What is Retrofit mode in the dashboard?

At the top of the dashboard sidebar is a toggle between Renovation (default) and Retrofit. Retrofit mode swaps the tools in the sidebar for an energy-efficiency-focused set.

What is in Retrofit mode

Assess phase

• Compliance check: are you affected by MEES (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) for landlords, or new EPC requirements?

Plan phase

• Cost Calculator for retrofit-specific works (insulation, heat pumps, solar)
• Grant Finder: check eligibility for ECO4, Great British Insulation Scheme, Boiler Upgrade Scheme, regional schemes
• ROI Calculator: estimate payback period on insulation, heat pump, solar, etc.
• Improvement Planner: recommended order of works (fabric first, then heating)

Improve phase

• Verify Credentials: check that an installer's MCS / TrustMark / DEA certifications are real and current

Complete phase

• Verify Results: post-install quality checks
• EPC Lookup: find your property's current EPC rating from the official register

When to use Retrofit mode

• You are doing energy-only work (insulation, heat pump, solar) on an existing home.
• You are a landlord who needs to bring a property up to EPC C.
• You are buying a property and want to plan retrofit upgrades.

For a renovation that includes some retrofit work (insulation as part of a loft conversion, for example), stay in Renovation mode and use the calculator there. The retrofit tools are for retrofit-only projects.