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 had. The problem This modest 1960s mid-terrace house in Marlborough

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

Concerned about climate change and eager to cut both carbon emissions and fuel bills, Maureen decided to investigate her home's energy efficiency. A thermal imaging camera had highlighted an urgent need for improved insulation, and she also was considering

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

In North Oxford, a large family home has been transformed through an eco-retrofit, reducing carbon emissions and making the home far more energy-efficient. This was all part of the homeowners’ commitment to sustainability and creating a more comfortable

Eleanor and Chris wrapped their 1930s house in insulation to make it warmer, greener, and cheaper to run. About the home Eleanor and Chris live in a 1930s three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Hunsdon Road, East Oxford. Their home has cavity walls and shares

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

We recently completed an environmental retrofit for Lis and Sarah in a beautiful terrace home in East Oxford. Motivated by the need to reduce carbon emissions, they wanted to make their home environmentally friendly and were delighted to find their home much

Peter and Maggie investigated getting a retrofit as they want to protect the

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

Meet Heather and Paul from Didcot, Oxfordshire. Their semi-detached home received a transformative upgrade, replacing their fossil fuel boiler with an air source heat pump to enhance comfort and reduce carbon emissions. About the home Heather and Paul live in

Cosy Homes Oxfordshire client, Andy Pedley, shares his experience so far working with us to make improvements to his home in Kidlington. We are all very aware, from huge publicity, that there is a climate emergency – carbon dioxide levels are increasing

We retrofitted an end-of-terrace family home in east Oxford, helping ensure that every room in the home was comfortable, and cutting carbon emissions for the family. About the home Jan Rosenow’s home is an end-of-terrace house in East Oxford, dating from

We completed retrofitting a cottage in Hook Norton, helping the residents come off fossil fuels for their heating. In this post, we’ll give a summary of the work, but you can also download the full case study as a PDF. About the home This home

Catherine Hayward lives with her family in a 16th century Grade II listed thatched cottage in the picturesque village of Hook Norton in North Oxfordshire. They also own a barn on the same property, also Grade II listed, which they now use as recreational

The Nicholsons and their two boys live in a 1960s end of terrace house in a small development in Oxford. Their home was dark and super cold and they found themselves having to huddle in the tiny kitchen most of the time as that was the warmest room in the

Tina & Richard and their children live in a semi-detached home in a typical suburb in Oxford. A few years ago they underwent a whole house eco retrofit to reduce their energy use and tackle extreme damp and mould in their home. They were initially

This home transformation took place in an end-of-terrace cottage in the picturesque village of Hook Norton, located in the Cotswolds.