Individual renovation roadmap
The iSFP shows which measures pay off and in which order, and secures up to five percentage points of additional funding for later individual measures.
More about the iSFPEnergy consulting in Hamburg for homes, apartment buildings and owners' associations
Renovate with a plan. Apply for funding with confidence. From the renovation roadmap and the funding application to BAFA, KfW and IFB through to acceptance on site.
- Tobias Wagner, M.Sc.Energy Efficiency Expert, listed by dena (German Energy Agency)
- Member of GIHProfessional association of building energy consultants, engineers and tradespeople
Tobias Wagner, M.Sc.
Energy Efficiency Expert, Hamburg
As a certified energy consultant, I support you in carrying out renovations you have already planned, or work out a concept for your building with you, from a family home to an apartment building.
I also guide homeowners' associations (WEG) and property managers through the whole process: from the vote at the owners' meeting and the cost-benefit calculation for every unit to carrying out larger renovation projects.
I can also handle your funding applications to BAFA, KfW and IFB, check that the measures are carried out correctly and prepare the documentation the funding bodies require.
Alongside my consulting work, I teach on training courses for energy consultants.
Consultations are possible in English. Funding applications and the documents required by the funding bodies are issued in German.
Get in touchHow we work together
From your first enquiry to the proof of use (Verwendungsnachweis), with one point of contact.
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Enquiry and quote
After your enquiry I review the documents you already have and send you a quote with scope of work, fee and schedule.
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Planning
Site visit to record the building envelope and building services. From this I develop the implementation and funding strategy, which we agree on together.
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Implementation
Obtaining and checking contractors' quotes, inspections during construction and supervision from the application to the proof of use.
Services at a glance
For family homes, apartment buildings and homeowners' associations, from initial advice to final acceptance.
Funding advice
BAFA, KfW and IFB Hamburg in one place: which programmes suit your project, how much the grants come to and which deadlines apply.
Funding adviceConstruction supervision
Technical supervision during construction, inspection of the work before building elements are closed up, and the confirmations required for funding.
Construction supervisionHeating optimisation & hydraulic balancing
Room-by-room heat load to DIN EN 12831 and balancing to VdZ method B. A precondition for heating funding and mandatory in Hamburg's thermal insulation programme (IFB Wärmeschutzprogramm).
Heat load calculationEnergy performance certificates
Demand-based and consumption-based certificates for residential buildings, required for sale and letting. On request with an assessment of sensible next steps.
Request a certificateOwners' associations & property managers
A basis for decisions at the owners' meeting: checked costs, funding amounts and each unit's own share by co-ownership shares.
For owners' associationsGoogle reviews
5.0 from 7 reviews“… from the first enquiry through the iSFP and the funding applications to the smallest detail of the work, always absolutely reliable, competent, and extremely friendly and patient advice.”
“He definitely knows his stuff and always finds the best solution, whether it is the mix of subsidised loans or the best option for renovating a house in a climate-friendly way.”
“Fast, clear communication, very friendly and helpful, reliable work, costs as agreed.”
Frequently asked questions
On costs, funding and process. More detail on the full FAQ page (in German).
What does an individual renovation roadmap cost?
For a single- or two-family house the fee is typically €1,800 to €2,200 incl. VAT before funding. BAFA covers 50 per cent, up to €650. Your own share is then about €1,150 to €1,550. For apartment buildings, size and effort vary widely, so I state the fee in the quote after reviewing the documents.
Do you also advise before buying a house?
Yes. Before the notary appointment I assess the renovation needs, costs and funding, including loans that come with a renovation obligation such as KfW 308 "Jung kauft Alt". Once the purchase contract is signed, the funded renovation roadmap and the applications follow. More on the page Energy consulting before buying a house.
Which funding suits my project?
That depends on whether you are planning an individual measure, a new heating system or a renovation to Efficiency House (Effizienzhaus) standard. I look at BAFA, KfW and IFB programmes together and propose the most economical route.
Does the funding application have to be submitted before contractors are hired?
Yes. For most programmes the contractor may only be commissioned after the application has been submitted or approved. I plan the schedule with you accordingly.
Do you also work with owners' associations and property managers?
Yes, this is a focus of my work. I support owners' associations from the presentation at the owners' meeting to the cost-benefit calculation for all units.
Let's talk about your building.
Call or write to me. You will hear back within two working days.
For a quote I need
- Building type and year of construction
- Number of residential units
- Planned measure or open question
- Ownership structure; for owners' associations, the date of the next meeting
- Preferred time frame
If you already have quotes, plans or energy bills, please send them along.