As heat rises and reaches an uninsulated loft space, it quickly escapes or turns into cooler air, reducing the temperature inside your home. Loft insulation instantly reduces the amount of valuable heat escaping through your roof and retains it with your home.

Up to a quarter of your home’s heat could be escaping through your roof

An uninsulated loft space could be costing you hundreds of pounds per year in wasted energy. And with energy bills higher than ever, installing loft insulation is an instant and cost-effective of creating a warmer home and putting those wasted pounds back into your wallet.

Applying for loft insulation grants

The good news is that government insulation grants are available now, and the majority of people can receive a grant for a minimum of 50%, with some eligible for a grant of 100%.

You can find out exactly how much you could claim and you can begin the application process right here at insulationgrants.info.

Even with the minimum grant of 50%, you will recoup the cost of the insulation inside 12 months, and enjoy substantial savings in subsequent years to come.

What is loft or roof insulation?

The loft space of your home can be insulated fairly easily using insulation blankets, which are laid on the floor of your attic space. The blankets act as a wooley hat for your home, and dramatically reduces the amount of warm air that reaches your loft space. In order to minimise wastage and ensure the loft space is adequately insulated, it is best to use a trained professional or an insulation firm to do the job.

For lofts without easy access,alternatives do exist, and insulation material can instead by blown into the loft space – this must be done by a trained professional.

How much does loft insulation cost?

Loft insulation will pay for itself time and time again, with savings of up to £150 a year off the average energy bill (source: Energy Saving Trust). The better insulated your home, the more you’ll save in the long run.

Getting in a professional to do the job is usually the most cost effective option, as the material alone will set you back around £100. For those than qualify for a 50% grant, you’ll usually pay someone in the region of £100-£200, and for those qualifying for the full 100% grant, you won’t have to pay a penny.

The job usually takes around 1-3 hours to complete.