Insulation: Are You Eligible for a Government Grant?

When preparing for the winter, it's a good idea to think about insulating your house, in particular the roof and the walls. One thing that's definitely worth checking is whether you are able to claim a government grant to cover the costs of insulating.

Through a number of regional schemes, the UK government will pay nearly £3000 towards insulation work. In England, this is called Warm Front, in Wales it's the Home Energy Effieciency Scheme (HEES), in Scotland, Warm Deal, and in Northern Ireland the Warm Homes Grant.

You could be eligible if you are a homeowner or private landlord and:

• You are over 60 and in receipt of one or more benefits


• You have a child under 16 or are pregnant and on benefits such as Income Support or Council Tax Benefit


• You have an income of under £15,460 and claim Tax Credits, Disability Living Allowance or other benefits.
  

Grant levels may vary depending on your circumstances and the type of work which needs to be done. You can find more information on government grants at the Energy Saving Trust website.