DGI and cavity wall insulation?

sam1970

I have been contacted by a company called Domestic& general insulation regarding cavity wall insulation and they did the survey. they quoted £430 after grant discount for the 4 bedroom house. Do people think this is a reasonable quote? any feedback about the company!!

sam1970

any replies please!!!!

MX5huggy

Get 2 or 3 more quotes to confirm.

paddy's_mum

I never use companies that contact me out of the blue!

Apart from the fact that it may well be an intrusion, why aren't they so busy that they cannot spare the time to be touting for business?

Ask around your neighbourhood to find out who has had it done, by whom, and are they happy with the standard of work and the results.

brig001

Our local council will insulate cavity walls for £99 for any house - subject to access, scaffolding etc. Some councils will do it for free if you have children, give yours a ring.
Brian.

iamcornholio

Energycare .co.uk, were doing cavity wall insulation for between £99 and £149 recently. Others were doing it for a bit more but still way less than £430.

Gizmosmum_2

All depends on house type and size.

4 bed detached house -allowance is 140m2 for cavity wall insulation anything over would be £5/m2. Base price depends on how much utility funding has been secured and can be anything from £49 - £149 but shouldn't be any more.

If core price is £100 and your house is 142m2 cost would be £100 + 2x£5 = £100

Checkout the Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre in your area for free impartial advice 0800 512 012 or bookmysurvey on 0800 093 5239 they broker deals for insulation across a number of installersoffering the best price available in your area.

Hope this helps:)

Inactive

paddy's_mum wrote: »

I never use companies that contact me out of the blue!

Agreed, I choose the company, they don't choose me.;)

spirit

I've just paid £149 to Southern Electric contracting (for a big 3 bed semi). I went on to the energy saving trust initially and got names of companies offering grants and discounts then contacted them direct.

sam1970

thanks all..i got another quote forom Miller pattison and they quoted me £149..the only difference i guess is that they use the old Rock wool while the quote for £420 was for the new microbeads although i really dont know the difference!!