Insulation

Insulating you home is a great way to help keep your home warm and it also has the benefit of helping to reduce your heating bills and your carbon footprint.

There are various methods to insulate your home such as loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, solid wall insulation and floor insulation.

If you are not sure if your home has insulation or if it needs topped up, you can contact Home Energy Scotland via 08088082282 and request a home energy check to be carried out over the phone.

Pros & Cons of insulating your home

Pros

Makes your home feel warmer and cosier. It also keeps your home warmer for longer if you turn off your heating.
Saves you money on your energy bills by reducing the amount of energy lost through your external walls and loft.
On the odd scorching summer day, your home feels cooler than before.
Reduces your carbon footprint

Cons

Depending on the type of property some insulating measures can be expensive to implement e.g. solid wall insulation in a sandstone building.
If the insulation isn’t fitted correctly/by a professional then damp could occur e.g. ventilation covers are incorrectly covered by loft insulation
The process can cause upheaval and disruption and some of the bigger insulating projects like solid wall, may be better done when renovating the home.

What have others done?

Learn how GP installed loft and floor insulation using Home Energy Scotland's Grant and Loan Scheme.

Read GP's story here

Funding for insulation renovations in Lanarkshire

Home Energy Scotland offers grant funding of up to 75% of the combined cost of measures up to a maximum grant amount of £7,500. The remainder of funding requested can be taken up as an optional interest-free loan up to the maximum funding limit per improvement.

Learn more

If you're a homeowner or private tenant in North or South Lanarkshire, you may be able to get free or discounted help to make your home warmer and more energy efficient through government-backed schemes.

There are two main schemes that could help you:

ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation)

Helps improve homes that are cold and expensive to heat.
Aimed at people who are on low incomes or struggling with energy costs.
Can include multiple improvements like insulation, heating systems, and ventilation upgrades.

GBIS (Great British Insulation Scheme)

Focuses mainly on insulation (like loft or wall insulation).
Also supports people with high energy bills or low household income.

North Lanarkshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council

Choosing an insulation provider in Lanarkshire

We would always recommend that you use a reputable installer. Your installer should be a member of one of these organisations:

Check whether the installer is signed up to a code of professional practice and that the installation is guaranteed for 25 years by CIGA, or through an independent insurance-backed guarantee.

To ensure you get a fair price for the job, we recommend getting a quote from three different installers.

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