Loft Insulation

As part of the UK’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and therefore make our country greener and more energy efficient, the Government have obligated the largest energy companies in the UK to offer energy saving grants via the Energy Company Obligation or ‘ECO Scheme’. This scheme provides funding for low-income households to install a variety of energy saving measures, with Loft Insulation being one of these measures. 

The lifespan of loft insulation can vary depending on the type of insulation material used and the quality of installation. In general, most loft insulation materials have a relatively long lifespan, often exceeding 20 years or more. However, factors such as exposure to moisture, pests and rodents and physical damage can have an impact on energy efficiency and the overall lifespan of the product and installation. Regular inspections of your loft insulation can help identify any issues that may arise, allowing you to address them promptly and ensure the continued effectiveness of the insulation.

Loft insulation may reduce your available storage space, as it typically requires covering the loft floor with insulation. However, solutions like raised loft platforms can be installed to create storage space above the insulation. It is important to leave an air gap between any boarding, otherwise you run the risk of moisture build-up and damp forming.

Installing loft insulation provides an effective way to combat rising heat-loss, especially in colder temperatures. Building regulations recommend a minimum of 270mm thickness for loft insulation, but insulating above this amount can provide further savings on your energy bills. Our energy efficiency improvements experts at Zing Energy can answer any loft installation queries you may have.

Securing funding through the ECO scheme typically takes around a month. This involves an initial eligibility check, a home survey and wait times for approval from Ofgem. Rest assured, we’ll keep you in the loop with your application throughout the grant process.

As for fitting your roof insulation, our highly skilled team can complete the job in a matter of hours – though it naturally depends on the size of your property.

The vast majority of applications for loft insulation are approved so long as they meet the criteria for income and energy performance. That’s because the ECO4 scheme prioritises loft insulation above improvements to heating systems. In other words, they want you to insulate your loft as a first port of call along with other energy efficiency measures like solid wall insulation.

The initial cost of loft insulation varies depending on the size of your property and roof space, along with type of insulation used. Estimates range from as little as £100 to upwards of £1,000, though it can ‘pay for itself’ through savings on your heating bills. With loft insulation grants, you won’t need to cover this cost. It will be covered by your energy supplier as part of the ECO scheme.

The ECO scheme is an obligation for all energy companies with more than 150,000 customers. That includes the main energy suppliers, such as E.ON, EDF, British Gas, Octopus Energy, OVO Energy, Shell Energy, The Co-operative Energy, Utilita Energy, E, Ecotricity, ESB Energy, Outfox The Market, Scottish Power, SO Energy and The Utility Warehouse.

Yes, we can help with: cavity wall insulation grants, external wall insulation grants, flat roof insulation grants, internal wall insulation grants and room in roof insulation grants.