Across the UK, social housing providers are rising to the challenge of retrofitting thousands of homes through schemes like ECO4 and the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Wave 3. But too often, retrofit is treated as the destination, not the journey.
Let’s be clear — retrofit is not the end goal. It’s the means by which we create healthier homes for the future.
The Real Purpose of Retrofit
At its core, retrofit is not about boilers or insulation — it’s about the people who live in the homes being upgraded. It’s about transforming environments so tenants can breathe clean air, feel warm and safe, and live free from damp and mould.
That’s why WH:SHF Wave 3 guidance doesn’t just fund physical upgrades. It funds the ability to prove that those upgrades make a real, measurable difference to people’s health.
Section 2.9 of the guidance clearly recognises that performance monitoring is key to:
- Proving that health and environmental outcomes have improved
- Supporting the long-term wellbeing of residents
- Delivering homes that remain free from mould, excess moisture, and poor air quality.
Why Monitoring Matters
Without real performance data, it’s impossible to know:
- Whether retrofit outcomes have delivered healthier conditions
- If ventilation systems are working as intended
- Whether damp and condensation are re-emerging
- If tenants are experiencing genuine thermal comfort
That’s where our service comes in — bridging the gap between retrofit intent and long-term performance.
Our Solution: Proving Healthy Homes, Not Just Retrofit
Our monitoring system is designed to track the things that matter most to tenant wellbeing. We install unobtrusive sensors in homes before and after retrofit works. These sensors measure:
- Humidity and temperature
- Ventilation rates and air quality
- Fabric performance and risk indicators (e.g. for mould)
This gives providers clear evidence that retrofitted properties are truly healthier homes — not just better-insulated ones.
Our System Delivers What Guidance Demands
Here’s how we support WH:SHF Wave 3 goals:
- Benchmark baseline performance before retrofit
- Validate that interventions led to healthier environments
- Detect early signs of returning risk (e.g. damp or poor ventilation)
- Provide reporting that proves tenant health has improved
- Support long-term maintenance planning and future funding bids
“Our solution isn’t just a data tool — it’s a safeguard. It proves retrofit success, protects residents, and helps ensure that every property remains a healthy home well into the future.”
