The world is a strange place for many at present, what with climate change, war in Ukraine and too many cow farts, many of us simply have had enough!
Just as the fuel prices take a slight dip at the pumps this week to lift our spirits a little we hear from consumer advisors such as, Martin Lewis, that energy prices soon to soar.
With the upcoming energy price hike scaring the wits out of many of us who will soon face astronomical increases on electricity and gas prices, many people are looking at alternative ways to reduce their energy bills, one method is to check your home insulation before the winter months.
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There are several energy saving options available for homeowners, one being to instal heat pumps, another is to bulk up your loft insulation. One of the most effective ways of combating the Energy Prices that are soon to soar is to have a Heat Loss Survey carried out.
A Heat Loss survey will highlight areas of your home that are losing heat. Areas typically picked up by the survey are door frames, window frames, cavity walls, roofs and window panes. In some cases, there could be a reduction in heat loss by as much as 50%.
Potential Savings From Heat Loss Surveys -Energy Prices Soon to Soar
With the potential to reduce your heat loss from your property by as much as 50% is sure to raise eyebrows. However, bear in mind, in order to achieve such attractive results would entail carrying out some work, such as additional insulation measures, or the replacement of doors and windows.
In some cases, just adding extra insulation in the loft can reduce the cost of energy bills by as much as 15% – 20%.
What Is Involved In A Heat Loss Survey?
A heat loss survey assesses the current insulation rating of the property and then looks to find ways of improving it. Using thermal imaging cameras and a thorough investigation by a qualified building surveyor, they will highlight areas for improvement. A report is provided along with recommendations.
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