Slash Your Energy Bills, and Stay Snug in Winter (and Cool in Summer)
Adding more insulation to your home is normally the biggest single thing you can do to save money on gas and electricity, and cut your personal contribution to climate change.
You can add insulation to almost any house. The loft, and also the cavity between your home's inner and outer walls are the best areas to add insulation. Insulating these saves a lot of energy, and normally covers its cost within 2 years.
Most people prefer to use a professional insulation contractor, who should also help you get government grants to reduce the cost. Because of the grants, using a contractor is normally cheaper than DIY - in fact you can get loft or cavity wall insulation installed in many houses for under £200. Many people can get insulation work carried out for free. Plus, with a professional, you save a lot of hassle and know that the job will be properly done.
You can request a FREE, no-obligation survey from one of the UK's leading insulation companies.
Other cheap and easy steps include insulating your hot water tank and pipe-work and installing draught-proofing. You can also install floor insulation or solid wall insulation (if you don't have cavity walls). These generally have a longer payback, but can still be worth doing.
Cavity Wall Insulation and Loft Insulation
Insulating your cavity walls and loft will have the biggest impact on your bills. More than 40% of all the heat lost in an average home is through the loft space and walls. More heat is lost through walls than any other route - approximately 33% in an uninsulated home. 270 mm (10 inches) of loft insulation can save up to 25% of a home's heating costs. For most houses, the cost of each measure will be under £200, or free if you are on certain benefits.
