“I was persuaded that instead of entering a house that’s already completely climate-ready, we can take the house on the journey.”
Read how Loco Home advised and supported two energy professionals on their retrofit journey.
“Picking the right tradesperson for the job is crucial – that’s one of the best ways that Loco Home can help.”
Read how our members retrofitted their 1930s semi-detached chalet bungalow.
“Don’t just go straight to installers. Instead, go to an independent expert like Loco Home.”
Meet the Loco Home members who have transformed a cold, draughty house into a cosy home.
“They went into flats on every floor to examine all the differences and get recommendations for each layer.”
Read how Loco Home Retrofit advised and supported an entire tenement buildings on their retrofit options.
“For a 90-year-old, 100-metre sq flat, we’ve done pretty basic stuff that anyone could do with a bit of guidance, and we’ve got it to a pretty good place.”
Read how our members Jen and Alistair retrofitted their 1930s top floor flat.
“Ultimately, get good advice so you do the right thing at the right time.”
Co-author of The Tenement Handbook: A Practical Guide to Living in a Tenement and founder of Under One Roof talks about the challenges of retrofit.
“Having an assessment from an independant assessor was really valuable”
Paul explains how he retrofitted his terraced Victorian home and installed a heat pump. (Link to Youtube Webinar)
“There’s a kind of resignation in Glasgow that we’re just going to be cold in these old flats. I wanted to see what was possible on my budget.”
(Case Study Coming soon)
“Neglected soul to low carbon goals!”
(Case Study Coming Soon)
Some of our members are heat pump trail-blazers. as co-op members they support us by sharing their experience and host open homes…
“It all would’ve been easier if we had known of Loco Home’s existence.”
By draught proofing and installing insulation, a heat pump, PV solar panels and an EV charger, members Ben and Kathy are now off gas for good. (Link to webinar on Youtube)
“ Now that I know Loco Home, I would get a home assessment done by an independent, trusted body with expertise before spending all this money.”
Nina and Josef share how they made their sandstone terraced villa more efficient with a heat pump.