qUOTES FOR retrofit WORK

how it works

Do you already have some work in mind (e.g. loft insulation) that you would like quotes for? In order to request these, our Retrofit Coordinator will need to produce a specification that will be provided to you and the contractors if you decide to go ahead. This specification will enable them to quote and can be provided to contractors you may have already have lined up independently. Once produced, we can then reach out to installers for you to request quotes.

We charge £80 for the visit plus the price of each specification. Specifications are priced individually based on the amount of time they take to produce. For example, the specification for external wall insulation costs around £50, the specification for floor insulation costs £30.

If you decide to accept a quote from a Your Home Better procured contractor, we will refund the £80 plus the specification cost for your chosen measures. If you accept a quote we charge 5% of the project cost for the Retrofit Coordinator services.

Click here for an outline of the full process, what the costs are, and the different stages of the project, with us and with your contractors.

Any necessary building control and planning permissions are the responsibility of the Client as per UK law. There is no obligation to complete works with us once you have received your specification.

  • Loft insulation - £30

  • External/internal wall insulation - £50

  • Cavity wall insulation - £50

  • Floor insulation - £30

  • Room in roof/ceiling insulation - £40

  • Replacement windows/doors - £50

  • Ventilation - £30

For any other measures (including solar pv, battery & heat pumps), please mention to our team prior to the visit. If you are just interested in these measures at this stage, why not book a Free Advice Call. Our team can provide a referral to solar pv, battery & heat pump installers.

what’s included in Our specification

  • Provides guidance on generic types of material (e.g. vapour permeable insulation systems) without specifying particular products

  • Defines appropriate principles and outcomes without restricting a contractor to exactly how they are achieved

  • Includes annotated floorplans and photographs to show your contractor what your project needs and any points that need attention

  • Identifies relevant parts of standards including Building Regulations and suggests higher standards if required

  • Provides guidance on the order in which to carry out the work for technical reasons or to achieve savings (e.g. coordinating the use of scaffolding).

Get in touch with Your Home Better for a quote

LET YOUR HOME BETTER TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF RETROFITTING YOUR HOME

  • Your Home Better operates as a non-profit cooperative and provides expert, impartial advice

  • For a nominal fee you will receive an action plan of what is possible for your home

  • You will have a single point of contact at Your Home Better rather than multiple contractors

  • A Retrofit Coordinator will visit your home to ensure quality work is being completed