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  • Internal Wall Insulation | ECO Simplified Limit

    Internal Wall Insulation About 35% of all heat loss from UK homes is due to un-insulated external walls. Internal wall insulation is perfect for solid wall homes where you can't alter the outside of the property. ​ If your home was built before 1920 there is a strong likelihood that your property has solid walls. ​ You can check your wall type by looking at your brick pattern.​ If some of the bricks are laid with the square end facing, the wall is likely to be solid. If the wall is stone, it is likely to be solid. ​ Internal wall insulation is installed on a room by room basis and is applied to all exterior walls. Polyisocyanurate Insulated (PIR) plaster boards are usually used creating a dry-lined, insulated internal wall. The internal walls are then plastered to leave a smooth and clean surface for redecoration. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £195-£650 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a sma ll flat to a large detached home). Not only will this make your house warmer in winter but it will also save you money by slowing the loss of heat through un-insulated walls.​ It will slightly reduce the floor area of any rooms which it is applied (roughly about 100mm per wall) Can be quite disruptive to install and does require the removal and re-fixing of items such as switches and radiators. Any issues with penetrating or rising damp must be rectified before install can commence. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

  • Inefficient Gas Boiler Upgrade | ECO Simplified Limit

    Non-Condensing Gas Boiler Upgrade We can offer a gas boiler upgrade if your current boiler is non-condensing and you own the property you currently live in , through the ECO4 scheme. ​ The new boiler will be a more efficient condensing Gas boiler . ​ Non-Condensing Boiler vs Condensing Gas Boilers ​ All new gas boiler installations must be condensing by law, which came into effect in 2005, however there are a small list of exceptions that can still allow a non-condensing boiler to be installed. ​ Only condensing boilers can be installed under the ECO4 scheme. There is no exceptions made under the scheme. ​ All well designed and maintained boilers burn their fuel efficiently, but non-condensing boilers inevitably lose heat in the form of hot gases that escape up the flue. This limits their overall efficiency. Non-condensing boilers may only have an efficiency rating of 70 to 80 per cent , while in old models this figure could be even lower at 50 to 60 per cent . In contrast, condensing boilers have been designed to minimise this heat loss and have an average efficiency of 95% with some models able to achieve 99% efficiency . Condensing boilers feature larger heat exchangers that cool the flue gases before they escape, condensing the water vapour out of them. The temperature of the flue gases during this heat exchange process drops rapidly from approximately 130℃ to 50℃. The condensation formed as a result is what gives the boilers their name, and there can be as much as two litres of it produced every hour. This condensate liquid is drained into a waste water outlet via a condensate pipe. Thanks to this additional heat exchange process, condensing boilers are able to extract virtually all of the heat latent in the flue gases. This additional heat energy is then transferred back into the heating system. The extra efficiency of condensing boilers means they can offer major cost savings and they are also more environmentally friendly, helping you to lower the carbon emissions of your household. ​ Advantages of condensing gas boilers ​ More energy-efficient as they use more of the fuel for usable heat Lower energy bills Use less fuel than non-condensing boilers to produce same amount of heat and hot water Reduced CO2 emissions and carbon footprint ​ How can I tell which type of boiler I have? There are 2 easy ways to check if your boiler is either condensing or non-condensing and you do not have a manual to hand. ​ If the boiler has a white plastic pipe coming out of the bottom of the boiler and then going outside into a drain, it is condensing . You will usually see the condensate pipe on the exterior wall to the boiler. If the flue is white plastic it is condensing . If it the flue is metal, then it is non-condensing . ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding

  • Contact | ECO Simplified

    TAURA NESU Zita Runhare Email Ndeipi Service iwe yaunofarira? Kuzviisa Kugadziridza Kutsigira Vashandi Kuendesa Kudzidziswa Tungamira Chizvarwa PAS2019 Kubvumidzwa Kutsigira Yekuwedzera ruzivo nezve ECO3 usati watumira fomu rekufanirwa Ruzivo rwekuwedzera nezve zvaunoda Ndatenda nekutumira kubvunza kwako. Mumwe wechikwata achange achisangana nekukurumidza sezvazvinogona. Tumira Contact: Contact

  • Air Source Heat Pump | ECO Simplified Limit

    Air Source Heat Pump Air source heat pumps (ASHPs) absorb heat from the outside air to heat your home and hot water. They can still extract heat when air temperatures are as low as -15°C. Air source heat pumps need electricity to run, but because they are extracting renewable heat from the environment, the heat output is greater than the electricity input. This makes them an energy efficient method of heating your home. Think of an air source heat pump as a 'reverse fridge'. Heat is absorbed from the outdoor air and is compressed to raise the temperature. This then works to heat your home and hot water. Before thinking about an ASHP you must consider the following : Do you have somewhere to put it? You’ll need a place outside your home where a unit can be fitted to a wall or placed on the ground. It will need plenty of space around it to get a good flow of air. A sunny wall is ideal. The external unit is connected to an internal unit containing circulation pumps and hot water, which is usually smaller than the average boiler. What type of heating system do you have now? Homes without an existing central heating system will require one to be installed for an air source heat pump to work. What fuel will you be replacing? The system is more likely to pay for itself if it’s replacing an expensive system like electric heating. You’re unlikely to save much on your heating bill if you’re switching from mains gas. ​ Air source heat pumps can be installed as one of two varieties: ​ Air-to-Water Heat Pumps: These are the most common in the UK, transferring the heat into water which can then be used for traditional home heating elements. Air-to-Air Heat Pump s: These work with a circulation system to heat the air itself. ​ The main benefit of an air source heat pump is a more energy efficient method of heating your home, due to it producing around 3.5 kW of heat for every 1kW of energy used. This efficiency also brings a great saving on your carbon footprint of between 2,150 to 2,250 kg of carbon a year, compared to an A-rated boiler according to the Energy Saving Trust. Only air to water heat pumps are included in funding schemes. Currently the ECO4 Scheme offer fully funded options, subject to qualifying criteria. To find out what these are follow the link below; ​ ECO4 ​ Air source heat pumps offer a great alternative to LPG gas & oil boilers, electric room heaters and electric storage heaters but to work at their best your home needs to be a well insulated home. ​ If you are looking to spend money on a new heating system but insulation in your home is not up to standard, an air source heat pump would not be a sound investment for the future. ​ Air source heat pumps work best at producing heat at a lower temperature than boilers so if you have an draught proof home this will increase the efficiency. ​ It is also worth keeping in mind that while it is possible that if you are changing from a boiler to an Air source heat pump that you could use the existing pipework and radiators, this is not guaranteed and it is very likely that all will need to be replaced. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply Now

  • External Wall Insulation | ECO Simplified Limit

    External Wall Insulation About 35% of all heat loss from UK homes is due to un-insulated external walls. External wall insulation is defined as a layer of insulation that is fixed to an existing external wall. This layer will be finished either with a coat of render or with an alternative cladding to protect it from the elements. External wall insulation is perfect for solid wall homes where you want to improve the look of the exterior of your home and its thermal rating. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: Can save between £195-£650 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a small flat to a large detached home). External wall insulation cannot only improve the look of your home, but also improve the weather proofing and sound resistance, alongside reducing drafts and heat loss. Having external wall insulation fitted to your home requires no internal work so the disruption can be kept to a minimum. Some period properties cannot have this installed to the front of the property but can have it installed to the rear. It will also increase the lifespan of your walls as it protects your brickwork, but these do need to be structurally sound before installation. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

  • Smart Heating Controls | ECO Simplified Limit

    Smart Heating Controls Smart heating controls allow you to control your heating from your mobile phone or tablet via an app. Obviously for these to work, you do need an active internet connection. ​ They allow you to have greater control over your home heating by giving you access while you are on the move, so that if you are out, you can always return to a nice warm home. ​ There are several different products available, with varying levels of features available. ​ Within the ECO4 scheme there are several products that can be installed; from smart controls to Time and Temperature zone controls that allow for a minimum of 2 heating zones in your property so that instead of heating your whole house, you could turn the heating off in a zone your are not currently in. This is usually set to upstairs and downstairs but it is also possible to have multiple zones, through additional smart TRV's being added. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding

  • Landlord Insulation & Heating Grants | ECO Simplified Limit

    ECO3 Grants Kune Varidzi Veimba Ndiye roja wepfuma anogona kukodzera kuwana ECO3 mari, kana ivo vari kuwana mukana unokodzera. ​ Pane zvikonzero zvinoverengeka nei Landlord vangangoda kuti maroja avo ashandise chirongwa ichi. Kusimudzira kudziyisa uye nekuisa kuputira kutsva kune imwe imba hakungowedzere kukosha kwayo asiwo, maroja ako anochengetedza mari pamagetsi avo emagetsi uye vanonyatsogadzikana munzvimbo dzavari. Izvo zvinobatsirawo kukwezva maroja matsva kana nzvimbo yacho isina chinhu. ​ Zvese zvivakwa munzvimbo yakazvimiririra yekuhaya muEngland neWales zvinofanirwa kuve neiyo EPC yakapihwa chiyero cheE 'kunze kwekunge vasunungurwa. Kana chivakwa chako chiri pazasi pe 'E' chiyero iwe unogumira kune izvo waunogona kutanga kuisa. Matanho anowanikwa e 'F' kana 'G' akayerwa zvivakwa ndeye Solid wall Insulation (Yemukati kana Yekunze Insulation) & Yekutanga Nguva Central Heating. Chero izvozvi zvinofanirwa kuunza yako pfuma pamusoro peiyo 'E' zvinoreva kuti iwe unogona kuve nekuwedzera kuputira kana kudziisa kwakaiswa. ​ Sangano racho rinopa huwandu hwakatemerwa hunovhara chivakwa, pachinzvimbo chega chega chiyero chinokwezva mari pachikwata chinoshandisirwa kubva parudzi rweimba, huwandu hwedzimba dzekurara uye pre yekuisa inopisa mhando. Kune zvimwe zvinokwidziridzwa kana semuenzaniso imba yako isiri kushandisa mainini kudziyisa gasi. Izvi zvinogona kureva kuti iwe unogona kuve nematanho akawanda akaisirwa pane zvingangoita pasina mutengo kwauri, asi iwe nevako maroja munowana mabhenefiti azere. ​ Aya mabhenefiti anosanganisira: ​ Inovandudza kukosha kwepfuma uye mamiriro Inoderedza magetsi emagetsi kune varipo uye vatsva maroja Inoita yako imba ive yakasununguka nzvimbo yekugara Inobatsira kuchengeta & kukwezva maroja matsva Inoita kuti zvive nyore kutengesa chivakwa Inobatsira kuchengetedza nharaunda ​ Iko hakuna mutengo wekutarisa kukodzera kana kuenda kuburikidza neyakaongororwa maitiro uye kana paine chero mipiro inodiwa, unogona kuti kwete chero nguva chero isati yaiswa. ​ Zvakare hapana mugadziri achaisa chero chinhu pane yako chivakwa pasina varidzi vedzimba mvumo yakanyorwa. Tinokumbira maLandlord ruzivo kuitira kuti kana roja ratitumira cheki yekukodzera isu tingave nechokwadi chekuti Landlord anoziva uye zvakare matanho api ayo imba yavo angave nekodzero yekuiswa. ​ Iko kune tsananguro yechirongwa uye izvo iwe zvaunogona kunge uchigona kuisa mune yako chivakwa pazasi kana kana iwe wakatumirwa pano naLandlord wako, ndapota tinya bhatani 'Nyorera Mari'. ​ ​ ​ Nyorera Mari Ndezvipi Zvingave Zvinowanikwa Nemaroja Pasi P ECO3 Scheme? Isu takanyora iyo yekutsiva yekutsiva, yekudziisa kukwidziridzwa uye kuputira iwe yaunogona kunge iwe yawakaisa pasi peECO3 scheme kana iwe uri roja. ​ Iwe unokwanisa kuve nechengetedzo yakaiswa pamwe chete nekupisa uye dzimwe nzira dzekudzivirira saka kana isu tikubata iwe tinokupa iwe izere pikicha yezvatinofunga iwe ungadai wakaisa. Kana iwe uine ongororo yapera izvi zvichasimbiswa newe. YOKUTANGA NGUVA CENTRAL HEATING Vatengi vese vari kugara mune imwe imba isina kumbobvira yave neCentral Heating System uye iine chimwe cheanotevera sezvo sosi huru yekupisa inokodzera kupihwa mari kuti ive neFirst Time Central Heating inokwana. ​ Magetsi emakamuri emagetsi, kusanganisira akananga ekushambadzira mukamuri heter, fan heater uye isingashandi magetsi ekuchengetera hita Kamuri yegasi hita Moto wegesi une bhaira rekumashure Solid fossil mafuta moto nehure kumashure bhaira Tungamira yemagetsi pasi pevhu kana kupisa kwedenga (isina kubatana kune bhaira remagetsi) Mabhodhoro LPG mukamuri kupisa Solid fossil kamuri heter Wood / biomass imba kupisa Kamuri yemafuta hita Hapana kupisa zvachose ​ Kana iwe uchida gasi repakati kupisa, unofanirwa kugara mune chivakwa chine gasi nyowani yekubatanidza kana gasi yekubatanidza iyo isina kumbobvira yashandiswa kupisa. ECO mari haibhadhare mutengo wekubatanidza gasi asi zvimwe zvipo zvinogona senge zviremera zvemunharaunda. ​ Izvi zvinotevera zvinogona kuiswa seFTCH: ​ Gasi bhaira ​ Biomass bhaira ​ Bhodhoro LPG Bhaira LPG Bhaira Mhepo Inopisa Heat Pump Ground Kunobva Heat Pombi Electric bhaira ​ Zvese zvivakwa zvinofanirwa kuve nedenga kana kamuri mudenga kuputira uye mhango madziro kuputira (kana ichikwanisa kuiswa) ingave yatovepo kana kuiswa pamberi Pekutanga Nguva Central Heating yapera. Ichi ndicho chinhu icho mugadziri achakurukura newe panguva iyoyo uye anogona kupihwa mari pasi peECO. ELECTRIC STORAGE HEATER KUSIMBISA Kana iwe parizvino urikushandisa Magetsi Kamuri Heater kupisa imba yako, ipapo kukwidziridzira kuHigh Heat Kuchengeta Magetsi Ekuchengetera Heater kunovandudza kudziya uye kushanda kwepfuma yako. Magetsi Ekuchengetera Heaters anoshanda nekushandisa kuresa yepamusoro magetsi (kazhinji husiku) uye chengetedza kupisa kuti kusunungurwe panguva yemasikati. Kuti uite izvi, hita dzekuchengetera dzine yakakomberedzwa musimboti, inoumbwa neakanyanya-density zvinhu. Izvo zvakagadzirirwa kuchengetedza kupisa kwakachengetwa kwenguva yakareba sezvazvinogona. Kuchengetedza magetsi kunoshandisa off-peak simba nekuti iri yakachipa pane yakajairwa mwero magetsi. Vanowanzove nedunhu rakaparadzaniswa zvachose kune imwe imba yako, uye vanongoshandura kana nguva yekutanga-yepamusoro yatanga. Mushure mekunge mabatwa neanosimudza a kupisa kwekuverenga kwapera kuona yakaringana nhamba uye saizi yeMagetsi Kuchengeta hita dzaunoda pane yako pfuma. Iwe unofanirwa kunge uri paEconomy 7 mutero kana uine Economy 7 mita yakagadzirirwa kuve neMagetsi Ekuchengetera Heaters akaisirwa. ​ Imba inofanirwa kuyerwa AE pane yako yazvino EPC kuti uwane muyero uyu. KUNYENGETEDZWA KUSVIRA About 35% yeese kupisa kurasikirwa kubva kuUK dzimba kunoitika kuburikidza neisina-insured ekunze madziro. Kana imba yako yakavakwa mushure megore 1920 pane mukana wakasimba wekuti yako imba ine mhango madziro. Iyo mhango yemadziro inogona kuzadzwa neyekudzivirira zvinhu nekubaya jekiseni mumadziro. Izvi zvinotadzisa chero kudziya kunopfuura pakati pavo, kudzikisa mari yaunoshandisa pakupisa. ​ Unogona kutarisa mhando yako yemadziro nekutarisa chidhinha chako. Kana zvidhinha zvine maitiro akafanana uye zvakaiswa urefu, ipapo madziro anogona kunge aine mhango. Kana zvimwe zvidhinha zvikaiswa mativi akaenzana akatarisana, madziro anogona kunge akasimba. Kana iyo madziro ibwe, ingangove yakasimba. ​ Kana imba yako yakavakwa mukati memakore makumi maviri nemashanu apfuura ingangove yakambovharirwa kana kusapindirwa zvishoma. Iyo yekumisikidza inogona kutarisa izvi nekutarisa borescope. ​ Imba inofanirwa kuyerwa AE pane yako yazvino EPC kuti uwane muyero uyu KUSVIRWA KWEMUSANGANO KWENYIKA Kunze kwemadziro kuputira kwakaringana kune yakasimba madziro dzimba uko iwe kwaunoda kunatsiridza kutaridzika kwekunze kweimba yako uye kugadzirisa ayo ekupisa chiyero. Kuve nekunze kwekudzivirira kwemadziro kwakakomberedzwa kumba kwako hakudi chero basa remukati kuitira kuti kukanganiswa kunogona kuchengetwa padiki. Kuronga mvumo kunogona kudikanwa saka ndokumbira utarise nevakuru vemunharaunda usati waisa izvi kune yako chivakwa. Dzimwe nguva zvivakwa hazvigone kuisa izvi kumberi kweiyo chivakwa asi inogona kuzviisa kumashure. Kunze kwemadziro kuputira hakugone chete kugadzirisa kutaridzika kweimba yako, asi zvakare kugadzirisa mamiriro ekunze proofing uye kurira kurira, padivi kuderedza madhirezi uye kurasikirwa kwekupisa. Izvo zvichawedzerawo hupenyu hwemadziro ako sezvo ichidzivirira yako brickwork, asi izvi zvinofanirwa kuve zvine mutsindo kurira usati waiswa. KUMASHURE MBERI KUFUNGWA Yemukati madziro kuputira yakakwana kune yakasimba madziro dzimba uko iwe usingakwanise kushandura kunze kweiyo chivakwa. ​ Kana imba yako ikavakwa 1920 asati asvika pane mukana wakasimba wekuti imba yako ine Masvingo Akasimba. ​ Unogona kutarisa mhando yako yemadziro nekutarisa chidhinha chako. ​ Kana zvimwe zvidhinha zvikaiswa mativi akaenzana akatarisana, madziro anogona kunge akasimba. Kana iyo madziro ibwe, ingangove yakasimba. ​ Yemukati madziro kuputira inoiswa pane imwe imba neimba hwaro uye inoiswa kune ese ekunze madziro. Polyisocyanurate Insulated (PIR) purasita mabhodhi anowanzo shandiswa kugadzira yakaoma-yakarongedzwa, yakavharirwa yemukati madziro. Iwo madziro emukati anobva aiswa pasi kuti asiye nzvimbo yakatsetseka uye yakachena yekugadzirisazve. ​ Izvi hazvingogadzirise imba yako chete munguva yechando asi zvinokuchengetedzawo mari nekudzora kurasikirwa kwekupisa kuburikidza nemadziro asina kuvharirwa. ​ Iyo inoderedza zvishoma nzvimbo yepasi yemamwe makamuri ayo ainoiswa (angangoita anenge 10cm pamadziro) KUSVIRA KUSVIRA Kudziya kubva mumba mako kunokwira zvichikonzera chinenge chikamu chechina chemoto unopisa uchirasika kuburikidza nedenga remba isina-yakadzivirirwa. Inodzivirira nzvimbo yedenga remba yako ndiyo yakapusa, inodhura-nzira yekuchengetedza simba uye kudzikisa yako yekupisa mabhiri. Insulation inofanirwa kuiswa kune iyo loft nzvimbo kune yakadzika ingangoita 270mm, ese ari maviri pakati pejoists uye pamusoro apo iwo ma joists pachawo anogadzira "kupisa bhurugwa" uye kuendesa kupisa kumhepo kumusoro. Nematekinoroji emazuva ano ekudzivirira uye zvigadzirwa, Zvichiri kugona kushandisa iyo nzvimbo yekuchengetera kana senzvimbo yekugara pamwe nekushandiswa kweakafukidzwa pasi mapaneru. ​ Imba inofanirwa kuyerwa AE pane yako yazvino EPC kuti uwane muyero uyu DZIMBA DZIMBA Kusvikira ku25% yekurasikirwa kwekupisa mumba inogona kuverengerwa kune isina-insulated padenga nzvimbo. Mipiro yeECO inogona kuvhara mutengo wese wekuve nemakamuri ese epamusoro akasungirirwa kumitemo yazvino yekuvaka uchishandisa izvo zvazvino zvekudzivirira zvinhu. ​ Mazhinji dzimba dzekare dzakambovakwa nenzvimbo yemba yepamusoro kana 'kamuri-mudenga' dzaive dzisina kuvharirwa zvachose kana kuputirwa vachishandisa zvisina kukwana matekinoroji kana tichienzanisa nemitemo yanhasi yekuvaka. Imba-iri-padenga kana imba yepamusoro inongotsanangurwa nekuvapo kwenzvimbo yakatarwa yekupinda mukamuri uye panofanirwa kuve newindo. ​ Nekushandisa kwazvino kuputira zvinhu uye nzira, kuputira huripo makamuri epadenga zvinoreva kuti iwe unogona achiri kushandisa nzvimbo yedenga yekuchengetera kana imwe yekuwedzera nzvimbo nzvimbo kana zvichidikanwa uchiri kuteya kupisa mune iyo dzimba nemakamuri pazasi. ​ Imba inofanirwa kuyerwa AE pane yako yazvino EPC kuti uwane muyero uyu KUFUNGWA PASI Kana uchifunga nezvenzvimbo dziri mumba mako dzinoda kuputirwa, pasi pevhu hazviwanzo kuve zvekutanga pane zvakanyorwa. Zvisinei dzimba dzine nzvimbo dzekukambaira pasi peuriri hwepasi dzinogona kubatsirwa kubva pasi pevhu. Underfloor kuputira inobvisa madrafti ayo anogona kupinda kuburikidza nemikaha pakati pebhodhivhu nepasi, zvichikuita kuti unzwe kudziya, uye sekureva kweMagetsi Saving Trust chengetedza kusvika kumadhora makumi mana pagore. ​ Imba inofanirwa kuyerwa AE pane yako yazvino EPC kuti uwane muyero uyu Nyorera Mari

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  • Flat Roof Insulation | ECO Simplified Limit

    Flat Roof Insulation A fl at roof is any roof space in your home with a pitch of less than 10 degrees. They are very easy to spot and as they don't usually have a loft space, they wont have a loft hatch. ​ F lat roofs being added to properties were popular in properties built between the 1950's - 1970's and if your flat roof is from this period, it is extremely unlikely to be insulated and if it is, it wont be up to todays standards. If your flat roof is uninsulated, it will mean that in winter, warm air will easily escape from any heated rooms through the flat roof, leaving the room cold and uninviting. ​ If you have recently had the membrane replaced if for example you had a leak, then it is unlikely that insulation was added, unless you specifically asked for it. ​ There are 2 ways to insulate your flat roof: ​ Warm Roof: ​ This involves adding rigid insulation board on to the roof from the outside and then coving with a waterproof membrane. This is the best way to insulate a flat roof as there are no condensation issues to contend with. Cold Roof: ​ This is the most common way that most households have their flat roofs insulated. It involves placing the insulation material between the joists spaces the support the roof. This can only be added if there is a gap of at least 50mm between the roof and the insulation to allow for air flow. ​ If you have very shallow joists then this is not recommended. As most heat is lost through uninsulated roof spaces, if you do have your flat roof insulated you can expect similar savings to insulating your loft depending on how much of your property the flat roof covers. ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding

  • First Time Central Heating | ECO Simplified Limit

    First Time Central Heating If you currently live in a property that does not have a central heating system, you will be paying more to heat your home than a property with a central heating system. ​ Below are some examples of properties that would be considered to have no central heating system present. ​ Electric room heaters, including direct acting room heaters, fan heaters and inefficient electric storage heaters Gas room heaters Gas fire with back boiler Solid fossil fuel fire with back boiler Direct electric underfloor or ceiling heating (not connected to an electric boiler) Bottled LPG room heating Solid fossil fuel room heaters Wood/biomass room heating Oil room heater No heating at all ​ With the push towards renewable heating, it may become more difficult in the future to have a gas supply fitted at your property. It is certainly the case with heating grants as if you want gas central heating, you must live in a property that has an existing gas supply and meter that has never had central heating installed. ​ ​ The following may be installed as FTCH: ​ Gas Boiler ​Biomass Boiler​ Air Source Heat Pump Ground Source Heat Pump ​ ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ The exact savings depend on what the pre-main heating system was and what has now been installed. This makes it difficult to give a fair bill saving. All properties must have loft or room in roof insulation and cavity or solid wall insulation (if able to be installed) either already present or installed before Gas First Time Central Heating is completed to access ECO4 funding for First Time Central Heating. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. Apply for Funding

  • Underfloor Insulation | ECO Simplified Limit

    Underfloor Insulation When thinking of areas in your home that need insulation, under the floor is not usually the first on the list. However homes with crawl spaces under the downstairs floor can benefit from underfloor insulation. ​ If you live in an older property you may have suspended timber floors. If you experience cold air coming through the floorboards, underfloor insulation will help to keep the property warm in the winter by preventing heat loss, plus it will also help to keep it cool in the warmer months. Underfloor insulation eliminates drafts that may enter via the gaps between the floorboards and ground, making you feel warmer. ​ It is important to NEVER block up air bricks in your wall. They are needed to help ventilate the space under your floor and to stop your floor board rotting. ​ Bill savings and things to be aware of: ​ Can save between £50 -£130 a year on your fuel bills depending on property size (Figures from the Energy Saving Trust and assume property is a gas heated home and sized between a Mid-terrace house to a detached home ). Will need to lift the floor boards to fit the insulation. Grant funding is available that can cover the full cost of installation (qualifying criteria apply). ​ To check if you are eligible under the ECO4 scheme, please click the button below and complete the online form. ​ Apply for Funding

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