If you’re self-building or renovating your home in Cheshire, there are several local and national grants and schemes that could help with the costs.
In this article we cover:
• Grants and funding available to homeowners or self-builders in Cheshire
• Boiler Upgrade Scheme: support for installing heat pumps and biomass boilers
• Great British Insulation Scheme: help to lower energy bills for eligible households
• Warm Homes Local Grant: energy-saving improvements for both gas and off-grid homes
• Council-backed grants for disabled residents and home energy upgrades in the Cheshire area
Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)
- Receive up to £7,500 towards the cost of installing a heat pump, or £5,000 for a biomass boiler.
- Aims to help homeowners switch to low-carbon heating solutions.
- Find out more and apply through the Cheshire West and Chester Council, GOV.UK Boiler Upgrade Scheme.
Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS)
- Offers free or discounted insulation for homes with an EPC rating of D or below, and Council Tax bands A–D.
- Designed to lower energy bills and improve home comfort.
- Find our more: Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council
Warm Homes: Local Grant
- Provides free energy saving upgrades for low income, mains gas or off grid households.
- Energy performance upgrades: up to £15,000 for insulation, draughtproofing, double/triple glazing, solar PV and battery storage – aiming to reach EPC Band C.
- Low carbon heating: up to £15,000 for air or ground source heat pumps, particularly for off grid homes using oil or coal.
- Check your eligibility and apply via Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council
Energy Company Obligation (ECO4)
- Offers support for insulation and heating upgrades, including boiler and radiator replacements.
- Eligibility: households with income below £31,000, health conditions or EPC ratings of D–G.
- More information: Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council.
Disabled Facilities Grant
- Provides financial assistance up to £30,000 for essential adaptations to help residents live independently.
- Eligibility: homeowners or tenants requiring adaptations like stairlifts, level access showers or ramps.
- More information: Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council.
This list covers main energy and home improvement grants available in Cheshire for self-building or renovating. For full details and latest updates, check Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council.
