I think it was a foam and cement mix but i'm unsure.

beads or foam I would suggest

[Edited on 06-07-2012 by whitter45]

Did you ask what type of insulation they used?

If it was polystyrene balls they'll be lying about everywhere. Don't think the blown fibre stuff is any good.

trust me mate - they wont come running for money - its free. They get paid by the Government for every install

I live near you and have mine booked in for Monday

The guys turned up and did the work in 2-2 1/2 hours and no money was asked for.
Still sceptical but the works been done now and tje job was booked on a road I don't live on if anyone try's to come and chase me for scam money. Happy days

thanks for the info guys :)

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Originally posted by noshua
We always get these at the door, just tell them to bugger off as anytime I've looked at it it's only for those on benefits or pensioners.

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http://www.britishgas.co.uk/freeinsulation

That's exactly what I got, it was a localish company that done it but took months from inspection to them being available.

We always get these at the door, just tell them to bugger off as anytime I've looked at it it's only for those on benefits or pensioners.

i believe its free until August

I was meant to have it done on Tuesday but the company let me down and didn't turn up

Will be getting it done pretty soon though

We were offered it the other week but didn't qualify for it to be free so turned it down and I'll do it myself.

Can't remember why though.

I think the big 5 do it for free now. British gas and eon do.

I'm not an OAP or on benefits.

They originally said I'd be charged £19 because the square footage required was more than the grant allowed, I've never been invoiced for it though.

Had it done at my old house. No benefits here

I've read the form he has given us and it does have a disclaimer saying its free for OAP's and benefit recipients.
It does clearly show a price of "Free" though in the columns where they would put a price.

I think I'll ask on wednesday when they turn up before any work is done.



I've only said yes to it as I've heard about the scheme so bought it was legit but now i'm unsure. Damn fucking rogue trader styled programs!

There are some suppliers etc that are giving it away free at the moment so they are probably just acting on their behalf.

Double check everything, all small prints etc, and make sure it doesnt have hidden costs. So they cant invoice after doing it because your house is made of bricks not cardboard etc

Never hand over any bank details or cash.

You cant get stung then

The government scheme is only free to o.a.p's and people on benefits.

Either its a different scheme or he's got it wrong.

I got it free but it was a company through british gas.

I was paranoid about damp so done a bit of research on it. Was only done in March so don't know how much difference it's made until it cools down.

Just had a bloke knock on the door for the goverment cavity wall and loft installation.
He says it's free and signed all paperwork as "free" also and has another company coming out to us next Wednesday.

However I'm now getting that paranoid feeling that rogue traders inbuilt into you. This scheme is still ongoing right?
He said I didn't need to be on any benifits or anything as "everyone" qualifys.
I own the house myself with no housing scheme.



Please tell me I'm not getting scammed.
(p.s no bank details were handed over and he did say to not hand any money over next Wednesday too as its free)