Insulation encouragement schemes?

[michael]

Are there or will there be any government schemes to encourage people to insulate their homes. I’m sure something was mentioned on the news a few weeks back.
I need to get some more insulation for my loft spaces and would like to know more before running off to B&Q and departing with my hard earned cash.

I did see Still’s post on B&Q discount. That'll be a bit of a help

 

[AMc]

You may find some info here...
http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Easy-ways-to-stop-wasting-energy/Energy-saving-grants-and-offers

My experience is that the subsidised rolls of loft insulation at the big DIY stores are often available but more so in the autumn than summer. Last time I saw them B&Q had rolls of mineral wool at £3 a pop which was as cheap as you can hope for - subsidised by British Gas and labled as not to be used in new build.

Most of the subsidised schemes for professional insulation were weighted around putting in insulation where there was none at all rather than topping up older insulated lofts IIRC

 

[michael]

Yes AMc, I remember seeing fairly cheap rolls of insulation at the DIY sheds a couple of years back but not recently. Probably best to pencil this job in for the autumn then when I might get some bargains

 

[Penners]

My experience is that the subsidised rolls of loft insulation at the big DIY stores are often available but more so in the autumn than summer. Last time I saw them B&Q had rolls of mineral wool at £3 a pop which was as cheap as you can hope for.

Yes, I bought some of that highly subsidised stuff, last winter. I went looking for some more a couple of weeks ago, and its price had gone up to - wait for it - £36 for a triple roll, instead of £3!

The Government scheme that offers help with insulating your home is called Warm Front (ooooh, Matron! ). There are qualifying conditions - you'll find all the info here:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Environmentandgreenerliving/Energyandwatersaving/Energygrants/DG_10018661

 

[wobs]

About 5 years ago I got our loft insulated through a council run scheme. As a home owner who works we were still eligable and only paid £75. They fitted the rockwool, and at the time it would of cost me about £200 if I had bought it myslef from B&Q.

However, the loft space above the bathroom is only accessable via a very small hole from the main loft, and they refused to go there. I did that bit myself (only a few rolls), and it took 3 attempts to get out again. The chimney breast, and roof woodworkrubbed against my ribs as I inched my way out.

I am NEVER doing that again.

However, we get someone at the door about once a month offering more insulation. Shame I can't find anywhere else to put it.