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Is a ground source heat pump right for your home?
Looking for a sustainable way to heat your home? A Ground Source Heat Pump might be the solution! They harness natural heat from the ground to keep your home warm and provide hot water, all while reducing carbon

Retrofitting a Cotswold cottage
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 can you expect from a home energy assessment?
Once you’ve used our free Plan Builder advice service to get a snapshot of your home’s energy-saving potential, the next exciting step is an on-site energy assessment. This is where we take a closer look at your home’s energy performance – giving you

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

Meet your Retrofit Coordinator: Your guide to a warmer home
Spending their days conducting home assessments, consultations, energy audits, and site visits, Retrofit Coordinators play a hands-on role in reducing your home’s energy use. They ensure your home is energy-efficient, safe, and comfortable, guiding you

Making your period property sustainable and comfortable
Owning a period property is a joy, but making it more energy efficient can feel like a challenge. Many homes in the UK, especially those built before 1946, aren’t built with modern energy-saving measures in mind.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t make