Claim a Government loft insulation or wall insulation grant for your Perth, Dundee, Fife Edinburgh or Glasgow home grant funded by the Energy Company Obligation (ECO).
eco warmth Scotland have access to grant funding for qualifying benefit claimants as part of ECO in Perth and Kinross, Dundee Fife Edinburgh and Glasgow home owners landlords and private tenants qualify for home insulation grants. ECO is designed to ensure that homes meet the current recommended levels for cavity wall and loft insulation. Providing you meet the grant eligibility criteria your home may qualify for free wall insulation or / and loft insulation.
Can I get free house insulation?
Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation are generally free of charge to anyone in receipt of a qualifying income/disability benefit or tax credits. Roof Room and Internal Wall Insulation are also free to people receiving benefits, providing the property does not have mains gas.
Can I get free loft insulation if I am not on benefits?
If not on benefits, you can get cavity wall insulation, or both cavity wall and loft insulation if installed at the same time. Those on benefits can apply for loft insulation on its own.1 Feb 2018
What is the criteria for free loft insulation?
EDF Energy, for example, states that in order to get free loft insulation, the loft must be accessible, existing insulation must be less than 100mm thick and there should be no infestations or water damage. You should also own or rent your home and it must have an EPC rating of
Who is eligible for a loft insulation grant?
You are likely to be eligible for 100% funding for insulation grants if you or anybody in your home are in receipt of one or more of the following benefits: Armed forces independence payment. Attendance allowance. Carer’s allowance.
Can you get cavity wall insulation free?
The Scottish government , along with the major utility companies, have allocated funding to address carbon emissions in domestic properties. Claim your free insulation in Perth, Dundee Edinburgh , Fife and a glasgow today. Insulation grants of 100% are available for those who qualify.
eco warmth Scotland can arrange a free home insulation survey in the Perth and Kinross and surrounding area for ECO grants in Dundee , Edinburgh, Glasgow Fife so Contact us to find out if you are eligible for free wall insulation and we can arrange all the necessary paperwork for your Government grant.
What’s the catch? Surely this can’t be free?
There is no catch. The Scottish government have pledged internationally to reduce carbon emissions.
Therefore they MUST address energy and heat loss in scottish homes. as long as you meet the grant criteria
it is completely free.
Internal wall insulation
Effective home insulation loft insulation and underfloor insulation is one of the most simple and effective ways to save energy and money at home, you can now have your loft insulated or topped up
The main benefits of having loft insulation installed are:
- Saves money on your heating bills
- Keeps you cosy
- Reduces carbon emissions
- Loft insulation makes your home warmer during winter, and cools it in summer, getting the best of both worlds
- Increase your home’s energy performance rating, making it cheaper to run
- Millions of homes in the UK are entitled to a Government funded loft insulation grant.
Loft and Internal Wall Insulation
Insulating your loft and walls is a simple and effective way to stop that waste and reduce the amount you spend on heating your home. Loft insulation is effective for at least 40 years, and it will save you around £175 a year on heating costs, While Cavity Wall Insulation can save you around £135 each year, and comes with a guarantee of 25 years.
How do I get Free Insulation?
Getting a free insulation grant in the Scotland is a straightforward process. You can arrange an appointment with an authorised eco warmth Scotland and we will send our one of our Retrofit assessor to your area Perth and Kinross, Dundee, Fife Edinburgh or Glasgow to your area to perform a detailed ECO survey once completed your ready for you new wall insulation install. Just enter your details in eco warmth Scotland very own eligibility calculator to find out if you qualify for free insulation.
What if I already have Loft Insulation?
Most homes in the Scotland will already have some level of Loft Insulation. But approximately two thirds do not have the recommended level, which is 270mm or 11 Inches. It is common to assume that your home has effective insulation when you are actually wasting money on unnecessarily high gas and electric bills.
How do I know if my walls need insulated?
Your home will usually be suitable for solid wall insulation if your property in solid, stone or brick built walls or in some cases filled cavity walls.
What is loft insulation?
Loft insulation is essential especially in Scotland where temperatures can reach some of the lowest In the UK. Heat rises in your home and escapes quickly through your loft or attic and out the roof.. This costs a fortune as we try to keep our houses warm. Loft insulation make it increasingly difficult for heat to pass through the roof, trapping the escaping heat and effectively “keeping it in”.
The insulation is placed between and across the joists in your loft, and gives you a protective, sealed area in the home, which stays warm for longer. meaning it costs less to heat your home as your central heating or fire can be on for less time.
In most cases the insulation installation process takes less than two hours to complete, depending on the amount of loft insulation needed. Loft insulation is guaranteed for 40 years.
A qualified and government approved insulation grants surveyor will come and give your home a quick check to ensure it’s suitable, and fill in the grant application form. You your free insulation will be installed a short time later, simple.
Wall Insulation FAQ’s
Apply for free cavity wall insulation in Perth and Kinross , Dundee , Edinburgh, Fife and Glasgow area via our enquiry page for more ECO scheme information.
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Stay warm and improve your property for FREE. eco warmth offers a range of government grant funded energy saving installations to upgrade rented and privately owned properties.
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