Great British
Insulation
Scheme
Could you insulate your home for free* and lower your energy bills?
Terms and conditions apply.
Great British
Insulation
Scheme
Could you insulate your home for free* and lower your energy bills?
Terms and conditions apply.
Get free* insulation with the Great British Insulation Scheme
Are you a homeowner or private renter looking to save money by becoming more energy efficient? The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) will do just that by installing free* cavity wall insulation, helping you to save an average yearly energy cost of £2351. Savings are based on a semi-detached house, and eligibility criteria will apply.
*To qualify for free insulation, you’ll need to own your own home, and your council tax band is between A and E with an EPC rating of D or lower. Or your home has an EPC rating of D or lower, and either you or someone you live with is in receipt of one of the listed benefits below. If scaffolding is required to install CWI, there could be a cost, but we’ll let you know before you decide to go ahead.
Get free* insulation with the Great British Insulation Scheme
Are you a homeowner or private renter looking to save money by becoming more energy efficient? The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) will do just that by installing free* cavity wall insulation, helping you to save an average yearly energy cost of £2351. Savings are based on a semi-detached house, and eligibility criteria will apply.
*To qualify for free insulation, you’ll need to own your own home, and your council tax band is between A and E with an EPC rating of D or lower. Or your home has an EPC rating of D or lower, and either you or someone you live with is in receipt of one of the listed benefits below. If scaffolding is required to install CWI, there could be a cost, but we’ll let you know before you decide to go ahead.
First time insulation
Alternately, you could save £2252 a year by having free first-time loft insulation installed. If you already have a layer of insulation, you can still benefit from a top up under the scheme, but you will need to pay a contribution. Savings are based on a semi-detached house, and eligibility criteria will apply.
What's the eligibility criteria for GBIS?
You’ll need to meet the following eligibility criteria to benefit from full or partial funding:
- You’re on qualifying benefits, and you are a homeowner with an EPC of D to G.
- Or you privately rent your home and have an EPC of D or E.
- Or you are a homeowner and have an EPC rating of D or lower and a council tax band of A to D in England and A to E in both Wales and Scotland.
Qualifying benefits:
- Income based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Guarantee Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
If you qualify through our online eligibility checker, we’ll need to perform a home survey to make sure we can install cavity wall or loft insulation. Only one upgrade can be installed, so if you’re eligible for both, we’ll help you work out which improvement is most beneficial for you and your home.
What's the eligibility criteria for GBIS?
You’ll need to meet the following eligibility criteria to benefit from full or partial funding:
- You’re on qualifying benefits, and you are a homeowner with an EPC of D to G.
- Or you privately rent your home and have an EPC of D or E.
- Or you are a homeowner and have an EPC rating of D or lower and a council tax band of A to D in England and A to E in both Wales and Scotland.
Qualifying benefits:
- Income based Job Seekers Allowance
- Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Guarantee Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
If you qualify through our online eligibility checker, we’ll need to perform a home survey to make sure we can install cavity wall or loft insulation. Only one upgrade can be installed, so if you’re eligible for both, we’ll help you work out which improvement is most beneficial for you and your home.
Which route will you qualify for?
If you qualify through either route 1 or 2, you’ll get free* cavity wall insulation.
Alternatively, you could also get free first-time loft insulation, but if you already have an existing layer of loft insulation,
you’ll need to pay a contribution. You may also need to pay for scaffolding3 if required. A home survey and terms and conditions apply to all installations.
Alternatively, you could also get free first-time loft insulation, but if you already have an existing layer of loft insulation,
you’ll need to pay a contribution. You may also need to pay for scaffolding3 if required. A home survey and terms and conditions apply to all installations.
Route 1
Eligibility criteria
- Your home has an EPC rating of D or below
- You or someone you live with is in receipt of one of the above benefits
Route 2
Eligibility criteria
- Own your home
- Your council tax bands is A to D or A to E in Wales and Scotland
- Your home has an EPC rating of D or below
What is the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)?
The Great British Insulation Scheme is a newly established government initiative designed to assist individuals in insulating their homes, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing energy expenses.
The Great British Insulation Scheme is a new government energy efficiency scheme. It is designed to deliver Insulation improvements to the least energy-efficient homes in Great Britain, to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce energy bills.
Did you know 25% of heat is lost through an uninsulated loft and 35% through uninsulated walls? Insulation is a great way to reduce your energy bills and make your home warmer.
What is the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)?
The Great British Insulation Scheme is a newly established government initiative designed to assist individuals in insulating their homes, enhancing energy efficiency, and reducing energy expenses.
The Great British Insulation Scheme is a new government energy efficiency scheme. It is designed to deliver Insulation improvements to the least energy-efficient homes in Great Britain, to tackle fuel poverty and help reduce energy bills.
Did you know 25% of heat is lost through an uninsulated loft and 35% through uninsulated walls? Insulation is a great way to reduce your energy bills and make your home warmer.
How you'll benefit from cavity wall insulation
Save on your energy bills
Filling your cavity walls with insulation will save you about £2351 a year on your heating bills.
25-year guarantee
We’re a Qualitymark-accredited installer, so your insulation comes with an insurance-backed guarantee (IBG).
Sustainability
You’ll also be doing your bit for climate change by saving 650kg4 of CO2 a year.
How does cavity wall insulation work and what are the cost savings with GBIS?
Depending on when your home was built, you may have cavity or solid walls. The cavity is where there is a space between the inner and outer walls of your home. If it’s left without insulation, there is nothing to stop the heat you generate from being lost. We’ll fill your cavities with insulation to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Our insulation comes with an insurance-backed guarantee that lasts for 25 years, giving you peace of mind that the insulation will keep on working and saving you money on energy bills for years to come. And the good news is, if you’re eligible, we will install it for free.* Check if you qualify with our online eligibility checker.
How does cavity wall insulation work and what are the cost savings with GBIS?
Depending on when your home was built, you may have cavity or solid walls. The cavity is where there is a space between the inner and outer walls of your home. If it’s left without insulation, there is nothing to stop the heat you generate from being lost. We’ll fill your cavities with insulation to keep your home warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Our insulation comes with an insurance-backed guarantee that lasts for 25 years, giving you peace of mind that the insulation will keep on working and saving you money on energy bills for years to come. And the good news is, if you’re eligible, we will install it for free.* Check if you qualify with our online eligibility checker.
Frequently asked questions
Under ECO, energy suppliers must promote measures that improve the ability
of low-income, fuel-poor, and vulnerable households to heat their homes.
Implementing these measures should result in reduced energy usage by
installing insulation.
The ECO scheme supports energy efficiency upgrades in the homes of those
considered to be in fuel poverty – both home owners and tenants.
Your property will need to be assessed to understand which specific
improvements would most benefit it. You must own your own home or have
permission from your landlord, including a social housing provider or
management company.
It is up to each energy supplier to determine which energy efficiency upgrades
will be funded. We'll work with the installers to understand which
improvements will benefit your property and how to fund them.
Any additional work to your home outside of the installation of energy-saving
recommendations from the survey will be at your expense, and we’ll let you
know before you agree to proceed.