Underfloor Grant Accrington – suspended floor insulation

It’s always advised to shop around for quotes before having any work carried out. Having a timber floor insulated professionally, including filling the gaps between the floorboards and around the skirting, depends on the size and shape of the room and the insulation material used, but typically costs around £500. The cost of insulating a concrete floor can vary greatly, especially if the concrete is removed or additional works are done, but costs will probably start around £1,000.

Am I eligible for the Green Homes Grant?

In order to apply for the green homes grant scheme you need to:
use the simple energy advice website to check if you are eligible for the scheme and which energy-efficient or low-carbon heating improvements are suitable for your home. Choose a local installer that meets the grant’s requirements. The simple energy advice website provides a list of tradespeople in your area.

Under the green homes grant scheme, homeowners and landlords in england will be able to apply for vouchers worth up to two thirds of the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of their home. For most people, the maximum contribution will be £5,000. Households on low incomes will be eligible for up to 100% funding, up to a maximum of £10,000.

In order to claim the green homes grant you must first check if you are eligible for the scheme, you can then begin to gather quotes for your chosen measure/s. Find out more about how to apply for the green homes grant.

Head to the green homes grant guide on the uk government website. From here, you can check eligibility and find home improvements. You will then be asked to complete a survey about your home and its occupants to identify what measures might be suitable. Simple energy advice will suggest options with cost estimates and the contact details of local eligible tradespeople who could carry out the work.

How do I apply for a Green Homes Grant?

Once you’ve decided which improvements to have installed, we recommend getting three quotes from trustmark registered businesses to make sure you’re getting the best value for money. However, you only need one quote from a green homes grant registered installer in order to apply for a voucher. You will need to provide a copy of the quote when you apply. If the quote seems unreasonably high, the scheme administrator may request that you provide another quote.

Claim your home insulation grant here

Cavity wall insulation and loft insulation grants are accessible in scotland through the government eco energy efficiency scheme. Currently wall insulation and loft insulation are free for a limited period if your home is suitable. To be eligible for an insulation grant you must live in a property which has enough “carbon savings” to meet the cost of the home improvement. Alternatively your property may qualify if you claim benefits or tax credits.

Are insulation grants still available?

Insulation helps keep your home feeling cosy as well as cutting your energy bills. But it’s pricey to install, so it’s worth finding out whether you qualify for a grant to help with the cost of installing insulation in your home. Some energy companies offer free insulation or grants to help you make your home more energy efficient, thanks to the government’s energy company obligation (eco) scheme.

Insulation grants are part of the energy company obligation (eco); a government scheme funded by utility companies including the ‘big six’. These grants help low income households in england, scotland and wales (unfortunately this grant isn’t available in northern ireland, to access funding for insulation in northern ireland you need to contact nidirect government services ) to become more energy efficient and lower heating bills. Eligible households can apply for a grant to install insulation grant using a registered insulation installer.

Free loft and cavity wall insulation, or grants towards it, are available from some energy suppliers under the energy company obligation (eco) scheme. Find out more in our guide to free loft insulation from energy suppliers. If you receive certain benefits, you might be able to get a grant for insulation, or a new boiler, through the affordable warmth scheme.

The ‘big six’ utility companies, including npower, edf and british gas, are obliged to provide funding so that those who need to can improve the efficiency of their homes. This includes grants for new boilers and insulation. As the funding is a grant, not a loan, it doesn’t need to be repaid and could cover a large part – if not all – of the cost of insulating your home.

You May be eligible for 100% FREE Underfloor Insulation!

Depending upon your property type and size, correctly installed, underfloor insulation can save you up to £100* a year on your heating bill. The installation costs are relatively low and depending upon the size and type of property, you could be easily looking to cover your costs within a few years. You may well be eligible for a grant to provide you with free insulation, please visit our grants page to find out more – or contact us today.

Typically underfloor insulation might cost around £700 however many homes in the uk are eligible for government grants which could make it 100% free (subject to survey). Most benefits entitle you to a government grant, take our government funding eligibility checker now to find out if you qualify.

How Do I Know If I have suspended Floors?

Underfloor insulation can be performed in properties that have suspended timber floors. This measure is often overlooked as many homes believe they do not have the underfloor space or access to effectively install it. It’s for this reason that many companies do not offer this as an insulation measure. We are particularly proud of our underfloor process that lets more homes take advantage of this cost-effective, energy-saving measure. We have developed a new way of preparing insulation, wrapped in a breathable membrane, we can now manufacture this into more practical rolls. Because of this innovation, we can reach depths of only 500mm whereas before a minimum space of 1 metre was required.

Consider the two main sources of heat loss in a home:
heat loss from the fabric of the building (walls,  ceilings,  floors. Closed windows and doors)
heat loss from draughts through things like gaps in floors, windows, doors, open chimneys and loft hatches. In a very draughty home, heat loss through draughts can actually exceed the heat loss  from the fabric of the building. Insulating a suspended timber floor can eliminate floor draughts and reduce heat loss through the fabric of the floor at the same time. From a thermal comfort perspective, it does appear that feet are particularly sensitive to colder temperatures, so addressing floor draughts can help improve comfort levels.

Insulating under floorboards on the ground floor will save you about £60 a year, older homes are more likely to have suspended timber floors. You don’t need to insulate the floors of upstairs rooms in your house if they’re above heated spaces, like your living room. You should consider insulating any floors that are above unheated spaces, as you could be losing a lot of heat through those.

The best way to insulate your home from under the floor is via a cellar or a basement. This allows the insulation team enough access to the underfloor area, most older homes retain an amount of draughts and condensation, this was done so that bricks and wooden joists stopped rotting. The insulation company specialise in under floor insulation, by over insulating these areas, it can create a flow of warm damp air that will filter into the cavities of walls and timbers and eventually cause them to rot. Getting the balance is as important.

Mineral wool insulation comes in roll or batts (slab form). It is cheap but not as good an insulator as pir thermal insulation board and is a pain to cut to the right size. If you can get the right width to match the joist spacing and the joists are spaced evenly then it can work well. Natural materials such as wool are more pleasant to handle than mineral wool and are considered superior for older buildings by those that know (english heritage) as they allow the floor to “breathe” and buffer the moisture reducing the risk of damp. Where you are fighting lack of underfloor ventilation and the lack of a dpc then this could be the best option. It is installed in a similar way to mineral wool insulation.

If your house has a suspended timber floor on the ground floor, then a layer of insulation can be held in place under the floor between the joists. This is called under floor insulation (ufi). The first step is to remove any carpet or floor covering so that you can access and lift the floorboards to see if your home could have ufi. Before carrying out any work, a thorough inspection of all the joists and underfloor timbers should be carried out by an approved professional for signs of damp, rot or insect damage, and appropriate repairs carried out if required.

Did you know 10% of heat loss from an average home is through the ground floor?
if your property has a form of suspended wooden flooring on the ground floor, then we can help you reduce your energy bills by installing underfloor insulation. This measure helps reduce heat loss by allowing your property to hold heat more efficiently and stops any unwanted cold air passing through the floorboards. In addition, the insulation still maintains enough space to allow air circulation underneath the floorboards to prevent damp rising, therefore keeping the property dry.

Is underfloor insulation worth it?

As part of the eco3 scheme, you could receive free undefloor insulation. The brand new green home grants scheme also enables all households to receive a voucher worth ⅔ the cost of installation (upto a maximum value of £5000). Here are some key details about underfloor insulation, how it can both help to make your home warmer and to reduce your energy bills.

First time installation and top ups
heat melcombe regis are happy to offer residents of melcombe regis, weymouth and other areas of dorset grants towards the cost of loft, underfloor and cavity wall insulation. ​did you know that the recommended depth of loft insulation is now 300mm / 12 inches – so it is well worth checking your insulation even if you think that you have sufficient.

Does underfloor insulation even work?

In most properties about 10% of the heat generated within your property is lost through your floors, underfloor insulation allows you to minimise the loss and maintain your heat where you want it, keeping the floors warmer in the winter months. At premier connections our eco division can complete your survey to identify how the insulation measures can be implemented taking into account eligibility for the government grant scheme. Premier do all the work ensuing you have full availability of the grants that’s available to you.

With underfloor insulation, you are not just kept warm during the winter, but your place stays cool during the summer. Underfloor insulation does not work by trapping heat, instead, it reduces the loss of heat. This results in a controlled airflow, where warm air doesn’t get in during the summer and cold air doesn’t get in during the wintertime. Your home can be thought of like a thermos flask, with underfloor insulation. It keeps the cool air cool and warm air warm. Just as a thermos flask controls the temperature of what’s inside it, your floor insulation gives more control over your home’s airflow.

How much does underfloor insulation cost?

Warmer kiwi homes grants can pay for 90% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, as well as some heating options.

What kind of floor do you need to be able to have underfloor insulation?

Invictus Energy Group LTD

Invictus energy group has been installing high-efficiency boilers, thermostats and insulation differently for the past decade. Our mission is to become a household name nationally for boiler care. We’re doing this by helping vulnerable and low-income households by installing boilers and other innovative energy solutions under the eco3 scheme. The energy company obligation (eco) is a government energy efficiency scheme that helps reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty. Energy efficiency measures available through eco include cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation, and boiler replacement. The scheme is designed to help save people money on their energy bills, keep homes warmer and help reduce carbon emissions.

What is eco?
energy company obligation (eco) is a central government energy efficiency scheme available throughout great britain. Its aim is to help reduce carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty by improving the energy efficiency of homes occupied by low income, fuel poor and vulnerable households. Who funds eco?
the government has made it a requirement that the large energy suppliers provide the funding to pay for the energy efficiency improvements to your homes. The funds are passed directly to the eco providers or installers who must be a pas2030 or trustmark accredited company to be able to install energy efficiency measures in your home.