Insulate Hampshire - Loft Insulation and Cavity Wall Insulation

 

The Insulate Hampshire team is here to help you: 

  •  Save money on your fuel bills

  •  Enjoy a warmer, more comfortable home

  •  Lower your carbon emissions


     

Your local council and Hampshire County Council are working in partnership and with funding from ScottishPower to bring residents Insulate Hampshire.

Insulate Hampshire offers cavity wall insulation FREE OF CHARGE and loft insulation FREE OF CHARGE** subject to a free, no obligation technical survey provided by the scheme.

Insulate Hampshire can also offer rolls of insulation to top up your existing loft insulation for £49 for a maximum 100m2.

Installing home insulation can offer savings of over £300 a year!***

We can also help advise you on installing solar panels and refer you to other community services such as benefit entitlement checks and home safety visits.


*Available for Hampshire homeowners and privately renting tenants (with landlords permission) only and does not include Southampton or Portsmouth City Council residents. 
**Where there is currently less than 60mm (2 1/2 inches) and is subject to extra meterage charges
***Statistics from the Energy Saving Trust based on an average 3 bedroom semi-detached property 

We are recruiting!

Insulate Hampshire is currently recruiting for the following positions:

Community based advisors on a freelance basis. To find out more about supporting the project and the potential to earn in excess of £500 per week, download details here:
Job description

Overview 

Events and Outreach Coordinator to take the lead in delivering effective and informative front line assessments and advice on the Insulate Hampshire scheme through events, community networks and business engagement. More details can be found within the job description:
Job description

 Assessment Manager, a key member of the project management team you will manage the day to day operations of the external doorstep assessment and area based initiative activity for the Insulate Hampshire scheme. Further information can be found within the job description here:
   

To apply for the above position, please download the Application form and email completed form to Sarah.Thomas@yorkshireenergyservices.co.uk alternatively, you can post your application to the address found on the application form.
 

We have some Frequently Asked Questions below. If you have further concerns, check the extended FAQ's document here

Your Questions Answered:
 
1. What does the free promotion include?
 
Free cavity wall insulation and or free loft insulation (where there is currently 60mm (21/2 inches) or less) to average sized properties within each property type where at least two thirds of the loft space or cavity walls can be insulated. Rolls of DIY insulation to 'top up' existing loft insulation are available (up to a maximum 100m2) by working with community groups. To register your community to benefit from rolls of DIY insulation please email enquiries@insulatehampshire.co.uk.
   
2. I have already agreed to a survey before 1 December, will I qualify for the free scheme? 
All residents who have not had their insulation installed prior to 1st December 2011 are eligible for the free scheme. Residents will not be eligible for refunds on work completed prior to 1st December 2011.
   
3. What is the cut-off point for the free offer?
The extension of the free offer has come thanks to increased financial commitment from ScottishPower, the funding partner for Insulate Hampshire. With the extension of the free offer, residents will have until September to join the scheme as it was provisionally free under a Winter Warmer promotion due to end 31st March. Now applications must be received by 30th September 2012, with installations taking place until 30th November 2012. Due to expected high demand, this is subject to availability.
   
4. What type of insulation is used?
The installers use Knauf superfi mineral fibre for cavity wall insulation and Knauf Earthwool glassfibre quilt loft insulation.
   
5. How much will installing loft insulation save me?
Installing loft insulation where none currently exists can save up to £175 a year**. You should ‘Top up’ existing loft insulation of 60mm or more to the recommended 270mm to save around £50 a year**.
   
6. I’ve heard cavity wall insulation can cause damp is this true?
Cavity wall insulation does not cause damp in your home, however it is best to check during the free, technical survey provided that your walls are structurally sound and free from damp before having cavity wall insulation installed. All cavity wall insulation comes with a 25 year industry backed guarantee.
   
7. What else can Insulate Hampshire offer me?
Insulate Hampshire is helping householders across the county to access subsidised or free home insulation and can also help refer you to a number of community services. These include advice on benefit entitlement and we can even offer advice around installing solar panels on your home!

*The offer does not include potential extras such as additional meterage, scaffolding etc. Two thirds of loft space or cavity must be insulated to qualify. The free technical survey will confirm any additional costs that may be applicable.

**Statistics from the Energy Saving Trust based on an average 3 bedroom semi-detached property.

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Insulate Hampshire also provides FREE rolls of insulation to top up your loft yourself (up to 100m2).

All you need to do is register and attend an event in your local area to collect it.
 
To find out when we're in your area please see ‘Upcoming events’ below or contact erin.mills@yorkshireenergyservices.co.uk.

To register for an event listed below please email Erin with these details:  your name, tel no, address including postcode, house type, number of bedrooms and current level of loft insulation in mm/inches. 

Upcoming events
 
 
We're holding the below events for community DIY on the following days:
 
  • Gosport Voluntary Action Saturday 28th July
     
  • Havant Transition Network Tuesday 14th August

We would love to hear from you if you are a member of a community group and would like to host a free DIY day in your community too. Please contact erin.mills@yorkshireenergyservices.co.uk

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