Insulation Grant
GBIS – Free Insulation Grant
GBIS offers free insulation to homeowners or people living with homeowners at the same address. Get this free home upgrade now and start saving a big amount every year!
The Great British Insulation Scheme (formerly ECO+) was launched at the end of March 2023, with over 3500 measures installed up to December 2023. GBIS is a new scheme that aims to improve the energy efficiency of homes that are unable to qualify for the ECO4 scheme. This £1 billion scheme is designed to help around 300,000 households nationwide tackle fuel poverty and minimise carbon emissions. It supplements the ECO4 but unlike the ‘whole-house approach’, GBIS usually delivers only a single insulation measure for every home. Mainly, the scheme covers loft insulation and cavity wall insulation that help save up to £400 a year.
Are you tired of feeling cold in your home while watching your energy bills soar? Do you want to make your home more energy-efficient and reduce your carbon footprint? The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) is here to help! Our government-backed initiative provides insulation grants to eligible homeowners, helping them stay warm, save energy, and reduce their bills.
Loft Insulation
Adding or improving insulation in your loft space can be done under GBIS, keeping the following keynotes.
Consider Loft Insulation Under GBIS When:
- Your house has a Timber-roof structure.
- You reside in a Flat and living at the top-floor that has a pitched roof area.
- The pitched roof area is empty & clean.
- You have not insulated the loft space before, or your previous insulation has a thickness of less than 100mm.
- Your loft insulation is usually yellowish or pinkish colour, which is a sign of old insulation material. Replace it with a new insulation, which is usually in dark grey or brown colour.
Cavity Wall Insulation
Filling the cavity between your external walls with insulation material traps heat inside your home in winter, and prevents it from entering in summer
Consider Cavity Wall Insulation Under GBIS When:
- You are living in a home constructed 30-years ago that usually includes cavity space in external walls
- Same-sized bricks are used in your external walls – a sign of cavity area.
- Cavity insulation has never been installed in your home previously.
GBIS works on the retrofit assessment. It estimates cuts in heat loss and greenhouse gases in the atmosphere through cavity wall insulation and loft insulation measures. The scheme delivers only one insulation measure for each home
- Covers 1 measure per home only
- Loft & cavity wall insulation measures
- Homes with low EPC (Usually below D)
Reduce Your Energy Bills
Insulation can save you up to £300 per year on your energy bills
Stay Warm and Cosy
Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer
Increase Your Property Value
Insulation can increase your property value by up to 10%
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Insulation helps reduce energy consumption, which is good for the environment
Improve Your Health
Insulation can reduce the risk of damp, mould, and respiratory problems
Applying for government grants is easier than you think. Follow our step-by-step guide to secure the funding you need for a more energy-efficient home.
- Enter Your Postcode
- Book Your Free Survey
- Your Boiler is Installed
- Enjoy Instant Benefit
To be eligible for an insulation grant under GBIS, you must:
- Be a homeowner or private tenant in England, Scotland, or Wales.
- Live in a property with a council tax band A-D.
- Have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, F, or G.
- Not have received an insulation grant from GBIS or other government schemes in the past.
- Meet the income criteria (see below).
Income Criteria:
- Households with an annual income of £20,000 or less
- Households receiving certain benefits, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Income Support
Confirm Your Eligibility
Use our eligibility checker to see if you qualify for GBIS grants.
Application in Process
We will handle the grant application process on your behalf.
Site Survey (Absolutely Free)
We will schedule a surveyor to visit your site who assess your insulation needs and recommend the most suitable measures.
Grant Approvall
Once approved, a qualified installer will complete the insulation work in your home.
Better Insulation, Bigger Savings
GBIS helps with heat retention with state-of-the-art insulation measures. This translates into lower energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and greenhouse gases production in our atmosphere.
Reduced Drafts
Eliminate those annoying cold spots and enjoy consistent warmth throughout your home.
Improved Air Quality
Reduce dust and allergens trapped in poorly insulated walls
Quieter Home
Insulation dampens outside noise, creating a more peaceful living space
The GBIS scheme is designed to support low-income households (earning up to £31,000 per year) and those living in the least energy-efficient homes in England.
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Low-income Group
- EPC should be D, E, F, or G.
- Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Pension Credit Saving Credit
- Housing Benefit
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General Group
- Applicants must be a homeowner or someone who lives with the homeowner on the same property.
- Home EPC should be D, E, F, or G.
- Your property should come under the Council Tax Band from A to D (A to E for Scotland & Wales).
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Low-income Group
- EPC should be D, E, F, or G.
- Income Based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support Allowance
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Pension Credit Guarantee Credit
- Pension Credit Saving Credit
- Housing Benefit