Retrofit coordinator in Lewisham
Retrofit coordination by a Level 5 qualified Retrofit Coordinator for homes across the London Borough of Lewisham, from Victorian terraces and converted flats to interwar cottage estates.
Homes in Lewisham
Lewisham is dominated by Victorian and Edwardian housing. Brockley, Ladywell, Hither Green, Catford, Forest Hill, Sydenham and Lee are full of solid-walled terraces and larger semi-detached villas, many with sash windows, decorative brickwork, cellars and suspended timber floors. A large share of these houses have been converted into flats. In the south of the borough, Downham and Bellingham are interwar cottage estates of brick terraced houses, and there are post-war blocks and newer developments across the borough.
Converted houses and solid walls make Lewisham a place where careful, whole-building thinking really matters.
What to watch for in Lewisham
In a converted Victorian house, each flat is only part of the building. Floor and ceiling insulation, sound and fire separation, shared roofs and external walls all involve other owners or the freeholder. We help you plan what you can do inside your flat without creating moisture problems for your neighbours.
Several parts of the borough, including Brockley, are conservation areas, where external changes such as wall insulation and window replacement may need permission. Internal wall insulation on solid brick needs careful detailing to manage moisture.
Cellars, bay windows, back additions and loft conversions are common in Lewisham houses, and each needs its own treatment within the overall plan.
Older Lewisham houses often have original features such as cornicing, fireplaces and timber shutters. Internal insulation needs to be planned around them so they are protected rather than lost.
How we work
Every Lewisham project starts with a retrofit assessment: a visit to record how the home is built, its condition, ventilation, heating and how you use it. We then check the condensation and ventilation risk of each possible measure and write a medium-term improvement plan that sets out what to do, in what order and why.
The work is led by Oluwafemi Adeoye, a Level 5 qualified Retrofit Coordinator who also trained as a Retrofit Assessor. Our retrofit coordination is for privately funded projects, so the advice is independent of any installer or product.
Landlords
If you let property in Lewisham, the current legal minimum EPC rating for most private lets in England and Wales is E. We can provide a domestic EPC from £75 and help you plan EPC upgrades in a sensible order. Existing damp should always be dealt with first, see our damp and mould reports.
Nearby areas
We also cover nearby Greenwich, Bexley and the rest of London. See all areas we cover, or call 020 3815 7739 (office) or 07979 145712 (mobile) to check your postcode.
Common questions
Something else? Call 020 3815 7739 (office), 07979 145712 (mobile) or send us a message.
Do you cover all of Lewisham?
Yes, including Brockley, Ladywell, Catford, Hither Green, Lee, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Deptford, New Cross, Downham and Bellingham.
Can I retrofit a flat in a converted house?
Yes, though some measures affect shared parts of the building. We help you understand what is in your control and what needs consent.
Is internal wall insulation safe for solid brick walls?
It can be, with the right materials and detailing. We assess moisture risk before recommending it.
How do I book a retrofit assessment in Lewisham?
Call 020 3815 7739 (office), 07979 145712 (mobile) or send us a message with your postcode and a short description of the property and what you want to achieve.
Do you install insulation or heat pumps?
No. We assess and plan independently and can review installers’ proposals against your plan.
Ready to talk about retrofit?
Tell us about the property and what you want to achieve. Call 020 3815 7739 (office) or 07979 145712 (mobile) and we’ll give you a clear next step.
More ways we can help
Landlord Certificates
EPC, inventory and damp reports, with EICRs arranged through our partner qualified electricians — one pack.