Free Loft Insulation

Did you know that you could save up to 25% on your energy bills each year with loft insulation?

Fortunately, you can receive free loft insulation with government-backed loft insulation grants that are designed for home energy efficiency improvements. A loft insulation grant is available to thousands of households all over the UK and depends on a couple of qualifying factors, like household income and income-related benefits.

Whether it’s the ECO4 scheme or the Great British Insulation scheme, you could massively reduce your heating costs with free loft insulation in the UK.

Interested in government-funded loft insulation grants? Check if you qualify now by calling 0800 464 7292.

Free loft insulation

How to qualify for loft insulation grants

To qualify for free cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, room in roof insulation or loft insulation grants, you must receive at least one of the following income-related benefits:

  • Child Tax Credits
  • Housing Benefit
  • Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
  • Income-related Employment Support Allowance
  • Income Support
  • Pension Credit Savings Credit
  • Pension Guarantee Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Working Tax Credits
  • Child Benefit

You can also make your home more energy efficient and qualify for grant funding if your gross annual household income is £31,000 or less.

Other qualifying criteria for free insulation grants include:

  • Households that haven’t received previous funding for energy efficiency improvements
  • Homes with an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D or below
  • Homes in council tax bands A-D (England) or A-E (Scotland and Wales)

Funding available with government-backed grants

As part of the UK government’s initiative to cut carbon emissions, grants are available to fund energy-efficient upgrades to homes with low energy ratings.

If you are living on a low income or receive income-related benefits, you could be eligible to receive full funding for home insulation, air source heating and solar panel energy.

How does loft insulation work?

Loft insulation is a vital part of improving the energy efficiency of homes within the UK. At Outlook Energy Solutions, we’ve fitted thousands of homes with high-quality insulation thanks to a government-backed insulation grant.

Here’s how it works.

1
Insulation material
Once you have been approved for a government-backed loft insulation scheme, we will survey your loft to determine which insulation material is best suited to your space.

Mineral wool fibre, foam board and cellulose all offer excellent performance.
2
Install loft insulation
Insulation material is laid between the rafters and along the floor of your loft to offer maximum insulation.

We must cover every inch of your loft to prevent a gap where warm air could escape.
3
Warmer in winter
Loft insulation can help your home become much warmer in the winter months by containing heat within the property. Properties without loft insulation experience huge heat loss, which results in the central heating system being used for longer, increasing energy bills.
4
Cooler in summer
Loft insulation also works in the summer, ensuring hot air stays out of your home to keep you cool. With the sun beating down on your roof all day, the insulation prevents excessive heat from entering your home.

What are the benefits of free loft insulation?

Lower carbon footprint
Free loft insulation grants can reduce your carbon footprint. Due to the loft insulation keeping more warm air within your home, your boiler won’t need to be used as much to heat the household, lowering your carbon emissions and helping the environment.
Reduced heat loss
The main benefit of insulating your loft is to prevent warm air from escaping your home through the roof. During the winter, an uninsulated loft would cost a household more money on their energy bills because of the amount of heat escaping through the roof.
Save energy
By trapping warm air within your home, you will save energy because your boiler and central heating system will be required much less often. In a well-insulated home, you won’t need to switch the heating on as often, lowering your energy usage.
Reduced energy bills
The biggest impact loft insulation can have on a home is the reduction of its energy bills. With energy companies charging more to heat your home in the winter, it’s key that you do all you can to reduce how much you pay. With a loft insulation grant, you can reduce your winter energy bills, as your central heating system will be much more effective at heating your home.

How much money could you save on your energy bills with grants for insulating lofts?

By taking energy efficiency measures like loft insulation, you can save hundreds each year on your heating bills. Depending on the size of your property, roof insulation could save up to £380 per year (based on recent figures), allowing you to claw back some money from your energy suppliers.

£370

£200

£230

£380

Source: Home Owners Alliance

Estimates are based on insulating a gas-heated home with an uninsulated loft (0mm) compared to 270mm of loft insulation. Figures are based on fuel prices as of October 2024.

Find out if you qualify for free loft insulation

At Outlook Energy Solutions, we provide an excellent service for households receiving government-backed grants to improve a home’s energy efficiency.

If you’re interested in free loft insulation, check if you qualify today.

For more information on the available loft insulation grants, don’t hesitate to contact us, and a member of our team will be happy to help.