Our Retrofit Evaluator services provide independent verification and monitoring of energy efficiency and retrofit improvement programmes in social housing. We help councils, housing associations, and landlords confirm that retrofit works are PAS 2035-compliant, safe, and delivering measurable outcomes, supporting funding programmes such as the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF), Off-Gas Retrofit Programme (ORP), Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and other grant or incentive-backed initiatives.
A retrofit evaluator is essential to validate retrofit interventions, measure performance, and provide evidence for funders, regulators, and stakeholders.
What Is a Retrofit Evaluator?
A Retrofit Evaluator is a qualified professional responsible for independently assessing completed retrofit works, verifying that interventions meet the planned design, technical standards, and funding programme requirements. Evaluators check that energy efficiency measures are properly installed, functioning as intended, and delivering the expected energy, carbon, and EPC/SAP improvements.
Retrofit evaluators are a critical component of PAS 2035-compliant retrofit programmes, providing confidence that works are safe, effective, and auditable.
Why a Retrofit Evaluator Is Needed
Retrofit programmes, especially in non-traditional, PRC, or hard-to-treat homes, involve multiple stakeholders, complex technical requirements, and strict compliance standards. Without independent evaluation:
- Retrofit interventions may fail to deliver expected energy savings or EPC/SAP improvements
- Poor installation could lead to defects, condensation, or reduced performance
- Compliance with PAS 2035 and funding programmes (SHDF, ORP, ECO) could be compromised
- Landlords may lack audit-ready evidence for reporting and governance
A retrofit evaluator ensures that every project is verified, validated, and fully compliant, reducing risk and optimising outcomes for landlords and residents.
What a Retrofit Evaluator Does
Our retrofit evaluators provide comprehensive services across all stages of retrofit delivery:
Independent Verification of Works
- Inspect completed retrofit measures to confirm they match approved design and specification
- Check the quality of installation for insulation, heating, ventilation, renewable technologies, and other energy efficiency measures
Performance Evaluation
- Assess energy performance improvements, EPC/SAP rating changes, and predicted carbon savings
- Identify any defects, gaps, or underperformance for corrective action
Compliance and Reporting
- Provide audit-ready evidence for PAS 2035, SHDF, ORP, ECO, or other funding programme compliance
- Produce clear, actionable reports suitable for asset managers, boards, regulators, and funders
Programme Assurance
- Support ongoing quality assurance and risk management for large-scale retrofit programmes
- Advise on improvements or remedial works where performance targets are not met
Supporting Retrofit Programmes
Our retrofit evaluator services support:
- SHDF, ORP, and ECO grant-funded energy improvement schemes
- PAS 2035-compliant retrofit verification and assurance
- EPC/SAP improvement validation and carbon reduction monitoring
- Non-traditional and hard-to-treat housing retrofit programmes
- Strategic asset management, funding compliance, and reporting
By integrating evaluation into retrofit programmes, landlords can ensure energy improvements are safe, effective, and fully aligned with funding and regulatory requirements.
Why Choose MDA for Retrofit Evaluation
MDA has extensive experience delivering retrofit evaluation services for social housing, including non-traditional, PRC, and hard-to-treat properties. Our evaluators combine:
- Technical expertise in energy performance, building physics, and retrofit standards
- Knowledge of PAS 2035, SHDF, ORP, and ECO programme requirements
- Practical understanding of social housing stock, resident needs, and asset management
We provide independent, evidence-based verification that ensures retrofit programmes are delivered to specification, compliant, and delivering measurable energy, carbon, and fuel savings.
Deliverables
Clients receive:
- Independent retrofit evaluation reports for completed projects
- Verification of installation quality and compliance
- Assessment of EPC/SAP improvement and carbon reduction performance
- Recommendations for remedial action if needed
- Audit-ready documentation suitable for boards, funders, regulators, and asset managers
All reports are written in plain English, translating complex technical evaluation into clear, actionable insights.
Summary
MDA’s Retrofit Evaluator services provide independent assurance that retrofit energy improvement works are safe, compliant, and performing as intended. By combining expertise in non-traditional housing, PAS 2035 standards, and grant-funded programmes, MDA helps social landlords deliver high-quality retrofit projects, achieve energy and carbon targets, and provide confidence to funders, regulators, and residents.