Our Retrofit Assessor services provide specialist evaluation for energy efficiency and retrofit improvement programmes in social housing. We help councils, housing associations, and landlords ensure that retrofit works are evidence-based, PAS 2035-compliant, and optimised for performance, supporting funding programmes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), Off-Gas Retrofit Programme (ORP), Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and other energy improvement initiatives.
A retrofit assessor is essential to identify building-specific risks, determine appropriate interventions, and guide the delivery of safe and effective energy improvements.
What Is a Retrofit Assessor?
A Retrofit Assessor is a qualified professional responsible for evaluating housing stock to determine its energy performance, suitability for retrofit, and potential risks or constraints. They conduct detailed inspections, assess the condition of the building fabric and systems, and provide recommendations for interventions that improve EPC/SAP ratings, reduce carbon emissions, and increase resident comfort.
The retrofit assessor plays a critical role in planning and managing retrofit programmes, ensuring interventions are safe, practical, and fully compliant with PAS 2035, building regulations, and funding programme requirements.
Why a Retrofit Assessor Is Needed
Retrofit programmes, especially in non-traditional, PRC, or hard-to-treat homes, involve complex technical, regulatory, and safety considerations. Without a qualified assessor:
- Retrofit works may be unsuitable, ineffective, or unsafe
- Interventions may fail to meet funding programme requirements (SHDF, ORP, ECO)
- Risk of condensation, structural defects, or reduced energy performance increases
- Investment may not deliver expected energy savings, carbon reduction, or EPC improvements
A retrofit assessor ensures that every property receives a bespoke, evidence-based retrofit plan, reducing risk and optimising outcomes.
What a Retrofit Assessor Does
Our retrofit assessors provide comprehensive support across all stages of a retrofit programme:
Property and Stock Assessment
- On-site inspections of building fabric, heating systems, insulation, ventilation, and renewable energy technologies
- Identification of risks, defects, and suitability for retrofit interventions
- Analysis of EPC/SAP data and stock condition to inform intervention planning
Retrofit Recommendations
- Provision of tailored retrofit measures to improve energy efficiency, carbon performance, and resident comfort
- Prioritisation of interventions for maximum impact, cost-effectiveness, and compliance
Compliance and Reporting
- Ensures assessments are PAS 2035-compliant and aligned with SHDF, ORP, ECO, or other funding programmes
- Provides clear, actionable reports for asset managers, boards, regulators, and funders
Support for Retrofit Delivery
- Works closely with retrofit designers, coordinators, and contractors to ensure measures are correctly implemented
- Monitors performance outcomes and supports audit-ready evidence
Supporting Retrofit Programmes
Our retrofit assessor services support:
- SHDF, ORP, and ECO grant-funded energy efficiency schemes
- PAS 2035-compliant retrofit delivery
- EPC/SAP rating improvement and energy performance monitoring
- Non-traditional and hard-to-treat property retrofit planning
- Long-term decarbonisation and net zero objectives
With expert assessment, landlords can reduce energy consumption, improve resident comfort, and ensure retrofit works are safe, compliant, and effective.
Why Choose MDA for Retrofit Assessment
MDA has extensive experience delivering retrofit assessment services for social housing, including PRC, non-traditional, and hard-to-treat properties. Our assessors combine:
- Technical expertise in building performance and energy efficiency
- Knowledge of PAS 2035, SHDF, ORP, and ECO programme requirements
- Practical understanding of social housing stock, non-traditional construction, and resident needs
We ensure that assessments are accurate, evidence-based, and actionable, providing landlords with the confidence to plan and deliver safe, compliant, and high-performing retrofit programmes.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Detailed retrofit assessment reports for each property or archetype
- Identification of energy efficiency measures and interventions
- Compliance statements for PAS 2035 and funding programmes
- Recommendations for EPC/SAP improvement, carbon reduction, and fuel savings
- Reports suitable for boards, funders, regulators, and asset managers
All outputs are written in plain English, making technical retrofit information accessible and actionable.
Summary
MDA’s Retrofit Assessor services provide the expertise needed to evaluate, plan, and optimise retrofit energy improvement works. By combining knowledge of non-traditional housing, PAS 2035 standards, and funding programme requirements, MDA ensures social landlords can deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective retrofit projects, improving energy performance, reducing carbon emissions, and lowering fuel costs for residents.