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External Wall Insulation Grants

Take advantage of £1000s in free grants to insulate your home and significantly reduce your energy bills. With free external wall insulation, you can take control by enhancing your home’s comfort and efficiency and reduce your household carbon footprint. 

Ready to get started? Explore your eligibility for free insulation solutions today!

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Up to £40,000 in Funding Available from GOV.UK

Understanding External Wall Insulation

External wall insulation involves the installation of a layer of insulating material to the solid outside walls and covering it with render or cladding.

There are a range of external wall insulation finishes you can choose from such as smooth, textured, tiled, painted, or brick/stone effects. External wall insulation gives a weatherproof layer that will protect your brickwork, increase sound resistance, and help to prevent issues with dampness.

This type of insulation not only enhances your home’s energy efficiency but also improves weatherproofing, reduces heat loss by up to 35%, and adds an additional layer of protection to your property.

Reasons to Insulate Your Property

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of external wall insulation grants and improve your home’s energy efficiency. Here’s why insulation is essential: 

Who Can Apply for the Grant?

Households that meet specific criteria may qualify for external wall insulation grants. Here are the key requirements:
  • Low-income households with an annual income of £31,000 or less
  • Recipients of government benefits
  • Homeowners and private tenants may be eligible
  • Part-owners of homes with Housing Associations (owning at least 50%) may still qualify
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) also earmarks funding for low energy efficiency households (EPC rating of D or below) and with the lowest Council Tax bands (A-D in England  and A-E in Scotland and Wales). The Warm Homes: Local Grant also provides funding in England for energy efficiency home improvements, including insulation. Up to £15,000 could be available to low-income households for energy performance upgrades to low EPC rated properties.

4 Steps to a Warmer Home & Lower Bills

  • Enter Your Information: Share some basic details to begin the process.
  • Schedule Your Free Survey: We’ll arrange to visit your home to conduct an insulation assessment.
  • Insulation Installation: Once you approve the quote (including any grant funding), we’ll install your insulation.
  • Reduce Energy Bills: Start benefiting from reduced heating costs right away.
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More Insulation Choices for Your Home

There are various types of insulation available to meet the energy efficiency needs of any home.

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Loft Insulation

A quick and effective way to insulate your home.

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Spray Foam Insulation

Efficient insulation using expanding foam.

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Cavity Wall Insulation

Installed within the gaps in your walls to improve energy efficiency.

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External Wall Insulation

Insulation installed externally outside the home

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Flat Roof Insulation

Tailored insulation solutions for flat roof properties.

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Internal Wall Insulation

Keep the warmth in with internal solid wall insulation. 

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Party Wall Insulation

Insulating internal walls between rooms for better energy retention.

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Underfloor Insulation

Minimises heat loss by insulating beneath your floors.

Main Benefits of External Wall Insulation

Installing external wall insulation offers numerous benefits that go beyond just energy savings.

Improved Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Installing external wall insulation can significantly reduce thermal loss from your home, leading to lower energy bills. The insulation material helps your home achieve a better energy performance (EPC) certificate rating.

Enhanced Comfort and Protection

External wall insulation reduces draughts, making your home warmer and more comfortable. It also provides added weatherproofing and sound resistance, protecting both your brickwork and the interior of your home to avoid issues with moisture and damp. 

Increased Longevity and Sustainability

By installing external wall insulation, you not only extend the lifespan of outer walls but also contribute to lowering household carbon emissions. This is especially beneficial for older, non-traditional homes in need of refurbishment. 

Estimated Annual Savings With External Insulation

Installing external wall insulation can lead to substantial reductions in energy bills and significantly lower the CO2 emissions from a household.

Property typeEnergy bill savings (£/year)Carbon dioxide savings (kgCo2/year)
Detached house£5501,500kg
Semi-detached house£330900kg
Mid-terrace house£200500kg
Detached bungalow£250650kg
Mid-floor flat£160410kg

*Savings estimated on insulating a gas-heated home based on fuel prices as of July 2025. (Source: Energy Saving Trust)

Why We’re the Best Choice for Insulation Funding

Choosing the right partner for your insulation needs ensures that you maximise your savings and get the best possible service. Here’s why we stand out:

  • Specialised Grant Expertise: We focus on helping you access the right funding for your insulation, maximising your savings.
  • Trusted and Certified Installers: Our team of professionals ensures a smooth process, delivering high-quality insulation tailored to your home’s needs.
  • Rapid Eligibility Check: Our streamlined process quickly identifies your qualification for grants.
  • Complimentary Home Survey: We provide a free home survey to assess the best insulation solution for your property.
  • Long-Term Assurance: Benefit from a 25-year warranty on your external wall insulation, giving you peace of mind.
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Homeowners Share Their Experience

Discover how our external wall insulation services have made a difference for homeowners.

Tom Doyle
Tom Doyle
Bristol
Free insulation has really made a difference. Was able to get free funding that covered the cost of insulating my loft roof space. The insulation was installed quickly and I saw a very immediate impact on my energy bills. Highly recommended.
Sam Jones
Sam Jones
Coventry
Fantastic experience. Installers made sure to disrupt as little as possible and cleaned up before they left. 5*****
Catherine Newcombe
Catherine Newcombe
Lancaster
After an initial reluctance to apply -assuming I wouldn't qualify - I was amazed to find that I was actually eligible for funding. Within weeks my home had the previously failed cavity wall insulation replaced. This has made a significant difference to the warmth in my home and my heating bills.

Ready to Transform Your Home with Free Insulation?

With the Free Insulation Scheme, you can take advantage of outside wall insulation grants to enhance your home’s energy efficiency while cutting down on heating costs. Our team is dedicated to providing top-tier insulation services that make a real difference in your comfort and energy savings.  Check your eligibility today and start enjoying the benefits of a warmer, more efficient home!
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External Wall Insulation FAQs

Common questions about external or solid wall insulation are answered for you

If cavity wall insulation fails, which can happen in some cases, it is likely because the insulation allows rainwater to get in through the cavity. With external insulation, the weatherproof render will stop the rainwater from accessing the wall and ultimately makes cavity-fill insulation a useful thermal barrier. Splitting the required thickness of insulation between cavity and external is a sensible decision. The cavity will usually be 50mm wide, add 20mm external insulation, in the same way as for solid walls, and the wall will reach a good U value – the measure of how good a material is at insulating.
External wall insulation grants do not cover the cost of any repairs that are required in order for the insulation to be installed. A local builder might be able to help you with this before you apply for an external wall insulation grant.

The insulation normally improves the look of a property and boosts its overall value. Also, there are several different finishes to choose from that can ensure the appearance of your home is not negatively affected. 

Yes. A large majority of solid wall insulation systems are manufactured and independently audited in accordance with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard. External wall insulation systems include materials that are free from CFC and HCFC.

The duration of external wall insulation installation depends largely on the size and complexity of the property. For a standard home, the process usually takes up to one full week. However, larger or more intricate properties may require additional time to ensure proper installation.

Due to the nature of the work, it would be impossible to completely avoid mess and disruption during installation. However, our approved installers are highly professional and will do their best to keep this disruption to a minimum and they will clean up after themselves when the work is completed.
Yes, you could be eligible for solid wall insulation grant through the Energy Company Obligation scheme or Great British Insulation Scheme. Funding for the grant schemes is free and is provided by the main energy companies who are obligated to make a contribution towards helping households install energy efficient measures that will reduce their energy bills and carbon footprints.  Another potential source of funding is Warm Homes: Local Grant funding which can provide grants for a range of energy efficiency measures, including external wall insulation. Grants of up to £15,000 could be available to eligible low-income households.
Professionally installed external solid wall insulation is reported to reduce heat loss by up to 35%. For example, a semi-detached home heated by gas could potentially save up to £330 annually on heating costs. The savings for a detached property through solid wall insulation could be even higher, potentially being around £550 annually. Savings for a mid-terrace property (£200), detached bungalow (£250) and mid-floor flat (£160) as a result in installing solid wall insulation all make a considerable difference to energy bills.

Free external wall insulation grants, including government support for rendering, are just some of the many options available to homeowners seeking energy efficiency improvements. These other insulation services include cavity, internal, spray foam, underfloor, and roof or loft protection. 

In accordance with Building Regulations, if 25% or more of a wall is going to be insulated externally, it is normally necessary to ensure the entire wall is up to current standards. The thermal performance of the wall that is insulated needs to have a U value of no more than 0.30. Your approved installer will ensure that all work carried out meets the necessary building regulations.

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