How to Retrofit your home?
Enhance Your Home’s Energy Efficiency with a Bespoke Retrofit Plan
Are you looking to reduce your energy bills, improve home comfort, and lower your carbon footprint? At Architecta, we specialise in comprehensive retrofit assessments and tailored retrofit plans, ensuring your home is optimised for energy efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Why Retrofit Your Home?
Retrofitting your home offers significant benefits, making it a smart investment for homeowners looking to improve energy efficiency and future-proof their properties.
✔ Lower Energy Bills – Reduce heat loss and optimise heating systems for long-term savings.
✔ Enhanced Comfort – Enjoy a warmer home in winter and a cooler home in summer.
✔ Lower Carbon Footprint – Reduce reliance on fossil fuels and move towards sustainable energy solutions.
✔ Increased Property Value – Improve your home’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating and long-term market appeal.
With rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns, investing in a well-planned retrofit is a step toward a more comfortable, cost-effective, and sustainable home.
Our Expertise in Retrofit Assessments
As experienced retrofit assessors, we specialise in evaluating homes to determine the most effective energy-saving improvements. Our expertise covers:
✔ Upgrading insulation – Enhancing walls, roofs, and floors to prevent heat loss.
✔ Optimising heating systems – Preparing homes for heat pumps and efficient heating solutions.
✔ Improving ventilation – Ensuring proper airflow while maintaining thermal efficiency.
Every home is unique, which is why we provide bespoke retrofit plans tailored to your property’s specific construction, energy performance, and your personal goals.
A Retrofit Plan Tailored to You and Your Home
At Architecta, we believe in a personalised approach to retrofitting. Our bespoke retrofit plans are designed to:
✔ Assess your home’s current energy efficiency – Identifying key areas for improvement.
✔ Create a step-by-step retrofit strategy – Prioritising cost-effective and impactful upgrades.
✔ Align with your goals and budget – Ensuring a practical and achievable retrofit journey.
We work closely with you throughout the process, providing expert guidance to ensure your home achieves maximum efficiency, comfort, and sustainability.
Case Study: Retrofitting our Director’s Home
Before and after of our director’s 1950’s home retrofit in Cambridge
To demonstrate the impact of a well-planned retrofit, here’s an example of how we improved the thermal performance of our director’s home.
Key Upgrades Implemented:
50mm internal insulation added to external walls and sloped ceilings to reduce heat loss.
Bespoke decorative plywood window cill and surround installed to maintain insulation continuity while enhancing aesthetics and draught-proofing.
Optimisation for future heat pump installation, ensuring the home is ready for a transition to a low-carbon heating solution.
This project not only improved thermal performance but also reduced temperature fluctuations, lowering energy use and cutting heating costs. By preparing the home for a heat pump, we took a proactive step towards a fossil fuel-free heating system.
Project Spotlight: Retrofitting a Solid Stone Cottage in a Conservation Area
Retrofitting heritage buildings requires a sensitive and strategic approach. In this project, we improved the energy efficiency of a solid stone cottage in a conservation area while preserving its historic character.
Energy-Efficient Upgrades:
External wall insulation using a lime-based insulating render, ensuring breathability and compatibility with the building’s traditional materials.
Bespoke internal wall insulation solution to improve thermal performance while maintaining the original aesthetics.
Loft insulation to prevent heat loss from the roof.
Window upgrades to enhance energy efficiency without compromising heritage design.
This carefully planned retrofit allowed the property to be prepared for a heat pump, making it more energy-efficient while respecting its historic fabric.
Start Your Retrofit Journey Today
Ready to improve your home’s energy efficiency and take a step toward a sustainable future? Whether you're looking to lower energy bills, enhance comfort, or transition to renewable heating, we can help.
Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation, and let’s create a bespoke retrofit plan tailored to your home’s needs.