Real properties. Real investigations. Real decisions.
From the Workshop
Every case here comes from real work on real buildings. Each property presented a different challenge, and every investigation taught us something.
Explore what the evidence revealed, what made the difference, which measures helped, which didn’t, and which costly works proved not to be needed.
Learn from real buildings before spending on yours.
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Real Investigations from the Workshop
The Four Missing Points
Challenge:
Low EPC despite solid-wall construction.
Discovery:
Four small issues were adding up to significant heat loss.
Outcome:
Targeted fixes lifted the rating by two bands.
The Oil Cottage
Challenge:
Old oil boiler, high bills and poor comfort.
Discovery:
Heat loss and outdated controls were the main culprits.
Outcome:
Comfort improved without replacing the boiler.
The Fireplace House
Challenge:
Open fires make the EPC harder.
Discovery:
Heat escaped through chimneys and draughts.
Outcome:
Flue management and sealing improved the EPC and comfort.
The Heat Pump House
Challenge:
Heat pump underforming on paper.
Discovery:
Design and assumptions were not right.
Outcome:
Correct model understanding and realistic controls improved the result.
The Storage Heater Champion
Challenge:
Electric flat assumed to need expensive fixes.
Discovery:
The electric strategy and tariff setup mattered most.
Outcome:
HHRSH, better setup and selective upgrades delivered a C rating.
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The Holding Pattern House
Challenge:
Owner wanted a C rating but major works looked costly and disruptive.
Discovery:
Some worthwhile gains existed, but bigger measures had not earned their place.
Outcome:
Do the sensible improvements now and reassess later.
