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Government’s ECO Scheme in 2020

Who are Free Central Heating Grants?

Free Central Heating Grants have years of experience bringing home improvement measures, including central heating, to homes in the UK. Our services are powered by Improveasy who have helped thousands of homes benefit from funding available under Government-backed schemes.

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO) Scheme was created by the Government to help households improve energy efficiency and aid those who might ordinarily struggle to heat their homes. Utility companies have been given an obligation to pay for heating and insulation measures and this funding is delivered through the ECO scheme.

The grants are provided by the ‘Big Six’ Energy suppliers and could deliver you a brand new central heating system for you. The scheme is open to UK homeowners and tenants and you could take advantage, just like many others in the UK already have.

Improveasy work directly with the energy companies as a ‘managing agent’ which means we facilitate the funding for installers nationwide to deliver ECO qualifying measures to households who qualify, usually by virtue of being in receipt of certain listed government benefits.

We work UK wide with expert installers

All of the installers that Improveasy use are experts trained to ensure each and every boiler and central heating installation is completed with the minimum of interruption so that you can start to enjoy the benefits of your new central heating as soon as possible.

All of the work is carried out to the highest standard. We’ll replace and take away your old boiler and provide you with free aftercare to ensure that you are happy with your new central heating system.

Fantastic savings – for you and the environment

Last year Improveasy helped over 4,061 homes with heating and insulation. These properties stand to gain from improved heating efficient and/or better insulation. With predicted lifetime savings of over £82m in total, each customer stands to gain over £20,000 in lifetime savings. And the environment benefits too with a predicted 180,000 tonnes of carbon savings!

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Some of our key stats from last year:

180,452 carbon tonnes saved

Over £82m Life Time Savings for our customer

4,061 homes improved

5,131 measures (58% Heating & 42% Insulations)

291 Installers

Worked with 41 Local Authorities

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THIS IS A GOVERNMENT BACKED SCHEME.

Visit the GOV.UK website to learn more about the scheme. The ‘Affordable Warmth’ part of the Energy Company Obligation (known as ECO) provides FREE first time central heating for qualifying households across the UK.

Does this apply to you?

  • Receive income related benefits
  • UK Homeowner/tenant
  • Old inefficient heating system

It only takes 60 seconds!

It's As Easy As 1, 2, 3

All you need is to satisfy three qualifying steps; being a homeowner, having an old inefficient heating system, and having at least one member of the household in receipt of at least one of the qualifying benefits. Once you satisfy this, you are on your way to having a free central heating grant.

What's The Process?

Fill in your application and if approved we will arrange to visit your property. After a survey, if we are satisfied that requirements are met, our installers will carry out your installation. Once completed our aftercare team will check the quality of your installation and ensure you are happy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a homeowner or tenant living in private rented property, and currently in receipt of one or more of the qualifying benefits, you are eligible to apply. Tenants in council owned properties or housing association homes are not covered by the scheme. Get in touch with us if you are unsure about your eligibility.

You could be eligible if you receive any of the following income-related benefits:Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Child Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Constant Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Guaranteed Pension Credit, Income-Based Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA),Income-Related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Severe Disablement Allowance, Universal Credit, War Pensions Mobility Allowance, and Working Tax Credit.

Yes, if you are not in receipt of any of the qualifying benefits mentioned above, you may be eligible for a First Time Central Heating Grant under local authority ECO Flex Rules. These provide grants locally for some tenants who are considered likely to struggle to heat their homes.

Yes, in many cases it is totally free. First Time Central Heating Grants are provided by funding from the Affordable Warmth Scheme part of the Government’s ECO Scheme. You should not normally be expected to make a contribution to the costs.

First Time Central Heating Grants can cover the costs of supplying and installing a central heating boiler together with all the pipework and heating control panels. It would not normally cover additional costs such as if a gas main had to be connected to your home for the first time.

Absolutely. Some homeowners may have no gas mains at their property but there is still the possibility of benefiting from the scheme. This includes potential free upgrades from your current set-up, such as updating radiators to be storage heaters, or switching onto the economy 7 overnight supply.

Customer Reviews

We have 1,000's of happy customers. Improveasy, the UK’s leading home improvement finance principal has been named the 23rd fastest-growing privately-owned company in the UK.

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Extremely professional installation
My old heating system was broken and I’m on benefits, so couldn’t afford a new one. I’m absolutely made up with my brand new boiler and it was free!

Mary Thomkins

Feb 20

From the easy online form to the helpful team
What a brilliant service. From the easy online form to the helpful team, that were in touch at every stage, and of course Jamie the friendly fitter who was so quick and tidy.

Phil Robertson

Jan 19

My heating bills are so much cheaper now
I applied on the website and within a week I had a replacement heating system installed for free! My heating bills are so much cheaper now as well. Thanks to all your team.

Niralee Challa

Nov 19