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Cavity wall insulation grants in Scotland

Free or part-funded cavity wall insulation for eligible households. We check what you qualify for, do the camera survey, help with the paperwork and install once funding's approved.

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Who qualifies for a cavity wall grant?

You're likely to qualify for some help if any of these apply:

  • You get a means-tested benefit, such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or income-based JSA or ESA
  • Your household income is below the scheme threshold, even if you're not on benefits
  • Your home is rated EPC D, E, F or G
  • Someone in the house is over 60, has a long-term health condition, or is a young child
  • Your cavity walls are empty, or were filled years ago with material that's failed

Homeowners and private tenants can both apply. Funding rules change often, so the quickest way to know is a two-minute call.

The schemes that cover cavity walls

Warmer Homes Scotland. The Scottish Government's main scheme, delivered through Home Energy Scotland. Uses an income threshold rather than a strict benefits test, with a rural uplift for Highland and island homes.

Home Energy Scotland grant and loan. For homeowners and private tenants. Covers cavity, loft and floor insulation, and needs a quote from an approved installer to apply.

ECO4. Funded by energy suppliers for households on qualifying benefits with an EPC of D or below. In its final phase, so worth applying sooner rather than later.

Council ECO Flex. For lower-income households who aren't on benefits, in participating council areas such as North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.

Full details on all insulation grants

How it works

  1. Quick eligibility check

    A short call or the form below. We tell you which scheme fits.

  2. Free camera survey

    We look inside your wall to make sure it's suitable. No point applying for funding to fill a wall that shouldn't be filled.

  3. Application

    We provide the installer quote and help with the evidence the scheme asks for.

  4. Install in a day

    Once funding's approved, our joiners fill the cavity and seal every hole to match.

No grant? Still worth it.

If you don't qualify, cavity wall insulation is still one of the cheapest ways to cut your heating bill, and it's usually done in a day. We'll give you a written quote either way. More on cavity wall insulation · See a recent cavity job

Cavity wall grant questions

Can I get cavity wall insulation for free in Scotland?

Possibly. If you receive a qualifying benefit, are on a lower income, or your home is rated EPC D or below, grant schemes can cover some or all of the cost. We check which applies to you before we quote.

Which schemes cover cavity wall insulation?

The main routes are Warmer Homes Scotland, the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan, ECO4 while it remains open, and council ECO Flex schemes in areas such as North and South Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire. The Great British Insulation Scheme closed in March 2026.

Do I need to be on benefits?

Not always. Warmer Homes Scotland uses an income threshold rather than a benefits test, and council ECO Flex routes accept lower-income households who aren't on benefits.

Can tenants get a cavity wall grant?

Yes, private tenants can apply with the landlord's agreement for most schemes. Landlords can also use the Private Rented Sector Landlord Loan.

What happens if my walls aren't suitable?

Every grant-funded job still starts with a camera survey. If your cavity isn't suitable, we'll tell you and look at whether internal wall or loft insulation is the better use of the funding.

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