Westdale Group

12/01/2026

It bears remembering that people are at the heart of any retrofit and refurbishment initiative.

Any project undertaken has to put people first, up front and centre of everything!

The social value of such a retrofit delivery is significant. Creating value for individuals and communities at large can only be a positive thing.

Building trust with a tenant or resident is crucial to any work operation. Understanding how they view their homes, and use them, is incredibly important; just as important in some ways as what retrofitters do to improve them.

At Westdale North we take pride in ensuring that our work meets and exceeds established industry standards. And trust, transparency and value are core themes in our service offering.

09/01/2026

At Westdale we believe in a fabric first approach, making sure the walls, roof and the floors are performing well thermally. This way a house retains heat, stays dry and performs efficiently before we go on and add renewables like solar panels or heat pumps.

And by using Structherm EWI Solutions' we could get these refurbished houses to retain their heritage and iconic appearance.

06/01/2026

There are still too many people in the UK who find their home a tough thing to manage, and get the most out of.

They are faced with a constant battle to keep energy efficiencies high, and their costs low. The wellbeing and mental health of those residents can also be detrimentally affected.

Quite a lot of the UK's housing stock is old, carbon intensive and poorly insulated. And as a result it is making too many people poor and ill.

Here at Westdale we are determined to make a difference. We aim to provide energy-saving services that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of a commercial or residential property, but also deliver long-term cost savings.

Ensuring energy efficiency and sustainability. Making homes fit for the times we live in.

And just as importantly, bringing warmth, contentment and happiness to people.

05/01/2026

The importance of insulation in your home cannot be underestimated when the temperature drops below freezing.

18/12/2025

16/12/2025

Lovely to see our retrofit work in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire featured in the Mansfield Chad.

Broxtowe Council says improvement work on houses in a conservation area in Eastwood has not only lifted the appearance of the properties but also changed the lives of people for the better.

15/12/2025

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10/12/2025

"It would have been a real loss had that facade been lost altogether, it would have been a great detriment to this quarter of the town, and the street itself is one of the most authentic Victorian terraced streets that you can think of. It is great to have it preserved, and it is wonderful that [the work done] will give it that longevity."

🏠 Ensuring that heritage, authenticity and conservation goes hand in hand with energy efficiency and warmth, Westdale's work in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire has delighted one particular neighbour - the museum which marks the birthplace of famous English novelist D.H. Lawrence. 😊

10/12/2025

Adrian Bishop, MD of Westdale Midlands Ltd, recently attended a roundtable event organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change. It was a highly informative session that explored how local businesses are faring and then broadened the discussion to issues at a national level.

It was rewarding to hear that Ed is a supporter of fabric first insulation measures, and we hope we addressed the comments on affordability by highlighting that this investment delivers value on many levels and that the payback extends far beyond the financial benefits of reducing residents’ and homeowners’ bills. These include:

- Healthier homes for residents
- Reduced strain on the NHS
- Improved academic results as children have warm, safe places to study
- Better air quality
- Lower energy consumption and bills for residents
- Reduced property maintenance costs for social housing landlords
- Less mental health anxiety around paying bills
- Rejuvenated neighbourhoods becoming more desirable places to live
- Greater community pride as residents see visible improvements and recognise the investment in their wellbeing
- Prevention and eradication of mould and damp

These conversations remind us how important it is to keep pushing for solutions that benefit people and communities.

Mr Miliband, also the MP for Doncaster North, posted on Facebook: “I really enjoyed taking part in the Doncaster Chamber roundtable.

"It was great to hear directly from local businesses on the issues that matter most to them - from the Budget, to skills, innovation and the local economy.

"Conversations like these are essential in making sure the voices of Doncaster's business community are heard, and I'm grateful to everyone who took the time to attend and contribute."

09/12/2025

There is a benefit to saving houses, not merely demolishing them.

Westdale's work in transforming homes in and around a conservation area in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire - close to the birthplace of famous English novelist D.H. Lawrence - has not only lifted the appearance of the properties, but also changed the lives of people for the better.

04/12/2025

"Showing what's possible when we put communities first..."

"We decided to improve the housing stock in the area, to improve the thermal performance of the buildings and improve the comfort of the houses, as well as reduce their energy bills. The important thing to understand here is that these houses were built in Victorian times and it is unfair that residents live in Victorian standards...we need to get them into modern standards."

🏠Our work [courtesy of our excellent Westdale North LTD team) in transforming homes in and around a conservation area in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire - close to the birthplace of famous English novelist D.H. Lawrence - has not only lifted the appearance of the properties, by utilising Structherm Limited's superb Artbrick, but also changed the lives of people for the better.

Enjoy the video. Clearly there is a benefit to saving houses, not merely demolishing them. Refurbishing them so they can be fit for the future. Regenerating them and giving them a new lease of life, so they can in turn provide a new lease of life for residents, boosting wellbeing and prosperity.

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