How the Ludden Family warmed their house, not the planet
Miranda and Patrick Ludden do not like to waste anything, whether it is money or energy - and Green Homes Concierge Service helped them save both.
The main appeal of using the impartial Green Homes Concierge Service was not just the reduction of their carbon footprint. "Thanks to this service, we've now done almost all we can to improve our house's efficiency with really very little effort," said Miranda. "We're saving energy, and more importantly, saving on our bills - but the most important thing is that the house feels warmer."
After moving into their 1935 house in Lewisham with their two children 18 months ago, they soon realized they needed to better insulate and draught-proof their home. The home energy assessment identified exactly how they could reduce their heat loss through not only insulating the roof, but also through sealing draughts in the understairs cupboard and cracks in the floorboards. They were also shown where else they could make changes that would benefit their home in order of priority, such as eventually upgrading their combi-boiler to a more energy-efficient one. The work was carried out in a day using child-friendly as well as environmentally-friendly products and techniques, and was entirely arranged by Green Homes Concierge Service to minimize hassle and disruption for the family.
Miranda said: "The result is remarkable and we felt the difference instantaneously. It's gone from a very draughty old house to feeling virtually like a new build. I've already recommended Green Homes Concierge to my friends as it's been so effective and useful. Some of the advice they gave in the report was obvious, but some wasn't; they point out things you hadn't considered before and show you exactly how you can go about doing it. The fact that we were given completely impartial advice on the products best suited for our particular needs is reassuring."
The Luddens now have a home that is not only warmer and cheaper to run, but they have also saved time and energy (including their own) - and the planet.