Frequently Asked Questions
ECO4, a government-funded scheme since April 2022, provides free home heating grants to improve energy efficiency and comfort for low-income and vulnerable UK households.
ECO4 Flex is part of the UK’s ECO4 scheme, which helps low-income or vulnerable private tenure households in fuel poverty who are not on benefits to get energy efficiency upgrades.
To qualify for ECO4 funding, you must be a UK homeowner and a benefit recipient. The first step is to check your eligibility using our eligibility checker to see if your home qualifies. Once you complete the checker, we’ll handle the rest for you!
Through the ECO4 scheme, you can get such free-of-cost grants that boost your home’s energy efficiency, such as:
- Free Boiler Upgrade Grant
- First Time Central Heating Grant
- Free Air Source Heat Pump Grant
- Free Insulation Grant
- Free Electric Storage Heater Grant
Free Solar Panel Grant
In this case, you should follow these steps:
- Check your eligibility and apply for the grant
- Book a free survey for your home
- Get a free installation process through our qualified engineers
- Enjoy your new heating system and warm home
This includes internal, external, cavity wall, flat roof, and pitched roof insulation. There are also solutions available for underfloor insulation.
Installing a new boiler can save you 20-30% on your energy bills, covering the entire cost of the replacement over time while also reducing the impact of future price hikes.
All of our energy efficiency measures are installed completely free of charge to the customer. The ECO4 scheme is fully government-funded.
We know you want warmth as soon as possible. Once your application is approved, it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks from survey to installation, depending on your location. We’ll keep you in the loop every step of the way, so you’re never left wondering.
Yes, you can still apply for a heating upgrade grant if your current heating system is old and inefficient, even if you already have one installed.
