Struggling to keep your home warm in Burnley or sick of watching your energy bills rise with every winter that comes along? Well, then you are not the only one experiencing this problem. In fact, many homes in Burnley qualify for free or low-cost heating and insulation upgrades. The main problem is that people do not know they qualify. Boiler Repairs Burnley has been assisting homeowners with eco-grants ever since 2011.
One thing that needs clarification right from the beginning. The Great British Insulation Scheme ended on 31st March 2026, so don't pay attention to websites advertising the scheme as ongoing. The current running scheme is ECO4, which is still available for applying until 31st December 2026. There are no future schemes planned after that date, which means that this is your last chance.
Eligibility, Cost and What Eco Grants Cover in Burnley
The borough of Burnley is part of the Lancashire-wide Warm Homes: Local Grant Scheme provided via Cosy Homes in Lancashire. The scheme pays for insulation, central heating and renewable technology upgrades for those households with an income below £36,000 annually. Moreover, it covers everyone who is currently getting a benefit that depends on their income, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Housing Benefit.
Most of the requests we have received fall under two main categories. Houses located in Burnley Wood and Stoneyholme are mostly terraces built from the solid wall without any cavity. In this case, internal/external wall insulation will help most in terms of warmth and EPC. Houses in Rose Hill and Rosegrove areas have cavities in their walls already. Loft insulation or the first central heating system will be the most beneficial measure here instead.
Am I eligible for free boiler grants in Burnley? The main criteria for being eligible include your EPC rating (D-G bands qualify), your eligibility for benefits, and your household income. If you fail to qualify for ECO4, then do not automatically rule out any possibilities of getting some help. The Heating Rebate Scheme run by Burnley Council still gives away £400-1000 to replace a damaged or inefficient boiler.
In case there is no grant available for your property, we'll state that before providing a quote based on the private rate. The cost of cavity wall insulation is about £1500-2500. The solid wall insulation costs between £5000 and £9000, depending on the property size. Loft insulation is about £400-900. Heat pumps can be separately considered for a £7,500 grant in the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
All our insulation work is accredited through TrustMark and performed to PAS 2035 standards. The installation of heat pumps meets the MCS criteria. We can perform our eligibility check on properties located in Padiham, Brierfield, and Hapton as well as the town of Burnley. This covers the postcodes BB10, BB11, and BB12. Contact us at 123 456 789 for a free and obligation-free eligibility check.
