Our Story
It all started with a flood…
In the midst of restoring the Grade II-listed Westminster Fire Station, an unexpected turn of events tested everything we had built—literally.
The summer of 2021 brought record-breaking rainfall to St James’s Park, overwhelming the area’s drainage systems, including our project.
As we worked to repair the damage and navigate the complexities of building resilience, something shifted.
Charlie (our MD), already deeply involved in educating himself in sustainable building, began engaging more directly— researching policy, joining local forums, and collaborating with Westminster City Council on climate resilience strategies.
What started as a reaction to a single event became the foundation for something bigger. We realised that a huge portion of London’s housing stock is unprepared and inefficient.
More than 446,000 homes across London and the Southeast—each valued at £1M or more—have an EPC rating of C or lower.
With legislation on the horizon, homeowners will soon be required to act. But most don’t know what needs to be done, when, or how to begin.
We recognised that the barrier isn’t necessarily always cost—but the complexity.
The flood exposed a critical problem: buildings weren’t merely vulnerable—they were unprepared. As we addressed the damage, we confronted the fragmented reality of retrofit to future-proof: disjointed systems, poor communication, and overwhelming technical jargon.
If even seasoned professionals found it challenging, how can homeowners be expected to navigate this complex landscape? We asked ourselves: Who can provide clarity, helpful guidance, trust, and transparency?
The retrofit to future-proof sector—because, ultimately, most building work in London, especially with listed buildings, falls into this category—is not just a technical challenge. It is fundamentally a navigational and educational one. It requires strong leadership and a model that puts the homeowner at the centre, treating the home as your most valuable asset.
The problem?
Information is out there, but it’s dry, fragmented, and difficult to translate into real-world solutions.
Homeowners are expected to navigate a maze of consultants, technical reports, and industry jargon—something we know firsthand isn’t easy.
That’s where we come in.
Our mission is to bridge this gap.
We’re here to help homeowners navigate this transition with confidence, clarity, and the highest standard of care—making energy efficiency and future-proofing as seamless and accessible as possible.
The reality is: change is here—and more change is coming.
Those who act now will be ahead of the curve—before rising demand makes retrofitting more costly and competitive.
What started with a flood became our driving force.