What does retrofit mean?
Retrofit means upgrading an existing property to make it warmer, cheaper to run, less draughty and more comfortable to live […]
Read moreRetrofit means upgrading an existing property to make it warmer, cheaper to run, less draughty and more comfortable to live […]
Read moreOrbit, in conjunction with Stratford District Council, has been awarded £1.45 million by the Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) […]
Read moreThe SHDF Demonstrator is a UK-wide scheme which will upgrade around 2,000 social homes currently EPC rating D or below, using a whole […]
Read moreNo, there is no cost to you.
Read moreImprovements made will not only make your home warmer and more comfortable, but it should also be more cost effective […]
Read moreAct on Energy is a local independent Energy Efficiency Charity and is here to answer your questions and provide ongoing […]
Read moreThe energy efficiency improvements installed in your home will depend on the pre-start survey. You will be contacted directly by […]
Read moreA pre-start survey of your home will be conducted by Lovell and this is expected to take place by February […]
Read moreThe Lovell prestart survey will give you an opportunity to meet your Resident Liaison Officer. They will explain the works […]
Read moreThe pre-start survey should take no longer than 60 minutes.
Read moreThe project, which is improving the energy efficiency of 69 homes in the Stratford area, is expected to start in […]
Read moreThe improvements should take between six to nine weeks. Scaffolding will be erected before the work starts and will be […]
Read moreOrbit’s appointed contractor is Lovell. Lovell will be working with a variety of specialist contractors to do the work. Lovell […]
Read moreWe do not expect anyone to have to move out of their home whilst the work takes place. The work […]
Read moreIf you have any belongings in your loft, we will require them to be removed in advance of the work […]
Read moreA Smart thermostat is a digital thermostat that allows you to control your central heating (not storage heaters) and hot […]
Read moreExternal wall insulation (EWI) is a layer of insulation material, fixed to the outside walls of a house. This is […]
Read moreThe render for your home will either be in neutral off-white colour, a brick effect finish to match the existing […]
Read moreYes, but we may need to remove or adapt the conservatory or lean-to. We will discuss the options with you […]
Read moreIf you have a satellite dish, we will discuss the options with you before the works take place. Attaching items […]
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