Insulation Grants

Enhance your home comfort with insulation grants provided by the UK government. These grants enable homeowners and private tenants to install insulation, reducing both energy costs and carbon emissions.

The specific eligibility criteria and types of support available vary depending on the program, your household income, letter of benefits, and property types. Interested? Simply enter your postcode here, and the Green Energy Efficiency team will contact you to help you claim the most suitable free insulation grant.

Understanding Your EPC Rating

Think of your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) as a report card for your home’s energy efficiency. It’s graded from A (highly efficient) to G (least efficient), with lower grades translating to higher energy bills and a colder living environment.

Why is this important?

Lower Bills:Improving your EPC rating through insulation can significantly reduce your energy consumption, leading to warmth without the financial burn.
Boost Your Property Value: A higher EPC rating makes your home more attractive to eco-conscious buyers, potentially increasing its market value.
Unlock Grant Opportunities: Many government grants, like the ECO4 Grant, prioritize homes with lower EPC ratings. This means you could get free insulation grants for your property!

Can your home get a free insulation upgrade?

Maybe! The Great British Insulation Scheme helps homes save energy and money by installing insulation.

Benefit Receiver:

If you get certain benefits, you might also get extra upgrades like room thermostats.

Your home upgrade:

Like cavity wall insulation, which fills the gap between your outer and inner walls.

One upgrade per home:

Our insulation grants assessor will visit to see what kind of upgrade makes the most sense.

Types of Insulation

The loft insulation grants are the most common and cost-effective option. It involves filling the space between your ceiling and roof with insulating materials like mineral wool or fibreglass.

If your home has a cavity between the outer and inner walls, it can be filled with blown insulation, effectively creating a thermal barrier.

For older homes with solid walls, internal or external insulation panels can be added to improve thermal performance.

Insulating floors, especially suspended ones, can significantly reduce heat loss and make your home feel warmer underfoot.

FAQ

Who can get Insulation Grants?

Homes with an energy rating (EPC) of D to G
Homes in Council Tax bands A-D (England) or A-E (Scotland/Wales)
Homeowners, landlords, and private tenants
You receive certain government benefits

How to check if you're eligible?

Tell Berks Insulation about your total household income
Let us know if anyone in your home gets benefits
Give us your email or phone number so we can contact you

What happens next?

If you qualify, we’ll check your home and see what kind of insulation you need.
We’ll guide you on the best option available.

Ready to save money and make your home warmer? Start the process now!

Note: This scheme is not available in Northern Ireland. You can find out about other energy-saving schemes there.

main types of insulation grants in the UK:

Great British Insulation Scheme

This newer scheme offers free or reduced-cost insulation to a wider range of households, including those on low incomes, certain government benefit recipients, and those with homes rated D to G on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Additionally, households within lower council tax bands (specifically, bands A to D) are eligible to participate. It covers a broader range of insulation measures, including solid wall insulation, underfloor insulation, and room-in-roof insulation.

Energy Company Obligation (ECO)

This scheme requires energy suppliers to invest in energy-saving measures for low-income, government benefit recipients, and vulnerable households. ECO can provide funding for various insulation measures, including loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, and boiler upgrades.