The benefits of External Wall Insulation
The benefits of External Wall Insulation Eco Homes Wirral January 20, 2026 Blog,News There are a number of benefits from having External Wall Insulation (EWI) fitted:- EWI improves energy efficiency and reduces heat loss. This will help reduce your heating costs – in some cases by as much as 40%. It helps reduce your carbon […]
Making MEES work: New report sets out pathways to deliver fairer, healthier, more resilient homes
Making MEES work: New report sets out pathways to deliver fairer, healthier, more resilient homes Eco Homes Wirral October 22, 2025 Blog,Landlords,News The National Retrofit Hub, together with Impact on Urban Health, have published a new report which looks at how the proposed changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) can deliver housing equity, quality, […]
Delivering for Tenants report now out
Delivering for Tenants report now out Eco Homes Wirral July 19, 2025 Blog A new report from Impact on Urban Health and the National Retrofit Hub has been released and is well worth a read. “Delivering for Tenants” sets out practical recommendations to help clarify and support those who are working to reach the government’s […]
Landlord fined thousands for having a low EPC rating
Landlord fined thousands for having a low EPC rating Eco Homes Wirral May 16, 2025 Landlords,News Tewkesbury Council have issued a statement this week, having fined a landlord a total of £4,500 for failing to meet the current requirement of EPC rating E or above. There are exemptions to the current legislation and these include […]
The sting in the tail of the proposed EPC changes
The sting in the tail of the proposed EPC changes Eco Homes Wirral February 12, 2025 Landlords,News The methodology behind EPCs is changing, possibly to be in place by 2026 but also possibly delayed further. Long overdue many of us would say, especially as low carbon installs do not seem to alter the EPC […]
Where does all the heat go?
Where does all the heat go? Eco Homes Wirral January 27, 2025 Blog Most people know that if your home is not properly insulated, it loses valuable heat! But where is this heat lost from? – About 30% is lost through uninsulated solid walls. – Some 30% will be lost through the loft itself, whilst […]
One of the most frequent questions we are asked by homeowners
One of the most frequent questions we are asked by homeowners Eco Homes Wirral January 23, 2025 Blog When contacted by potential clients, we ensure that every opportunity is given for them to fully communicate their needs and to ask any questions they may have. This is before any appointments for quotes are arranged. At […]
We now have a Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) Assessor on our team.
We now have a Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) Assessor on our team. Eco Homes Wirral November 7, 2024 News We now have a Standard assessment procedure (SAP) Assessor on our team, allowing us to offer a seamless service to landlords upgrading the energy efficiency of their rental property. SAP is the UK Government’s calculation methodology […]
Proud to be Sponsoring the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Wirral Sports Awards 2024
Proud to be Sponsoring the Volunteer of the Year Award at the Wirral Sports Awards 2024 Eco Homes Wirral October 17, 2024 Blog We are proud to be sponsoring the Volunteer of the Year Award in the Wirral Sports Forum’s Sports Awards 2024 next week. The award is presented to an individual who has made […]
EPC grade C will be mandatory in rented residential properties by 2030
EPC grade C will be mandatory in rented residential properties by 2030 Eco Homes Wirral August 19, 2024 News Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) in the residential Private Rented Sector (PRS) apply to privately rented domestic properties in England and Wales. The aim of MEES regulations is to improve the energy efficiency and quality of […]