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Stop cold from passing through the floor with insulation to keep warm up your home while saving energy use. Eligible homeowners may qualify for a free underfloor insulation grant through ECO4 or the Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS).
Underfloor insulation adds a vital layer beneath your floorboards, reducing heat loss and sealing out cold air. Perfect for homes with suspended timber floors, it minimizes draughts and keeps your home warm without extra heating costs. While not completely airtight, it closes gaps that allow heat to escape, helping you save on energy bills. Plus, it cools your home in summer by preventing ground heat from rising. Make your home cosy and efficient all year long!
Whereas heat moves upwards, chilled air from an uninsulated floor makes your home harder to heat, causing the following issues:
By insulating your floors, you can:
Adding underfloor insulation is easier than you think! By accessing the space beneath your floor, you can hang nets and fill them with high-quality insulation. No access hatch? No problem—install one discreetly, like in a cupboard. With energy prices soaring, there’s never been a better time to insulate your home. If you’ve already tackled cavity walls, don’t overlook your floors. Grants are available—contact us today to explore funding options!
Key Steps We Take to Install Effective Underfloor Insulation Installing insulation beneath the floor requires three essentials: trapping heat, managing moisture, and stopping draughts. Start with a thermal performer—an insulation material designed to retain heat and keep your home warm. Next, add a moisture controller to absorb and release water vapor, preventing dampness and mould. Finally, seal gaps with an air tightness barrier to eliminate draughts and wind washing. Together, these elements create a warm, efficient, and comfortable home environment!
You might qualify for a free grant if you meet these criteria:
Before you start insulating your floor, you need to make sure the area is ready. This means lifting the floorboards so you can see the joists and the wooden beams that support your floor. Check the joists for any damage or defects, and fix them if necessary. If the joists are resting on exposed clay or soil, you should lay a vapour barrier to prevent moisture from rising into your home.
Under the UK Government’s ECO4 funding scheme, a qualified professional will check if your property is suitable. Even if your ceiling and walls are insulated, up to 20% of your heating escapes through the floor.
If you have a basement or cellar, you likely have a suitable suspended floor for UFI. Sloping properties may also qualify.
Older homes often have suspended timber ground floors, losing more heat as they’re over a void of cold air.
Air or ventilation bricks on outside walls could indicate a suitable suspended floor for UFI.
Underfloor insulation can range from £300 to £1200, focusing on insulating the ground floor. Thanks to various government grants, you may get your underfloor insulation installed free of cost.
Furthermore, the table below illustrates statistics from the Energy Saving Trust showcasing average annual energy savings based on your house type:
You may check your eligibility for government grants related to underfloor insulation here.
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