The ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation) scheme is a UK government-backed initiative that helps eligible households improve their home’s energy efficiency through free or subsidised upgrades, such as insulation, heating system replacements, and renewable energy installations.

Eligibility typically includes:

• Homeowners or private tenants.
• Households receiving certain government benefits (e.g. Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Income Support).
• Low-income households or those identified as vulnerable to cold living conditions.

Eligibility criteria can vary slightly based on local council priorities.

Depending on your property and eligibility, available upgrades may include:

• Loft insulation
• Cavity wall insulation
• Solid wall insulation
• Air source heat pumps
• Solar panels
• Boiler replacements
• Heating controls

In most cases, eligible households can receive upgrades completely free of charge. Some may be asked to contribute a small percentage, but this depends on individual circumstances and property assessments.

• Initial eligibility check: Within a few days.
• Home survey: Typically within 1-2 weeks.
• Installation: Usually completed within 2-4 weeks after approval.

No. Homeowners, private tenants, and landlords can all apply. Tenants will need their landlord’s permission before installation.

You can apply through a registered ECO4 provider. We can assist you in checking your eligibility and managing the entire application process.

Yes, but availability depends on the property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating and local authority arrangements. Unfortunately, Warmer Homes does not have access to Social Housing Funding, please contact your housing provider for further assistance.

It is a simple 4-Step Process

1. Check Eligibility
   Complete a quick eligibility check online or by phone. You’ll need to provide basic information about your household, benefits received, and property type.
2. Free Home Survey
   If you qualify, an approved energy assessor will visit your home to carry out a free home survey. This helps determine which energy-saving measures are suitable for your home.
3. Approval & Grant Confirmation
   Once the survey is complete, your application will be submitted for approval. You’ll receive confirmation of the grant and details of the upgrades available to you.
4. Installation
   Qualified installers will carry out the energy efficiency improvements at little or no cost to you. Most installations are completed within a few days.

No — only qualified and accredited installers can carry out ECO4-funded upgrades.

To legally install measures under the ECO4 scheme (like free boiler upgrades, insulation, or heat pumps), the installer must meet strict government standards, including:

• TrustMark Registration
  This is the UK government’s official quality mark for tradespeople. If a company isn’t TrustMark-registered, they can’t carry out ECO4 work.
• PAS 2030 Certification
  This British Standard ensures installers carry out energy efficiency improvements safely and properly. It’s a legal requirement for all ECO4 installers.
• NICEIC or Equivalent Accreditation (for Electrical Work)
  For work involving electrics — such as heat pumps or new heating systems — the company must be registered with a body like NICEIC to ensure electrical safety and compliance.

At Warmer Homes Heating & Renewables Ltd:

• We’re TrustMark-registered
• We hold full PAS 2030 certification
• We’re NICEIC approved
• We serve homeowners across Essex and surrounding areas

So you can trust that your ECO4 installation is fully compliant, grant-eligible, and done to the highest standard.