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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jeff Meyer

Can you insulate your home for less than £100?

Simple measures like installing draught excluders can help your home retain more heat. -

Energy bills remain a pressure point for many households, so it’s no surprise that people are looking for cheap, practical ways to keep their homes warm. The question is whether £100 can genuinely make a difference, or if the idea of insulating on that budget is little more than wishful thinking.

The honest answer is that £100 won’t pay for traditional insulation such as cavity wall fill, solid wall insulation or a fully insulated loft. Even when government grants or support schemes are available, these measures typically cost hundreds – or even thousands – of pounds once materials and installation are taken into account. But if you think of insulation as reducing unwanted heat loss, rather than overhauling the fabric of your home, £100 can still make a noticeable difference, particularly in older properties and rentals.

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