Cavity Wall Insulation Grants
WHAT IS CAVITY WALL INSULATION?
It may not look like it, but bricks are porous. In wet weather, they’ll gradually soak up moisture. If your home had only a single skin of bricks, this water would eventually track through to your home and cause damp. The second skin with a cavity between them helps prevent damp transferring between the two.
But that cavity presents a different problem because it allows heat to easily transfer from the warmth inside to the cold outside. Cavity wall insulation helps to prevent that, regulating indoor temperatures and reducing energy consumption.
And did you know that with the help of the available government grants for cavity wall insulation (which we can help you secure funding for), you could get the service for free.
HOW DOES CAVITY WALL INSULATION WORK?
We drill small holes in the mortar between the bricks of your walls. Then we inject (or blow) loose-fill insulation into the cavity. The whole process only takes a few hours and we seal the mortar again once we’re done.
BENEFITS OF CAVITY WALL INSULATION
Cut Energy Bills
Installing cavity wall insulation will save you an average of £280 a year on your heating bills if you live in a semi-detached home. That’s according to the Energy Saving Trust . As it can stay effective for many years, those savings could add up to thousands of pounds.
Enjoy Year-Round Comfort
We tend to think of cavity wall insulation as being about trapping warmth in your home when the weather’s at its worst — and it will do that. But insulating your wall cavity can also help regulate temperature in summer, making your home more comfortable all year round.
Create A Quieter Home
Frustrated by the noise of the street? Compared with an empty cavity, cavity wall insulation can help reduce noise transmission through your external walls.
Create A More Energy Efficient, Sustainable Home
A home that retains more of its heat is a home where the boiler doesn’t have to work so hard. That means you enjoy greater comfort while using less energy.
Prevent Damp & Mould
You might have read about damp issues caused by poorly installed cavity wall insulation, but that only occurs when airbricks, grilles and vents are blocked. Installed correctly, cavity wall insulation can actually help eliminate mould and damp from your home, acting as a moisture barrier and protecting you from the effects of mould and mildew.
CAN WE GET A GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR CAVITY WALL INSULATION?
If you’re a UK homeowner, landlord or tenant* with an energy inefficient home, you may be able to get a wall cavity insulation grant as part of the Great British Insulation Scheme.
Depending on your household income and any benefits you receive, you may be able to access cavity wall insulation grants that could cover all or part of the cost of installing insulation. Find out whether you qualify for funding help below.
*Sorry, we can’t accept grant applications from social housing customers.
CAVITY WALL INSULATION MAINTENANCE
Cavity wall insulation can help to create a warmer home and lower your energy bills for many years, but only if it stays in good condition. That’s why it’s important to have your home’s cavities checked every few years to make sure everything is as it should be. Talk to us about reviewing your insulation.
Do you qualify for funding?
Use our interactive form to see if you qualify for a government grant for cavity wall insulation.