Grant and funding check across Lothian
We cover 4 towns in Lothian: Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Dalkeith.
We never charge to check funding for Lothian homes, and we do not pass your details to claims companies. 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 standards in Scotland
In Scotland, work associated with thermal insulating material within a wall is listed in schedule 3 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations as work that does not need a building warrant. It must still meet the building standards, so the survey still checks that the wall and the chosen material are suitable, including exposure to wind-driven rain.
Funding in Scotland
- Home Energy Scotland is the starting point for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan and for Warmer Homes Scotland, which can include cavity wall insulation.
- Many councils also run area-based schemes for insulation in particular streets or estates.
- ECO4 runs until 31 December 2026 across Great Britain, including Scotland.
Sources: Scottish Government: building work not requiring a warrant (schedule 3); Home Energy Scotland; mygov.scot: grants and loans for energy saving improvements; GOV.UK: extending the ECO4 end date, government response.
What is open in October 2026
ECO4 runs to 31 December 2026 in Great Britain, with no successor supplier scheme. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed on 31 March 2026. England has Warm Homes: Local Grant and the Warm Homes Plan's low-income support; Wales has Warm Homes Nest; Scotland has Home Energy Scotland and Warmer Homes Scotland; Northern Ireland has the Affordable Warmth Scheme.
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 Lothian
| 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.
The steps for a funding check in Lothian:
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.