Government Backed Scheme | Free Boiler Grants
If you live in Walsall and your boiler is 20 years old or more, unreliable, or costing too much to run, you may qualify for a fully funded boiler replacement through the ECO4 Free Boiler Grant. The scheme is backed by the UK Government and funded by energy suppliers, which means eligible households in Walsall pay nothing for their new boiler.
Free Energy Savings works with households across Walsall every day. Our role is to help you understand your eligibility, manage the application, arrange the home survey, and support you right through to installation. If your boiler is more than 20 years old, there is a strong chance you may qualify.
Not sure whether you’re eligible? You’re not alone. That is exactly what the free eligibility check is for.
You do not need to be on benefits to qualify for the ECO4 Free Boiler Grant in Walsall. There are three qualification routes. The Health Route, the Low Income Route, and the Benefit Route.
Your boiler must be at least 20 years old or be a non condensing model. If your boiler was installed before the early 2000s, it likely qualifies.
Let’s look at each route in more detail.
If someone in your home has a health condition made worse by cold or damp living conditions, you may qualify through the Health Route. Walsall Council participates in LA Flex, which allows more flexible local approvals for vulnerable households or those living in cold homes.
Common health conditions include:
This route is common across older homes in Palfrey, Pleck, Caldmore, Birchills, Darlaston, Blakenall, Rushall, and parts of Bloxwich. Many households in these areas mention that certain rooms stay cold even after hours of heating.
One household in Birchills recently shared something similar. Their boiler was more than 22 years old and kept shutting off unexpectedly. The family mentioned that one occupant’s breathing problems became worse in colder temperatures. They qualified through the Health Route and said the difference after installation was immediate. The home warmed up more evenly and stayed warm for longer.
If someone in your home struggles with the cold or has a health condition affected by temperature, this route is often the most suitable.
This route does not require benefits. It is for households with lower income, high heating costs, or low EPC ratings. Many Walsall homes meet these criteria, especially older terraces or estates built in the 1950s to 1970s.
Qualification indicators include:
This route is common across Walsall in areas like Pleck, Palfrey, Blakenall, Darlaston, Willenhall, Reedswood, and parts of Brownhills and Bloxwich. These neighbourhoods contain large numbers of pre 1980 properties that were not built with modern insulation standards.
One resident in Reedswood recently applied through this route. He had a 21 year old boiler and was struggling to keep his home warm last winter. He did not receive benefits and assumed he would not qualify. After applying, he was approved through the EPC rating and boiler age requirements. He shared that the new boiler warmed his home faster than he had expected and was far quieter than the old system.
Many working households across Walsall qualify under the Low Income Route alone.
This is the simplest route. You may qualify automatically if someone in the home receives:
Private tenants can qualify with landlord permission.
Most qualifying households in Walsall fall under the Health or Low Income Route. Older boilers, low EPC ratings, colder rooms, and higher heating bills are usually enough for eligibility. The qualification check is quick, free, and handled for you.
The Free Boiler Grant is part of ECO4, the current phase of the Energy Company Obligation. ECO4 runs until 2026 and is designed to help low income, vulnerable, and energy inefficient households upgrade their heating systems. The scheme is funded by energy suppliers, not homeowners.
For Walsall residents, this means:
Everything is included. The new boiler, the installation and the removal of the old unit.
ECO4 focuses on replacing:
A typical older boiler runs at around 60 to 70 percent efficiency, which means much of the heat is lost through the flue. A modern A rated boiler operates at around 90 to 94 percent efficiency. That difference can save households around £300 to £400 per year depending on usage.
Walsall has a large number of homes built before 1980, many of which have low EPC ratings. Areas like Caldmore, Palfrey, Pleck, Blakenall, Harden, and parts of Darlaston often have homes that are colder and more expensive to heat. ECO4 is designed to support exactly these households by making heating more energy efficient and affordable.
All of this is fully funded for homes that meet the qualification criteria.
Walsall has large numbers of older properties that are harder to heat. Many homes were built before modern insulation standards and still rely on outdated heating systems. This includes Victorian terraces, post war estates, and ex council homes.
Neighbourhoods like Palfrey, Pleck, Caldmore, Willenhall, Darlaston, Bentley, and parts of Bloxwich often have homes with low EPC ratings. These properties can lose heat quickly and take longer for older boilers to warm. As residents put it, some rooms feel cold even when the heating has been running for hours.
Cold weather in the West Midlands highlights these issues even more. During surveys, households frequently mention how early they turn the heating on just to get the home to a comfortable temperature before evening.
One homeowner in Darlaston told us that their boiler made loud banging noises and needed to be restarted regularly. The system was more than 25 years old. After receiving a new boiler through ECO4, the home became much easier to heat and they felt more confident using the system without worrying about breakdowns.
ECO4 is designed to help homes exactly like these by replacing inefficient boilers with modern, safe, and more efficient alternatives.
Free Energy Savings is a trusted ECO4 partner with experience supporting households across Walsall and the wider West Midlands. We work with fully accredited Gas Safe installers who understand the quirks of Walsall’s older homes, from tricky pipework layouts in Victorian terraces to aging heating systems in post war estates.
We aim to make the application process simple, friendly, and free from jargon. Many residents say they had been putting off replacing their boiler because they worried about cost or complexity. Once they applied and found they qualified, they were relieved to learn how straightforward the process actually is.
We handle everything including:
A resident in Aldridge recently mentioned that she had been living with an unreliable boiler for years but assumed a replacement would be expensive. Once she applied, she qualified due to a health condition and the age of her system. The installation was completed in a single morning and she shared that the warmth in her home felt more stable than it had in a long time.
Our mission is to help Walsall households access safe, modern, energy efficient heating through ECO4 without the stress.
The process is simple and consists of four steps.
You begin by answering a few questions about your boiler, property, and circumstances. The form takes less than a minute and there is no obligation to continue.
Our team checks several criteria including:
If you do not know your EPC rating, we can check it for you.
A certified surveyor visits your home to assess:
Surveys usually take 40 to 60 minutes.
If you qualify and the survey is approved, the installation is arranged. This includes:
Most installations are completed in one day.
We cover all areas across the Walsall Metropolitan Borough including:
Wherever you live across Walsall and the surrounding areas, our teams can reach you quickly and arrange a survey.
Upgrading to a new A rated boiler through ECO4 provides several benefits for Walsall households.
Many homes in Pleck, Palfrey, and Blakenall experience cold areas due to older heating systems. After an upgrade, homeowners often say their home feels warmer, heats up faster, and stays warm longer.
A family in Bloxwich recently said that their new boiler eliminated the need for additional heaters in the colder rooms, something they had been using for years.
Replacing an old boiler provides comfort, savings, and reliability without any cost for eligible households.
If your boiler is more than 20 years old or your home feels difficult to keep warm, you may qualify for a fully funded boiler replacement through the ECO4 scheme. The process is fast, simple, and completely free for eligible households.
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 engineer.
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.
You may qualify through the Health Route, Low Income Route, or Benefit Route. Your boiler must be at least 20 years old or be a non condensing model.
No. Many households qualify through the Health or Low Income Route without benefits.
Most boilers must be at least 20 years old. The surveyor will check your system and confirm eligibility.
Yes. ECO4 covers the full cost of the survey, installation, materials, and certification.
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