Eco Approach

What Eco Approach does

Eco Approach Ltd is a UK-based nationwide property services company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Beckenham, with regional offices in Preston and Wrexham. The company operates three core service pillars delivered through a network of 200+ qualified engineers: (1) property certification, including Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), Gas Safety Certificates, MEES compliance, Legionella, Fire Risk, and Asbestos assessments; (2) installation, repair, and servicing of gas boilers, electrical systems, smart meters, heat pumps, fire protection, and EV chargers; and (3) retrofitting services spanning cavity wall, loft, and solid wall insulation, solar PV, air source heat pumps, battery storage, and whole-house retrofit. Following its June 2025 acquisition of Propflo Ltd, the company also operates digital property intelligence platforms (GreenVal, PortfolioAudit, HomeHub) that provide AI-assisted energy analytics and retrofit recommendations.

Eco Approach serves a mixed B2B and B2C customer base. Enterprise clients include the UK's "big 6" energy suppliers, blue-chip corporations and property portfolio holders, and public sector bodies such as Network Rail and National Highways, alongside housing associations and social housing providers. Direct-to-consumer channels serve homeowners and landlords via a self-serve website, with field service delivery handled by the national engineer network. The business model combines transactional service fees for certifications and installations, government grant-funded revenue through partnerships with ECO4, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and the Great British Insulation Scheme, finance brokering commissions via the integrated Phoenix Financial Consultants channel, and an emerging recurring software/SaaS layer via Propflo. Distribution is primarily direct field services with dedicated B2B account management for enterprise contracts, and the company holds a portfolio of UK trade accreditations (NICEIC, Gas Safe, MCS, TrustMark, NAPIT, QualityMark, SafeContractor) that are prerequisites for service delivery and government scheme access.

Name

Eco Approach

Legal name

Eco Approach Ltd

Website

https://ecoapproach.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eco Approach is a UK nationwide property services company delivering energy certification, heating and electrical installation, and retrofitting services to enterprise clients, the public sector, and homeowners through 200+ engineers and Propflo-powered digital property intelligence platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Services & Energy Efficiency Retrofitting

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (54162), Environmental Consulting Services (541620), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate ESG / Sustainability & Resilience Advisory (Decarbonization, Climate Risk) (BPAJANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupancy, Space Utilization & Workplace Experience (HSAPAPAG), Adaptation & Resilience Planning Platforms (CAPEX Prioritization, Cost–Benefit, NBS) (EUABALAH)

Keywords

• Property certification services
• Energy efficiency retrofitting
• Boiler installation services
• MEES compliance reporting
• Solar PV installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Beckenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Certification Services: One-time fees for EPCs, EICRs, Gas Safety Certificates, MEES Reports, Legionella assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos surveys, and similar compliance certificates. Pricing varies by property size; residential EPCs under 150m2 have fixed fees, larger properties require quotes.
2. Installation, Repair & Servicing: Revenue from boiler installation, servicing and repairs, electrical installation and repair, smart meter installation, smart thermostat installation, heat pump installation, and EV charger installation. One-time service fees plus ongoing maintenance contracts.
3. Energy Efficiency & Retrofitting: Services including cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, solid wall insulation, solar PV installation, battery storage, air source heat pumps, and whole-house retrofitting. Revenue from government grant schemes (ECO4, Boiler Upgrade Scheme) and direct customer payments.
4. Digital Subscriptions (Propflo): Propflo Ltd provides digital services through GreenVal, PortfolioAudit and HomeHub platforms. Propflo may receive commission from third-party suppliers contracted through their services.
5. Finance Brokering: Eco Approach Ltd acts as an Introducer Appointed Representative of Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited, offering financing options to customers for energy efficiency upgrades. Commission may be earned on financed products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Eco Approach delivers nationwide UK property services across three integrated pillars: (1) property certification (EPCs, EICRs, Gas Safety, MEES, Legionella, Fire Risk, Asbestos, Light Testing and New Build surveys); (2) installation, repair and servicing (boilers, electrical, smart meters, smart thermostats, heat pumps, fire protection); and (3) energy retrofitting (insulation, solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers, whole-house retrofit) plus digital property intelligence platforms (GreenVal, PortfolioAudit, HomeHub) via wholly-owned subsidiary Propflo Ltd.

Product overview

Eco Approach is a nationwide property services company offering a multi-service portfolio comprising three main pillars: (1) Property Certification services including Energy Performance Certificates, EICRs, Gas Safety, MEES Reports, Legionella, Fire Risk, and Asbestos assessments; (2) Installation and Servicing covering electrical works, smart meters, boilers, heat pumps, fire safety, and renewables (Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pumps, EV Chargers, Battery Storage); and (3) Retrofitting Services including whole-house retrofitting, cavity wall/loft/solid wall insulation, and grant administration. The company also operates digital platforms (GreenVal, PortfolioAudit, and HomeHub) provided through its subsidiary Propflo Ltd, offering property intelligence and energy efficiency analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenVal: Digital service platform for energy performance and property intelligence.
• PortfolioAudit
• HomeHub

Products and services

• Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Property certification service that assesses the energy efficiency of buildings and issues an official EPC rating, used by homeowners, landlords, property portfolio holders and public sector clients for MEES and compliance purposes.
• Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) Electrical safety inspection and reporting service for residential and commercial properties, assessing fuse boards and circuits for compliance, with optional PAT bundle for portable appliances.
• Gas Safety Certificates Certification service for gas appliances and installations, performed by Gas Safe registered engineers for landlords, homeowners and commercial property clients.
• MEES Reports (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) Compliance reporting service supporting landlords and property portfolio holders to demonstrate MEES compliance under UK Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards regulations, including recommendations where properties fall below E rating.
• Legionella Risk Assessments Water safety assessment service for properties to identify Legionella risks and support compliance with health and safety obligations across residential, social housing and commercial portfolios.
• Fire Risk Assessments Property fire safety inspection and risk assessment service identifying fire hazards and recommending remedial actions for landlords, public sector bodies and commercial property clients.
• Asbestos Surveys Property inspection service that identifies asbestos-containing materials in buildings, supporting duty-holder compliance for owners, landlords and portfolio managers.
• Light Testing & Remedial Services Property lighting testing and remedial services supporting compliance with workplace and common-area lighting standards in commercial and residential portfolio settings.
• New Build Property Services Property certification and compliance services for newly constructed residential and commercial properties.
• Electrical Installation & Repair Electrical installation and repair services for residential, social housing and commercial properties delivered by NICEIC-approved engineers.
• Smart Meter Installation Installation service for smart metering devices in residential properties, supporting energy suppliers and homeowners.
• Smart Thermostats & IoT Device Installation Installation and configuration of smart thermostats and IoT devices (including Voltalis smart devices in student accommodation) for home automation, demand response and energy management.
• Gas Boiler Installation, Service & Repair Full-service gas boiler solutions including installation, servicing and repairs, delivered by Gas Safe registered engineers for homeowners, social landlords and major energy supplier contracts.
• Heat Pump Installation Installation services for heat pump systems (including air source heat pumps) for residential and small commercial properties, MCS-accredited to access the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
• Fire Protection Services Fire protection installation and maintenance services including alarm systems, extinguishers and related safety equipment for residential and commercial properties.
• Air Source Heat Pumps Renewable energy installation of air source heat pump systems for homeowners and landlords, supporting low-carbon heating transitions and Boiler Upgrade Scheme access.
• Solar PV Installation Solar photovoltaic panel installation service for residential properties, with a Speedy PV online cost estimator (provided by Midsummer Energy Ltd) supporting quote generation.
• EV Charger Installation Electric vehicle charging point installation service for residential and small commercial customers.
• Battery Storage Installation Installation of energy storage battery systems for residential properties, typically paired with Solar PV installations to maximise self-consumption.
• Whole-House Retrofitting Comprehensive property retrofit service combining multiple energy efficiency measures (insulation, heating, renewables, smart controls) into a single coordinated upgrade programme for homeowners, landlords and social housing providers.
• Cavity Wall Insulation Insulation installation for cavity walls to improve the energy efficiency of residential properties, available via ECO4 and Great British Insulation Scheme funding where eligible.
• Loft Insulation Attic and loft space insulation installation to reduce heat loss in residential properties.
• Solid Wall Insulation Insulation installation for solid wall properties to improve thermal performance where cavity wall insulation is not feasible.
• Boiler Upgrade Scheme Delivery End-to-end delivery of the government's Boiler Upgrade Scheme, supporting residential customers to upgrade to low-carbon heating systems such as heat pumps, with MCS-accredited installations.
• Retrofitting Grants Administration Grant application assistance and administration for residential energy efficiency retrofit programmes, including ECO4, Great British Insulation Scheme and Boiler Upgrade Scheme, helping eligible homeowners access funded upgrades.
• GreenVal Digital Property Intelligence Platform Digital property intelligence platform for assessing and improving property energy efficiency, delivered via the Propflo Ltd subsidiary, providing assessors, portfolio managers and homeowners with data-driven property energy insights.
• PortfolioAudit Digital Compliance Platform Digital service for managing and auditing property portfolios for compliance and energy performance, accessed via the Eco Approach client portal app and used by housing providers, councils and commercial portfolio managers.
• HomeHub Digital Homeowner Service Digital platform providing homeowners with energy efficiency insights and access to Eco Approach services such as certification, installation and retrofitting bookings.
• Propflo AI Property Energy Intelligence Platform AI-powered property energy intelligence platform acquired by Eco Approach in June 2025, providing predictive analytics and recommendations for energy retrofit decisions across residential and commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97.6 Net Promoter Score for leading energy supplier contract
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PropflocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2025Eco Approach acquired Propflo, an AI startup specializing in energy retrofit technology in the UK. The acquisition aims to enhance Eco Approach's energy efficiency services and meet increasing demand for scalable retrofit solutions. Propflo's technology platform includes GreenVal, PortfolioAudit, and HomeHub digital services. Propflo Ltd operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Eco Approach Ltd.
• UK Government Energy SchemescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with government schemes including ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation), Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and Great British Insulation Scheme to deliver subsidized energy efficiency measures to eligible households.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Checkatrade: Checkatrade operates the UK's largest directory of vetted trade professionals including heating engineers, electricians, and energy installers — an adjacent ecosystem participant that channels demand to installers like Eco Approach and represents the digital-lead-generation channel they increasingly compete with.

Emerging players

• BOXT: BOXT is a UK digital-first boiler, heat pump, and air conditioning installation platform that competes with Eco Approach in B2C heating installation, and exemplifies the digital-aggregator threat in commoditized boiler services.
• Heatable: Heatable is a UK online boiler and heating installation marketplace competing with Eco Approach's B2C boiler replacement offering through price-led, digital-first positioning.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON UK: E.ON operates a UK home solutions division delivering boiler installation, solar PV, EV charging, and energy efficiency services — overlapping directly with Eco Approach's installation and retrofit offerings and a likely buyer of third-party field service capacity.
• EDF Energy: EDF Energy runs domestic energy efficiency, heating, and insulation services across the UK under government ECO schemes, mirroring Eco Approach's grant-funded retrofit work and forming part of the Big 6 buyer cohort Eco Approach serves.
• British Gas / Centrica: Centrica's British Gas is the UK's largest domestic energy and home services provider with a national engineering workforce delivering boiler installation, servicing, electrical works, and EV chargers — the same core service lines as Eco Approach, and Centrica is plausibly the 'UK's leading energy supplier' client named in Eco Approach's case studies.

Direct peers

• Pimlico Plumbers: Pimlico Plumbers is a London-headquartered national plumbing, heating, and boiler service contractor delivering field services to enterprise and consumer customers — a directly comparable service line competitor in the UK domestic heating and installation market.
• Aspect Property Services: Aspect Group is a UK nationwide property services and compliance contractor delivering EPCs, FRA, asbestos, Legionella, and M&E works to housing associations, councils, and commercial landlords — directly overlapping with Eco Approach's certification and portfolio compliance offering.
• Liberty Gas Group: Liberty Gas Group is a UK social housing-focused gas heating, boiler installation, and compliance contractor delivering high-volume field services — directly comparable in operating model to Eco Approach's energy supplier contracts.
• HomeServe: HomeServe (now part of the BRS Ventures / Mines Group following take-private) is a leading UK home repairs, boiler, plumbing, and electrical services network operating a similar field-service model serving utilities, insurers, and consumers nationally — directly comparable to Eco Approach's enterprise-contracted field services.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/ecoapproach
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ea_ecoapproach?si=mYAguQicq_MsO1a_
• Facebookfacebook.com/ecoapproach
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoapproach

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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