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Applying for flat roof insulation grants can be daunting if you’re unsure where to start. But as eco home improvement experts, we have created Eco Grants to quickly and easily assess grant eligibility – and we now offer guidance on flat roof insulation grants.
With our expertise, government funding for flat roof insulation is straightforward. Check your qualification with us today by providing your postcode and benefit details. We’ll evaluate your eligibility and respond ASAP.
By checking with us, you could save hundreds on installation costs and hundreds yearly on energy bills.
Don’t go it alone – rely on our insulation grant experience. We simplify the process so you can access funding for affordable flat roof insulation. Let us handle the details so you can upgrade your home.
A roof is considered “flat” if its pitch is 10 degrees or less. With minimal pitch, the roof cannot accommodate enough space for traditional loft insulation, challenging energy efficiency improvements.
But two flat roof insulation options exist:
The less common method today, cold roof insulation is installed between roof joists with a waterproof cover on top to create a cold roof and reduce dampness.
Cold roof insulation alone is now rare, but grants may support it alongside other insulation to improve your home’s energy rating. It requires ventilation to minimize dampness in the cold roof space.
While grants are available for cold roof insulation, the more outdated approach makes them less likely. The warmer method below is now preferred…
Warm roof insulation attaches insulation above roof joists rather than between them. A vapour barrier added on top keeps the roof warm and minimizes dampness.
This is the most common type today and especially effective for flat roofs. If seeking flat roof insulation grants, you are much more likely to receive funding for a warm roof installation versus a cold roof.
Warm roof insulation places insulation over the joists then adds a vapor barrier to retain heat and reduce moisture. This method is preferable for flat roofs and the type of installation most likely to receive grant funding support. Warm roof insulation is the top choice to keep flat roofs energy efficient.
It can seem counterintuitive to spend on home upgrades without knowing the pros and cons. This guide outlines if flat roof insulation is right for you:
You may decide flat roof insulation grants aren’t suitable – but cavity wall or underfloor grants could work instead.
If you have a flat roof, insulation will likely benefit your home through energy bill savings, comfort improvements, and reduced emissions. But can you get a grant to cover costs? You may qualify…
Since each grant has specific eligibility rules, you’ll need to review the criteria below. The two main flat roof insulation grants are:
The Great British Insulation Scheme does cover flat roof insulation. To qualify, you must be a low income household in Great Britain living in a poorly performing home – usually with an EPC rating of D-G.
The scheme obligates major energy suppliers (150,000+ customers) to support their most vulnerable customers in homes with high energy bills and emissions. GBIS offers government grants for various insulations, including flat roof, to meet the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 goal.
£1 billion in funding is available from summer 2023 through March 2026.
You likely qualify for flat roof insulation grants under GBIS if:
This meets the general group criteria.
For the low-income group, you must:
Like GBIS, ECO4 assists low income homes in the UK with poor efficiency, providing grants including flat roof insulation to reduce emissions and energy costs.
You probably qualify for ECO4 flat roof insulation grants if:
If you get one of these government benefits while residing in a D-G rated home, you likely qualify for ECO4 flat roof insulation support:
Below are the annual income limits to qualify for ECO4 with child benefit, if living in a D-G rated home:
1 child: £19,800
2 children: £24,600
3 children: £29,400
4+ children: £34,200
1 child: £27,300
2 children: £32,100
3 children: £36,900
4 children: £41,700
Through Eco Grants, we help homeowners access entitled funding. Check your qualification with us in just 60 seconds and we’ll advise on available support.
And if eligible, we can handle the flat roof insulation installation. At Apex Eco, our eco home improvement experts have years of experience helping UK homes boost efficiency.
At Apex Eco, our eco home improvement installers are passionate about saving customers money. That’s why we’ve become experts in both installation and grants. Work with us and we’ll advise you on cavity wall insulation grants you may qualify for. Just fill out our quick form and we’ll follow up with more information.
If you’re already considering cavity wall insulation, it makes sense to check if a grant could cover costs. Submitting our form takes just minutes and could potentially save you money. As experienced installers, we want to guide you through available grants to make upgrades affordable. Let us handle the details so you can improve your home’s efficiency.
The UK authorities implemented a 0% VAT rate on all energy conserving materials in the UK, including cavity wall insulation, starting in April 2022. This zero VAT on insulation products will remain in place through March 2027.
When buying qualifying insulation, the 0% VAT is automatically applied at purchase. Homeowners don’t need to apply through any program – they simply benefit from more affordable cavity wall insulation. This helps extend the value of any government insulation grants even further.
Without a doubt! The more insulation in your home, the better it will perform energy-wise, meaning lower utility bills every month and fewer carbon emissions. Insulating your flat roof can help make your home more comfortable.
It depends on your specific situation. Some receive grants covering the full installation cost, making the insulation effectively free. Others get grants covering just a portion, paying the remainder themselves.
To find out if you qualify and how much a flat roof insulation grant could provide, check your eligibility with us today.
