Thinking about solar panels but not sure where to start? Seen an advert for heat pumps but still have questions?
We're here to help. My Home Made Better offers free, tailored and impartial advice to homeowners making big decisions.
With support from all local authorities in Hampshire, Southampton and Portsmouth, we're ready to help you make your home warmer, greener and cheaper to run.
My Home Made Better recognises that widely available, generic information on heat pumps, insulation and solar panels isn’t enough, and that householders need relatable guidance unique to their home.
Not sure where to start? That’s where My Home Made Better comes in.
We offer free and impartial advice on everything from insulation and heating upgrades to switching to new energy-efficient technologies.
At My Home Made Better, we’re here to help you take the first step.
Our experienced energy advisers will simplify complex information and dispel myths to guide you through your options and help you find the best ways to keep the heat in, lower your energy bills, and make your home more comfortable.
"Thank you for your time and for this helpful note. Very useful in researching the best approach for us."
"We did a lot of research and took a step-by-step approach to upgrading our old cottage. We installed solar panels and better insulation, but it was our new 'Demand Control Ventilation' (DCV) system that surprised me the most. It has hugely improved the airflow in the house and eradicated any mould issues. We felt the benefit immediately. It’s amazing!”
“We were nervous about having a heat pump installed but we’re very happy with it now. It’s nice to know that we’re future-proofing the house and reducing our impact on the environment at the same time.”
"Although our useable roof area is relatively small, we recently installed solar panels and a large capacity smart battery. The battery has allowed us to store cheap night rate electricity and use it to supplement our solar power during peak hours. We hardly use the grid during peak hours at all now and our electricity bills have been substantially reduced."
“I didn’t think I would qualify for help as I work full time, but finding out I could access MHMB and being able to talk to a kind and knowledgeable member of the team put my mind at ease and offered me achievable solutions.”
"We wanted a warm and comfortable home that was both gentle on our pockets and planet. Step by step suited us, slowly gaining insulation, solar, EVs and a battery over time as the budget allowed."
“Home improvements don’t have to be done in one go. We’ve renovated our 1900s home as and when time and money have allowed over the years.”
"We went for external wall insulation and have noticed a marked improvement in the property retaining its warmth. No regrets!”
“I studied up on the regulations and best practice, so I was able to insulate our garage conversion myself. It’s turned a previously cold and draughty storage area into a usable utility area and a comfortable multi-use garden room.”
“We were eligible for grant funding and managed to upgrade to a heat pump, new radiators and solar panels without spending anything at all. Our house is so much warmer now, and my husband's new hobby is watching the solar panel app registering our free electricity. It's been amazing.”
“I’d recommend looking at the Government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme if you’re worried about funding low carbon technologies. I was able to access the £7,500 grant which covered the majority of my heat pump installation cost.”
"I love my air source heat pump. The house is warm all the time now, and my bills are lower."
“We had a heat pump installed and the house is consistently warm now. The temperature is no longer fluctuating like it did with the gas boiler.”
"We only used to put the boiler on in the morning and evening, but now we’ve got better insulation and a heat pump, the house is warm and cosy all the time."
“We’re listed on Visitaheatpump.com and are happy to show people how ours works if they’d like to arrange a visit.”
"I’m really pleased I sorted out my loft because it was full of suitcases, toys, Christmas decorations and junk.The old boarding was removed and 30cm of insulation added.The boarding was replaced and the loft hatch insulated. This is a win win win: the house is far warmer, the loft is largely cleared and what I need is fully accessible."
“We had loft and cavity wall insulation done. My kids feel much happier waking up in a warm house, especially during the cold, dark, winter days. The bedrooms always used to be cold first thing, but we now notice the difference when we wake up in the mornings.”
