As far are we know we offer the most in-depth and comprehensive independent home energy surveys in the country, with the help of over two decades’ experience in the field of energy efficiency and conservation. We do not sell solutions, work with suppliers or accept commission for referrals, so our survey findings and recommendations are completely impartial.
Whether you want to tackle spiralling energy costs, are looking to invest in renewable energy or are struggling to keep your home warm and cosy, our Home Energy Survey or Remote Consultation can help you. Either assessment takes a wide-ranging look at all opportunities for reducing energy costs and carbon emissions whilst improving comfort. We can also focus on particular areas of concern, for example overheating in the summer or unexplained sources of electricity consumption. During the heating season we can also carry out thermal imaging as part of the survey to provide an objective assessment of heat loss. Operating since 2010, we have featured on BBC TV and radio, ITV, C4 and across the national press. We work with a broad range of clients including homeowners, landlords and tenants, managing agents, ultra high net worth individuals and household names.
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How does it work? – Home Energy Survey
1. We will book in a convenient time to visit you in your home.
2. We will carry out a thorough visual survey of your home to look at how you are using energy. In the heating season (November to April) we can also carry out a thermal imaging analysis* to provide objective evidence of heat loss – for more information about this aspect please see here. As we talk and walk round we will look at the following aspects relating to your energy use:
- Heating – boilers, heat pumps, electric heating, controls, radiators/underfloor heating
- Hot water – storage, distribution and use
- Insulation – roof/loft, floor, walls, windows and doors and related structural issues
- Draughtproofing, cold air infiltration and ventilation
- Lighting and appliances
- Overheating issues and passive/mechanical cooling options
- Historic/real-time energy consumption, bills and advice on tariffs
- Opportunities for renewable energy generation and battery storage
Please allow 2-4 hours for the survey, depending on the size of your home and the number of questions you might have.
3. We write up our survey report and issue to you normally within 7-14 days – see below.
How does it work? – remote consultations
Remote consultations are available as an alternative to the site survey – with the help of information you can provide at our request (photos, plans, bills etc), this can be carried out for a property in any location in the UK, achieving most of the benefit of an in-person survey at much lower cost. Consultations take around two hours, typically using Teams.
What will you receive?
You can opt for a full report or, if you want to keep the cost down, verbal advice with a summary of recommendations via email. In the former case, within 7-14 days of the survey you will receive a detailed and personalised report in PDF format. The report – incorporating our 100+ page Expert Energy Guide to Home Energy (which is provided to all clients) – is around 130 pages long excluding thermal images, presenting our survey findings with detailed recommendations for improving energy efficiency and reducing wastage. This approach goes way beyond the basic fixed-format style of an Energy Performance Certificate or any of the Retrofit Assessments we have seen, and is recommended for larger and older properties.
Each recommendation will include an estimate of the cost, indications of the expected savings and the payback time. The survey recommendations will also be summarised in a table format so that, for example, you can easily see which actions will pay for themselves quickest.
As well as covering the areas mentioned above, the survey report will benchmark your energy consumption and carbon emissions, show how heat is being lost in your house and provide pointers on how you can monitor your energy use in future. We also provide advice on financing your improvements (including grants/subsidies), planning issues and finding suppliers.
We will be happy to email a copy of our survey report template upon request – please get in touch.
Follow-up support
We realise that there may be questions which occur to you after the survey has taken place, or points you would like to clarify. You have the opportunity to ask any follow-up questions you have relating directly to the report or survey for up to 12 months after the survey.
Pricing and areas covered
We cover central southern England including London, with other areas at our discretion. Our prices reflect our scientific training, complete independence and considerable breadth and depth of technical knowledge as well as 20+ years of experience in the field of energy reduction.
Download our latest pricing here.
Please contact us to arrange a survey or ask any questions – we do recommend having a chat over the phone in the first instance to help us quickly work out whether we are a good fit for you.
*thermal imaging carried out at additional cost when conditions allow and only between November and April.