Building performance · Retrofit · EPC advice

Clear advice on how homes perform.

Independent retrofit assessments, building performance surveys and EPC advice for housing providers, retrofit coordinators, landlords and homeowners across Essex and the wider South East.

Red-brick Victorian terrace in Essex, showing sash windows and roofline along the street

An Essex terrace — typical of the buildings we assess.

Why Efficiency Smart

Independent, practical and evidence-led.

Efficiency Smart does not install measures or sell products. Advice is independent and based on the building, the evidence available and your goals.

  • 01Independent, unbiased advice
  • 02Focused on real building performance, not just compliance
  • 03Clear, practical recommendations you can act on
  • 04Experienced in occupied homes, social housing and funded retrofit projects

What we do

Three services. One clear process.

From PAS 2035 assessments across a funded programme to a single performance survey — each project starts with a proper look at the building.

01

Retrofit Assessments

PAS 2035 retrofit assessments and Whole House Assessments for funded schemes, social housing programmes and retrofit project teams.

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02

Building Performance Surveys

Independent surveys covering fabric, ventilation, moisture risk and retrofit potential where clear evidence is needed before works.

Explore building performance surveys

03

EPC & Energy Advice

EPC reviews, post-works assessments and practical advice to help understand what is affecting a home's rating.

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Who we support

Assessment support for real homes and programmes.

  • Retrofit coordinators

    Clear site evidence for PAS 2035 projects.

  • Housing providers

    Respectful assessments in occupied homes and social housing stock.

  • Local authorities and programme teams

    Practical support for funded retrofit schemes.

  • Landlords and homeowners

    Independent advice before energy upgrades.

  • Older and traditional homes

    Careful assessment where fabric, moisture and ventilation need judgement.

How it works

A simple, honest process.

  1. 01

    Tell us about the building

    A short message with what you're trying to understand or achieve.

  2. 02

    Survey and review

    On-site visit where needed, or a desktop review of the recorded data.

  3. 03

    Clear written advice

    Clear written advice or assessment outputs you can act on — with no upsell.

Get in touch

Tell us about the building.
We'll take it from there.

A short message is enough to get started. We reply personally, usually within one working day — no bots, no chase-up calls.