Passive House & Retrofit Consultants

We have a part Victorian / part Edwardian house with single glazing and limited insulation, which we are hoping to retrofit with a heat pump and additional insulation. However we were concerned that given the age of the house this needed to be done sensitively and with the right materials to avoid causing damp issues. We found Alex through a recommendation.

Our 1970’s built house was freezing in winter, a supposed EPC rating of ‘C’ just not adding up with what we were experiencing. We were already planning an extension and some other improvements.

We asked Alex to carry out a retrofit assessment after receiving conflicting advice from various tradesmen about how to address the cold and condensation issues in our property. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible around our needs, taking the time to understand our situation fully. His guidance was incredibly helpful and has likely saved us several thousands of pounds in unnecessary work.

Alex spent a morning advising me on the insulation and damp issues in our Tudor cottage. He then sent a report and a set of thermal images for my reference. He's very knowledgeable, thorough and patient explaining the science behind his advice. I feel his advice is 100% trustworthy and his pricing reasonable. I'd definitely recommend him.

We initially chatted with Alex during the design part of our barn conversion. Through his experience and PHPP modelling we were able to make some very effective changes to our design and materials. This was particularly helpful by prioritising where to focus our budget and time for best improvements on efficiency.

We have a 35 year old converted barn in Hampshire. We have owned it since new and we love it. Our concerns are (a) the insulation is less good than it should be and as a consequence parts of the house are often too hot in the summer months and (b) it has oil fired heating which in due course will have to be changed to an air sourced heat pump, or equivalent.

Alex has been extremely helpful with the renovation and extension of our 1950s property. He undertook an initial retrofit survey (including thermal imaging and airtightness test) and provided initial advice. This was followed by PHPP modelling and recommendations on specific retrofit standards and targets.

Alex has been fantastic in helping us plan the renovation and extension of our 1920’s property. We were lost in the quagmire of options around insulation, heating and energy efficiency - and how to achieve a pragmatic balance without upsetting the fabric of the house. His experience and guidance has been invaluable in designing an efficient, but cost effective, solution.

Alex gave the best of advice to us from the very beginning to end of our renovation project. His love of heat guns and PHPP models, knowledge of materials, help with builder and advice on possible curveballs/watchouts for our renovation exceeded that of all other suppliers we had working on the job.

Very good experience. Alex came to do the survey and thermal imaging. Lots of discussion whilst he was here. The report was good, and pointed out at least two areas which need attention and which I had not considered at all. Thermal imaging particularly useful. Very useful zoom meeting followed. The process has allowed me to set priorities for the works to improve the thermal efficiency of my bungalow (with loft room added).

With climate change and energy costs of increasing concern, it felt a little overwhelming to know where to start to improve matters. I’m so pleased that I called Alex. He was punctual,, thorough and extremely knowledgeable. He showed me where my house was losing heat and retaining moisture (which could lead to damp problems in the future).

Alex surveyed our house given we had a number of different damp issues. He came across as very knowledgable, practical and easy to talk to. Alex sent us the thermal images and provided some immediate actions we could do as well detailing other solutions to help sort out the damp. I would certainly recommend Alex.

Alex was approached for some broad energy advice for the renovation and extension of an old bungalow. He provided very useful, honest and insightful advice. We may ask him for further input into calculations and design, but so far this has been very valuable.

Excellent thermal imaging survey and assessment of the requirements for improving the effectiveness of the house extension and rebuild to achieve a comfortably warm house with ground source heat pump fed from twin boreholes, triple glazing, underfloor heating and MVHR system. To be highly recommended.

We have been really pleased with Alex's prompt and professional advice regarding refurbishment works to improve thermal insulation in our barn conversion. Would highly recommend.

Excellent professional service and clear communications. Highly recommended.