Step inside Oxford homes during Oxford Open Doors 2025. Local households – including several of our proud clients – are opening their doors to show how they’ve cut energy use, improved comfort, and made their homes healthier

As the saying goes: failing to plan is planning to fail. Without a clear strategy and solid data, it’s easy to waste time and money on the wrong retrofit solutions – or worse, create new problems like poor ventilation or

Jane’s Edwardian semi in North Oxford was cold and draughty. With insulation, ventilation, and a heat pump, she transformed it into a warm, efficient

Make your home warmer and cheaper to run with the right plan Upgrading your home can feel overwhelming – where do you start? What changes will actually make a difference? And how do you avoid costly mistakes? Most homes could be warmer, cheaper to run,

Erica’s 1970s mid-terrace in Eynsham faced cold spots, damp cladding, and asbestos. With expert support, she transformed it into a warm, efficient

With over 190 million installations around the world, the benefits are clear. Heat pumps use up to three times less energy than traditional gas boilers, meaning they lower your bills and reduce carbon emissions. They also can double up as air conditioners in

A landlord in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, tackled persistent mould in a 1960s rental property. The measures implemented resulted in a higher EPC rating. Discover what he did and the impact it

Mary and Philip opted for an assessment, which led to the development of a comprehensive Whole House Plan crafted by a qualified Retrofit Coordinator. This plan outlined all the necessary recommendations, actions, quotes, and

A thermal camera survey and Whole House Plan helped Maureen uncover heat loss in her 1960s Chinnor home, plan the right improvements, and cut

With the pressing challenge of climate change, households in the UK are a big emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for 26% of total emissions. To address this issue and reduce carbon dioxide emissions, nearly all housing requires some form of

Nilam embarked on an inspiring retrofit journey, driven by her love for nature and a desire to make a positive impact on the

Retrofitting this North Oxford Victorian semi has significantly reduced energy use, cut carbon emissions, and made the house warmer and more comfortable

"We're delighted with the Cosy Homes team. As neither of us is tech-savvy, we truly appreciate and value the guidance and advice they've provided." Eleanor, East

As the installation of heat pumps increases in the UK, we are often asked what it’s really like living with a heat pump, as opposed to a gas boiler, or other forms of

Driven by a desire to reduce carbon emissions, Lis and Sarah in their terrace home in East Oxford aimed to make their home more environmentally friendly. They were thrilled to find their home warmer and cosier as a

Discover how a 1970s home energy retrofit in Oxfordshire improved comfort and cut carbon with a Whole House Plan and step-by-step

Anne and Richard are active members of Abingdon Carbon Cutters, a low carbon community group with a strong interest in retrofitting, which became a Community Advocate Group for Cosy Homes Oxfordshire in 2020. The couple decided to use the services of Cosy

Retrofitting a 1930s Didcot home with a heat pump and insulation upgrades helped Heather and Paul improve comfort and reduce energy

Improving older homes so they are warmer, healthier, and cheaper to run is one of the most practical ways we can reduce our carbon footprint. In this story, we follow Andy Pedley in Kidlington as he shares how Cosy Homes Oxfordshire helped him plan and

How one family transformed their 1880s house with insulation, glazing, and a heat pump – cutting bills and making every room more