Grant and funding check across County Down
We cover 5 towns in County Down: Bangor, Newtownards, Newry, Downpatrick and Banbridge.
Funded schemes in Northern Ireland open and close through the year, so we check what is running now rather than relying on old leaflets. Eligibility for the official schemes usually depends on income or benefits, the home's EPC rating and who owns it, so the check starts with those questions.
Building control in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, inserting insulation into an existing cavity wall needs a building control application to your council before the work. We make sure the application route is agreed and confirmed in writing before any drilling starts.
Funding in Northern Ireland
- The Affordable Warmth Scheme, run with the NI Housing Executive, helps owner-occupiers and private tenants with a total gross household income under £23,000; cavity wall insulation is a priority measure where suitable.
- The NI Sustainable Energy Programme funds energy efficiency schemes through participating providers.
- ECO4 does not apply in Northern Ireland.
Sources: Building Control NI: frequently asked questions; Belfast City Council: what are the building regulations; NI Housing Executive: Affordable Warmth Scheme; Utility Regulator: NI Sustainable Energy Programme.
If you do not qualify
On a suitable wall, the Energy Saving Trust says most households recoup the cost of cavity wall insulation within about five years, and installing it in a home is currently zero-rated for VAT. We give a fixed price after a free survey.
What is included
- Scheme check by nation
- Pointers to official application routes
- Private quote if funding is not available
Grant and funding check prices in County Down
| Grant and funding check guide prices | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Suitability survey with an install quote | Free |
| Standalone survey report (no install quote) | £145–£245 |
The funding check is free. Guide ranges only: the fixed price is confirmed in writing before any work starts, and anything that could not be seen at survey is agreed with you first.
What happens next for a County Down property:
Tell us about your home
Where you live, the type of home and its EPC if you know it.
We check the schemes
The official schemes open in your nation right now.
Where to apply
Pointers to the official application routes.
If you do not qualify
A free survey and a fixed private price, if you want one.