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Gaz
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27th Jun 12 at 16:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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)
John
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27th Jun 12 at 17:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
Ben G
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27th Jun 12 at 17:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
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27th Jun 12 at 18:20   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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


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Rob_Quads
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27th Jun 12 at 18:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

There are some suppliers etc that are giving it away free at the moment so they are probably just acting on their behalf.
Gaz
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27th Jun 12 at 18:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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!
Gary
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27th Jun 12 at 20:26   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Had it done at my old house. No benefits here
John
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27th Jun 12 at 21:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
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27th Jun 12 at 22:42   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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


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28th Jun 12 at 05:15   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
whitter45
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28th Jun 12 at 08:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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
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28th Jun 12 at 08:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
John
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28th Jun 12 at 08:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
whitter45
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28th Jun 12 at 08:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

quote:
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.


this is normally the case but until August most post codes qualify for free cavity wall and insulation - its before the green deal becomes active in October as it has an impact on the way schemes are funded
Gaz
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28th Jun 12 at 15:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

thanks for the info guys
Gaz
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6th Jul 12 at 04:57   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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
whitter45
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6th Jul 12 at 07:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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
John
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6th Jul 12 at 07:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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.
whitter45
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6th Jul 12 at 08:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

beads or foam I would suggest

[Edited on 06-07-2012 by whitter45]
Gaz
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8th Jul 12 at 17:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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

 
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