Retrofit is one of the most important challenges facing social housing. Warmer, more efficient homes cut fuel bills for residents and carbon for the planet and they help landlords meet their decarbonisation targets. GB Group is helping partners deliver retrofit programmes that are practical, funded and resident friendly.
A fabric first approach
We focus on the fabric of the home first, improving insulation, ventilation and airtightness so that heating systems have less work to do. Getting the basics right avoids unintended consequences such as condensation and it delivers savings that residents feel every month.
Minimal disruption for residents
Retrofit usually happens in occupied homes, so how the work is delivered matters as much as what is installed. Our directly employed teams plan works carefully around residents, communicate clearly and keep homes safe and usable throughout.
Joined up with repairs and compliance
Because we self deliver repairs, maintenance and compliance as well as retrofit, improvements can be coordinated with wider works on the same property. That reduces repeat visits, lowers cost and gives landlords a single accountable partner for the condition of their homes.