Room in Roof Insulation Grants

Room in Roof Insulation grants are available to pay for the entire cost of having loft or attic rooms insulated. If you receive a benefit that qualifies, then you should be entitled to a 100% grant to pay for Room in Roof Insulation.

The grant funding is part of the Government’s Energy Companies Obligation scheme, currently ECO4. The main Energy Suppliers such as British Gas, eON, etc. provide the funding for Insulation in private, domestic households.

Many older properties that were originally built with a loft/attic room or ‘Room-in-Roof’ were not insulated at the time. If insulation was installed, it is often inadequate by modern standards. Loft conversions that were carried out more than 30 years ago are also likely to be poorly insulated, if at all. Many loft rooms are therefore cold and difficult or impossible to heat.

(Note – we are referring here to a habitable room in the roof, not just a loft space where you may store belongings you never/rarely use. For this you require loft insulation).

Room in Roof Insulation grants to cover the entire cost are available if you receive one of the following income-related benefits:

• Child Benefit *
• Child Tax Credit
• Housing Benefit
• Income-Based Jobseekers Allowance
• Income-Related Employment Support Allowance
• Income Support
• Pension Credit Savings Credit
• Pension Guarantee Credit
• Universal Credit
• Working Tax Credit

* Household income limits apply. See our who qualifies page for details.

You may qualify under the ECO FLEX scheme, however we are awaiting confirmation of the qualifying criteria.

Anyone who does not meet the above criteria can still have a survey and quote to pay for the full cost of the work. Room in Roof Insulation typically costs from £2000.

You also need to own or privately rent the property and it must also be occupied i.e. not empty or undergoing refurbishment. You can also apply if you own 50% or more of a Housing Association property but please mention this in the notes on our form. There must also be a fixed staircase leading to the rooms and not a pull down ladder, etc. The walls and ceiling should also have little or no insulating material present.

Is it really Free?
If you receive a qualifying benefit, in most cases it is free but a small contribution is sometimes required, depending on the energy-efficiency of the property.

What if I don’t qualify?
Even if you’re not entitled to a grant, we can still help to organise a survey and quote.

Is the survey Free and how long does it take?
Yes, the survey is free and it typically takes up to two hours.

Will I have to clear the room out?
Yes, the room will need to be empty before the work begins. It does not need to be removed before the survey.

How long does the work take?
Most installations are completed in one day.

What about skirting boards, radiators, sockets and light fittings?
Skirting boards are removed but you will need to replace them. Light fittings and switches are removed and replaced. Radiators are not removed but insulated around, unless you remove and replace them.

Is decoration included in the grant?
No, the walls and ceilings will be ready for decoration when the job is complete.

Will I receive a guarantee?
From 1st July 2020 it will become compulsory for installers to issue a 25 year guarantee. This will be provided by organisations such as GDGC.