Available assessments

These services are provided by experienced, local building professionals from Greater Manchester-based social enterprises, co-operatives and small companies. For grant-funded options click here: https://gmca.retrofitportal.org.uk/getfunding

Which services work best for you depends on a range of factors including your home, your ambitions and your budget. If you’re not sure which service to choose, use our digital triage tool below or request a callback from the provider.

Basic home assessment

£250

A survey providing a basic understanding of your home, assessing damp, structural and retrofit readiness issues with simple recommendations for repair and maintenance, easy energy upgrades and links to trusted, local contractors.

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Advanced home assessment

£800 to £1,500

A detailed whole-house retrofit assessment, providing a clear understanding of your home’s current energy performance, along with a range of costed scenarios to inform construction-stage decision-making and investment.

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Major projects home assessment

£2,000 to £3,000

An architect-led detailed condition survey, retrofit assessment and Passivhaus Planning Package modelling exercise, offering a complete understanding of your home's energy performance and providing the basis for a roadmap to achieve a high standard of retrofit.

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Digital home assessment

£ Free

Not ready for a home assessment visit? You can learn about what improvements might be suitable for your home and find GMCA-endorsed installers using this free tool.

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How these assessments compare

Assessment	Basic Home AssessmentBasic	Advanced Home AssessmentAdv	Major Projects Home AssessmentMajor
Provider	MCR + B4Box	PPR	PIP
Cost	£250+	£800+	£2000+
Check the condition of your home
Recommendations for a warmer home & lower energy bills
Advice on funding, grants & loans
Plan improvements alongside other works
Detailed energy monitoring
Supports extensive home remodelling
Good for repairs & small fixes
Advice on damp & mould
Good for large or complex home improvement projects
Architect-led Passivhaus design
Written report

Which assessment is right for you?

Tell us a few things about your circumstances and priorities using our Home assessment digital tool and we’ll rank your options.

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