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The UK government, in recognition of the need for energy efficiency in homes, is enabling homeowners to get cavity wall insulation installation services for free. Homeowners across the UK have the opportunity to get free insulation installation services if they qualify for grants from the government and other local authorities.
At Installers UK, we provide reputable and high-quality survey services for different property owners. We connect qualified homeowners to insulation and heating grants that are funded by the ECO scheme of the UK government and Local Authorities. We take pride in the fact that we have helped more than 18000 homeowners gain access to the grants and reduce their energy bills as well as their household’s carbon print.
About
Installers UK is a company that provides a wide range of cavity wall insulation services. Installers UK provides survey services for free and approved installations for a wide range of energy-efficient measures. Installers UK provides services to homeowners that are situated in different parts of England and Wales.
Installers UK’s main service revolves around the cavity wall. From installation to replacement and extraction, several services are offered around the cavity wall. Installers UK provides installation services to homeowners and landlords that are looking to try and minimise the carbon footprint of the UK’s housing stock. Installer UK also helps to cut down the household costs by minimising the amount of heat that is lost through wall cavities. A wall cavity is an air space in the wall that allows the transfer of hearing through a process known as convection.
Installers UK has extensive experience in the installation of cavity wall insulation. All the services are free because of how Installers UK works. We work with governmental and non-governmental organisations that offer grants for cavity wall installation. We also offer free survey services. After the surveys, our team of professionals will let you know if you qualify for a grant and how to apply for it. Those who qualify for the free cavity wall insulation installation get to have the insulation installed professionally without paying a single cent.
SERVICES
- Cavity wall insulation
The role of cavity wall insulation is to reduce heat loss through the cavity wall. The air spaces, known as cavities on the wall, are filled with materials that help to reduce heat loss. The materials that are used to fill the cavities include glass, fibre, wool, or rock wool. The material is placed between the two sides (known as leaves) of the wall. They work by immobilising the air within the spaces like an actual insulator. It, therefore, helps to prevent convection, hence reducing the cost of heating spaces in buildings.
How to Tell If Your House Needs Cavity Wall Insulation
If the air spaces in your walls are at least 5 centimetres, then you need cavity wall insulation to reduce the amount of heat that is lost through the cavities. Also, you know you need cavity wall insulation if your house is 40 years old or more. Old houses are normally not as efficiently insulated as the new homes.
Importance of Cavity Wall Insulation
- Reduction of heat loss- One of the main advantages of cavity wall insulation is that it helps to minimise the amount of heat that is lost through the air spaces in the walls. During the winter months, heat is lost through a method known as convection. By filling the air spaces with cavity wall insulation, it takes longer for the heat to pass through by trapping it within the walls.
- Reduction of energy costs- When cavity wall insulation is filled in the air spaces within the walls, it helps to reduce heat loss hence reducing energy costs. This means that the running time for the heaters can be reduced, hence lowering the energy bills. It, therefore, improves the Energy Performance Certificate Rating of your house. The materials that are filled within the cavities can be recycled. This means that the costs of the installation of the insulation materials are lower.
- Prevention of mould- Mould appears as a result of condensation. Cavity wall insulation can help prevent this issue. What happens is that the insulation helps to restrict moisture from passing through the wall. The materials used to fill the spaces are usually non-porous. This means that water cannot pass through the materials. Therefore, when the water is trapped within the walls, it runs down to the ground instead of going through the inner wall and letting moisture get into the exterior walls, hence causing the growth of mould.
- Warmer houses- Since cavity wall insulation helps to prevent the loss of heat, it assists in keeping the temperatures inside the house warmer. This also means that there will be no need to keep the heaters running for long hours. It, therefore, also helps to lower energy bills.
- Diameter size- The insulation material that is used in cavity wall insulation is referred to as polystyrene bead. This material is so small that it can be pumped into the cavities of the wall without a lot of effort. This also means that the size of holes drilled in the walls is so small that there isn’t any significant damage done to the wall.
- New Build Insulation
Choosing New Building Insulation
- Selecting materials- The most important decision you have to make when choosing insulation for your new building is to select the material. Finding the best building insulation material is important because it affects the functionality and the cost of insulation. Some of the most common insulation materials are cellulose, fibreglass, and spray foam insulation. Cellulose is the oldest and the cheapest material. On the other hand, fibreglass and spray foam insulation is also less costly but very effective. If you do not wish to remove your interior wall sheathing completely, you should go for cellulose or spray foam insulation.
- When selecting your insulation, check the R-value to ensure that it is correct. The term R-value refers to the measure of thermal resistance. It is the ability or the disability of insulation material to conduct insulation. The standard R-value is about 3.8 inches. However, the choice you make regarding R-value depends on the thickness of the wall and the price of the material.
- Cost- You also want to consider the cost of building insulation. Also, note that cheap is expensive. You do not want to get lower quality services at low costs.
Importance of New Building Insulation
- Improved air efficiency- Insulation helps to reduce the movement of air in and out of the home. This helps to make sure that the amount of energy that is lost in the home is as low as possible. It can account for up to 30 per cent of the home’s heating and cooling costs.
- Moisture issue prevention- By insulating your house, you can rest assured that you will not have to deal with moisture issues like the formation of mould. This is because moisture does not get to penetrate to your exterior walls.
Why Insulate a New Home?
In addition to the benefits of insulation, insulating a new home is always wiser than one that has already completed construction. It is easier to get the job done as opposed to drilling holes on a complete wall to fill the air spaces. It, therefore, prevents damages to the walls. It also helps to prevent damages on other items like carpets when installing a house that clients are living in. Therefore, you do not need to worry about dealing with compensation demands from clients. You also do not need to worry about your tools and will not cause any accidents because the house isn’t occupied. Insulating a new building also takes little time.
Why Choose Us?
We have handled thousands of cavity wall insulation jobs over the years. In addition to this, below are some main reasons why you should choose our services:
- We work with highly-qualified installers and surveyors.
- We will help you achieve the necessary U-Values for your new projects.
- Our professionals are experienced in using a wide range of insulation materials. Therefore, you do not have to worry about diversity
- We offer free site surveys at your convenience. You will schedule the date and time of the survey.
- Cavity Wall Extraction
Cavity wall insulation helps your house stay warm and safe at all times. It works by reducing the amount of heat lost through cavities in the wall. It, therefore, reduces the energy bills and consumption of energy by the heaters. However, all these benefits depend significantly on the type of material that is used for insulation. The use of the wrong material and inefficient insulation can result in the need for cavity wall extraction.
Why Would You Need to Have Your Cavity Wall Insulation Extracted?
- It is old- One of the top reasons as to why you may need cavity wall extraction services is if your insulation is old and worn. For instance, if your house is more than two or three decades old, and the insulation was installed during the construction process, you may want to extract the insulation material.
- It wasn’t installed properly- Failure to install the cavity wall insulation property could cause it not to function properly. For instance, if the air spaces are not filled, they may continue to allow moisture to sip into the interior walls, hence causing moisture-related issues. It may cause issues like damp patches, which eventually develop into mould and other structural problems. Therefore, if that is the case, you may be forced to extract the existing insulation and have a new one properly installed.
- If your home is in a high-exposure area
- If the structure of your home is not good for cavity wall insulation- Some building structures are not ideal for cavity wall insulation. In such cases, you will be forced to hire cavity wall extraction services.
- If the insulation gets wet- When there are gaps in the cavity wall insulation, heat escapes and dampness penetrates as well. Eventually, the insulation gets wet. When it is wet, it starts to act as a sponge. This means that it draws water across and holds it against the walls as well. It, therefore, ends up preventing adequate ventilation that leads to damaged steel frames, suspended wooden floors, wall tiles, and other structural problems. Damp walls also make it difficult to maintain an optimal temperature in the house.
- If the quality of the cavity wall insulation has been compromised- You may also need to extract your cavity wall insulation of there are issues like blockages that have entered the cavity. Such blockages enter when the house is put through building works or home improvements. The blockages block the functioning of the material. Sometimes, when the blockage is not too severe, it may be resolved through cavity wall cleaning.
Before we perform cavity wall replacements, we have our professionals survey your property. Through the survey, we will be able to tell if extraction is the best option and suggest an alternative depending on the reason for extraction. Note that if professionals do not do your cavity wall extraction, it could result in significant damages to your wall. Also, if you have your insulation extracted, make sure to make plans to get a new one installed.
- Cavity Wall Replacement
Cavity wall replacement is done when cavity wall insulation is extracted and re-installed. Depending on the material, cavity wall insulation may need to be replaced in certain situations or after a while.
Why Would You Need to Replace Your Cavity Wall?
- If the current insulation experiences blockages- This especially happens if you had your cavity wall insulation installed while constructing your building. The chances are that when the building goes through renovation, the construction materials cause a blockage within the insulation material. The blockage keeps the insulation material from functioning as it should.
- If the insulation is old- After many years, the insulation that was installed when the building was new may need to be replaced. This is especially the case if the insulation has stopped working, started letting water pass through, or if you plan on renovating the house. Older houses that were constructed in the 1970s have to get their insulation replaced. The reason is that the materials that were used for insulation at the time were of lower quality than what is in the market now.
- If the roof experiences leaks- If you suspect that your roof is leaking, the chances are that the water got inside the insulation, the material got damp, and started to act as a sponge. Instead of trapping moisture within the walls and not allowing the interior walls to get damaged, the material becomes porous. Porous materials allow water to pass through. In such a case, the only solution is to replace the insulation. You also need to make sure that the leaking roof is fixed if you do not want to keep replacing the material.
- If your house is under-insulated- You may also need to replace your cavity wall insulation if you find out that you are under-insulated. You can always get a professional to check your insulation level and suggest a solution.
How Often Do You Need to Replace Your Cavity Wall Insulation?
Some insulation is built to last for many years. There is no rule about how often you need to replace the insulation. However, if the integrity of the insulation has been compromised in any way, you need to replace it. If you notice that your electricity bills keep increasing, you also may need to get a surveyor to check if the problem could be the insulation. The need to replace cavity wall insulation depends on the circumstance and the age of the insulation as well. If your insulation was installed forty years ago, you might want to have it replaced. The reason is that back then, the materials that were used for insulation were not as reliable as what is in the market at the moment. If your 40-year-old insulation is reducing your energy bills by 10%, getting a replacement will double that figure.
Before Hiring Cavity Wall Replacement Services
Before you decide to replace your cavity wall, make sure to schedule an inspection with a professional. Sometimes you may be forced to change the insulation material for better performance.
- Cavity Wall Insurance Quotes
Regardless of the level of professionalism and the amount of care, accidents cannot be 100% prevented. In cavity wall installation, a lot of accidents are prone to occur. These accidents may warrant compensations, which could run a business into a lot of losses. Cavity wall insulation installers need cavity wall insurance for their businesses. The insurance protects the company in the following instances:
Public liability
- If the cavity wall insulation damages the client’s property- Cavity wall materials often end up damaging the client’s property. Sometimes, this happens during the installation process. For instance, the holes that are drilled into the wall may be so big that they cause cracks on the walls. This especially happens when the insulation is installed after the construction is complete. Other times, the cavity wall insulation causes damages when it allows water to sip through the walls, hence causing damp patches that result in mould development. Other times, the installer may be asked to pay compensation for the installation tools that damage the client’s carpet.
- If the cavity wall insulation injures a client- For many years, urea-formaldehyde was used as an insulation material. Many homes have the materials in their walls as insulation. After many years of having the material in the wall cavities, it starts to degenerate and lose its insulation properties. At the same time, it releases a gas that could potentially harm the clients. In such cases, the clients could demand compensation for the damages caused or the money they spent on the installation of the insulation. Insurance protects the company in such cases. Also, the installation company may need to pay compensation to you.
- If a member of the public is injured in the process- Insurance also protects the installer if anyone in public is injured.
Employer liability
- If a cavity walls installer employs staff, there is a need for insurance, and this insurance policy covers injuries that happen while installing cavity wall insulation. Insurance also covers the tools that are used in the process of cavity wall installation. This falls under employers’ liability insurance.
Property cover
- This insurance covers instances where the property is accidentally damaged or stolen, and it needs to be replaced. With this coverage, an installer can be assured that their business premises, as well as the tools and equipment, are covered. This insurance also covers any equipment that is hired in.
Personal accident and sickness insurance
Cavity wall installers can also cover themselves against illness and personal accidents. For instance, if an installer is unable to work because of an accident or an illness, the insurance will cover such a situation. This coverage is important because if a self-employed installer ins injured or sick and didn’t get to work, this doesn’t mean that his bills also stay at a standstill. This type of insurance pays out a weekly sum when a self-employed installer is temporarily not working. If the injury means that the installer will never be able to work again, then the payout is in a lump sum.
- Cavity Wall Grants
In the UK, grants from both the government and energy companies are available to help cover the cost of cavity wall insulation. The grants were established to provide help to low income and vulnerable households to improve energy efficiency for their properties. The grants also help to improve the lives of the families by reducing the electricity bills they have to cover.
Our company provides homeowners and rented households with access to Energy Funded Obligation Scheme that is funded by the government. We also offer access to the Local Authority or Council Grant Scheme. We have helped more than 18000 homeowners receive energy efficiency products on their properties. By doing so, these homeowners have been able to reduce carbo wastage in their homes, save money, and improve energy efficiency.
Our services are approved with Government Trustmark and the Green Deal Scheme. The Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency also approves our license. We are currently collaborating with several local authorities and managing agencies as trusted installers. We make sure to provide high-quality artistry.
Qualifications
Below are some qualification criteria that we use to choose the beneficiaries of the government and local authority grants:
- Eco Funding is awarded to households that are on qualifying benefits
- Local authorities, also referred to as Council Scheme grants are available to non-benefit households
- Homeowners and renters also qualify for government and Local Authority cavity wall insulation grants
How Can You Get the Grant?
What you need to do is reach out to us, and we will help you schedule a survey. Our team of surveyors is all professionals who understand their craft. We will have them come to your home at a time and date that is convenient for you. The survey services are free. Through the survey, our team will assess whether you and your property qualify for grants that are funded by the Government ECO scheme and other Local Authority grants.
The surveyors will let you know if you qualify and provide you with the details about the application. From here, you have to wait for the application to be approved.
What Happens When Your Grant is Approved?
When the application gets approved, you will get a green light to let you know that your appointment is successful. From there, all the work will be on our end. Our approved and professional insulation installers will work to make sure that your home is transformed into an energy-efficient environment. Our installers display exemplary standards of artistry.
Note that Kiwa’s Cavity Wall Installer Scheme monitors all our installations. The agency helps to ensure that all materials that are used in the process are safe for your property. We are keen on the fact that the wrong material could warrant an extraction and replacement. We also make sure that the material is of high quality and will work properly for several decades. The agency also makes sure that our installers provide the best services. We, therefore, guarantee services that you will not complain about at no cost at all.
- Careers
Installers UK is fast becoming one of the leading cavity wall installation companies in the United Kingdom. Our company keeps growing significantly by the day. With the extensive growth, we have opened offices in different parts of the country. The growth can be attributed to our excellent reputation. We take pride in the fact that we are one of the most trusted companies for high-quality workmanship. It also helps that we have received awards for the services that we provide. Over the years, we have completed insulation installation projects for more than 18000 clients. All this success can be attributed to our team of professionals.
The growth of our company warrants the need for new talented professionals who can blend with the already existing team and help homeowners across different parts of the UK to improve energy efficiency in their households.
What Career Opportunities Are Available?
We are looking for surveyors who will provide professional survey services for our wide range of clients. Note that our surveyors work around the schedules of the clients.
We are also looking for installers who will perform the insulation installation tasks. Note that we require experienced and dedicated employees who will maintain the good reputation of Installers UK.
If you are interested in working with us, browse our available career opportunities and read through the detailed job descriptions which outline the experience and attributes that we need from the would-be employees. If you happen to meet all the qualifications, you are free to follow the procedure and send us an application.
- Accreditations
Installers UK is a reputable and trusted company with accreditation from trusted agencies. We only use government-accredited installers. We are also approved by the Government Trustmark, Green Deal Scheme, as well as CGIA. The organisations approve all out insulation installations.
We also work closely with a wide range of local authorities and managing agents as trusted installers. The agencies make sure that we provide high-quality workmanship, advice, and professionalism.
We also take pride in the numerous awards that we have received over the years. Our standards of customer service and artistry are recognised at the National Midland and East of England Awards. For instance, we were a finalist at the 2018 National Energy Efficiency Award. In 2018 also, we received commendation during the Energy Efficiency Regional Award as one of the best insulation and fabric installers and contractors in the UK. Green Deal also approves us for the work that we do to create energy-efficient environments for households that cannot afford to pay for installation. We are also recognised as a Cavity Insulation Guarantee Agency.
- Contact
Installers UK can help you reduce your energy and heating bills significantly for free. All you need to do is meet the qualification for government and local authority grants.
Want to know if your home qualifies for a grant from the government of local authorities for cavity wall installation? Get in touch with us today! We will send a team of expert surveyors to your home to help determine whether you qualify or not.
You can also get in touch with us through the following branch offices:
Ipswich | Head Office
Broomvale Four,
Broomvale Business Centre,
Little Blakenham, Ipswich,
IP8 4JU
Call Main Line: 01449 777177
Second Line: 01473 550438
Email: info@installersuk.com
North Wales | Office
Installers Uk Ltd Unit 4B,
Mostyn Road Business Centre,
Mostyn Road, Holywell, Flintshire,
CH8 9DQ
Call Main Line: 01352 219769
Email: info@installersuk.com
Derby | Office
Unit 2, Intakes Lane,
Turnditch, Belper,
Derbyshire,
DE56 2LU
Call Main Line: 01449 777177
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Northampton | Office
Victory House, 400 Pavilion Drive, Hardingstone,
Northampton,
NN4 7PA
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Lancashire | Office
Installers Uk Ltd, Unit 5,
The Pavilions, Ashton-on-Ribble,
Lancashire,
PR2 2YB
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