If you decide insulating your home is a good idea, then it’s also worth looking into the different grants that are available to you, to help cover all or most of the cost. The main loft insulation grants for pensioners that will be relevant to you are:
All of these schemes are time limited so it makes sense to apply for them now before it is too late
Absolutely! In fact, grant applications from pensioners over the age of 70 are often categorised as being part of a ‘Priority Group’, meaning your application will be given higher priority than non-priority applicants. So long as you qualify for the grant (we’ll talk more about the different grants and their eligibility criteria below), then you can absolutely get an insulation grant for pensioners. And they cover plenty of areas:
There are plenty of people who could benefit from insulation grants, but that’s especially true for pensioners, who are much more likely to be living in energy inefficient homes, have lower income, and be struggling to manage energy bills. So, if you’re looking into free loft insulation for pensioners, then it’s worth reading below to find out what’s out there for you.
At ZOA Energy Solutions, we’re experts at insulation grants for pensioners, and all we need from you is your address, name, email, and phone number to be filled out on a quick 60 second form. After that, one of our friendly customer service team members will be in touch to discuss your options with you. For general advice, read on below. For case by case advice, contact us today.
We understand that for pensioners, it can be difficult deciding if these types of energy efficiency measures are right for you, but only you can decide. To help, we’ve put together a list of benefits and drawbacks of home insulation to consider before deciding either way:
| Pros of insulation | Cons of insulation |
|---|---|
| Makes your home more energy efficient – meaning your home will hold on to heat for longer | High cost without the benefit of grants for pensioners |
| Helps lower energy bills – helping you keep more of your pension each month | Not all homes are suitable for insulation upgrades – another eco home improvement may be best |
| Beat energy price hikes | Some foam insulation types can present difficulties when trying to sell a property |
| A more comfortable home for you | |
| Less carbon emissions = greener way to live | |
| Easy installation | |
| Weatherproofing and soundproofing benefits | |
| Insulation grants for pensioners are available! | |
Yes, you could end up having loft insulation installed for free so long as one of the grants above covers the full cost of your installation. If it doesn’t, the free insulation grant will be likely to cover the majority of the cost instead, up to the limit of the grant. A free loft insulation grant or roof insulation grant is likely to be the most commonly awarded since it is the cheaper insulation option and this enables many more households to be helped by the available funding.
You could end up paying nothing at all for your insulation. Much depends on the type of insulation involved. Loft and roof insulation is generally a cheaper option so it is possible that your grant funding cover the full cost. With some other types of insulation, such as installing external wall insulation, this is usually significantly more expensive so your grant may not cover the full cost. Depending on the type of insulation installed, and the level of insulation you previously has if any, you can expect annual savings on heating bills of between £300 and £400 due to your new insulation.
Each grant and its eligibility is different, but if you contact our friendly team at ZOA Energy Solutions, we’ll be able to help you navigate the process and gain access to the available insulation grants. Funding comes from the main energy companies under the various government-backed schemes, including the Energy Company Obligation Scheme, and does not have to be paid back.