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All Home Owners & Private Tenants Can Claim A Grant
With most DIY stores now offering discounted home insulation, it may at first glance appear to be a good deal. Offers such as 'Buy One Get One Free' might seem attractive but in most cases, it works out cheaper to have it professionally installed under Government-backed grant schemes. Loft insulation grant schemes also include several extras such as pipe lagging and draught proofing the hatch.
- The UK has just experienced the coldest Winter for 40 years.
- Tens of thousands of people applied for Home Insulation Grants.
- Many applicants experienced long waiting times of up to 3 months.
- In the Spring and Summer, waiting time can be as little as 1-2 weeks.
(1st October 2010)
Free Insulation grants are available to private households where anyone is aged 70 and above or anyone is in receipt of certain benefits, tax credits or allowances. All other home owners and private tenants will still qualify for a substantial discount.
You Might Qualify To Have Insulation Fitted For FREE!
If you own property or rent from a private landlord, you will be entitled to a Home Insulation Grant, even if you are in employment. Without a grant and having it professionally fitted
Loft Insulation costs
in the region of £400 and
Cavity Wall Insulation costs
can be nearer £600. A grant of up to 70% is available which substantially reduces the price. If you receive certain benefits or tax credits, you may be entitled to a 100% FREE grant. Typical Loft Insulation costs are as follows:
| Loft Insulation Costs | |||
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Property Type & Size (M²) |
DIY Standard Cost (£) | DIY Discount Cost (£) |
Grant Cost (£) |
| Mid Tce. House/Flat (50) | 209 to 276 | 104 to 138 | 99 to 199 |
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| Semi Det. House (50) | 209 to 276 | 104 to 138 | 99 to 199 |
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| Detached House (55) | 209 to 276 | 104 to 138 | 99 to 199 |
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| Semi Det. Bungalow (60) | 247 to 324 | 123 to 162 | 99 to 199 |
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| Detached Bungalow (80) | 304 to 378 | 152 to 190 | 99 to 199 |
Prices last updated 01-09-2010. DIY Discount costs represent 'Half Price' offers.
Costs assume that the loft has no insulation and is topped up to the recommended 270mm.
Thinking Of Space Blankets? Think Again!
Many people do not realise that the current Government recommendation for loft insulation is a depth of 270mm. Insulation is typically laid by fitting 100mm between the joists and then 170mm cross-laid at right angles. This is also the case for 'Space Blanket' loft insulation. One layer simply won't suffice. Whilst it has the advantage of it being easier to install, it is incredibly expensive when fitted properly. Note that the grant scheme does not provide funding for Space Blankets but 270mm of traditional insulation is just as effective as a double layered Space Blanket. Typical costs for Space Blanket insulation are:
| Space Blanket Prices | |||
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Property Type & Size (M²) |
DIY Standard Cost (£) | DIY Discount Cost (£) |
Grant Cost (£) |
| Mid Tce. House/Flat (50) | 466 to 623 | 233 to 311 | 99 to 199 |
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| Semi Det. House (50) | 466 to 623 | 233 to 311 | 99 to 199 |
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| Detached House (55) | 466 to 623 | 233 to 311 | 99 to 199 |
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| Semi Det. Bungalow (60) | 556 to 743 | 278 to 372 | 99 to 199 |
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| Detached Bungalow (80) | 735 to 983 | 368 to 492 | 99 to 199 |
Prices last updated 01-09-2010. DIY Discount costs represent 'Half Price' offers.
Costs assume that the loft has no insulation and is topped up to the recommended 270mm.
N.B. YOU CANNOT HAVE SPACE BLANKETS FITTED UNDER THE GRANT SCHEME.
It's Cheaper With A Grant And You Get More
It not only works out cheaper to have the insulation fitted under a Government-backed grant scheme but there are several additional extras included. During the Winter months, the loft will become much colder so any pipes must be lagged to prevent them from freezing. The same applies to cold water tanks. The grant schemes also include draught proofing and insulating the hatch, in addition to fitting a walkboard if you have a tank that is more than one metre from the hatch:
- Insulation installed or topped up to recommended depth of 270mm
- Pipes lagged to reduce risk of freezing during Winter months
- Loft hatch insulated by stapling a bag of insulation to it
- Hatch fitted with draught proofing all around the edges
- Hatch fitted with hooks & eyes to ensure a snug fit
- Walk board fitted if cold water tank is over 1m from hatch
Sounds Too Good To Be True?
Insulation grant funding is provided by the six main Utility companies under the Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT). The aim is to reduce carbon emissions from domestic properties by 2012. An insulation installer would carry out the work and then claim the grant amount for you. The grant schemes we arrange have a few basic rules:
- Domestic properties that are either owned or privately rented
- Loft insulation laid out in 'blankets' on the floor of a loft
- Lofts that typically have under 4" of insulation already installed
- Cavity wall insulation 'blown in' between the two layers of brickwork
- Must be fitted by approved insulation installers
The first stage of the process is for EnergyLink to arrange for a surveyor to carry out a FREE no-obligation survey of your home. The surveyor will make sure that the property can be insulated and also check that you are entitled to a grant. A written quotation will be provided and if you are willing to go ahead, the work will be carried out by one of our approved installers. Once the work is complete, they will claim the grant funding on your behalf.
- Council or Housing Association properties
- Commercial, charity, community buildings, etc.
- Loft insulation fitted to the sloping part of a roof
- Lofts with over 4" of insulation already installed
- Walls that do not have a cavity e.g. solid, stone built, etc.
- Any other type of wall insulation e.g. internal or external
- If you have done or you intend doing the work yourself
- Well Established
EnergyLink have helped tens of thousands of customers claim grants since 2007. - Industry Experienced
Staff have several years experience in Insulation & energy-related industries. - Fully Vetted Installers.
Installers are registered with the necessary trade bodies including BBA, CIGA & NIA. - High Standards
Installers have high Standards of Quality, Health and Safety and Customer Care. - Full Support Service
Full telephone and email support service, should you have any queries after your enquiry. - Data Protection Act
EnergyLink are a registered data controller and must comply with the 1998 Data Protection Act.
- Partial Grant
Everyone qualifies for a partial grant of between 40% and 70%. The only criteria is that you own your property or rent it from a private landlord. - 100% FREE Grant
Those who receive certain benefits, tax credits or allowances can claim a 100% FREE grant. This also applies to anyone aged 70 or above.
- More Expensive
As demonstrated on our home page, it works out to be more expensive in most cases. - No Extras
The grant schemes include lagging of pipes & tanks; draught proofing & insulating the hatch and fitting a walk board. - Takes Longer
Insulating a loft yourself could take you most of a day. A professional installer can complete the work in around an hour. - Quality of Workmanship
Unless you are a seasoned DIY enthusiast, the quality of your finished job will not be up to the same standard. - Level of Fitness
It requires a reasonable level of fitness to climb through the hatch and tread around carefully. - Risk of Personal Injury
Lofts are dark, cramped and dangerous. The chances of banging your head or falling through the ceiling are great. - Greater Risk of Damage
Pipework can easily be burst and electrical cabling can be disturbed. There is also a good chance of damaging ceilings. - Dirty and Messy
Most lofts contain thick layers of dust and fibres from previously laid insulation. - Makes You Itch
It is a well known fact that laying insulation makes you itch. Professional installers are used to it. - Can't Do Cavity Walls
It is not possible to fit Cavity Wall Insulation yourself. It requires specialist equipment to blow the mineral wool in.
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