Loft Insulation Grant

jburfot

I live in a 3 bed semi in herts. I had a guy come round last night who offers grants from the utility companies towards loft insulation and cavity wall insulation.

I cannot have the walls done as its 1930's thus no cavity walls, however he quoted me £270 to insulate my loft to HPI requirement levels.

Now i know nothing about these sort of prices, does anyone know if this is a good price or not?

Shazmar_2

Contact your own utility company to see what they offer. Also contact your council as they often give grants for this as well. Have a look at this page http://www.kentenergycentre.org.uk/Grants/Grants_intro.asp

cattie

I'm surprised you say you can't have your 30's house cavity wall insulated as I have a 30's house & had my home cavity wall insulated about 2 years ago.

Perhaps it depends on which builder builds the houses, maybe they use different methods during the same period.

Poppycat

My house is built in 30's and also doesnt have cavity walls I dont think cavity walls were that widespread back then

ianeverton

Last week i had my loft insulated for £199 fixed price through my local energy supplier(i think this is a standard price in all areas) I am in merseyside.

Pre 1930s houses are nearly always solid walls.

I wonder whether the other poster has got it right (no offence).

It is very easy to check if you have a cavity or not.

Every few courses of brick will be layed end on.

Loobysaver

I would contact the local council as that's where we got our cavity wall insulation through. They had a special grant with British Gas so it cost me £250 for cavity wall insulation. Our house was built in 1935 and has cavities.