Lower Your Home's Energy Bills

Homeowners may qualify for fully funded improvements through the Warm Homes Plan if they meet income or benefit-related criteria and their property has an EPC rating of D to G. You may qualify if you receive a means-tested benefit such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit, or if your household income falls below the area median. Contact us for a free eligibility check.

Yes. Owning your home outright does not affect your eligibility for energy efficiency grants. What matters is your household income, any benefits you receive, and your property's EPC rating. Many outright owners in lower-income households qualify for fully funded improvements.

Yes. Research consistently shows that homes with higher EPC ratings achieve higher sale prices, sell faster, and attract more interest from buyers and mortgage lenders. Improving from EPC E to EPC C can increase property value by several percentage points. Energy efficient homes are increasingly sought after as buyers factor in running costs and environmental impact.

This depends on your property's construction and current state, but for most UK homes loft insulation offers the best combination of cost-effectiveness and EPC impact, saving up to £400 per year and delivering a significant SAP score improvement. For solid wall properties, internal wall insulation is typically the most impactful measure. A free property assessment will identify the best options for your specific home.

In most cases, no. The majority of energy efficiency improvements, including loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, and smart heating controls, can be completed while you remain in the property with minimal disruption. Heat pump installations are more involved but our installers will plan the work to minimise inconvenience and keep you informed throughout.

Non-standard construction properties, including solid wall terraces, concrete-framed homes, and steel-framed houses, are not automatically excluded from grant funding. In fact, many solid wall properties are prioritised under the Warm Homes Plan. Our qualified assessors will evaluate your specific construction type and identify suitable, approved measures.

A higher EPC rating can positively impact your mortgage options. Many major lenders now offer green mortgage products with preferential interest rates for properties rated EPC A or B. If you are remortgaging, improving your EPC before the application could open up better products. Some lenders also apply stricter criteria to properties with very low EPC ratings.

The Home Energy Model (HEM) is a new methodology that replaces the Standard Assessment Procedure for calculating EPC ratings, launching in October 2026. Under HEM, properties with gas boilers will struggle to achieve EPC C on the heating system metric. As a homeowner, this means that improving your EPC rating before October 2029, when HEM becomes the sole methodology, may be significantly easier and cheaper under the current SAP system.

Yes. In some cases, grant funding covers most of the cost of improvements and any remaining balance can be covered by 0% interest finance options available through regulated lenders. We can advise on the best combination of funding routes for your specific situation. There is no obligation and we will be transparent about all options before any work begins.

No. Our initial eligibility check and consultation are completely free with no obligation. If a formal property survey is needed, this is also arranged at no charge where grant funding is being applied for. We only proceed with any paid work once you have given informed consent and are fully comfortable with the plan and funding arrangements.