Cavity Wall Insulation

Cavity Wall

Find out if you qualify for a Cavity Wall Insulation

You may be entitled to Government backed funding for cavity wall insulation measures in order to make your home more energy efficient. Saving the planet whilst saving you money.

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What are Insulation Grants?

Insulation of your house is a fundamental factor to a warmer, more energy -efficient home and could help you save money on your energy bills.

cavity wall insulation are the most effective way to reduce heat loss from your home. Insulating homes is costly but under the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) Scheme, you could be eligible for free home insulation the improvements made to your home can add up to savings on your energy bill.

Cavity Wall Insulation Grants

Eligibility Criteria

Own your home, or live with someone who owns the property (for boiler replacements)

Own your home or privately rent (for free insulation)

And You, or someone that lives with you, be in receipt of one or more of the following benefits.

Income Related Employment & Support Allowance
Income Related Job Seeker’s Allowance
Income Support
Pension Credit Gaurantee Credit
Working Tax Credit
Child Tax Credit
Pension Credit Saving Credit
Universal Credit
Child Benefit (Income Threshold Applies)

Child Benefit

The person claiming “CHILD BENEFIT” needs to have an annual income (from all sources) which does not exceed the amounts set out below:

For one qualifying child for which the person is responsible:

Single claimant – £19,800
Member of a couple – £27,300

For two qualifying children for which the person is responsible:

Single claimant – £24,500
Member of a couple – £32,100

For three qualifying children for which the person is responsible:

Single claimant – £29,400
Member of a couple – £36,900

For four or more qualifying children for which the person is responsible:

Single claimant – £34,400
Member of a couple – £41,700

Grant for rental properties:

For rental properties grants are available only if its a first time central heating.

What is Cavity Wall Insulation

Cavity Wall Insulation stores the heat within the inner walls, bouncing it back into the room and holding it for longer. This gives you a more even temperature and gets rid of the draughts that come down from the walls.

How does Cavity Wall Insulation Work?

The cavity is located between the inner and outer brickwork of the property
The main materials used by NIA installers are Mineral Wool (Glass or Rock Wool), EPS Bead (Polystyrene bead) and PU Foam (Polyurethane Foam)
Cavity Wall Insulation can lower your heating bills, lower wear and tear on your boiler and reduce global warming and climate change
CIGA (Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency) issue an independent 25-year guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship.
There is also a 25-year insurance backed guarantee available for PU Foam.
The recommended cavity width is 50mm
Cavity Wall Insulation can give you an annual saving of up to £275. There are a number of grants and schemes available to homeowners which can substantially reduce the cost of installing this product.