I work for a living but I earn 17,000 a year. I noticed that the boiler and radiators require replaceing and was advised that the cavity wall and roof need insurlating. I was also advised that my windows are rotten and need replacing. I cannot afford to do all this on my budget. Are there any grants in the UK that would help me saving the environment and cost. Thanks
2006-11-04 22:25:39 · 7 answers · asked by prabo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Having two kids and wife makes it difficult
2006-11-04 22:33:57 · update #1
you are having a laugh ...there are people earning a fraction of what you earn and they still cant get any grants...so why should you
2006-11-04 22:30:11 · answer #1 · answered by michael b 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi
your boiler probably just needs servicing. The radiators can, I think be flushed out to get the years of silt/gunge out. Then a coat of paint and they will be fine. They will be more efficient if you fit "thermostatic valves" so each radiator can be set to its own temperature.
We had a carpenter repair our rotten windows. He put in new pieces of wood along the bottom, we painted them are they were OK for a few years.
You might choose to replace a couple of the windows on the side of the house which is most exposed to the cold wind with double-glazed units. If you can buy standard-sized d-g units off the shelf they will be much cheaper than bespoke ones from a window company.
Roof insulation you can do yourself. Just make sure you wear the correct face mask and gloves if you use glass fibre wool.
2006-11-04 23:48:38 · answer #2 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a VAT reduced rate for certain items which save energy the list is on the link below, not all installers are aware of this, so you may have to show them the document or they will just charge the normal rate!
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000514&propertyType=document#P84_5102
2006-11-05 02:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some councils will give grants to older homes,people on low incomes and the olderly,from your earning i doubt that it will apply to you,you can buy loft insulation and pipe cladding,double glassing is the dearest,can you fit secondery glassing its cheaper and you can clean the inside instead of buying replacments
2006-11-04 22:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by angie n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There a many. Here is a start for you..
http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=grants&fr=ush-ans
it was a simple search using "grants" You can search more specifically if you care to. Good luck
2006-11-04 22:45:24 · answer #5 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you can for the cavity walls and loft insulation, don't know about the rest.
2006-11-04 22:43:40 · answer #6 · answered by T - C - B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which country did you fly in from?
2006-11-04 22:41:49 · answer #7 · answered by MCP 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋