As we move deeper into 2026, the landscape of UK property standards is undergoing its most significant shift in decades. For years, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) has been the go-to document for understanding a building’s efficiency, but the old A–G...

Are you dealing with the fallout of a "failed" energy efficiency project? Perhaps you’ve noticed patches of damp appearing where there were none before, or your tenants are complaining of persistent black mold despite having new external wall insulation. If...

Are you finding that your energy bills aren't dropping as expected after a recent home upgrade? Or perhaps you’ve noticed patches of damp appearing where they never used to be? If you’re a landlord or a homeowner navigating the complex world of energy efficiency,...

Let’s be honest: if you’re involved in large-scale domestic retrofit, the phrase “TrustMark Audit” probably makes your heart rate spike just a little bit. We’ve all been there. With the rollout of the Warm Homes Plan 2026 and the pressure to hit EPC C by 2030 for...

Are you concerned that your energy efficiency upgrades might be doing more harm than good? Or perhaps you’ve already invested in a retrofit only to find damp patches appearing where they never were before? As we sit here in April 2026, the UK is in the midst of a...

Are you feeling the pressure of the 2030 deadline? If you are a landlord or a housing provider, you probably already know the score: the Warm Homes Plan 2026 is in full swing, and the clock is ticking toward the mandate for all rental properties to hit an EPC C rating...

In the spring of 2026, the UK retrofit landscape has reached a critical crossroads. As we push forward with the government’s ambitious Warm Homes Plan, a sobering reality has emerged: thousands of energy efficiency measures installed over the last decade are failing....

As we move through the second quarter of 2026, the landscape of domestic energy efficiency in the UK has undergone its most significant transformation in a generation. If you are an installer, a social housing provider, or a local authority, you have likely felt the...

You’ve spent weeks researching the best heat pumps, comparing the U-values of triple-glazed windows, and perhaps even arguing over the aesthetic merits of external wall insulation. You’re ready to turn your home (or your housing stock) into a beacon of energy...

When you think about "going green" or reducing energy bills, the first image that often springs to mind is a row of sleek, dark solar panels catching the midday sun. It is a powerful image of self-sufficiency and modern technology. However, at CPH Retrofit,...