- Help & Advice /
- Renovating your home?
Renovating your home?
Five things to consider at the same time (that your future self will thank you for!)
If you’re already investing in your home with a major renovation, why not go one step further and make it smarter, greener, and overall even better at the same time? Retrofitting your home while renovating is the ultimate way to upgrade - not just your space, but your lifestyle. When done alongside your renovation, it feels like a natural upgrade rather than a burden.
Here’s how to turn your renovation into a lifestyle upgrade that saves money, reduces your carbon footprint, and makes your home feel wonderful. Let’s go!
Roof Upgrade? Make It Shine with Solar Panels
If you’re replacing or repairing your roof, that scaffolding isn’t just for tiles - it’s your chance to install solar panels with minimal fuss.
Why it works:
- Installation takes just a day or two, so your renovation timeline barely changes
- Average cost: ~£6,100 (less if scaffolding is already up)*
- Save on energy bills: ~£360/year in GB*,
- Earn via Smart Export Guarantee: ~£220/year in GB*,
- Reduce your carbon footprint: 750kg/year in GB*,
For the ultimate upgrade, add a home battery to store your own electricity - freedom, independence, and sustainability in one sleek package. Winner!
Ripping Up Floors? Make Them Warmer and Smarter
If new flooring is part of your renovation, don’t miss the opportunity to add insulation underneath. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in comfort and efficiency.
Lifestyle benefits:
- Cosier, designer-ready floors
- Save up to £120/year
- Reduce carbon footprint by 310–430kg/year
Whether you have timber or concrete floors, insulation integrates smoothly into your renovation, making your home feel warmer and even more comfortable without extra disruption.
Major floor renovation can be also a great opportunity to install underfloor heating, which works really well with a heat pump, as they work at a lower temperature.
Installing Underfloor Heating? Pair It With a Heat Pump
Underfloor heating is already a symbol of comfort and luxury - but it’s also the perfect partner for a heat pump, which could transform how your home uses energy.
Tips to make it seamless:
- Use larger pipes, closer together – use professional advice for optimum performance
- Insulate under pipes to reduce heat loss
Impact:
- Cut carbon emissions: 2,300kg/year in GB,
- Enjoy warmth and energy efficiency in one elegant system
Your home becomes not just beautiful, but intelligently future-ready.
Renovating a Room? Insulate the Walls
About a third of your home’s heat is lost through uninsulated walls. It’s quite a lot, isn’t it? Adding insulation while renovating a room is the ideal way to boost comfort and energy efficiency. An added bonus that we often don’t think about is that when you insulate your walls, you also automatically add soundproofing. Win win!
Options:
- Internal solid wall insulation: adds up to100mm to walls, often includes redecoration
- Cavity wall insulation: nearly invisible and quick to install
Upside for your lifestyle:
- Save up to £330/year
- Cut CO₂ emissions by 900–1,200kg/year
- Enhance comfort while keeping your design on point
Think of insulation as part of your home’s design, not a separate project - it’s comfort and efficiency in harmony.
Choose Trusted Experts
The finish matters. Always compare at least three certified installers:
- TrustMark: Government-endorsed quality scheme for tradespeople
- MCS: Certified installers for solar panels and heat pumps
The right professionals ensure your upgrades look polished, work efficiently, and last for years.
Make Retrofit Part of Your Renovation Lifestyle
Retrofit isn’t an extra - it’s an upgrade that complements your renovation. By planning smart energy improvements alongside your home makeover, you can:
- Reduce costs and disruption
- Increase comfort and wellbeing
- Cut bills and carbon emissions
- Add value to your most expensive asset
- Future-proof your home for decades
Retrofit transforms a renovation from a project into a lifestyle upgrade - a home that looks amazing, feels incredible, and works smarter for years to come.
(*Source: Energy Saving Trust website)
Want to see how we help? Check out our Retrofit Services page.