Sustainability and Retrofit
Professional retrofit advisory and environmental consultancy services across the built environment
Our specialists support clients in improving the energy performance of their homes and buildings in a way that reflects how they are managed and maintained in practice.
We work across a range of approaches, from targeted retrofit programmes to wider improvements delivered through capital works and planned maintenance.
Combining expertise in building surveying with energy and sustainability, we provide clear, practical advice that helps clients enhance building performance, reduce carbon emissions, improve thermal comfort, lower energy costs and make informed long-term investment decisions, assisting our clients’ roadmap to Net Zero by 2050.
What we deliver
- Retrofit programmes (including PAS 2035 compliance where required)
- Project Management and Contract Administration for retrofit and energy programmes
- Integration of energy efficiency into capital works and planned maintenance
- Stock analysis, data validation and performance profiling
- Carbon reduction and long‑term investment planning
- Support for funding programmes (e.g. SHDF-Warm Homes Fund)
- Survey and advice on complex, non‑standard and harder‑to‑treat homes
- Holistic building lifespan assessments that combine environmental impact evaluation with long-term cost forecasting
- Residential retrofit and refurbishment programmes focused on carbon reduction and high-quality energy efficiency improvements
Delivering high-quality results across all projects, focusing on compliance and carbon reductions
Improving energy performance isn’t a one‑size‑fits‑all process. Clients often need to balance retrofit programmes with wider investment priorities, existing maintenance plans and the realities of occupied buildings.
We take a structured, evidence‑led approach, starting with a clear understanding of building condition, performance and risk. Where data is incomplete, we validate assumptions early to ensure decisions are based on reliable information.
Our support covers retrofit programmes, capital works and targeted improvements, helping clients align energy measures with planned activity and long‑term priorities. While much of our work is in housing, we also support projects across other sectors where similar challenges exist.
Our focus is on practical, proportionate solutions that can be delivered in reality — not just on paper.
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Deep retrofits managed
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Retrofit assessments and Retrofit Coordinator services for non-traditional properties
Energy performance surveys completed
Projects
Wave 2.2 retrofit services
Richmond Housing Partnership
FFT were employed by RHP to manage and deliver retrofit services for 211 of the least energy-efficient social housing dwellings, ensuring compliance with PAS2030/2035 standards.
Capital works programme
Royal Borough of Greenwich
Retrofit services Wave 2.2
Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils
Working with FFT on our SHDF Wave 2.2 retrofit project has been a positive experience. The team are knowledgeable, reliable and easy to work with, always keeping us updated and we’ve been happy with the results.
Marie Cooper Head of Housing Property Services at Lewes District and Eastbourne Councils
FAQs
No. We support PAS 2035 delivery where appropriate, but we also help clients take a broader approach, including integrating energy improvements into capital works, planned maintenance and targeted upgrades.
Yes. Our team includes qualified Retrofit Assessors, Coordinators and Designers, alongside experienced building surveyors. This combination ensures retrofit decisions are technically sound, compliant where required and based on a clear understanding of how buildings perform in practice.
We start by understanding building condition, performance and any constraints, validating existing data where needed. This allows us to recommend a practical approach, whether that involves full retrofit, phased improvements or alignment with planned works.
Yes. We work across mixed portfolios, including non‑traditional and harder‑to‑treat buildings. Our approach adapts to the construction, condition and use of each asset rather than applying a single solution.
Yes. We support programmes delivered under funding initiatives such as SHDF, including eligibility, reporting and compliance, alongside wider sustainability and asset strategies.
Get in touch
If you’re looking to improve energy performance across your buildings, we can help you take a clear, practical approach.