Loco Home Retrofit

In a cold home, deciding where to start can matter as much as choosing a technology. Loco Home Retrofit approaches that problem through planning: the Glasgow community cooperative assesses the home as a whole and provides a prioritized roadmap instead of reducing the conversation to installing a heat pump or adding insulation without considering the rest of the building. Its plans look at the building envelope, ventilation, heating, and property conditions before recommending measures.

The Whole Home Plan combines a home assessment with a report and guidance on funding and installers. Separate options address heat pumps, boiler optimization, and suitability assessments for owners who already have a measure in mind. For apartments and tenements, the organization also offers energy clinics and plans that can help neighbors coordinate decisions. Loco Home provides advice and helps customers find contractors; the installation itself is carried out by professionals selected for the project.

Its cooperative structure is central to the approach: Loco Home describes itself as a member-led organization for householders and is registered as a Community Interest Company. Based in Glasgow, it serves central Scotland and works with the local housing stock, including older homes and multi-unit buildings. Its guidance may help homeowners looking to improve comfort and energy use but first need to understand which measures work together and in what order. The initial consultation and service are arranged directly with the team.