British Gas Insulation Scheme

Tillydot

I applied for the above scheme in June of 2012. I was aware the scheme finished in Nov 2012. When I rang British Gas I asked if I would be still be able to apply. I had a letter apologising for the time it would take to send someone to survey my home, the appointment was for Dec 2012. I rang on several occasions and was told I would probably get the work done in the Summer but I said as long as it was done for the Winter it didnt matter.

My house is very cold and I am on a small pension. I rang again today and out of the blue was told as the money from the Governement had run out in Nov 2012 they didnt think I would be able to have the work carried out. I have a contract with them which was given to me by the lady who did the survey in Dec 2012. This is obviously worth nothing and makes a mockery of these deals. I am going to have another freezing Winter and there doesnt seem to be anything I can do about it!

[Deleted User]

do you get any benefits that might make you eligible for current schemes?

Ecodave

It looks like you missed the boat on that particular scheme, but there is another scheme called the Energy Company Obligation that you may be eligible under, depending on your circumstances. Failing that, paying for insulation yourself is better than not getting it done at all. Basic insulation of walls and lofts pays for itself within a couple of years.

Richie-from-the-Boro

Basic insulation of walls and lofts pays for itself within a couple of years, if your starting point is ZERO

- a decent jacket fitted to your hot water tank, it will pay for itself in six months
- lag yer pipes get the price back within a year
- seal floor and skirting gaps get the price back within a year
- floor insulation is build complex, expect two to ten years
- go from zero to 10" of roof or loft insulation get the price back within two years
- go from 3" to 10" of roof or loft insulation get the price back within five years
- cavity will pay for itself within about three to four years
- solid wall insulation [internal] about 15 years
- solid wall insulation [external] about 20+ years

Basic Insulation of windows - Heat Loss Reduction Values for single glazed to 'other form' glazing are - ish !

- secondary glazing + insulated shutters 77%
- secondary glazing + heavy curtains 66%
- stand alone insulated shutters 60%
- double-glazing 55%
- honeycomb blinds 36%
- modern insulated roller blinds 22%