ECO4 Loft Insulation Walsall
Grant-funded loft insulation through the ECO4 scheme. We check whether you qualify, handle the paperwork, and fit the insulation — many households pay nothing at all.
ECO4 is the government's current energy company obligation scheme, and it's put a lot of Walsall lofts right at no cost to the homeowner. The catch is that the eligibility rules and paperwork put a lot of people off before they even ask. We handle that side of it for you, so if you do qualify, the whole thing is far less hassle than it sounds.
Here's how ECO4 works, who it tends to help, and what to expect if we check your loft.
What ECO4 actually is
ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation, phase 4) requires the big energy suppliers to fund energy-efficiency measures — including loft insulation — for households that meet certain criteria. It's not a loan and it's not a discount scheme run by us; it's government-mandated funding that flows through to eligible homes, and our job is to check you qualify and get the work done to the standard the scheme requires.
Who tends to qualify
Eligibility usually comes down to a mix of things: whether you or someone in your household receives certain means-tested benefits, your property's current EPC rating, and sometimes your local council's own flexible eligibility rules, which can bring in households on a low income even without benefits. It genuinely varies household to household, which is exactly why we check properly rather than guessing over the phone.
Renters can qualify too, with the landlord's permission, which is worth knowing if you've assumed this is homeowners-only.
What we check and what we install
We start with a free survey of your loft: current insulation depth, joist condition, ventilation at the eaves, and any damp or timber issues that would need sorting first. If your loft is eligible, we handle the application and paperwork through the scheme, then top up or install insulation to the recommended 270mm depth — the same standard we'd use on a paid job, because it's the depth that actually keeps a home warm.
If your loft isn't eligible for ECO4, we'll tell you straight away rather than stringing it out, and we'll quote you fairly for the work as a normal domestic loft insulation job instead.
Why get the eligibility check done properly
A lot of households assume they won't qualify and never ask, or they get a vague answer from a call centre reading off a script. We actually visit, actually look at your loft and your circumstances, and give you a straight answer. If you do qualify, it's a genuinely good outcome — insulation fitted to standard, often at no cost, from a local team who'll be around afterwards if you have any questions.
If you think you might be eligible, or you're just not sure, it costs nothing to find out. Book a free survey and we'll check.
How It Works
From the first call to the final sign-off — here's what to expect when you work with us.
Free Eligibility Check
We ask a few simple questions about your household and benefits, and check your address against current scheme criteria.
Loft Survey
If you look eligible, we visit to check insulation depth, joists and ventilation, and confirm what's needed.
We Handle the Paperwork
We submit the application through the ECO4 scheme on your behalf, so you're not stuck filling in forms.
Insulation Fitted
Our own team installs insulation to the recommended 270mm depth, then we tidy up and confirm the work's complete.
What Our Customers Say
Trusted by homeowners across Walsall — here's what they have to say.
"We didn't think we'd qualify for anything, but they checked and got the whole loft insulated through ECO4 at no cost. Wish we'd asked years ago."
"Straightforward from start to finish. They dealt with all the scheme paperwork, we just had to let them into the loft."
"Honest people — they told us upfront we didn't qualify for ECO4 but gave us a fair price to do it ourselves anyway."
Frequently Asked Questions
ECO4 is a government scheme that requires energy suppliers to fund energy-efficiency improvements, including loft insulation, for eligible households. We check your eligibility, handle the application, and carry out the insulation work to the scheme's required standard.
It depends on factors like whether you receive certain means-tested benefits, your property's EPC rating, and your local council's flexible eligibility rules. Because it varies by household, we do a free check rather than guessing — it costs nothing to find out.
Yes, with the landlord's permission. If you rent and think your home might qualify, we can check eligibility and, if needed, help explain the scheme to your landlord.
For eligible households, yes — the scheme funds the work, so there's often no cost to you. If you don't qualify, we'll say so honestly and quote you fairly for the job as standard paid work instead.
We'll tell you straight away rather than wasting your time, and quote you as a normal domestic loft insulation job. Either way you get a free survey and an honest answer.
Think You Might Qualify for Free Loft Insulation?
Book a free ECO4 eligibility check. We'll give you a straight answer and, if you qualify, handle the paperwork for you.