Free loft insulation

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Save money on your energy bills by making your home more energy efficient with the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Benefit from better loft insulation

Up to a quarter of your home's heat escapes through the roof in an uninsulated home, but you can stop this by laying mineral wool under the rafters.

You probably have some insulation in the roof space already, but it might be old and less effective than it used to be. It also might not be at the latest recommended level of 270mm, costing you more in energy bills.

The Energy Saving Trust shows that loft insulation costs up to £890 and can then save households between £330 and £590 a year. Installed correctly, loft insulation will pay for itself many times over in its 40-year lifespan.

If you qualify we will need to conduct a home survey to see what type of loft insulation you require and whether or not you will need to pay a contribution to the work.

Get help with heating controls

Heating controls can keep your home at a comfortable temperature, without overheating and wasting energy.

By installing and using your heating controls effectively, you can save money on household bills and also lower your carbon emissions. You can upgrade or install heating controls without replacing your boiler.

Homeowners who qualify through low-income for the Great British Insulation Scheme might be entitled to have heating controls included in their insulation support.

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Can I apply?

The scheme is open to two groups. The first helps those in properties with poor energy performance. The second supports low-income households.

To see if you qualify for either you’ll need to find out your EPC rating and council tax band first.

Poor EPC rating

To be eligible you must:

  • Be a homeowner with an EPC rating of D to G
  • Or, privately rent your home and have an EPC of D or E

And:

  • Have a council tax band of A to D (England)
  • Or, have a council tax band of A to E (Scotland and Wales)
Low-income benefits

To be eligible you must:

  • Have someone in your household in receipt of the *qualifying benefits
  • Have an EPC rating of D to G
  • Be in need of extra home insulation
*Qualifying benefits
  • Income-based Job Seekers Allowance
  • Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Income Support
  • Pension Credit
  • Guarantee Credit
  • Working Tax Credit
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Housing Benefit
I was able to get loft insulation installed and qualified for the heating controls as well, I’m really happy with the service and best of all it was absolutely free

— Rob, Colchester