The energy performance certificate is required by European law and rates the efficiency of the property.
The EPC rates the home for energy efficiency from A (very efficient) to G (very inefficient).
The average rating in the UK is D but potential buyer and tenants have been advised to look for homes rated C and above.
This encourages home owners wishing to sell or rent their property to invest in energy effecient measures such as insualation.
Installing both Loft and Cavity Wall Insulation can save around £265 per year on energy bills, paying for itself in less than two years and reducing carbon emmissions dramactically.
Over 40% of CO2 emissions in the UK come directly from what individuals do, i.e using electricity, heating homes.
The great thing about reducing your carbon footprint is that simple changes make a big difference:
Turning off lights
Switching appliances off at the mains
Turning your thermostat down by one degree
This not only reduces your carbon footprint but will reduce your fuel bills too!
If every home can install 270mm of loft insulation it would save £3.8 million tones of CO2, that’s the same as the annual emissions for around 650,000 homes
As much as a third of the heat you pay for could be escaping through your roof. Most loft insulation materials work by preventing the movement of heated air through the material. The Government says that you cut your energy bill by up to 20% through effectively insulating your loft.
Everyone can make a difference by taking action today!
Not many estate agents or private landlords are aware, but you can claim up to £1500 per property to improve the loft, cavity wall and solid wall insulation completely free of charge to all of your properties.
How does it work?
There is currently grant funding available for all properties to have their loft and cavity wall insulation done*. A fixed contribution of between £149 and £199 is applicable to each property. However the entire fixed contribution can be claimed back through the landlords self assessment.
We are offering all landlords and estate agents free, no obligation surveys to assess if any of their properties qualify for free loft and cavity wall insulation.
To arrange an appointment, contact Alex on 0800 378 274 or alternatively visit www.karnheathltd.com
*Terms and Conditions Apply: Current loft insulation needs to be 4” or less and there must be an unfilled cavity in the property. Properties built prior to 1920’s are unlikely to have a cavity wall.
Karnheath Ltd like to check with their customers from time to time what they thought of upgrading their home with energy saving measures like loft and cavity wall insulation.
Dave Mastaglio from Camperdown in Newcastle upon Tyne spared a few minutes to tell us what he thought.
Karnheath:
Why did you first enquire into loft and cavity wall insulation? Dave:
After spending 5 freezing winters without insulation, I found out you could get grants, so I called Karnheath Ltd to find out more. Karnheath:
Did you wait long for a surveyor to call to check the current insulation you had? Dave:
Nope, the survey was pretty much done the next day. Karnheath:
Which insulation measure did you opt for? Dave:
Loft insulation, I would have liked to have had the cavity walls done but unfortunately I live in a solid wall property. Karnheath:
Were you eligible for a grant for the work? Dave:
Apparently my energy supplier was eligible to pay most of the costs despite not receiving any benefits. Karnheath:
How soon was the work booked in from survey? Dave:
The next week I think Karnheath:
Was there any issues with regards to getting the work done? Dave:
Nope, none Karnheath:
Have you noticed a considerable difference in your home with regards to retaining heat or anything else? Dave:
Well I’ve not been cold this year! Karnheath:
Would you recommend loft or cavity wall insulation to others? Dave:
Definitely
Did you know that the current building regulation for loft insulation is 270mm of quilt? That’s 11inches of insulation to bring your home up to date.
Most homes, that haven’t been insulated in over 10 years will have the incorrect amount of loft insulation. If you have 4 inches or less currently in your loft (i.e. below the joists) you can qualify for a 50-70% grant to have it topped up, helping you keep your home warm as well as reducing your carbon footprint.
For more information or to book a FREE survey, call freephone 0800 378 274 now.
We understand that Christmas and January is a tough time on everyone’s bank accounts so up until the 31st January, 2009 we are offering all our customers buy now pay later on all cavity wall and loft insulation measures. For further information on payment plans or to book a free survey please call 0800 378 274.
The Government along with the Carbon Trust and Salix Finance still have approximately £20 million pounds of interest free loans available to public sector organisations to take advantage of energy efficiency technologies such as building insulation.
The scheme is running until the 31st December, 2009 and is supporting public sector organisations reduce their energy bills as well as their carbon emissions output.
Minimum loan applications are £5000 with no upper limit, provided the project can be complete within 9 months. Loans will be repayable from the beginning of March 2011 over 4 years in 8 equal instalments.
Public sector organisations that have already taken advantage of this scheme include Universities, Local Authorities and the NHS Trust.
For further information or to apply for an interest free loan, please visit http://www.salixfinance.co.uk/loans.html or contact a member of staff at Karnheath on 0800 378274.
BBC Radio Four aired a programme yesterday discussing the Governments CERT programme to reduce carbon emissions. Neil Marshall from the National Insulation Association reiterated that more insulation work must be done underneath the CERT programme in order to achieve government targets of 6 million homes by 2011. To listen to the programme in full visit the BBC Radio Four Website
Karnheath’s insulation manufacturer Instafibre have launched a new video presented by well known journalist and broadcaster John Craven (OBE). This video demonstrates the benefits of insulating your cavity walls helping reduce your energy bills as well as reducing the CO2 emissions from your home that contribute to global warming.
Karnheath Ltd has joined the blogging world! Check back for the latest industry news, company announcements and special offers. We welcome all comments, so don’t be frightened to tell us what you think.
If you are a home
owner or renting a private property you
could receive a grant between 50 and 70%!
Grants are available regardless of income
and are not subject to a means test.
Please contact us for a quote and free survey
on free phone 0800 378274.
Testimonials
“May I take this opportunity to thank your company for the professionalism shown towards carrying out the work involved and the pleasant & co-operative manner your men showed throughout. A job well done!!” Mr & Mrs Andrew & Natalie Wilson, Peterlee, Co Durham
“I would like to inform you that I found the workmen who did the job very pleasant & courteous & I was completely satisfied with their work.” Ann Morton, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear
“Just a note to say thank you for the job of insulation that your men carried out on my bungalow. They were quick and efficient, wasted no time and each man knew his job. I think we are very lucky to have had this done.” F Scales Dragonville, Co Durham
“I would like you to know how very pleased and satisfied I am with the work your men did in my home. Everything was done so quickly making the place a lot warmer. They were two very nice pleasant chaps and I am very grateful to them, they worked very quickly and quietly, my grateful thanks to you all.” Mrs E Gray, Low Fell, Gateshead
“Just a note to let you know how pleased we were with the draught proofing your firm did for us. Your fitter did a good job and left everything very tidy. Many thanks” D Patterson, Hexham, Northumberland
“Your firm recently insulated my loft, and I would like to thank you for the efficient way it was carried out. The workman who carried out the operation was called John and he was certainly a credit to your firm. He was courteous and polite, and did the insulation work with a minimum of disturbance to us, left no mess at all, which in itself is unusual. Both myself and my wife were very impressed with his attitude, and would recommend your firm to anyone.” Mr R Dickson, Ponteland, Northumberland
We understand that Christmas and January is a tough time on everyone’s bank accounts so up until the 31st January, 2009 we are offering all our customers buy now pay later on all cavity wall and loft insulation measures. For further information on payment plans or to book a free survey please call 0800 378 274.
