Editorial Policy

RetroFit Leeds publishes guides, funding information, and directory listings to help homeowners and landlords in West Yorkshire make informed decisions about home energy improvements. We follow these principles:

• Accuracy first. We verify factual claims against official sources before publishing. Cost ranges, grant amounts, and eligibility criteria are checked against government publications and scheme documentation.
• Plain English. We avoid jargon where possible and explain technical terms when we use them. Our audience includes people who have never considered home energy improvements before.
• Practical focus. We prioritise information that helps people take action: what something costs, whether they qualify for funding, how to find a good installer, and what to do first.
• Local relevance. We focus specifically on Leeds and West Yorkshire, referencing local housing types, local councils, and local providers rather than offering generic national advice.
• Honest limitations. Where information is uncertain, may change, or comes with caveats, we say so. We do not overstate savings or guarantee outcomes.

Government funding schemes change frequently. We take the following approach to ensure our information is as current and accurate as possible:

• Grant amounts, eligibility criteria, and scheme details are sourced from official government publications (GOV.UK, Ofgem) and updated when changes are announced.
• Where a scheme has closed or is transitioning, we note this clearly on the page.
• We include links to official scheme websites so readers can verify the latest information directly.
• We add cautionary notes where information may become outdated between our reviews.
• Our funding page is reviewed regularly against official sources.

Cost ranges on our service pages are indicative and based on industry sources, installer feedback, and published data. Actual costs vary depending on property type, size, condition, and location. We present ranges rather than precise figures and encourage homeowners to get multiple quotes for their specific property.

Provider information (contact details, accreditations, services offered, and areas covered) is gathered from the provider's own website, public accreditation registers, and direct communication where possible. Ratings and review counts are sourced from publicly available third-party review platforms (such as Google, Trustpilot, or Which? Trusted Traders) and reflect the data available at the time of listing or last review.

For more detail on how providers are selected and reviewed, see our provider vetting process.

RetroFit Leeds operates as a directory and lead-generation platform. When a homeowner submits a quote request, we may share their details with relevant listed providers. This is how the platform generates revenue.

Our editorial content (guides, service descriptions, funding information) is written independently and is not influenced by any commercial relationship with providers. Featured provider status is based on accreditation quality and review strength, not payment.