RENOVATIONS: Older Home Energy Advisory Service

Practical, Personal House-Specific Guidance for Older Houses

Many people are comfortable making decisions on their own, especially after working through The Practical Guide to Heating an Older Home Without Wasting Money. Others want a second set of eyes before spending serious money. This service is for the second group.

I offer limited one-on-one advisory sessions, especially made for people who want help applying the ideas in the guide to their specific house — its layout, climate, systems, and constraints.

This is not an energy audit.
It is not a sales call.
And it is not tied to any products or contractors.

It is a practical conversation, grounded in real houses and real tradeoffs.

What This Is (and what it isn’t)

What it is:

• A one-on-one conversation we me focused on your house
• Help sorting through options, priorities, and sequencing
• Clarification before you spend money on insulation, heating, ventilation, or upgrades
• Plain-spoken guidance based on decades of hands-on experience with older homes

What it isn’t:

• A formal audit or report
• A contractor referral service
• A sales pitch
• A substitute for local code requirements or engineering sign-off

The goal is not perfection. The goal is better decisions and fewer expensive mistakes.

How It Works

1. You book a session using the link below
2. You send a short description of your house beforehand
   (age, location, heating system, main concerns — nothing elaborate)
3. We meet by phone or video for a focused, practical discussion
4. Travel around your house with your phone to “show me” your situation by video
5. You leave with clearer next steps and fewer unknowns

No upsells. No follow-ups required.

Pricing

• 90-minute advisory session: $295 USD (about 324
• One house per session
• Limited availability

This price reflects the time involved, preparation beforehand, and the fact that I keep the number of sessions small so the work remains thoughtful and unrushed.

Who This Is For

This service tends to be a good fit if:

• You own an older house and are planning upgrades
• You’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice
• You want to understand why something makes sense before doing it
• You value independence and plain explanations

It may not be a good fit if you’re looking for:

• A checklist or formula
• Someone to tell you exactly what to buy
• A certification or rebate-driven process

A Note On Availability

This is intentionally limited. I only offer as many sessions as I can do well without turning this into a volume business. If availability is closed, the booking page will reflect that.

Book a Session

If you’ve already worked through the guide, this consultation service exists simply to make the next steps clear — if you want it.