MURTON & CO DIRECTORS UNDERTAKE THEIR OWN
Lancaster-based Jonny Murton and Caroline Lavelle are about to embark on an exciting retrofit journey, updating their 1970s bungalow with all the energy efficiency measures necessary to make it carbon neutral.
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s partners and directors of family-run chartered surveyors and energy assessors Murton & Co, they’re passionate about helping others create comfortable, energy efficient buildings, and are now looking forward to putting their years of experience into practice closer to home. “We can’t wait to get started,” says Caroline. “We’ll be keeping a vlogging diary and posting about every step of our journey on the website (murtonandco.uk) to explain the process, benefits and pitfalls. We’re effectively putting our money where our mouth is.” The pair have built a solid reputation as the go-to experts on energy efficiency in the North-West, helping property developers, landlords and
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homeowners achieve compliance with Building Regulations, minimum EPC standards and creating affordable, comfortable, and healthy buildings. “We pride ourselves on providing a bespoke service,” explains Jonny. “We believe it’s fundamental to engage with customers to understand their needs so we can ultimately deliver on their goals. Just as importantly, we’ll follow up with post-work evaluation so that together, we can learn and improve.” With a diverse client base, including architects, engineers, developers and organisations such as PLCs and local authorities, Murton & Co’s offering and expertise have evolved to provide an increased focus on climate issues, decarbonising the built environment and improving well-being in homes and business premises. www.lancmag.com
