MSE News: Free insulation for British Gas customers

Former_MSE_Guy

This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story:

"British Gas will install free insulation to many of its customers who it supplies both gas and electricity to ..."

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Free insulation for British Gas customers

thewookie

This is interesting, but I can't find anywhere to register on the BG website, only the usual offer if you are over 70 or on a qualifying benefit and being a student I don't qualify...

smidgey

A bit slow MSE

thewookie: refer to the original thread for details on how to sign up https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3024168

thewookie

Cheers smidgey! :-D

alexlyne

I'm still not tempted by cavity wall insulation... too many scare stories floating around (even though my parents had theirs done years ago and not had any problems that they know of yet)

Froggitt

The cavity wall is also only free up to 140m2.

How is the 140m2 calculated?

cavity wall insulation... too many scare stories floating around

Such as?

Kittikins

The apply now button on the BG website isn't working, grrr.

kerri_gt

It's working now

dunloadin

Is this too good to be true?

There are catches, however. British Gas has around five million dual fuel customers and a limited stock of 200,000 installations available so anyone interested should register on its website as soon as possible, even though the deadline is 31 May.

Plus, it is only free for those with less than 60mm of insulation already while the size of their loft must be 80m2 or under. The cavity wall is also only free up to 140m2.

Homes with a loft space bigger than 80m2 or walls bigger than 140m2 still won't pay for the free components but they will be charged a top up fee of £5 per square meter to get the rest of the home insulated.

The deal also excludes any scaffolding or specialist equipment that may be necessary.

Forgive my cynicism, but most people will be living in homes well above the loft/wall size to get it for free; most will have 60mm+ loft insulation already, so at £5.00 per extra square meter the price will quickly rack up. Dont forget to add on the cost of the scaffolding & 'specialist equipment'.

So, well done BG for a clever marketing ploy!

kara_p_uk

how do I know the loft size!

sweetnorthenlass

does it save money... a local guy just offered me £100 to get it done but it seemed to good to be true. reckons it can cut nearly a quarter of ur bill. i think im more in need of new windows as mine are old and creaky