A: PAS 2035 is the UK standard for managing energy efficiency retrofits in existing buildings. It is required for ECO4 funding and ensures your retrofit project is safe, effective, and compliant. Without PAS 2035 compliance, you cannot access government grants for insulation, heating, or solar panels
A: PAS 2035 covers the whole retrofit process from assessment to completion — for retrofit coordinators, assessors, and designers. PAS 2030 covers installation only — for installers fitting insulation, heating, or renewables. Both are required for ECO4 funding
A: Yes, for PAS 2035-compliant and ECO4-funded projects. The coordinator manages the entire process from C1 to C4, ensures compliance, and maintains audit-ready documentation.
A: 4 to 8 weeks depending on measures installed. Loft insulation takes 1 day. Cavity wall insulation takes 2-4 hours. Full retrofit with heat pump and solar takes 6-8 weeks
A: You may qualify if you own your home, have an EPC rating of D, E, F, or G, and receive certain benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit. Contact us for a free eligibility check.
A: 100% of costs for eligible households — insulation, first-time central heating, boiler upgrades, heat pumps, and solar panels.
A: Local authorities can refer households who do not receive benefits but meet low-income or vulnerability criteria. This expands access to funding.
A: Yes, but the scheme closes 31st March 2026. Apply soon.
A: The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides £7,500-£9,000 grants for air source heat pumps. No income limit. Open to all homeowners
A: Yes. Solar panels generate electricity in diffuse light, though at reduced output (typically 10-25% of full sun output).
A: 25+ years. Panels degrade slowly — typically 0.5% per year.
A: Yes. Modern heat pumps operate effectively down to -15°C.
A: 15-20 years with proper maintenance.
A: Most homes are suitable. Heat pumps work best with good insulation and larger radiators or underfloor heating. We assess your property during a free survey.
A: Loft, pitched roof, flat roof, cavity wall, internal wall (IWI), external wall (EWI), underfloor, solid floor, and park home insulation.
A: Yes. We offer NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in warm roof, cold roof, RIR, underfloor, IWI, cavity wall, EWI, fenestration, draught proofing, roof extension, and ventilation.
A: NVQs are assessed in the workplace. An assessor visits your site to observe your work and review your portfolio. No classroom attendance required.
A: 4-8 weeks from start to certification, depending on your readiness.
A: Yes. PAS 2030 certification is required for installers bidding for ECO4-funded work.
A: New tenancies need EPC C by 2028. All tenancies need EPC C by 2030.
A: Fines up to £5,000 per property for new tenancies (2028), up to £30,000 for all tenancies (2030), plus banning orders.
Flexi-Orb (Flexible Energy Oversight Registration Body) is an alternative certification scheme for non-MCS renewable technologies, such as solar PV, battery storage, and heat pumps. It allows installers and retrofitters to achieve recognised oversight without going through the traditional MCS route. This is particularly beneficial for technologies or projects that fall outside the standard funding structures. We support companies and installers with:
A: There is a proposed cap of £15,000 on landlord spending. If improvements cost more, you may be able to register for an exemption.
A: Yes. We serve clients across Greater Manchester including Stockport, Oldham, Droylsden, Ashton-under-Lyne, Altrincham, Sale, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, and surrounding towns
A: Yes. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your project, check grant eligibility, and provide a fixed-price quote.
A: We are pending RECC and MCS accreditation. In the meantime, we follow all RECC consumer protection standards and MCS installation standards proactively. We hold 11 other accreditations including TrustMark, PAS2035, and ISO9001.
A: We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours (Monday to Friday).
Contact us for a free consultation — we will answer all your questions and check your grant eligibility.
Call us on 0161 302 1985 or use our contact form.
