British Gas insulating loft - any experiences please?

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Permalink Reply by JP on April 21, 2014 at 16:27

Should preface this by saying that in my experience anything to do with British Gas is overly expensive.

Check the small print, is the insulation free truly free? Or is there an 'offset' against bills or charge for actually installing?

You may be eligible for a 'green subsidy' but again, check the small print.

Even if all of that is free you may discover unexpected expenses such as a knee-board because you can no longer see the boards if you need to get into the loft

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Permalink Reply by Marian Leatherby on April 22, 2014 at 7:51

Thanks JP.

No we don't even have gas supplied by British Gas, which makes it all the wierder.

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Permalink Reply by Kris G on April 22, 2014 at 9:00

They had a stand at the Ideal Home show and I approached them (I am currently not supplied by them).  As I understand it, British Gas have a responsibility (under the Energy Company Obligation - ECO) to reduce CO2 emissions etc which they can do by insulating your house (they do this for free so they can meet their targets) and then claiming the lower emissions against your house.

They are due to come to mine on 9 May to survey the loft so will report back then.

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Permalink Reply by Finsbury Park Ranger on April 22, 2014 at 10:54

I had my loft done free by EDF. No survey just a job lot of insulation wool stuff got laid about the attic. I think it made a big difference but if I ever want to make the attic into a bedroom, it's going to be a pain getting the itchy stuff out again to make the floor level.

Still, think it was worth it.

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Permalink Reply by Marian Leatherby on April 22, 2014 at 17:23

Thanks for your interesting replies Kris, Billy and Mr Ranger.What I forgot to say, the surveyor said he would provide an Energy Performance Certificate, for free!

So you see why the gift horse looks attractive.

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