise you in your Ecofurb Plan if certain measures require planning permission or building control approval. While we can support you through the process, the ultimate legal responsibility for securing these approvals rests with the property owner.

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How do you calculate the number of bedrooms for pricing?

The price is based on the size of your home. We count all rooms that would typically be used for sleeping as bedrooms. This includes rooms being used as home offices, studies, and loft conversions.

I have an annexe/outbuilding. Is that included in the Plan?

The standard Ecofurb Plan covers a single residential dwelling. If your property includes a separate, self-contained dwelling (like an annexe with its own heating system), we can include it for an additional fee.

What grants are available and how do I apply for them?

We help you check your eligibility for several major national grants, including the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS), and ECO4/ECO4 Flex.

Eligibility depends on factors like your income (benefits), property EPC rating, or the type of heating system you are replacing.

To apply:

GBIS & ECO4: You must apply directly through an energy supplier participating in the scheme. We can advise you on which grants you are likely to qualify for.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS): This provides a grant of £7,500 for replacing fossil fuel heating with a heat pump. You must apply via the government’s website.
ECO4 Flex: This scheme is managed by your Local Authority for low-income households who may not be receiving benefits. You must contact your local council to apply under these rules.
We will guide you to the right source to submit any grant applications once your Ecofurb Plan is complete.

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