ECO4 LA Flex Scheme | No Benefits Required

ECO4 LA Flex Scheme: No Benefits Required

Is anyone in your household living with a cold-related illness, or is your total gross income below £31,000, but you’re still not receiving any government benefits? You can get free heating system & insulation upgrade under the LA Flex Scheme. Apply now and get ready to cut your annual energy bills.

Eligibility Criteria of LA Flex Scheme

To qualify under the ECO4 LA Flex, applicants must meet the requirements under Route 1 or Route 3. Only these two routes are accepted under this category.

1. General Requirements

Route 1 – Low-Income Household

Route 3 – Health and Vulnerability-Based

2. Specific Requirements as Per the Available Grants

Boiler Replacement Grant

Air Source Heat Pump Grant / Electric Storage Heater Grant

First-Time Central Heating Grant

Home Insulation Grant

Loft Insulation Grant

Cavity Wall Insulation Grant

Solid Wall Insulation Grant

Boiler Replacement Grant

  • The home must have a gas connection. (Otherwise, you can apply for Air Source Heat Pump Grant)
  • The existing boiler must be non-condensing.

Air Source Heat Pump Grant / Electric Storage Heater Grant

  • No gas connection at home
  • Must have a sufficient area to install the heat pump unit with solar panels at home. (Otherwise, you will get electric storage heater with free solar panels)

First-Time Central Heating Grant

  • No boiler & radiator installed previously

Home Insulation Grant

Your property should come under the Council Tax Band from A to D (A to E for Scotland & Wales)

Loft Insulation Grant

  • Must have a timber roof structure.
  • The top-floor must have a pitched roof structure with clear & empty space.
  • Either no loft insulation used before or the existing insulation is outdated (yellowish colour) and has thickness of less than 100mm.

Cavity Wall Insulation Grant

  • Home must have evenly spaced bricks which usually have a cavity space for insulation.
  • Never installed cavity wall insulation previously.

Solid Wall Insulation Grant

  • External walls should be built with unequal solid-bricks.

LA Flex Scheme Benefits

The scheme gives various perks to eligible households who cannot afford installing a new heating system and insulation.

Flexible Eligibility Routes

LA Flex allows households without benefits to qualify through income or health-based routes.

Health Protection Benefits

Energy-efficient houses eliminate chances of cold-related illnesses among all the living members.

Fully Funded Upgrades

Eligible homes are given free insulation, heating, and boiler replacements at absolutely no upfront cost.

Lower Energy Bills

Energy-efficient homes consume less power, hence reducing monthly heating and electricity expenses considerably.

Improved Home Comfort

Home insulation and upgrades retain the heat within and stabilize indoor temperatures for comfy living.

Increase EPC Rating

Replacing the old heating system and installing new home insulation boost the property’s EPC.

Application Process

Applying for the ECO4 LA Flex Scheme is simple, fast, and fully guided. Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Check Eligibility

Fill out a short online eligibility form with your income information, property type, and health conditions (if applicable)

Step 2: Home Energy Assessment

An accredited surveyor visits your home. They carry out an EPC check and technical survey to identify energy-saving measures suitable for the property.

Step 3: Approval and Installation

Installation begins once your eligibility and survey are approved. Accredited installers carry out insulation, boiler, or heating upgrades at no upfront cost.

Why Choose LA Flex When ECO4 Is Already Available?

The ECO4 Scheme supports households on qualifying benefits, but many low-income or vulnerable families fall outside those limits. LA Flex bridges that gap. It allows Local Authorities to use their discretion to include households not directly receiving government benefits.

Unlike standard ECO4, LA Flex focuses on local authority’s statement of intent. It identifies residents with high energy costs or health conditions affected by cold homes. The flexibility ensures that the help actually reaches those in genuine need, not necessarily just those receiving specific benefits.

LA Flex also accelerates approval by utilising a Statement of Intent instead of stringent DWP checks. This helps the householder by streamlining the process and prioritising those properties that have the worst EPC ratings of E, F, or G.

In other words, if you do not qualify under regular ECO4 despite earning low income, LA Flex is your second chance to get full energy efficiency upgrades with no upfront cost.

Apply for The LA Flex Funding Today!

Don’t wait until funding runs out. Thanks to LA Flex, your home may be eligible for free insulation, boiler replacement, or heating upgrades. It’s quick and easy with full support from your Local Authority.