As energy prices continue to climb, homeowners across the UK are searching for ways to
reduce their energy consumption and save on their heating bills. One of the most effective
solutions is loft insulation, which can significantly reduce heat loss and create a warmer, more
comfortable home.
Insulating your loft can save you up to £370 annually on energy bills in a detached UK home. For a
standard 3-bedroom semi-detached house in the UK, the average cost of loft insulation is around
£930.
The UK government offers financial assistance to homeowners through grant schemes to make loft
insulation more accessible. Two main schemes currently available for loft insulation are the Great
British Insulation Scheme and the ECO4 Scheme.
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS), launched in April 2023, replaced the ECO+ scheme
and is set to run until March 2026.
Administered by Ofgem and delivered through large energy suppliers, the scheme provides a single
insulation measure per household, determined by a house retrofitting assessment. GBIS has a
budget of £1 billion.
Homeowners or private renters who meet certain criteria related to their
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, benefits received, or vulnerability to cold conditions.
You might qualify if you:
Homeowners (except those living in social housing) who live in properties within
certain council tax bands and have specific EPC ratings but do not claim benefits. You might qualify
if you:
Launched in August 2022, it runs until March 2026 with a budget of £4 billion (£1 billion annually).
Delivered through large energy suppliers, ECO4 takes a whole-house approach to energy efficiency.
The scheme goes beyond insulation to include other energy efficiency measures, such as boiler
upgrades and solar panels. The ECO4 also includes heating system repairs and replacements and
smart heating controls.
To qualify, you must:
This group is specifically for residents of social housing. You might qualify
if:
This group is for individuals who might not fit into the other categories. Eligibility is
determined by Local Authorities based on localized criteria. This could include factors like:
Once you have accessed your EPC, look for the following information:
Check your home’s current energy efficiency rating on your EPC, which ranges from A (most efficient)
to G (least efficient). Properties with ratings of D to G may be eligible for support under schemes like
the Great British Insulation Scheme
To check your council tax band for eligibility for a cavity wall insulation grant, follow these steps:
In an uninsulated home, heat loss typically accounts for around 20% to 30% of total heat loss through the roof. By installing loft insulation, you can reduce the amount of heat lost from your roof, thereby keeping your home warmer and lowering your heating bills. Loft insulation acts like a blanket made of approved insulation material that is laid down to create a barrier between the main body of the property and the loft.
In addition to reducing heat loss and heating bills, roof insulation offers several other benefits.
It can improve your home’s energy efficiency rating increase its value.
Loft insulation is a type of insulation material that is installed in the attic or loft space of a building to reduce heat loss through the roof. It helps to keep the building warm in the winter by preventing heat from escaping through the roof, and also keeps it cool in the summer by preventing heat from entering the building.
Loft insulation is typically made from materials such as mineral wool, cellulose, or foam. It is installed by laying it between the joists or over the ceiling of the loft space. The thickness of the insulation depends on the type of material used and the required level of insulation. A thicker layer of insulation will provide greater thermal resistance and therefore better energy efficiency.
Installing loft insulation can help to reduce energy bills and carbon emissions by reducing the amount of heat that is lost through the roof. It is a relatively simple and cost-effective way to improve the energy efficiency of a building.
Our expert team will properly install your loft insulation to ensure that it meets the recommended level. This includes insulating any pipes or tanks that may be present. We’ll also make sure to insulate the area surrounding your loft hatch so that no heat escapes through any gaps. You can trust us to take care of your insulation needs!
The cost of loft insulation can vary depending on the type of insulation used and the size of the area to be insulated. Loft insulation for a standard 3-bedroom semi-detached house in the UK costs around £930.
In a detached UK home, loft insulation can save you up to £370 in annual energy bills. Loft insulation can save you anywhere from £120 to £280 a year on your energy bills.
Yes. If you are not a recipient of government benefits, you can still qualify for free loft insulation through other criteria, such as having a home EPC rating below D or being a household within the council tax bands A to D in England, and A to E in Scotland and Wales.
Generally, all types of properties can qualify for a loft insulation grant, so long as they have a loft space that is under-insulated or not insulated at all.
The amount of funding you can get from a loft insulation grant depends on several factors, such as your personal and financial circumstances, the cost and complexity of the job, and any existing insulation measures in place.
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