Government Backed Scheme | Free Boiler Grants
If you live in Nottingham and your boiler is old, unreliable, or more than 20 years old, you may qualify for a fully funded A rated boiler replacement through the government backed ECO4 scheme. Many households across the city are eligible, and the application only takes a minute to start.
Free Energy Savings is a trusted UK wide ECO4 specialist. We help Nottingham residents understand their eligibility, manage the paperwork, arrange surveys, and handle the entire process without hassle. If your boiler is 20 years old or older, your Nottingham home may qualify for a fully funded replacement. Checking takes less than a minute and there is no obligation to proceed.
You do not need to be receiving benefits to qualify for a free boiler in Nottingham. ECO4 offers three qualification routes. The Health Route, the Low Income Route, and the Benefit Route. Many Nottingham residents qualify even without receiving Universal Credit or similar support.
Your boiler must be at least 20 years old or be a non condensing system. If your boiler was installed before the early 2000s, it usually meets the requirement.
Let’s look at the three routes clearly and simply.
This is for households where someone has a health condition worsened by cold or damp living conditions. Nottingham City Council supports Local Authority Flexibility rules (LA Flex), which means households can qualify based on health, vulnerability, or living conditions, even when they do not receive benefits.
Qualifying conditions can include:
A recent example stands out from a visit in Hyson Green. A family mentioned that their child’s asthma became worse every winter because the boiler struggled to heat the home. The system was more than 24 years old and the EPC was very low. They qualified easily through the Health Route and the difference was noticeable almost immediately. The house warmed up faster and they no longer felt forced to run the heating constantly. It was a simple change but one that made daily life easier.
If someone in your home struggles with health issues that worsen in cold weather, you may qualify even without receiving benefits.
This route allows households to qualify based on income alone. You do not need to be claiming benefits. It is designed for families and individuals whose income is below a certain threshold or who struggle with high heating costs in older, less efficient homes.
Low income qualification usually considers:
This route is common in areas like Aspley, Old Basford, Bulwell, Sneinton, St Ann’s, Hyson Green, and The Meadows. These neighbourhoods contain many older properties that were not built with modern energy standards in mind.
Many Nottingham households qualify through this route alone. Benefits are not required.
This is the simplest route. If someone in your household receives one of the following, you may qualify automatically:
Private tenants can also qualify as long as the landlord gives permission for the boiler upgrade. We can speak to the landlord if you prefer.
Thousands of Nottingham households qualify through at least one of these three routes. Most homes with boilers over 20 years old, low EPC ratings, or recurring heating issues have a strong chance of receiving support through ECO4.
The Free Boiler Grant is part of ECO4, the UK Government’s Energy Company Obligation. ECO4 runs until 2026 and is designed to help households reduce heating costs, improve energy efficiency, and replace outdated systems that no longer perform safely or efficiently. The scheme focuses on older properties, low income households, and homes with poor EPC ratings.
For Nottingham residents, ECO4 covers 100 percent of the boiler replacement cost. There are no repayments, contracts, fees, or hidden costs. The grant includes the home survey, the removal of your old boiler, installing a new A rated boiler, testing, and providing the final Gas Safe certification. If you qualify, everything is funded.
ECO4 aims to replace:
Most older boilers operate at around 60 to 70 percent efficiency. By comparison, modern A rated boilers operate at roughly 90 to 94 percent efficiency. That difference typically saves around £300 to £400 per year depending on usage and property size. People are often surprised at how quickly savings add up when the boiler no longer needs to run constantly just to maintain a warm temperature.
Nottingham has several areas with high levels of fuel poverty including St Ann’s, Sneinton, Radford, Aspley, Hyson Green, Basford, and Clifton. Many homes in these neighbourhoods have older heating systems that struggle in cold weather. Even turning the heating on full often leaves some rooms chilly. ECO4 funding is particularly valuable here because it removes the financial burden of replacing an old boiler.
The grant covers the full process. Survey, installation, certification, and removal of the old boiler are all included. For Nottingham homes with older heating systems, the ECO4 Free Boiler Grant can completely eliminate the cost of upgrading to a more efficient and reliable boiler.
Nottingham is a key focus area for ECO4 because a large percentage of its homes are older properties built before modern insulation and heating standards. Victorian and Edwardian terraces are common in Hyson Green, Forest Fields, St Ann’s, Sneinton, and Radford. These properties are known for losing heat quickly because they often have solid walls with no cavity insulation, single glazed windows, or older pipework.
Homes built between the 1930s and 1970s in areas like Clifton, Aspley, Wollaton, Beechdale, Bilborough, Sherwood, and Arnold also qualify strongly due to older radiators and inefficient boilers. These homes often fall into the E, F, or G EPC categories, which means they use more energy than necessary.
Nottingham has several neighbourhoods with higher levels of fuel poverty. Families in St Ann’s, Hyson Green, Aspley, and Bulwell often mention that winter is a difficult time because the heating has to work hard just to keep the home stable. Damp and condensation issues are also common in older terrace housing, especially those with outdated boilers.
ECO4 aims to reduce these problems by helping households upgrade to modern heating systems. The changes are noticeable. Residents often tell us the home stays warm longer, the boiler no longer makes loud noises, and they feel more confident using the heating without worrying about bills.
Upgrading old boilers across Nottingham is one of the fastest ways to improve home comfort, reduce heating costs, and support local energy efficiency goals.
Free Energy Savings is an approved ECO4 specialist with extensive experience helping households across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands. We understand the city’s housing types, common heating issues, and the challenges many families face when dealing with rising energy costs.
Our service focuses on clarity, simplicity, and transparency. We know that government schemes can feel confusing, so we explain everything in straightforward language and handle the paperwork for you. You fill in a short form, and we take care of the rest.
We work closely with Gas Safe registered installers who are familiar with Nottingham’s older housing. Many properties have older pipe layouts or unusual boiler positions. Our engineers handle these situations regularly and know how to install modern systems safely and efficiently.
We regularly help households in Clifton, St Ann’s, Hyson Green, Sherwood, West Bridgford, Beeston, Mapperley, Aspley, and Lenton. A homeowner in Sherwood recently shared something relatable. She had been living with a noisy, unreliable boiler for years but assumed the process would be stressful. Once she applied, she was surprised at how quickly things moved. The survey happened within a few days and the installation took just one morning. She said the home felt warmer right away.
Our role is simple. Make the ECO4 process easy, safe, and stress free for residents across Nottingham.
The ECO4 application process is designed to be quick and straightforward. Everything is covered if your home qualifies.
You fill in a short form that takes less than a minute. There is no obligation to proceed. The form helps us understand your boiler age, property type, and which qualification route may apply.
Our team reviews your details and checks:
If you are unsure about your EPC rating, we can check it for you or arrange an assessment if needed.
A qualified surveyor visits your home to examine:
The survey usually takes between 40 and 60 minutes. Many households appreciate seeing how inefficient their old boiler actually is once the assessor explains it.
If your home qualifies and the survey is approved, installation is arranged. This includes:
Most installations are completed in a single day. You never pay anything if your home qualifies for ECO4.
Free Energy Savings covers the entire Nottingham region. This includes:
We also cover nearby border areas such as Arnold, West Bridgford, and Beeston. Wherever you live in Nottingham, our ECO4 installers can reach you quickly.
Upgrading an old boiler through ECO4 has immediate and long term benefits for Nottingham households. Many residents notice the difference within the first week. Warmer rooms, quicker heat up times, and more consistent temperatures throughout the home.
Key benefits include:
Homes in Radford, Sneinton, St Ann’s, and Hyson Green often deal with cold spots and damp patches because older boilers cannot keep up with heat loss. Once upgraded, the home stabilises much faster. A family in The Meadows recently told us that the biggest difference was simply feeling comfortable in the evenings without worrying about leaving the heating on for too long.
Replacing an old boiler improves comfort, reduces energy costs, and protects the home from further heating issues. ECO4 makes this upgrade possible without any financial burden.
If your boiler is more than 20 years old or your home struggles to stay warm, you may be eligible for a fully funded A rated boiler replacement through the ECO4 scheme. The process is quick, free, and straightforward. Many Nottingham households qualify, especially those living in older terraces or low EPC properties.
To start your application process you can fill in our application form above. We will then get in touch to check your eligibility and move your application forward.
Yes, ECO4 is a government scheme. Energy companies are obligated to fund the cost and installation of boilers and loft insulation in eligible homes. This service is free for you. The energy companies, like British Gas and EON, cover all costs.
You will receive a modern A rated condensing boiler installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The model chosen depends on your home layout and heating needs. Every installation comes with a warranty.
Application approval can take between 6 to 12 weeks. Once approved, the work can be done within a week. It includes the loft insulation and the boiler installation.
Yes, all the installers we connect you with are registered with Gas Safe & Trustmark.
Nottingham households qualify through one of three routes. Health, Low Income, or Benefit Route. Your boiler must be 20 years old or older or be a non condensing model. Many homes in areas like St Ann’s, Aspley, and Hyson Green meet the criteria because of their age and heating demands.
No. Many Nottingham households qualify through the Low Income or Health Route without receiving benefits. LA Flex rules allow additional households to be considered based on vulnerability, income, or cold home conditions.
Most boilers need to be at least 20 years old. Non condensing boilers qualify strongly. If you are unsure about your boiler age, the surveyor can confirm it. Boilers installed before the early 2000s usually meet the requirement.
Yes. ECO4 covers the total cost of the survey, installation, materials, labour, and certification. There are no fees or repayments. Everything is funded if your home qualifies.
After you submit your form, our team checks your details, reviews qualification routes, and arranges a survey if you look eligible. If approved, we then schedule installation. Everything is handled for you.
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