Free Attic Insulation for Pensioners

Attic insulation is a great investment in your home and something that can substantially lower your household heating bills. For that reason, it has become one of the most popular home modifications in recent years among both new families and established homeowners alike.

Now, thanks to a government scheme, many pensioners are eligible for free attic insulation, making the deal even better.

In this post, we describe the scheme itself and how to get a free fitting in your home.

Steps To Getting Free Attic Insulation

The government is now running the ECO Scheme - a program designed to reduce the CO2 production of homes and increase energy efficiency. The ECO scheme provides pensioners, homeowners, with free attic insulation for detached houses, semi-detached houses, terrace houses and bungalows.

According to estimates, around a quarter of all the heat in a home eventually escapes through the roof. Installing adequate attic insulation is, therefore, vital.

Cavity wall and loft insulation can cost up to £1,000, but the returns are substantial. Homeowners who install it can save an impressive £530 per year off their heating bills - and sometimes more.

Getting free attic insulation as a pensioner under the Government ECO scheme is usually quite straight forward. Here's what to do.

Find Out If You Qualify for Free Attic Insulation

First, you will need to own the home you live in. If you pay a landlord rent, it is their responsibility to manage the insulation in the building. However, in some cases, they will also be able to get free insulation if you are a qualifying tenant.

Second, you or somebody else living in your home will need to qualify for certain benefits. For pensioners, these could include Pension Credit or a Carer’s Allowance.

Apply For A Grant

Applying is usually relatively easy and often involves going via an accredited organisation able to render free attic insulation for pensioners.

Get The New Insulation Installed

Loft Grants makes it easy for pensioners who qualify for free attic insulation to install it in their homes.

The first step is to arrange a survey to ensure that your home meets all the requirements for new insulation. Some homes require extensive work to get them into a state where they are ready to receive the insulation before installation. Leaking roofs and damp, for instance, both compromise the effectiveness of insulation.

Once your property meets all the conditions, you’re ready to go ahead with the installation. Loft insulation services include loft clearance to ensure that you can still walk in your attic, water and pipe insulation, refilling your old insulation, and fitting of the state-of-the-art 270-300mm mineral fibre for maximum heat retention.

If you’re not sure whether you can get free attic insulation, then get in touch with our team today to find out more. We can run through your current status and find out whether you receive any of the qualifying benefits, including things like Pension Guarantee Credit and War Pensions Mobility Supplement. Don't delay: you could be missing out on free insulation.