Government Grants loft and wall insulation

[Wings]

With several energy utility companies, offering government grants on both loft and wall insulation, I have just had a site survey carried out to see if both the property needs loft insulation, and if the wall insulation can be carried out.

The loft needs further insulation of 30 x 200mm rolls, and after deduction of the grant, I need to pay 500.00. Wall insulation can be carried out, and again after deducting the grant, my costs will be 900.00.

Seems rather expensive even after deducting the grants, and whilst I can both purchase and install the loft insulation, can one purchase and install wall insulation, and are there any pitfalls in carrying the works oneself.

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cjs said:

I was going to start a thread asking about cheap loft insulation, looks like I've found what I need! Only £6 a roll, bargain. Will be topping up my existing over some bedrooms.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

To the OP, I had my cavity walls done a few years back for about £150 IIRC. It was done via a British Gas deal. The prices you've been quoted are way OTT, unless you live in a mansion?

It was through British Gas that i went, my loft space that i have just measured is approx. 150 sq metres. I was told i needed 30 rolls of 200mm loft insulation, from the prices on offer at B&Q, cheaper to install oneself.

If only i can find a cheaper price for the wall insulation.

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cjs said:

I was going to start a thread asking about cheap loft insulation, looks like I've found what I need! Only £6 a roll, bargain. Will be topping up my existing over some bedrooms.

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detai...

To the OP, I had my cavity walls done a few years back for about £150 IIRC. It was done via a British Gas deal. The prices you've been quoted are way OTT, unless you live in a mansion?

B&Q have presently on offer three 3.3 sq. metre 200mm rolls for the price of One, being 3.00 for 3.

Edited by Wings on Thursday 22 September 20:00

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nobodyknows said:

You must have a bloody big house!

Not really, roof floor space 150 sq. metres.

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zaphod42 said:

Could you tell me more please?

Possible the allowing damp bridging between outside and inner walls. Watch the video on attached link;

http://www.which.co.uk/environment-and-saving-ener...