ECO4 Scheme – Free Home Energy Upgrades Worth Thousands

ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation 4) is a government scheme that requires energy suppliers to fund energy efficiency improvements in homes. It provides free upgrades like insulation, heating systems and solar panels to eligible households with no costs.

You may qualify if you receive certain benefits (like universal credit, income support or pension credit), live in a property with poor energy efficiency (EPC rating D or below) or are a private tenant with qualifying circumstances.

ECO4 covers a wide range of measures including loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, external wall insulation, new boilers, air source heat pumps, solar panels, electric storage heaters and first-time central heating systems.

Yes. If you qualify, all approved measures are 100% free with costs, hidden fees or credit checks. The energy suppliers fund the entire cost of assessment, installation and any necessary follow-up work.

The process typically takes 2-6 weeks from initial application to completed installation, depending on the measures required and scheduling. We handle all paperwork and coordinate with assessors and installers to make it as quick and smooth as possible.

All ECO4 installations come with comprehensive warranties. Most insulation measures have 25-year insurance-backed guarantees. Heating systems typically have 2-year warranties and solar panels come with 2-year MCS guarantees.

The specific measures available depend on your home's current condition and what will provide the most energy efficiency benefit. Our assessors will recommend the most suitable improvements for your property during the free home survey.

Most installations cause minimal disruption. Cavity wall insulation takes just a few hours, loft insulation can be completed in a day and even heating system installations are typically finished within 1-2 days - All with minimal mess.