Guides & Essentials

One Victorian Retrofit: F → B in 2 Years (Every Cost)

Published 29 May 2026

What this video covers

One real Victorian terrace, built 1887. EPC F, score 32. Two years later: EPC B, score 84. Here's exactly what was done, in order.

In this video

  1. 0:00 Starting point — F-rated, score 32
  2. 0:11 Step 1 — Loft (£700)
  3. 0:18 Step 2 — Cavity (£1,200)
  4. 0:25 Step 3 — Draught-proofing + secondary glazing (£2,500)
  5. 0:34 Step 4 — Heat pump after BUS grant (£6,500)
  6. 0:46 Step 5 — Solar PV (£7,000)
  7. 0:55 Result: B-rated, score 84