For installers and specialist businesses, that creates an opportunity to connect with homeowners who have already begun thinking seriously about their project.

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Better-Informed Homeowners

 

One of the biggest frustrations for installers is receiving enquiries from people who have little understanding of what they need.

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The homeowner may not know:

• whether their property is suitable

• what size system they require

• whether planning permission is needed

• what their realistic budget should be

• whether another improvement should happen first

• how different technologies need to work together

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APN Green Homes aims to improve that process.

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Through our guides, Desktop Green Home Assessments and Comprehensive Green Home Surveys, homeowners can develop a clearer understanding of their property and the improvements worth investigating.

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That can result in better-quality conversations between homeowners and installers.

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Who We Want to Work With

 

We are interested in developing relationships with experienced businesses operating across the green home and residential improvement sectors.

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These include:

• solar PV installers

• battery storage specialists

• air source heat pump installers

• ground source heat pump specialists

• insulation contractors

• energy-efficient window companies

• EV charger installers

• air conditioning specialists

• MVHR and ventilation specialists

• heating engineers

• electricians

• roofing contractors

• solar thermal specialists

• smart home and heating-control specialists

• energy consultants

• other complementary residential professionals

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We are particularly interested in companies that value quality, clear communication and long-term reputation rather than simply competing on the lowest price.

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Solar & Battery Partners

 

Solar is likely to become an increasingly important part of the future home.

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We are interested in working with established solar PV and battery-storage companies capable of providing homeowners with appropriately designed systems rather than one-size-fits-all packages.

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That includes installers working with:

• roof-mounted solar PV

• flat-roof solar

• ground-mounted solar

• home battery storage

• solar diverters

• smart energy management

• solar-integrated EV charging

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The best solar installation should reflect the individual property and household electricity requirements.

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Heat Pump & Heating Partners

 

Heat pumps require careful design.

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A successful installation is not simply a matter of replacing a boiler with another appliance.

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The property may need consideration of:

• heat loss

• insulation

• radiators

• underfloor heating

• hot water

• controls

• external unit position

• electrical capacity

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We therefore want to develop relationships with heat-pump specialists who understand whole-system design and who are comfortable working with homeowners making improvements in stages.

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Insulation Partners

 

Improving the building fabric can be one of the most valuable parts of a green home strategy.

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We are interested in reputable contractors covering:

• loft insulation

• cavity wall insulation

• internal wall insulation

• external wall insulation

• floor insulation

• roof insulation

• draught reduction

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We particularly value businesses that understand that older and period buildings may need a different approach from modern construction.

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Energy-Efficient Windows

 

Windows can have a significant impact on comfort, heat loss and the appearance of a home.

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APN Green Homes is interested in working with companies providing high-quality replacement and upgrade solutions including:

• double glazing

• triple glazing

• timber windows

• aluminium windows

• high-performance uPVC windows

• secondary glazing

• heritage-sensitive glazing solutions

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For period and character properties, retaining architectural quality can be as important as improving thermal performance.

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EV Charging Partners

 

As more households move towards electric vehicles, home charging is becoming part of normal residential infrastructure.

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We welcome relationships with experienced EV charging specialists providing:

• domestic EV chargers

• smart charging systems

• solar-compatible EV charging

• load-management solutions

• charging solutions for flats and shared properties

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Some installations can also raise practical issues involving parking, pavements, electrical capacity and planning.

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Air Conditioning & Cooling Partners

 

Summer comfort is becoming an increasingly important consideration for UK homeowners.

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Modern heating and cooling systems can also interact closely with solar electricity and smart energy management.

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We are interested in working with experienced residential air-conditioning and air-to-air heat-pump installers who understand the importance of:

• appropriate system sizing

• discreet external unit locations

• noise

• energy efficiency

• planning requirements

• architectural appearance

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MVHR & Ventilation Partners

 

As homes become better insulated and more airtight, ventilation becomes increasingly important.

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Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery can form an important part of a whole-home refurbishment strategy.

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We welcome relationships with specialists experienced in designing and installing residential:

• MVHR

• MEV

• extract ventilation

• humidity-controlled ventilation

• heat-recovery systems

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Good ventilation should be designed alongside insulation rather than considered after problems develop.

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A Whole-Home Approach

 

APN Green Homes does not believe every homeowner needs every green technology.

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Our role is to help identify what is appropriate for the individual property.

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That may mean solar panels today and a heat pump several years later.

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It may mean insulation before changing the heating system.

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It may mean retaining perfectly serviceable windows rather than replacing them unnecessarily.

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For installers, this means we are looking to build a network capable of supporting homeowners at the appropriate stage of their journey.

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Quality Matters

 

APN Green Homes is built around homeowner trust.

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The quality of the companies we introduce to homeowners therefore matters.

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We are interested in businesses that demonstrate:

• appropriate experience

• professional communication

• relevant qualifications and accreditations

• suitable insurance

• clear quotations

• realistic advice

• good-quality installation

• dependable aftercare

• respect for the homeowner and their property

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Where particular industry certification is relevant to the work being undertaken, partners should hold the appropriate current credentials.

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Local Specialists

 

Green home improvement remains a strongly local business.

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Homeowners usually want installers who understand their area, can visit the property and remain available if assistance is required after installation.

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APN Green Homes therefore aims to develop relationships with strong local and regional specialists as the network grows.

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For a high-quality contractor, this can create an opportunity to develop visibility within the geographical areas where they genuinely want to work.

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UK-Wide Opportunities

 

Our Desktop Green Home Assessment is available throughout the UK.

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That means our homeowner audience is not limited to London and the South East.

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As APN Green Homes develops nationally, we are interested in establishing relationships with suitable installers and specialists throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Our on-site Comprehensive Green Home Survey currently focuses on Greater London and the Home Counties, but the wider APN Green Homes platform is designed for homeowners across the UK.

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Greater London & the Home Counties

 

We are particularly interested in strengthening our installer and professional network across:

• Greater London

• Kent

• Surrey

• Essex

• Hertfordshire

• Buckinghamshire

• Berkshire

• East Sussex

• West Sussex

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These areas form the core region for our on-site Green Home Survey service.

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More Than Lead Generation

 

We do not want APN Green Homes to become another website distributing the same enquiry to a long list of competing contractors.

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The longer-term objective is to build relationships between homeowners and appropriate specialists for the work they are considering.

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A good partnership should benefit everyone involved.

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The homeowner gains access to experienced companies.

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The installer receives relevant opportunities.

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And APN Green Homes can help provide continuity between initial advice, planning, design and eventual implementation.

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Professional Partners

 

We are also interested in complementary professional relationships.

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Green home projects can sometimes require more than an installer.

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Depending on the work, a homeowner may need assistance with:

• design

• planning applications

• Building Regulations

• structural engineering

• heritage considerations

• Party Wall matters

• energy assessment

• specialist surveys

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Developing a wider professional network allows homeowners to find appropriate support as a project becomes more detailed.

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Working With Period Homes

 

We are particularly interested in partners with experience of older and character properties.

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A Victorian or Edwardian house cannot always be treated in the same way as a modern building.

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Partners working with period homes should understand the importance of:

• traditional construction

• moisture management

• ventilation

• architectural detailing

• appropriate materials

• Conservation Areas

• listed buildings

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Our aim is to improve the performance of these homes without unnecessarily destroying the character that makes them special.

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Why Work With APN Green Homes?

 

APN Green Homes is being developed around one straightforward principle:

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Every home is different. Your green home plan should be too.

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That philosophy creates a different type of homeowner journey.

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Instead of beginning with an advertisement for a specific product, the homeowner can begin by understanding their home.

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They can investigate the options.

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Understand costs and planning issues.

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Establish priorities.

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And then approach suitable specialists with a clearer idea of what they want to achieve.

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For good installers, those are the homeowners worth talking to.

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Interested in Working With Us?

 

If you provide high-quality green home products, installations or complementary professional services, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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Tell us:

• what your business does

• the services you provide

• the geographical areas you cover

• your relevant experience

• your accreditations or professional qualifications

• the type of projects you are particularly interested in

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As the APN Green Homes network develops, we will be looking to establish relationships with trusted specialists capable of helping homeowners turn their green home plans into reality.

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INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN APN GREEN HOMES PARTNER?