Guy Martin's House Without Bills

The engineer investigates methods to keep homes cheaper to heat, focusing on practical energy‑saving techniques. He is transforming a typical 1930s semi‑detached house into one of Britain’s most highly energy‑efficient residences, aiming to set a nationally recognised benchmark for future housing.

Guy Martin’s House Without Bills is a one‑off television programme that follows a single, self‑contained investigation. The show is presented as a concise, stand‑alone feature rather than a series, and its focus is squarely on practical home‑improvement challenges. At the heart of the episode an engineer sets out to discover how domestic heating can be made more affordable. The investigation centres on a typical semi‑detached house built in the 1930s, using it as a testbed for strategies that could lower the cost of keeping a home warm. The engineer’s work involves a dedicated project aimed at transforming that ordinary 1930s semi into a benchmark for energy efficiency. By applying a range of measures – all geared toward reducing heat loss and improving overall performance – the goal is to reshape the property into one of the most energy‑conscious homes in the United Kingdom. If successful, the retrofit would demonstrate that even older, conventional dwellings can be upgraded to meet modern standards of low‑energy consumption. The programme therefore offers a clear, hands‑on look at how a single property can be re‑engineered to achieve a level of efficiency that rivals the best‑performing homes across Britain.