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Did you know ...
around a quarter of heat is lost through your roof in an uninsulated home
The recommended minimum loft insulation is 270 mm (around 11 inches). However, a third of homes with lofts have less than 125 mm. This is one of the most common heat loss areas that we have identified during our energy surveys, in particular in homes that are over 30 years old.
The good news ...
Adding loft insulation is a simple step to take to make your home warmer. If you are reasonably fit and have access to your loft, then you can install loft insulation yourself.
There is plenty of guidance available online, from instruction booklets to videos. We have included some links at the bottom of the page.
The Even Better News ...
EARR is supporting a Surrey-wide scheme that offers up to 6 rolls of loft insulation free of charge* to eligible households. The criteria is simple:
Your home currently has 100mm or less loft insulation
There is access to your loft to install loft insulation
*The offer is free of charge to households in council tax bands A to D.
If you are in council tax band E or F you can receive loft insulation at £9.50 per roll (RRP £27/roll). If you are in council tax band G+ you can receive loft insulation at £19.12 per roll.
To access this offer, please apply directly to Zero Carbon Guildford using the red button below. You will need to know the approximate area of your loft and the average thickness of your loft insulation. You will also be asked to upload a photo of your loft and a photo of your current council tax bill.
If you would like some help collecting this information, you could book a free Energy Survey with Energy Action Redhill and Reigate (using the blue button above). We can assess the level of your existing loft insulation and the area of insulation needed. We will take photos and check that your loft is suitable for adding more insulation. Our Energy Champions can also suggest other simple energy-efficiency measures for your home.
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If your loft is suitable, and Zero Carbon Guildford approve your application, they will agree a convenient delivery date with you and, if required, request payment. Once you receive your insulation it will be your responsibility to install it. (They will provide some guidance for self-installation).
Visit our Loft Upgrade page for more information.
Links to further loft resources:
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