Absolutely! There’s a reason adding external insulation to your home is becoming more popular than ever, and it’s because of the range of benefits it can bring your way. An external insulation grant will mean:
There’s plenty of additional benefits, too, but the main benefit when considering if external insulation is worth it is the second point. The money you’ll save each month will eventually cover the cost of installation – and if you qualify for external wall insulation grants, then you could receive free external wall insulation anyway – meaning your new insulation will put more money back into your pocket through energy bill savings each month.
External wall insulation grants change regularly, but if you stick with ZOA Energy Solutions, we’ll keep you up to date. If you’re unsure if the information below is correct, contact us today and one of our customer service team will talk you through the insulation grants you may qualify for and any changes or updates to the schemes and grants below.
The Great British Insulation Scheme, formerly known as ECO+, begins in summer 2023 and will last until March 2026. It’s set to offer a total of £1 billion in funding to the least energy efficient homes in Great Britain – but there are certain criteria you’ll need to meet in order to qualify for free external wall insulation.
The aim of the scheme is to insulate the least energy efficient homes in Great Britain to help vulnerable households control spiralling energy bills, reduce the carbon emissions their homes produce, and improve their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.
In order to qualify for the Great British Insulation Scheme, you’ll need to be:
If you meet this criteria, you may qualify for an external insulation grant under the scheme.
The UK government estimates that households in the least energy efficient homes could save as much as £300 to £400 each year on energy bill savings alone. And the amount of money you’ll receive towards the cost of external wall insulation could mean the insulation is free too.
The amount of money you’ll receive for the Great British Insulation Scheme will be decided on a case by case basis, so some will receive a grant that covers the full cost of external wall insulation, and others will receive a grant that covers most of the cost of external wall insulation.
You’ll no doubt have already heard of ECO4 in some capacity – but you might not realise that the scheme offers external wall insulation grants as well. First introduced in April 2022 and running until the end of March 2026, the scheme offers £4 billion worth of funding to support eco home improvements across thousands of poorly performing UK homes in terms of their energy efficiency.
As with any grant, though, there are eligibility criteria that must be met in order to qualify for the external wall or solid wall insulation grants that are on offer here.
This scheme, much like the Great British Insulation Scheme, aims to support low income households living in energy inefficient homes, but there are different criteria for each scheme.
To qualify for ECO4 support you must meet these requirements:
So long as you’re in receipt of child benefit and have a total annual household income less than the numbers shown below you should be eligible for external wall insulation funding under ECO4:
| 1 Child | 2 Children | 3 Children | 4+ Children | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Parent Households | £19,800 | £24,600 | £29,400 | £34,200 |
| Two-Parent Households | £27,300 | £32,100 | £36,900 | £41,700 |
It’s difficult to say exactly how much external wall insulation will cost because each house is different, and the final cost will be affected by things like: House type: detached houses will cost significantly more to externally insulate than a mid terrace, for example House size: the larger your property, the more it will cost to insulate Finish of the insulation boards: insulation boards are most commonly used to insulate homes externally in the UK, but they come with a range of finishes that could cost more depending on what you choose On average, though, you can expect to pay between £6,000 and £20,000 for a full external wall insulation installation.
Typically, no. Unless your house is in a conservation area, is a listed building, or in an area of outstanding natural beauty. If you’re unsure, talk to one of our experts who will be able to offer guidance about what to do next.
External or solid wall insulation will last for around 30 years without issue.
Each grant has a different application process, so each one will need handling a little differently. Thankfully, our expert customer service team is on hand to give you the latest advice. Fill out our quick form today, find out if you qualify for any insulation grants, and if you do, we’ll tell you what you can do next to access them.
No. Grants are not designed to be paid back, meaning any money that’s given towards the cost of your insulation doesn’t need to be repaid at any point, potentially meaning you won’t have any upfront costs for your external wall insulation at all.