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

For over 10 years, Jane and her family have lived in their Edwardian semi-detached home in North Oxford. Built in 1910, the house has a striking design with solid walls and suspended timber floors. Over the years, the house has been modified to include a

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,

When a 1970s mid-terrace house in Eynsham, plagued by cold spots, damp cladding, and high energy bills, underwent a full eco-refurbishment, it faced unexpected challenges, including asbestos removal. With guidance from Cosy Homes Oxfordshire, the project not

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 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

Worried about climate change and keen to lower both her carbon footprint and energy bills, Maureen wanted to understand how to make her home more efficient. A thermal imaging camera showed that better insulation was a priority, and she was also thinking about

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

"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

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

Trish and Tim’s journey to retrofit their home in Hook Norton has seen them eliminate fossil fuels from their heating system, improving comfort while reducing their carbon footprint. About the home This end-of-terrace cottage in the picturesque village of