Home Improvement Grants - Comparison Options

Around half of the heat loss in a typical home is lost through uninsulated walls and loft, it's worth checking whether yours are insulated. Lofts should be insulated to a recommended depth of 270mm.

Fuel poverty is where 10 percent or more of a household’s income is spent on heating costs. Fuel poverty is linked to low income, insufficient home insulation and high fuel prices. Fuel poverty is also a significant health issue as cold and damp homes are harmful to people with heart or respiratory problems.

There are many benefits from installing insulation measures in your home including lower fuel bills, improving and maintaining a comfortable living environment, and reduced risk of illness from cold and damp conditions.

Decent Homes Grants are available to help vulnerable households bring their homes up to the decent homes standard set by the Government.

View our Decent Homes Grants to see if you are eligible for a grant.

Should you not be eligible for a grant, able to pay homeowners and tenants of private landlords can find insulation offers and realistic comparison prices using the following contacts. This list is of course not exhaustive, it is merely a selection of service providers found offering reasonable costs.

www.energyhelpline.com (external link)

www.est.org.uk/myhome/insulation (external Link)

The Energy Efficiency Advice Centre Tel: 0800 512 012

Scottish & Southern energy line Tel: 0845 777 66 33

Scottish Power Tel: 0845 601 78 36

Warm Space Tel: 0800 328 4921

Energy Care Tel: 0800 616 302

British Gas Tel: 0845 971 7731

As a general guide using the service providers listed above, individual costs for installing either loft insulation or cavity wall insulation for a standard flat, terrace or semi detached house, will cost in the region of £250-£270 for each measure installed.