Loft Insulation & Cavity Wall Insulation Grants

Insulation Grants are available in almost all areas of the UK, to cover the full cost of both Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation. Anyone aged 70 and above or in receipt of certain benefits, tax credits or allowances, can receive a 100% Free Grant. All other homeowners and private tenants will qualify for a Grant to cover 70% of the cost, leaving you just £99 to £199 to pay for each type.

* The current scheme will end in March 2013. Demand is increasing don't wait to apply.
Most householders will not qualify for a home insulation grant under the new 2013 schemes.

Insulation Grants:

The current Insulation Grants scheme will have ended completely by March 2013. A new scheme called ECO (Energy Company Obligation) is being introduced but the vast majority of householders will not qualify.

Those who do not qualify for an ECO grant will need to finance the work themselves or take out a Green Deal loan, which will recover the upfront cost through charges on energy bills. The current CERT Grants are still available to all private householders but demand is increasing.

Don't wait to claim your Insulation Grant. Some insulation installers may stop taking enquiries before March so don't delay claiming your grant. All Grants are backed by the Government and do not have to be re-paid!

Is there a catch? Absolutely not. Home Insulation Grants are provided as part of CERT (Carbon Emissions Reduction Target). The six major utility companies (British Gas, Eon, NPower, EDF, Scottish & Southern, Scottish Power) must reduce carbon emissions in domestic properties by paying for Home Insulation.

You can still apply through EnergyLink, regardless of who supplies your energy. All homeowners and private tenants will qualify for grant assistance.

Grant Restrictions

Grants for Loft Insulation are restricted by the existing depth installed. On the free schemes, lofts should typically have 60mm (2.5 inches) or less to qualify free, otherwise a 40-70% Grant may apply.

40-70% Grants typically require you to have 100mm (4 inches) or less already installed.

Extra charges may apply if you live in a large property or special access equipment, scaffolding, etc. are required.

Advantages of Home Insulation

Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation are the most effective steps you can take to improve the energy efficiency of your home. The five major advantages of installing Insulation are: lowering your heating bills; reducing harmful carbon emissions; increasing the value of your property; being more comfortable and reducing condensation.

1) Lower Your Heating Bills

Installing Loft Insulation and Cavity Wall Insulation can save you up to £310 every year. If your heating is thermostatically controlled, it won't come on as often and will stay on for shorter periods. If you have no thermostatic controls, you can achieve the same effect manually.

2) Reduce Harmful Carbon Emissions

A well insulated home means that less fossil fuel is burned, either within the home or at a power station. Less Carbon Dioxide escapes into the atmosphere and will help to protect the environment from Global Warming.

3) Increase Your Property's Value

Loft Insulation & Cavity Wall Insulation are a home improvement, so installing them will add value to your property. They will also help to sell your home, as they increase the energy rating in the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) that forms part of the Home Information Pack (HIP).

4) Become More Comfortable

Home Insulation not only makes your home warmer during the winter months, it also helps to keep you cooler during the summer. Your home will therefore have a better balance all year around.

5) Help Prevent Condensation

Cavity Wall Insulation & Loft Insulation can help prevent the build up of condensation on ceilings and external walls. Water vapour in the air is less likely to condense if surfaces are warmer.

Applying for your Home Insulation Grant

Now that you know the advantages of installing Home Insulation, please see our About Page to learn more about EnergyLink Ltd. and the Grant schemes.

The Loft Insulation and Cavity Wall Insulation pages will tell you more about the savings & advantages and you can also discover if your property is likely to be suitable for Insulation.

You can then visit the Insulation Grants page to see if you are likely to qualify for a 100% free or 40-70% Loft Insulation Grant or Cavity Wall Insulation Grant.

Once you know that your property is likely to be suitable and you have an idea of which Grant you might qualify for, you can make an initial Home Insulation Grant application. One of our approved installers will then contact you to arrange a suitable date and time to carry out a FREE no-obligation survey.

The surveyor will check your property and confirm your Grant entitlement. If you are willing to go ahead, the installer will arrange the installation and then apply for the Grant funding on your behalf.

N.B. Some installers may take a deposit at survey.

100% Free Insulation Grants are available to private households where anyone is aged 70 and above or in receipt of certain benefits, tax credits or allowances. All other homeowners and private tenants will still qualify for a substantial discount of between 40% to 70% off the cost.

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