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Smart upgrades to boost your home's value and appeal

Find out how home upgrades can make your home more comfortable

Front view of a house.

Did you know that home upgrades can make your home warmer, more comfortable and able to command a higher value on the property market? 

Like other smart homeowners across Plymouth, you can consider a number of smart home upgrades to create a space that works for you and your family, as well as boosting the appeal to prospective buyers. 

  • Solar panels with battery storage – stay in control by generating and storing your own clean energy for all your energy needs, as well as being ready for future needs like charging an electric vehicle.
  • Heat pump with underfloor heating – enjoy a quieter, more comfortable home with a modern system powered by your own renewable energy.
  • Smart heating controls – stay in complete control of your home’s comfort and efficiency, tailored to your lifestyle.
  • Insulation in floors, walls and roof – optimum insulation throughout your home means you will retain more of the heat generated by your heat pump, making your home even more efficient. 

Together, these measures create a modern, efficient home with lower running costs*, higher market value, and everyday comfort for you and your family.

If you would like to find out more about how home upgrades can improve your home, please visit our Retrofit Services page or complete the form below and we'll be in touch.

*The Energy Saving Trust estimates the total energy bills for this kind of home would be just £430 a year/£36 a month. This represents a saving of approx. £1,378 a year (£114.83 a month) compared to a typical gas-fuelled home with no energy efficiency upgrades 

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