New Green Homes Grant to give up to £5,000 in vouchers for insulation and double-glazing

tek-monkey

So despite taking 9 weeks for a survey I had an email within 48 hours saying I need to pay my share immediately and then they'll find me a start date.  The contract clearly said payment upon commencement, so I've told them I need a start date before I'll give them any money.  I don't mind paying up front for them to get materials etc. but they know I have 3 months on my voucher, I'm not paying now and them not coming til September!

JohnnyFish

Extended my voucher recently but only two months extension (up to 31st Aug) was given. Questioned it today via chat mail to be told the latest date for any extension is Aug 31st. Agent also stated that no further applications for extensions will be accepted as from yesterday and that all vouchers must be redeemed by 31st Aug, the date the scheme finally ends. My installer cannot guarantee to meet that deadline, so the last 9 months could have been a complete waste of time and effort.

tek-monkey

JohnnyFish said:

Extended my voucher recently but only two months extension (up to 31st Aug) was given. Questioned it today via chat mail to be told the latest date for any extension is Aug 31st. Agent also stated that no further applications for extensions will be accepted as from yesterday and that all vouchers must be redeemed by 31st Aug, the date the scheme finally ends. My installer cannot guarantee to meet that deadline, so the last 9 months could have been a complete waste of time and effort.

Mine got extended til 1st October?

sallyhocking

Write to your local MP at mp@parliament.uk 
I did and got a swift reply and support and received the voucher email for air source heat pump within 3 weeks. I kept in touch with MP updating him on progress (or not).  Applied on 10th January and received voucher 3 weeks ago. Work carried out….job done. Don’t give up, I believe that’s what they want you to do.

tek-monkey

sallyhocking said:

Write to your local MP at mp@parliament.uk 
I did and got a swift reply and support and received the voucher email for air source heat pump within 3 weeks. I kept in touch with MP updating him on progress (or not).  Applied on 10th January and received voucher 3 weeks ago. Work carried out….job done. Don’t give up, I believe that’s what they want you to do.

I tried that, the reply seemed to be more interested in telling me what the scheme was than helping.

zayn

Can anyone who has had there External Wall Solid Insulation done post some pictures please. I am concerned the depth of the Solid Wall insulation which is seems to be a fixed size and will extend beyond my existing window ledges
 

swajarbal

So I finally had the work completed yesterday (external cavity wall insulation) and now need to submit the voucher.

The installer said that it would take a month or so to get the documentation/certificates, which seems a long time considering the deadlines and expiry of the voucher (mine was issued 10/05/2021 and expires 08/08/2021).

Am I able to submit the voucher by ticking the box below? There does not appear to be a need to upload anything at this stage?

Natalie190190

After 6 months, and 6 weeks of having scaffoling up builder has stated he unlikely to be able to undertake the work as the scheme hasn't paid him from previous jobs. 

Is there anyone in the North East who has successfully had External Wall Insulation fitted please and if so by who? 

TIA

tek-monkey

JohnnyFish said:

Extended my voucher recently but only two months extension (up to 31st Aug) was given. Questioned it today via chat mail to be told the latest date for any extension is Aug 31st. Agent also stated that no further applications for extensions will be accepted as from yesterday and that all vouchers must be redeemed by 31st Aug, the date the scheme finally ends. My installer cannot guarantee to meet that deadline, so the last 9 months could have been a complete waste of time and effort.

This may be relevant to you:

From the 1st August extension requests may be granted but in more limited circumstances than previously. More information can be found on the scheme website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-green-homes-grant-scheme

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swajarbal said:

So I finally had the work completed yesterday (external cavity wall insulation) and now need to submit the voucher.

The installer said that it would take a month or so to get the documentation/certificates, which seems a long time considering the deadlines and expiry of the voucher (mine was issued 10/05/2021 and expires 08/08/2021).

Am I able to submit the voucher by ticking the box below? There does not appear to be a need to upload anything at this stage?

Just wait, you've time.  I've just had Cavity Wall Insulation done, the certs came in a few days.  After submitting the voucher, they confirmed it was paid to the contractor four or five days later.