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Mobile Homes Grants- Are There Any Available?

We Are Still Waiting!

The long awaited grants for Park Homes may be on the horizon as part of the Insulate Britain Scheme.

Read the article yourself for full details. Insulate Britain Scheme.

Warm Air Heating Upgrade - Why Apply?

 

✅   1960s / 1970s old Warm Air Heating Systems Are Very Outdated Now and Will Make Your Home More Difficult To Sell.

✅   They Are very Inefficient Now And Will Be very Expensive To Run.

✅  There Are Currently Grants Available.

Benefits That Qualify For Free Warm Air Heating Upgrade

  •   Child Benefit  ( Income Thresholds Apply)
  •  Child & Working Tax Credits 
  •  Employment & Support Allowance
  • Housing Benefit

      

  • Income Support 
  •  Job Seekers Allowance  
  •  Pension Credit 
  •  Universal Credit

      

What Is Included With The Free Upgrade To Central Heating Scheme?

High cost measures will need a contribution so the much desired EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION FOR PARK HOMES  will not be free!

Our Understanding Of The New Park Home Scheme 2024:

  • The Scheme Will Start Around Jan 2024
  • Park Home Grants Will Not Be FREE
  • Park Home Cladding will cost you up to £5000 contribution
  • There will NOT be any Heating Upgrades

Will Park Homes Grants Be Free?

Lots of people applying for park home grants and we get around 5-10 applications every week.

You will need to put your hand in your pocket as they wont be fully funded.

Reading the article and my  take on it is that it will not be fully funded and you should expect to pay at least a 50% ( and maybe more contribution ) towards it.

We do know that a lot of Park home residents are desperate for External Wall Insulation but dont want to pay anything.

External Wall Insulation will cost you around £7000 ( ball park figure ) for a park home and the government will not have the funding to give you a 100% grant .

YOU SHOULD THEREFORE EXPECT TO PAY AT LEAST £5000 IF YOU WANT TO INSULATE YOUR PARK HOME  OUTSIDE WALLS.

Any money you can get off the government towards insulating your park home should be grabbed ASAP.

Government Grants For Mobile  Homes?

There has not been any grants for mobile homes for a few years now.

The last lot were for LPG boilers back in 2017.

Mobile Homes / Park homes in the UK can have some of the highest energy bills as they are usually very poorly insulated  and being off the gas grid are always heated by expensive fuels such as bottled gas or electricity.

Indeed many people report energy bills in excess of £300 per month.

Insulation and upgraded heating is a must for these types of homes and this blog is to inform you of what home improvement grants may be  available to park home occupants.

 

Grants For Mobile Homes – Qualifying Benefits

To qualify for a Park Home grant in the future  you must receive one or more of the benefits below.

  • Child Benefit
  • Child & Working Tax Credit
  • Employment & Support Allowance
  • Housing Benefit
  • Income Support
  • Job Seekers Allowance
  • Pension Credit
  • Universal Credit

 

Government Grants For Insulation Park Homes 2023
What insulation we are expecting to be available for Mobile Homes In 2023 are:✅  Loft Insulation

✅  Flat Roof Insulation

✅  Park Home Cladding Grants

 

Heating Grants  for Mobile Homes 

  • Free Air Source Heat Pump
  • Free Storage Heater Replacement
  • Free Back Boiler Replacement
  • Boiler Grants For Park Homes

 

Will The Park Home Grants Be Fully Funded In the Future?

You Wish !

We believe that the Government WILL NOT be  giving 100% grants for Park Homes any time in the future.

Disabled  Grants To Improve Your Park Home

Park Home Owners with disabilities can now obtain grants to make  improvements to their park homes to enable them to live an easier life.

Any adaptation must be ‘reasonable and practical’ and ‘necessary and appropriate’.

All applications must be supported by justification from an occupational therapist.

What Park Home Adaptions Are Available

Adaptions on the grant scheme can include :

  • building ramps
  •  widening doors
  • Adapting kitchens for wheelchair users,
  • converting bathrooms into shower rooms,
  • Adapting toilet facilities,
  • Improving access to toileting and bathing facilities

Upgrading access to food-preparation facilities

 

Who Can Apply?

People who own their own park homes  with a registered disabled adult or child living with them

Tenants with a secure tenancy are also eligible for the park homes grant.

These grants are means tested so eligibility is based upon an applicant’s income, savings and any benefits they receive.

For more information contact your local county council / social care office.

 

Any Grants For Mobile  Holiday Homes and Rented Park Homes?

  Grants are not available for holiday homes or rented park homes.

A stipulation of grant funding is that you must live at the property for at least 50 weeks per year and pay council tax.

Grants For Energy Bills For Park Homes Can Be Found Here 

Why are Park homes so expensive to heat?

Park homes, especially older park homes, can be less energy efficient and a lot more poorly insulated than other types of properties.
This means that the  cost to maintain comfortable heating levels are very high.
Improving the insulation to your park home is recommended.
 
 

 

What Insulation Is Needed For Park Homes?

Insulation can be fitted to the external walls, roof or under the floor of your home.

Walls are usually insulated  by fixing insulated panels to the exterior of the home after which a layer of render and decorative coating is applied.

Another way of doing it is by using timber battens and insulation which is applied to the exterior and then overclad with new finishes.

 

Roof insulation:

Often carried out at the same time as the replacement of roof finishes, appropriately specified roof insulation will improve the energy performance of your home whilst ensuring the roof space is well ventilated (allowing air circulation and preventing condensation).

 

Underfloor insulation:

In most cases this will involve installing foil coated thermal insulation to the underside of the home.

Some systems apply spray foam directly to the underside of the floor, but this is likely to seal all the pipes and wiring, preventing any future access.

 

Do I need permission?

Fitting external wall insulation is likely to change the appearance of your property, and so you may need planning permission to do this.
Check with your local authority before going ahead.
You may also need permission from the park owner before installation, depending on your park home pitch agreement.
 

 

The Benefits Of Wall Insulation Cladding

  • Up to 65% savings on fuel
  • Eliminates condensation & mould growth
  • Even temperature throughout your home
  • Reduces inside summer temperatures
  • Reduces noise intrusion
  • Completely maintenance free
  • Enhance the value of your property
  • 25 year guarantee

Loft Insulation For Mobile Park Homes

Loft Insulation has been proven to save up to 20 percent on energy bills

Unlike traditional houses our unique loft insulation is installed from the outside meaning no disruption to the occupier and an instant impact on the reduction of heat loss through the roof of your park home.

As a third of the heat loss is through the floor of your property it is vital that your is insulated to a maximum.

Windows

Note: As part of the works to install wall insulation to your park home, the windows will need to be moved outwards to line through with the outer skin and re-sealed.

As a result, you may wish to consider replacing the windows at the same time as installing the insulation to ensure you get the best benefit from the works.

You can apply for an upgrade of existing single glazing or triple glazing but we do not anticipate any grant funding for this measure.

 
 

 

Most companies will fit the following to every successful application:

✔️  A Brand New A Rated Boiler

✔️ Thermostatic Valves For All Your Radiators.

✔️ State Of The Art Wireless Thermostat & Programmer

✔️Full Ventilation Package

✔️Free Loft & Cavity Wall Insulation

✔️2 Years Parts & Labour Warranty

✔️ Expert Fitting By Government Approved Installers

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How Does The Grant Work?

STAGE 1

You Apply By Taking A  Survey On This Page.

We Check Your Application

Unsuccessful Applications Are Binned.

 

STAGE 2

If Eligible,  One Of Our  Approved Install Partners Will Call You And Book Your Free Survey.

PLEASE ANSWER YOUR PHONE!

STAGE 3

 Your 100% FREE Heating & Insulation Is Fitted Within 21 Days

 

STAGE 4

 Your Energy Bills Will Reduce &  Your Home Will Be A Darn Sight Warmer.

DONT BE A SCHMUCK AND MISS OUT …….APPLY NOW!

 

See Our 100% Genuine Reviews

Aidan Costello -Landlord 

A very helpful service to access grant aided heating improvements. Followed up progress until new heating installed. thanks.

Kiran Patel – Landlord

“Had a boiler installed through Carlo.

Installers were very helpful and cleaned up after themselves. Very pleased.”

Pauline Robinson

The Engineer who fitted my new gas boiler was thorough, professional, and well-explained how the system worked. Overall  I received a first-rate service, which I would highly recommend.

 

How do I claim my grant?

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Frequently Asked Questions

warm air heating systems replacement cost

 
If you do like your warm air system but want something more up-to-date, you can expect to pay around £3,000 on average for a more modern warm air boiler. But if a new installation is needed, the cost of upgrading warm air heating across the whole system could add up to around £5,250.
 https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/cost-of-upgrading-warm-air-heating/. 
 
 

Cost of electric heating system replacement

Another option for upgrading your heating system is electric storage heaters. These are a suitable option for homes that aren’t connected to the gas grid. You can expect to pay on average £4,370 to install a full electric heating system from scratch. Of course, the cost as always depends on the size of your home. But remember that running costs with electric systems do tend to be higher than gas-powered heating systems.

LINK TO CHECKATRADE

cost of upgrading 1970s warm air heating

If your current  1970s warm air heating system is old and you would like to upgrade it to a more modern and energy-efficient warm air heating system, you should consider  an air source heat pump.
 Installation costs range from £7,000 to £13,000 but there are grants available .
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme Gives You A £7500 Grant towards the cost.
 
 

Cost of electric heating system replacement

Another option for upgrading your heating system is electric storage heaters. These are a suitable option for homes that aren’t connected to the gas grid. You can expect to pay on average £4,370 to install a full electric heating system from scratch. Of course, the cost as always depends on the size of your home. But remember that running costs with electric systems do tend to be higher than gas-powered heating systems.

LINK TO CHECKATRADE

how much to remove warm air heating system

If you are looking for a complete removal of an old warm air system and not replace it with a heat source, we estimate you will pay up to £1000 for its removal and to dispose of the rubbish.

Is The Grant For A Full Central Heating System?

Yes   First Time Central Heating Grants are available for a brand new full Central Heating system.

Depending on the property type of the applicant, the grant  covers the full cost of the work .

Is Warm Air Heating Expensive To Run

The running cost of your Johnson & Starley warm air heating system will depend mainly on what fuel it uses and how energy efficient your home is.

Gas fired warm air  is the more cheaper option  with electricity being more expensive.

Having said that, Warm air is up to 20% cheaper to run than a gas fired central heating system.

Whilst Warm Air is A good form of heating, we do recommend you upgrade to central heating

 

Full central heating system cost?

 
A new central heating system cost in the UK generally falls between £3,500 and £7,000.
This can vary depending on a number of factors. This price will get you a full central heating system that includes a boiler, radiators, heating controls and pipework.
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cost of upgrading warm air heating

 

Yes, there are several government grants and FREE initiatives available for central heating systems in the UK.

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO): The ECO4 scheme provides funding to low-income households to upgrade old heating systems and improve energy efficiency. This includes grants like the first-time central heating grant.

The Affordable Warmth scheme: Another option for low-income households, which provides funding for free central heating and free insulation improvements.

The Green Homes Grant: A scheme that provides vouchers to UK homeowners and landlords to cover up to two-thirds of the cost of energy-efficient home improvements, including central heating upgrades. This is now closed.

 
 

Are there any other options for replacing my warm air heating system?

An alternative option we haven’t covered here is oil-fired heating systems. This is another suitable option for homes that aren’t connected to the main gas grid. Oil heating systems use an oil-fired boiler to provide both central heating and hot water. Another option is solar and battery storage. The power generated by solar panels and stored in batteries can be used to operate heat pumps or electric heating systems.
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Warm air heating replacement cost 2023

 Average UK cost Upgrade existing warm air heating system £750 £5,250 £3,000
 
Installing new gas combo boiler and system pipework £4,750 £6,750 £5,750
 
Installing new gas combo boiler and radiators £8,420 £11,820 £10,120
Installing new electric central heating system £3,810 £4,930 £4,370
 
Our costs are ballpark averages – get a local tradesperson to quote now
LINK TO CHECKATRADE
 
 

What Is Included In The Free Grant?

✅ A rated central heating boiler

✅  all  associated pipework

✅ central heating radiators

✅ room thermostat & programmer

This grant is worth £4000 !

Are warm air heating systems any good?

Warm air heating systems can be an effective choice for homes that are well-insulated, single-story spaces such as bungalows and flats, as well as some commercial properties. They are typically managed through the use of a thermostat
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            Carlo Lega Director

         Phone – 01902 753404   – 07963 243311     Email – help@warmahomes.uk

          117 Wrottesley Road West   Wolverhampton      WV6 8UP

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