Guides and advice

Straight answers, no sales pressure

Written in plain English and reviewed regularly. Nothing here is financial advice.

A street of typical UK homes
Getting started

How home-improvement grants work

Who funds these schemes, why criteria differ across the UK, and what actually happens between applying and installation.

6 min read

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Getting started

What information you need before applying

A short checklist of the details that make an application quicker and less frustrating.

4 min read

New windows and a front door on a UK home
Your home

Understanding your EPC rating

What the letter actually measures, why it matters to funders, and how to find yours.

5 min read

Loft insulation between joists
Improvements

Grants for insulation

Why insulation is usually first in the queue, and which types tend to be supported.

5 min read

A boiler and heating controls in a UK home
Support

Help with heating costs

Support beyond installation work, and where to look if you are struggling this winter.

4 min read

Two installers talking with a homeowner on the doorstep
Installers

Choosing a home-improvement installer

Practical questions to ask, and warning signs worth taking seriously.

6 min read