Free Cavity Wall Insulation
If your home is extremely cold in the winter and costs too much to heat, it could be down to uninsulated cavity walls. You could improve the situation, increase your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, and lower your energy bills with solid wall insulation.
Fortunately, the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) and the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme are in place to supply free cavity wall insulation for qualifying homes all over the UK.
Do you think you qualify to have cavity wall insulation installed in your home for free?
Get in touch with the team at Outlook Energy Solutions by calling 0800 464 7292, and we’ll discuss your situation.
Which free insulation grants are available to you?
The two main government-backed grants in the UK for homes to receive energy efficiency improvements. They are the:
- Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) scheme
- Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
These two schemes have been set up to support homes around the UK in lowering their energy bills and usage through a range of energy-efficiency improvements around the property, including installing cavity wall insulation, loft insulation, boiler replacements, and much more.
Check out our website for the available grants in the UK.
What are the qualifying criteria for cavity wall insulation grants?
There are a few requirements you must meet to qualify for the cavity wall insulation government scheme, such as:
- The property you live in must be privately owned or rented.
- It must be occupied at the time of the survey.
- You or someone in your household should receive qualifying benefits (see below).
- Households should hold an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in the bands D, E, F, or G.
- Homes should also be in lower Council Tax bands (A-D in England, A-E in Scotland and Wales).
- The annual household income should be £31,000 or less.
Qualifying benefits include:
- Pension Guarantee Credit
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income Support
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
What are the benefits of cavity wall insulation?
At Outlook Energy Solutions, we believe there are four main advantages to having your cavity walls filled with insulating material.
Reduce energy bills
Cavity wall insulation helps by trapping heat within your home, ensuring you do not waste any. This means you don’t need to run your central heating system for as long in the colder months of the year, lowering your bills.
More energy efficient
With unfilled cavity walls, any heat generated in your home can escape through external walls, meaning your home takes a lot longer to warm up. With insulation, your home can become much more energy efficient, because much less heat is wasted.
Reduced carbon emissions
Due to much less energy being wasted, your home will produce a smaller carbon footprint, helping the environment.
Increased property value
Improving the energy efficiency of your home should see you receive an improved EPC rating, which can help to improve the value and appeal of your property.
Cavity wall insulation FAQs
How much money can I save per year with cavity wall insulation?
It’s believed that cavity wall insulation can save homeowners anywhere between £120 to £420 per year. This does depend on factors like the size of the property, the level of existing insulation, and the energy prices.
How do I check if I qualify for the Great British Insulation Scheme?
By using our website, you can check if you qualify for any of the UK government’s home energy efficiency improvements, including the Great British Insulation Scheme.
If you’d like to speak to a member of our team to discuss your circumstances, simply call 0800 464 7292 today.
How long does it take to install cavity wall insulation?
Usually, installing cavity wall insulation takes just a few hours – typically between two to four hours. However, this can vary depending on the size of the property, potential access issues, and the level of insulation already in place.