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Do you have specific queries on a project or want some independent advice – or perhaps you have a specific project in mind? If so, book a consultation with one of our specialists to talk about your project. We can offers consultations on moisture risk, building services and Passivhaus and retrofit.  

If you’re not sure, then use our FREE 15 minutes general consultation to talk through what you would like to achieve and how we can help.  We will provide independent advice on planning your project and technical advice to help you get started

Our initial consultation sessions are designed to provide you and your client with real value from the very beginning. During the 60-minute consultation, we will assess your goals, identify potential challenges, and offer professional guidance tailored specifically to your project to ensure our advice is genuinely useful and aligned with you and your client’s needs. This gives you and your client the opportunity to ask questions and ensure the scope is clearly defined before any formal proposal is prepared. Rather than simply discussing ideas at surface level, we provide actionable insights based on years of hands-on industry experience.

Before any successful project begins, it is essential to start with the right expertise and strategic direction. With over two decades of experience in our field, our team brings specialised knowledge, technical insight, and practical problem-solving skills that help clients avoid costly mistakes, delays, and inefficiencies.

Consultations are available for the following topics:

Whilst these initial consultations are chargeable, for a comparatively small investment this ensures that your project starts on a solid foundation, with clarity, direction and expert input that can ultimately save both time and resources.

Initial consultation

If you’re not yet sure what services or support you need we can offer some initial guidance and direction in a FREE 15 minute consultation with Greengauge Director Hannah Jones.

Typical questions might include: 

  • How can I decide priorities on a retrofit?
  • When is the right time for a heat pump?
  • Is the Passivhaus/ EnerPHit standard realistic for my project?
  • How can I improve the comfort and energy efficiency of my home on a limited budget?

Moisture risk

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Topics can include:

  • WUFI modelling
  • Internal wall insulation strategies
  • Retrofitting heritage buildings

Building services

Underfloor heating at Corbel House EnerPHit. Image credit Rock Architects

Topics can include:

  • Heat pump design
  • Renewable energy options
  • Ventilation strategies

Passivhaus & retrofit

Passivhaus Certification Example Project

Topics can include:

  • Is Passivhaus achievable on my project
  • Most suitable fabric first approaches
  • EnerPHit or AECB retrofit standard
Maria Valkova

Maria is a Building Physicist at Greengauge. She has a background in materials research and development with a computational analysis focus. She made the transition to building physics in response to the climate emergency and the clear need for decarbonisation of the built environment through intelligent and responsible design. Maria works across a broad range of disciplines including passive design, energy analysis in PHPP, IES and SAP, decarbonisation roadmaps, retrofit strategies, ventilation and thermal comfort strategies, and thermal bridging. She is a Certified Passivhaus Consultant and member of the IET.

Hannah Jones

Hannah is a founding Director and leads the mechanical and electrical design services at Greengauge. After graduating from Warwick University with first-class honours in Engineering Design and Appropriate Technology (MEng), she gained experience with Halcrow before starting Greengauge. Hannah has a very broad range of experience and skills, and brings to bear her deep understanding of fabric performance in designing simple and robust services in harmony with each building.

Paul Smith

Paul is an experienced Building Physics Consultant with over nineteen years’ experience in low energy building design and has been certified with the PHI as a Passivhaus Consultant for the past 8 years. Paul has an MSc in Sustainability and Adaptation in the Built Environment from the Centre of Alternative Technology. He has amassed a broad range of experience and technical skills across the design and implementation of low energy products, materials, and systems and utilises a range of software and his understanding of fabric performance to deliver robust, simple building design. Paul is a qualified Passivhaus Certifier.