Discover how an energy efficient new home can be better for the planet, better for your bank balance and better for you.
Our new homes have a variety of energy saving features that can save you money.
From clever ways to save water and keep your home cosy and warm, to energy efficient appliances, we've got it covered. Great for the planet, and great for your wallet.
According to the HBF,** new build homeowners save on average £629 per year in energy bills.
New build homeowners will spend on average £443.30 a year, well under half of the £1,072 the owner of an older home can expect to spend.
Take a look at the energy saving features that keep your new home cosy and warm
Many of our homes have multiple thermostats meaning you can control your heating in different parts of your home.
Thermostatic valves on radiators will give you control of individual room temperatures, helping you to save money by allowing the temperature of different areas of the home to be adjusted.
The average boiler lasts 10-15 years before wear and tear takes its toll.
Many of our central heating systems are protected from sludge, the most common cause of boiler breakdown, to offer many years of trouble-free central heating.
Taylor Wimpey central heating systems are protected with ADEY products which reduce the growth of sludge in the filter system, to offer years of trouble-free central heating hassle.
Boilers tailored to your home Boilers tailored to your homeWe install a boiler or heating system specially suited to each home.
Our smaller homes come with a combi boiler which serves two purposes. Taking up less room than some conventional boilers, these will heat your new home and provide hot water.
The larger homes in our range come with a water tank providing better hot water flow rates, allowing two showers to run at the same time. Please speak to your Sales Executive to find out which heating system your home will be fitted with.
Well insulated lofts Well insulated loftsWe install up to 400mm of loft insulation, wrapping each Taylor Wimpey home in a warm blanket and helping to lock the warmth in.
Typically, older properties contain less loft insulation.
A proportion of our homes are air-pressure tested to comply with Building Regulations.
This process calculates the air tightness of a building, and ensures Taylor Wimpey homes are energy efficient, locking in heat and warmth.
All our windows are double-glazed as standard.
Many older properties will have less efficient windows, or will even be single-glazed.
Depending on the type and size of each window, replacing double glazing can range from £150-£600 per window.
Trickle vents help to control airflow, helping you to maintain good indoor air quality, without losing hot air from inside your home.
All our appliances are energy efficient models
We use low-energy lightbulbs
Our taps are fitted with flow restrictors which produce a consistent and soft flow of water, while reducing consumption and lowering your water bills. Our dishwashers and washing machines are all water efficient models.
The average UK water usage is about 140 litres per person per day. Taylor Wimpey homes are designed to use 125 litres of water per person per day, so we can all help the environment, while spending less.*
Most Taylor Wimpey homes are rated A or B for energy efficiency compared with only 3% of older properties.
All our homes come with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) containing information about the property’s predicted energy use and typical energy costs.
This gives customers complete peace of mind in the energy efficiency performance of their new home
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Why choose us?
We're one of the UK's largest homebuilders. Find out why to choose us for your new home.
*- https://www.watersafe.org.uk/downloads/developers_info/developing_water_efficient_homes.pdf
** https://www.hbf.co.uk/news/new-build-homes-save-owners-629-a-year-on-energy-bills/
