Independent home energy surveys in the West Midlands

Independent home energy surveys in the West Midlands

Furbnow's Home Energy Plan gives West Midlands homeowners a whole-house assessment, prioritised recommendations, and a clear plan.

Trusted by 800+ homeowners

Independent home energy surveys in the West Midlands

Furbnow's Home Energy Plan gives West Midlands homeowners a whole-house assessment, prioritised recommendations, and a clear plan.

Trusted by 800+ homeowners

Independent home energy surveys in the West Midlands

Furbnow's Home Energy Plan gives West Midlands homeowners a whole-house assessment, prioritised recommendations, and a clear plan.

Trusted by 800+ homeowners

The problem


The problem


By the time an installer visits, you're already being sold something

By the time an installer visits, you're already being sold something

The region has one of the highest concentrations of pre-1940s housing in England. Solid brick walls, bay-fronted semis, back-to-backs that have been extended and altered over decades.

Ask three different installers what your home needs and you'll get three different answers, each shaped by what they happen to sell. It leaves you stuck, unsure who to trust or where to start.

Our solution

Cut through the noise with an independent home energy survey.

Expert advice that starts with your home, not a product catalogue.

  • No one-size-fits-all advice - we assess every aspect of your home, from the building fabric to your heating systems.

  • We break down the complexity, explaining the costs, impacts and sequencing of all your options.

  • You get an independent view, instead of conflicting recommendations from people trying to sell products.

How it works

Home assessment

One of our experts physically inspect your entire property - walls, roof, floors, windows, heating system, and ventilation. Typically takes two to three hours.

Home energy plan

Home energy plan

We use the survey data to digitally model your home's energy efficiency and produce a Home Energy Plan - phased recommendations for home upgrades with cost, bill savings, CO2 reduction, and EPC impact per measure.

Follow-up consultation

We walk through your plan together, answer any questions you still have, and agree how to move forward - whether that's acting independently or working with Furbnow to deliver your project.

Our top three recommendations for homes in the West Midlands

Remember, every home is different and we check over 40 different elements of your home. Your recommendations will be unique to you.

Ventilation

Older Gloucestershire properties that have been progressively draught-proofed often have moisture management issues. A survey checks whether wet rooms have adequate extraction and habitable rooms have trickle vents, and recommends humidity-controlled fans where needed.

Solid wall insulation

For pre-1940s homes with solid brick walls, insulation is the highest-impact improvement. Internal insulation can be done room by room; external insulation covers a whole elevation and may require planning permission. Your assessor advises on the right approach for your specific property.

Loft insulation

Many homes fall short of the recommended 300mm depth. A top-up is typically the most cost-effective first step. Loft legs allow full depth without losing storage.

Our top three recommendations for homes in the West Midlands

Remember, every home is different and we check over 40 different elements of your home. Your recommendations will be unique to you.

Ventilation

Older Gloucestershire properties that have been progressively draught-proofed often have moisture management issues. A survey checks whether wet rooms have adequate extraction and habitable rooms have trickle vents, and recommends humidity-controlled fans where needed.

Solid wall insulation

For pre-1940s homes with solid brick walls, insulation is the highest-impact improvement. Internal insulation can be done room by room; external insulation covers a whole elevation and may require planning permission. Your assessor advises on the right approach for your specific property.

Loft insulation

Many homes fall short of the recommended 300mm depth. A top-up is typically the most cost-effective first step. Loft legs allow full depth without losing storage.

Our top three recommendations for homes in the West Midlands

Remember, every home is different and we check over 40 different elements of your home. Your recommendations will be unique to you.

Ventilation

Older Gloucestershire properties that have been progressively draught-proofed often have moisture management issues. A survey checks whether wet rooms have adequate extraction and habitable rooms have trickle vents, and recommends humidity-controlled fans where needed.

Solid wall insulation

For pre-1940s homes with solid brick walls, insulation is the highest-impact improvement. Internal insulation can be done room by room; external insulation covers a whole elevation and may require planning permission. Your assessor advises on the right approach for your specific property.

Loft insulation

Many homes fall short of the recommended 300mm depth. A top-up is typically the most cost-effective first step. Loft legs allow full depth without losing storage.

We've helped over 800 homeowners go from confused to confident

We've helped over 800 homeowners go from confused to confident

"It's scary how many builders give conflicting advice and don't understand energy efficiency. Furbnow made everything understandable."

Claire, Birmingham

"It's scary how many builders give conflicting advice and don't understand energy efficiency. Furbnow made everything understandable."

Claire, Birmingham

"It's scary how many builders give conflicting advice and don't understand energy efficiency. Furbnow made everything understandable."

Claire, Birmingham

"Furbnow has been really helpful, providing both expertise and experience in identifying suitable products and installers."

Andrew, Reigate

"Furbnow has been really helpful, providing both expertise and experience in identifying suitable products and installers."

Andrew, Reigate

"Furbnow has been really helpful, providing both expertise and experience in identifying suitable products and installers."

Andrew, Reigate

"What really stood out to me was how Furbnow takes care of everything — from managing the project to coordinating contractors. It’s reassuring to know I don’t have to chase anyone."

David, Surrey

"What really stood out to me was how Furbnow takes care of everything — from managing the project to coordinating contractors. It’s reassuring to know I don’t have to chase anyone."

David, Surrey

"What really stood out to me was how Furbnow takes care of everything — from managing the project to coordinating contractors. It’s reassuring to know I don’t have to chase anyone."

David, Surrey

Ready to find out what your home needs?

Ready to find out what your home needs?

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home energy survey in the West Midlands cost?

My home is a pre-1940 solid-wall property - can it be surveyed?

How long does the survey take?

What's the difference between a home energy survey and an EPC?

Will the survey recommend I spend a lot of money straight away?

What happens after the survey?

How is a Furbnow survey different from a free survey offered by an installer?