Dialy Express free insulation with BG - catch?

misa.blue

Hi guys

I have seen the Daily Express offer for free cavity and loft insulation with British Gas and you don't have to be BG customer.

http://www.express.co.uk/money/view/299644/WARM-YOUR-HOME

Have any of you used this offer? Is there any catch? Seems to good to be true..

kwaks

Yeah done it, got it free as I qualified, well worth getting the survey anyway

misa.blue

kwaks wrote: »

Yeah done it, got it free as I qualified, well worth getting the survey anyway

That is good news, what are the criteria to qualify please?

ic

Its in your link:

Customers will only be eligible for free measures where we can insulate a minimum of two thirds of the total loft space or total wall space (when applied to the whole property). Free insulation is subject to square meterage limitations. Insulation beyond these limits is chargeable. For loft insulation, offer only applies where the thickness of existing insulation is less than 60mm. Offer excludes scaffolding, vents and any specialist equipment. Tenants must seek landlord permission. Offer only applicable to residential properties and excludes all other properties including without limitation commercial or part commercial premises.

Insulation used to only be available free to those claiming certain benefits or the over 70s - now the installers are opening this up to everybody.

macman

If you read the link, the T&C's are at the bottom of the page. But there are no personal criteria, your home simply has to be suitable for the install, subject to survey.
This is not new, all utility suppliers have had to offer free or subsidised home insulation for ages.