Heating & Retrofit Consultancy Services


Most of us want to make our homes better places to live. We want to maximise their warmth, minimise their impact on the environment, improve their energy efficiency, and reduce our bills.

My approach is simple: I take a detailed look at your property, learn about how you live in it as your home, and speak with you about your plans and ambitions for the future. We then work together to make thoughtful, practical choices regarding home energy improvements, within a time frame that works for you.

Whether looking to change your heating system, apply for a renewable-energy grant, or considering building works and wondering how they will impact your plumbing systems, we can talk through options and make informed achievable plans. 

Please see below for examples of my services, email me for further information and to arrange a time to talk through what will be the best fit for you.

Home Appraisal for Domestic Clients - £180
Aimed at giving you a deeper understanding of the fabric of your home and where improvements for energy efficiency can be made. Includes: a site visit and consultation conversation to cover diagnostic review or to discuss your ideas for the property, with suggestions and guidance re heating, hot water, insulation. 

Heat Loss Survey for Domestic Clients - £320
An essential step in the retrofit journey, particularly if you are planning to transition to a heat pump for your home heating. We will undertake a room by room survey of the construction and thermal efficiency of your property, and provide you with a report, including recommended emitter sizing, to inform your retrofit decisions.

Home Strategy for Domestic Clients - £780
For a more in-depth look at your home with retrofit strategy creation.
Includes: a site visit, reading of any existing plans, a heat loss survey, development of a living strategy document, to suit your budget and timescale, which can be updated by you as your project evolves. 

Home Project Consultation for Domestic Clients from £180
Ongoing independent support throughout your home, energy efficiency or retrofit project. Depending on your needs this option may include consultation, coaching, advice, guidance, reviewing of trade quotes, and project management assistance. This relationship is flexible and can take you through the early development stages to project realisation. 

Trade Consultation for Professionals from £180
An offer for Architects, Project Managers, Retrofit Consultants and Designers working on Light Commercial or Residential projects in Cornwall and looking for expertise regarding plumbing and heating work. 

All my services can be bespoke to your needs, therefore charges may vary and will be agreed upon ahead of my first visit.

Email me for further information on any of the above, or message me on 07821757910 - WhatsApp or sms.

Area covered - In-person consultations are offered within a 50 mile radius of Falmouth, Cornwall, further by agreement may be subject to an additional fuel fee. Online consultations are also offered, please get in touch for more information.

Initial payments of consultancy fees are due in advance of our first meeting.


Plumbing & Heating Installation, Repair & Maintenance Services



PlumbMaid works with a team of experienced and skilled professionals on both installation and maintenance of heating and plumbing systems. All gas work via PlumbMaid is provided by Gas Safe business Peter Jones Plumbing & Heating, Gas Safe 193061.

Plumbing and heating work can come in all shapes and sizes, we are happy to talk through what work is required.
Get in touch with Sovay via email or message on 07821757910 and we’ll talk through your requirements and let you know what service we can offer. 

Very often we may make a free-of-charge site visit ahead of works. However, some situations such as heating system refurbishments and upgrades, hot & cold water system replacements, extensions, or problems with damp and mould, require a more detailed diagnostic assessment before an estimate or suggestion for a way forward can be made.

For these situations we charge for a first hour, £120. We will suggest a way forward, and where appropriate provide you with a report or estimate for works. Should you choose to go ahead with the works detailed, 50% of this initial charge will be discounted from your final bill. 

Diagnostic assessments, breakdowns and repairs are charged at our hourly rates.

Rates
First hour of visit £120, thereafter please see the rates below,

Single plumber: £45/hour, £30/half hour
£300 day-rate for longer jobs
Team of two: £90/hour, £60/half hour
£600 day-rate for longer jobs

There is no VAT added to these rates.
Minimum charge one hour. Out of hours emergencies are charged at double time.

All payments for plumbing and heating work should be made upon receipt of invoice, and received within 7 days. Longer jobs require a deposit. Follow this link for my full Terms & Conditions.


We are always happy to answer any queries you may have, or to talk through any aspect of our work together. Sovay believes good communication is key to all successful working partnerships, and keeps in regular contact with updates and progress during any project.

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