Can I get free funding for external wall insulation?

If you’re living in a home with solid walls, it’s suitable for external wall insulation, but this comes at a cost. An expensive one. Luckily, free funding for external wall insulation is available, and most don’t have to pay a penny towards the installation costs.

External wall insulation will insulate your home, slash your energy bills, and improve appearance and value. The UK government provides various free funding options for external wall insulation, and there’s also funding for upgrades through the Scottish Government. You can fill out the form below to see if you’re eligible or read on to see what current funding is available.

Homes in the UK with solid walls

The UK’s housing stock is amongst the oldest and leakiest in Europe. Our old houses are known to be draughty and expensive to heat, with an estimated 7.4 million homes needing solid wall insulation. A major obstacle for most homes without insulation is the upfront cost. On average, a typical semi-detached house can expect to pay £11,000 according to Energy Saving Trust. Luckily, the government is offering free insulation measures through dedicated schemes.

Free ECO funding for external wall insulation

The Energy Company Obligation is a funded scheme that provides funding for insulation, heating upgrades, solar panels and more to tackle fuel poverty in the UK. Free funding under this scheme covers external wall insulation and to qualify, you must be on certain benefits, including:

• Pension Guarantee Credit
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income Support
• Tax Credits

The scheme is available across the UK.

Free local council funding

Some local councils have funding pots with money set aside to help residents in the area with free energy efficiency upgrades, covering funding for external wall insulation. The funding is usually available to residents living with low incomes or those in homes affected by fuel poverty.

You can contact your local council to find out if they have any LA Flex funding schemes available or contact our teams.

Free grants with Home Energy Scotland

In Scotland, the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan helps homeowners secure a grant and an interest-free loan. This is all funded by the Scottish Government, and the money is to be used to help with a range of upgrades, including insulation to heat pumps.

The amount of grant and loan funding available depends on what improvements you want to make and there’s also a rural uplift for those living in rural areas.

Savings with external wall insulation

With external wall insulation, you can save up to £550! Find out how much you could save on your energy bill each year below:

Several free funding options are available in the UK for external wall insulation. The ECO scheme and local council funding are popular options and have helped millions across the UK get warmer homes with lower energy bills.