100% Insulation Grants

Anyone aged 70 or above could be entitled to Cavity Wall Insulation or Loft Insulation Grants that will cover the entire cost of any insulation work.

100% insulation grants are also available to households where any person living in the house receives one of the following benefits, tax credits or allowances:

• Attendance Allowance
• Income Support
• Council Tax Benefit (single person’s discount and student exemption do not qualify)
• Disability Living Allowance
• Disabled Persons Tax Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Child Tax Credit (gross combined household income must be under £16,040, excluding all benefits)
• Working Tax Credit (gross combined household income must be under £16,040, excluding all benefits)
• Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance
• War Disablement Pension *
• Pension Credit (state pension only does not qualify)

*Must include Mobility Supplement or Constant Attendance Allowance

Sounds too good to be true? The Government and utility companies consider these households to be a priority, which is why insulation is offered free of charge. This type of funding is also known as ‘Priority Group’. You may be required to provide evidence of your age or benefits received in order to claim this fully funded grant.

If in any doubt please feel free to contract us on 0800 756 6299 to determine your eligibility.

Partial Home Insulation Grants op to 70%

If you do not qualify for a 100% insulation grant, you will still qualify for an insulation grant to cover up to 70% of the installation cost.

All homeowners and private tenants are eligible.

Householders will have to pay a small contribution towards the cost. This is typically recovered within one to two years from the savings made on heating bills. This applies to both Cavity Wall Insulation Grants and Loft Insulation Grants.

Insulation Grant Restrictions

Loft Insulation grants have restrictions on the depth of insulation already in your loft. On the free schemes, if you are 70 or over, this restriction is typically 60mm (2.5 inches) so you may only qualify for a partial grant.

If you receive a benefit, the restrictions vary depending on the scheme and your area. An existing depth of up to 100mm (4 inches) is typically allowed on the partial grant schemes. Extra charges may also apply to large properties. If scaffolding or other special access equipment are required, this will also be chargeable.