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A guide to ground source heat pumps
In this series of ‘understanding retrofit’ blogs, we’ll be explaining different retrofit measures which can improve the energy efficiency of homes – how they work, what types of homes they will be right for, what installation looks
Home transformation: retrofitting to get a Cotswolds cottage off fossil fuels for good
This home transformation took place in an end-of-terrace cottage in the picturesque village of Hook Norton, located in the Cotswolds.
Is the Cosy Homes Oxfordshire retrofit service right for you?
We can all do our bit to mitigate the effects of climate change by ensuring that our homes are as energy efficient as possible and so reduce carbon emissions. We know that the UK housing stock is fairly old and inefficient, accounting for an estimated
Why moving home is the perfect time to plan your retrofit project
A new home is a clean slate. Whether it’s knocking down walls, ripping out kitchens, or planning an extension, it’s an opportunity to make this new house feel like your home. And whilst you’re already planning home renovations, it makes sense to get
What if Cosy Homes Oxfordshire isn’t the right route for me, but I’m still interested in retrofitting my home?
At Cosy Homes Oxfordshire, we specialise in a whole house retrofit approach to retrofitting homes. We assess your entire house to provide tailored recommendations for maximum energy efficiency. This involves implementing various measures across different
Can you introduce us to a reliable builder in your local area?
Over the past year we’ve been building up our pool of trusted, local building contractors to work on home retrofit projects through Cosy Homes Oxfordshire. This has been successful and we’ve brought lots of contractors
What can you expect from a home energy assessment?
Once you’ve used our free Plan Builder advice service and submitted your outline plan, which gives you a snapshot of your property’s energy-saving potential, the next exciting step in your retrofit journey is an on-site assessment. This is where things
Cosy Homes Oxfordshire: update on COVID-19 and visiting homes
With the growing threat of COVID-19 and in line with UK Government advice on limiting non-essential contact, we temporarily stopped our on-site Whole House Plan home assessments in March this year – but we are now able to offer these as normal. During
What are common measures for a home retrofit? Introducing our interactive Cosy House
We’re often asked about the most common measures to have implemented on a home during retrofit to improve energy efficiency. So, we’ve created our very own interactive Cosy House to show you what some of these common measures are – as well
Improving the energy efficiency of your home as a rental tenant
If you’re a tenant in a rental property in Oxfordshire and you think the energy efficiency of your home could be
What to look out for in a home retrofit service
Get expert guidance on retrofitting your home to ensure the work is done in the right order with minimal
Why home energy efficiency is so important in tackling the climate emergency
In a show of resilience towards the climate emergency, the UK government has made the commitment to become net-zero by 2050. The UK’s net-zero target would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 100% of 1990 levels, as recommended by the Committee on