Building a Greener Tomorrow: Sustainability at Walton Homes

Building a Greener Future – The Sustainable Steps Behind Every Walton Home

At Walton Homes, we're proud to be building homes that not only meet the needs of modern living but also support a more sustainable future. Behind every one of our thoughtfully designed properties is a commitment to minimising environmental impact and improving energy efficiency—for our homeowners, for our communities, and for the planet.

Smarter Energy with Solar Power
Every home we build is fitted with Solar PV panels as standard. These help reduce your home's daytime energy consumption by using power directly from the sun. Any electricity you don’t use is fed back into the grid—supporting a greener national network and reducing demand on traditional power sources.

Hot Water, the Smart Way
With the help of PV diverters, the energy generated by your solar panels during the day is used to heat water for use in the evening—meaning you can enjoy hot showers and baths powered by sunshine.

Future-Proofing with EV Chargers
Every Walton Home comes with an electric car charging point as standard. With more of us making the switch to electric vehicles, we’re making it easier than ever to charge from the comfort of your own driveway.

Brighter, Greener Lighting
All lighting in our homes is low-energy LED. These modern fittings offer the same brightness as traditional bulbs while using a fraction of the energy. With lifespans of up to 50,000 hours, they also reduce the need for replacements and waste.

Year-Round Comfort with Intelligent Design
We use specially selected glazing to keep your home comfortable in all seasons—blocking excessive heat in summer and keeping warmth in during winter. Combined with continuous, low-energy ventilation systems, you’ll enjoy fresh air and the right temperature no matter the weather.

Exceptional Insulation & Airtightness
Our homes are more insulated and airtight than ever before. With layers of thermal protection throughout—around windows, floors, ceilings, and service points—heat loss is reduced and draughts eliminated. Every property is also air pressure tested to ensure top performance and comfort.

Sustainable Building Materials
From bricks made using biofuel-powered kilns to responsibly sourced timber, we carefully select our materials to support sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Where possible, we also work with UK suppliers to minimise transport emissions.

Reducing Site Waste
On-site, we go to great lengths to manage waste responsibly. Metals are sorted and recycled, timber pallets are chipped for reuse, and we continually look for new ways to reduce landfill waste across all developments.

Environmentally Friendly Drainage Systems
Our drainage designs go beyond the basics. We use sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) such as underground tanks and attenuation ponds to safely manage even the heaviest rainfall—reducing local flood risk and mimicking natural water flow.

Caring for Nature
Each development is assessed by ecological experts to protect local wildlife and enhance biodiversity. From bird and bat boxes to hedgehog highways, wildflower meadows and amphibian-friendly ponds, we ensure our homes sit comfortably in their natural surroundings. In fact, some of our new ponds have become thriving habitats within just one year.

Looking Ahead
As the UK construction industry moves toward net-zero, we’re already exploring the next generation of energy-saving innovations—like air source heat pumps, solar battery storage, and enhanced ventilation systems. We're committed to continually evolving to meet these challenges while delivering homes that feel just right for modern family life.

At Walton Homes, building for the future isn’t just a goal—it’s our everyday standard.