Government Backed Scheme | Free Boiler Grants
If you live in Telford and your boiler is over 20 years old, unreliable, or expensive to run, you may qualify for a fully funded boiler replacement through the ECO4 Free Boiler Grant. The scheme is government backed and makes it possible for homeowners and tenants across Telford and Wrekin to upgrade to a modern A rated boiler at zero cost.
Households across Telford have felt the impact of rising heating costs, especially those with larger homes or properties built during times when insulation standards were not as strong. Residents often tell us they need to keep the heating on for longer just to maintain a comfortable temperature. ECO4 was designed to help exactly these situations. The scheme covers the full upgrade cost for eligible homes, removing the financial barrier that stops many families from replacing their boiler.
Free Energy Savings is a trusted ECO4 partner helping Telford households check eligibility quickly and safely. Many locals say they appreciate being walked through the process clearly rather than trying to interpret the scheme rules on their own.
You do not need to be receiving benefits to qualify. ECO4 has three routes. The Health Route, the Low Income Route, and the Benefit Route. Many Telford households qualify through the first two routes because of the area’s housing stock and energy usage patterns.
Your boiler must be 20 years old or older, inefficient, or be a non condensing model.
Let’s look at each route in more detail.
Households may qualify if someone has a health condition affected by cold or damp living conditions. Telford and Wrekin Council actively supports LA Flex, which allows more flexible approvals for households with health vulnerabilities, low EPC ratings, or high heating demand.
Health conditions that often qualify include:
This route is particularly relevant in areas like Woodside, Brookside, Sutton Hill, Stirchley, Dawley, Hadley, Oakengates, Wellington, Donnington, and Ironbridge. Many homes in these neighbourhoods were built decades ago and can be difficult to heat.
If someone in your household struggles with the cold, you may qualify even without receiving benefits.
This route is ideal for households not receiving benefits but still struggling with heating costs. Many Telford homes fall into this category because of low EPC ratings and older heating systems.
Qualification indicators include:
This route is common in Wellington, Ketley, Hadley, Oakengates, Leegomery, Donnington, Brookside, and large parts of Woodside and Sutton Hill. These areas contain a lot of ex council or mid century homes that were not built with modern energy standards in mind.
Many Telford households qualify under the Low Income Route alone. Benefits are not required.
This route applies to households where someone receives:
Private tenants may qualify if the landlord approves the upgrade.
Telford has a significant number of homes with older boilers and low EPC ratings. Many households qualify through at least one of the three routes, especially those with boilers older than 20 years or high heating demand.
If your boiler is more than two decades old, there is a strong chance you qualify.
The Free Boiler Grant is part of ECO4, the UK Government’s Energy Company Obligation. ECO4 is designed to support vulnerable, low income, or energy inefficient households by replacing outdated boilers with modern A rated systems. The scheme runs until 2026 and is funded by energy suppliers, not by homeowners.
For Telford residents, ECO4 covers everything. The survey, installation, materials, labour, boiler, safety testing, and Gas Safe certification are all included. There are no hidden fees, no repayment plans, and no contracts. If your home qualifies, the upgrade is entirely free.
ECO4 focuses on homes with:
Older boilers typically run at 60 to 70 percent efficiency. A modern A rated boiler operates around 90 to 94 percent. That improvement alone can reduce bills by an estimated £300 to £400 per year.
Properties across Dawley, Woodside, Brookside, Stirchley, Wellington, Oakengates, Hadley, Ketley, and Donnington often have outdated heating systems that consume more energy than necessary. Many homes in Ironbridge, Madeley, Trench, and parts of Newport still rely on older boilers that struggle in colder months.
The Telford Free Boiler Grant covers every part of the upgrade from start to finish at no cost for eligible homes.
Telford has a unique housing profile. Much of the town was built between the 1960s and 1980s as part of the new town expansion. Large estates in Woodside, Stirchley, Sutton Hill, Brookside, Malinslee, and Dawley have older insulation standards and heating systems that are now long past their efficient years. Many ex council homes in these areas have low EPC ratings and experience higher heating demand during winter.
At the same time, older terraces in Wellington, Ironbridge, Oakengates, Hadley, and Madeley lose heat quickly due to their age and construction style. Homes in Coalbrookdale, Horsehay, and areas leading towards the Severn Gorge are also known for high heating costs because they can be draughtier or more difficult to insulate.
Fuel poverty concerns are higher in several Telford wards. Many local families mention that their heating bills increased significantly during recent winters, especially when relying on an older boiler. ECO4 addresses these issues by replacing inefficient heating systems with safer, more reliable, and far more efficient boilers.
One resident in Wellington shared that their boiler struggled to heat the home properly despite running for hours. After their upgrade through ECO4, the home felt warmer much faster and they were finally able to lower their thermostat without feeling cold.
Telford’s mix of older terraces, new town estates, and colder rural edges makes the area a major focus for ECO4 boiler funding.
Free Energy Savings is a specialist ECO4 partner with extensive experience supporting households across Telford and Wrekin. Our team works with trusted Gas Safe installers who understand the area’s housing stock, whether it is a 1960s estate home in Stirchley or a Victorian terrace in Wellington.
We aim to make the application process simple and clear. You complete a quick eligibility check, and we take care of the rest. There is no confusing paperwork and no pressure to proceed. Everything is explained in a straightforward, friendly way.
Our installers operate across Telford including Dawley, Wellington, Oakengates, Donnington, Woodside, Brookside, Madeley, Ketley, Hadley, Ironbridge, and Trench. Residents often say they appreciate having engineers who are familiar with local home layouts and heating challenges.
A family in Dawley recently mentioned that they were nervous about the disruption a new boiler installation might cause. Once they applied, they qualified through the Low Income Route. The installation took only one morning and they said the difference in how quickly the home warmed up was immediate.
We specialise in helping households who are unsure about their eligibility. Many residents who assume they will not qualify are often surprised to learn that they do.
Our goal is to make ECO4 as stress free and supportive as possible for Telford households.
The ECO4 upgrade process is straightforward. There are four steps.
You start by completing a short online form. This takes less than a minute. You provide basic information about your boiler, household circumstances, and property details.
Our team reviews your details and checks:
If you do not know your EPC rating, we can check it or arrange for an assessment.
A qualified surveyor visits your home to assess:
Surveys typically take 20 to 40 minutes.
If you qualify and the survey data is approved, installation is arranged. This includes:
Most installations are completed in one day. Everything is fully funded if your home qualifies.
We cover the entire Telford and Wrekin region, including:
If your property falls under Telford and Wrekin Council, we can assist you quickly and arrange your installation once approved.
Upgrading to a new A rated boiler brings immediate and long lasting benefits. Many Telford homeowners notice the difference within the first week.
Key advantages include:
Homes in areas like Stirchley, Brookside, Woodside, Dawley, and Wellington often report significant improvements after an upgrade. Older boilers in these neighbourhoods tend to run inefficiently and require more energy just to maintain comfort.
A family in Woodside recently mentioned that their new boiler heated the home more evenly and no longer produced the loud noises they were used to hearing from the old system.
Replacing an outdated boiler helps reduce heating costs, increases comfort, and supports long term energy savings.
If your boiler is more than 20 years old or your home struggles to stay warm during winter, you may qualify for a fully funded A rated boiler replacement through the ECO4 scheme. The process is quick, free, and simple. Many Telford homes are eligible without realising it.
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.
You may qualify through the Health, Low Income, or Benefit Route. Your boiler must be 20 years old or older or be a non condensing model. Many Telford homes meet these criteria due to their age and heating usage.
A brand-new, A-rated combi boiler will be installed. Our installers supply boilers from top brands, like Ideal Logic and Worcester Bosch.
Yes, all the installers we connect you with are registered with Gas Safe & Trustmark.
No. Many households qualify through the Low Income or Health Route. Telford and Wrekin Council supports LA Flex, which allows more flexible approvals.
Your boiler should be 20 years old or older. Non condensing boilers also qualify strongly. The surveyor can confirm your boiler’s age.
Yes. ECO4 covers the entire cost of the survey, installation, materials, and certification. There are no fees or repayment plans.
Application approval can take between 2 to 4 weeks. Once approved, the work can be done within a week. It includes the loft insulation and the boiler installation.
Yes. Depending on your EPC rating, additional insulation or energy efficiency improvements may be included under ECO4.
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