Everything you need to know about a Retrofit Assessment

What is PAS 2035?

PAS 2035 is the key document in the retrofit standards framework. It was introduced following the 2015 Each Home Counts review, which aimed to address failures in domestic retrofit and improve processes for energy efficiency and renewable energy measures. Supported by industry and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), PAS 2035:2019 sets the standards for retrofitting domestic buildings. The government plans to make compliance with PAS 2035 mandatory for all publicly funded projects, including those funded by the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).

PAS 2035 details how to carry out quality energy retrofits of existing domestic buildings, alongside best practice guidance for implementing energy efficiency measures.

• Assessment Scope:

Whole-house evaluation based on a Retrofit Assessment (including condition, energy, and occupancy assessments).

• Risk Pathway:

Risk classification (Path A: Low, Path B: Medium, Path C: High) guides the level of detail and oversight required.

• Retrofit Design:

Tailored improvement plans.

• Action Plan:

A detailed list of recommended energy efficiency measures.

• Monitoring Plan (if required):

Outlines post-installation performance checks and occupant feedback.

The PAS embraces quality retrofit work eliminating problems associated with defects, shallow retrofit, accountability, poor design and performance gap. PAS 2035 delivers a whole building approach to the retrofit process, considering the home, environment, occupancy and the suitable measures to install. This eliminates the issue of the retrofit work being considered in isolation which can unintentionally damage the overall building performance.

Where is PAS 2035 applied?

PAS 2035 and the retrofit standards framework can be applied to various retrofit projects, including:

• Government-promoted or funded programmes at national or local levels

• Landlord-initiated or funded programmes, including those by social housing organizations, private landlords, and commercial property owners

• Retrofits of individual buildings by owners or occupants, both domestic and commercial

• Retrofits integrated with broader repairs, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) activities for individual buildings or building stocks.

What do we offer?

We provide in-depth assessments of the current arrangement and build of your property using collated data from several different outlets including surveys and visits. We then provide a report with our advice on how it may be improved. Our advice is straight forward and easy to understand, also non-technical were possible to ensure we provide you with the greatest understanding.

Retrofit assessment timescale

an experienced company like Construction-AS, the time scales usually fall into the following categories:

Retrofit Assessment, Report– Around 1 – 2 weeks.

Faster service times can be provided subject to availability.

Our Retrofit Assessors

With over a decade of experience our assessors have a wealth of energy performance knowledge that can be applied to your project. Not only are we able to complete your retrofit assessment quickly and efficiently, but working with us also has the following benefits:

• We provide you with fixed prices and no hidden extras

• You get a dedicated assessor with expert knowledge 

• To make everything as simple as possible, you can book over the phone

• We save you money by reducing delays

Our retrofit assessors can help you and your designer or architect shape the energy profile of a new dwelling – minimising its energy use and carbon emissions. We are experts in construction types, heating systems and technologies and can help you make informed choices to achieve compliance.

The Retrofit Assessment Process

Before we begin an assessment, we start by asking you a few key questions and asking you to provide us with information about your project. Often a site visit will be required which we can arrange with you directly. With an accurate set of drawings, site plan and other detailed information provided, we can get your project assessed and formulate our report. You should expect to receive your report within the times quoted. Occasionally, the challenges of your project are especially demanding, in which case we will contact you directly to advise you when you should expect your report.

When do I need a retrofit assessment

To offer most value to your project we advise engaging us as early as practically possible. That way can help you make informed choices to achieve compliance. We are often instructed for retrofit assessments at the outset to best inform your project going forward.

What do you get

Once you provide us with detailed information on your project we will prepare and provide you with:

-        A Pas 2035 compliance report of the property

-        A summary report of findings and recommendations

How Much Does a Retrofit PAS2035 assessment Cost?

Our retrofit assessments start at £250

Faster service times can be provided subject to availibility.

Full UK Coverage

When looking for a retrofit assessor to help with your project, you will be keen to find a reliable energy consultancy firm in your local area. Construction AS assessors cover almost all areas throughout UK, so speak to our team today, provide them with detailed information of your site and project, and we will get a free no obligation quote out to you. In the interim, we are here to answer any further questions you may have about SAP assessments report process and any further insight into the full range of methods we use to reduce risk on your project. 

Contact a member of our team today to find how we can help you with your retrofit assessment.