Wokingham

Households in Wokingham are enjoying a warmer winter this year, thanks to a joint initiative between Wokingham District Council and insulation company Miller Pattison.

The Wokingham district council has been inviting residents to warm up with savings on home insulation, working with Miller Pattison and British Gas. Wokingham council is offering discounted loft and cavity wall insulation in order to encourage people to save energy, as well as saving money on their heating bills. And more than 150 households have taken up the scheme in the district, with three in Wokingham being particularly pleased with the results.

Mr Griffiths of Gypsy Lane in Wokingham, who had loft insulation, pipe lagging and draught-proofing installed through the discounted scheme, said: “I was very impressed by Miller Pattison, it was an excellent service from start to finish. They were quick, thorough, offered excellent customer service and good quality control. This is a great little scheme, I thoroughly recommend it.”

And Mr Jones of Defford Close in Wokingham, who had cavity wall insulation installed, said: “Miller Pattison offers a very efficient service. I'm very satisfied; my house is now much warmer and I'm looking forward to reduced gas bills as a result.”

If a home is not energy efficient, money can be wasted every day as heat is lost through walls and roofs. This joint scheme between the council and Miller Pattison aims to reduce this energy loss, and help people save money on their energy bills, by offering all homeowners in the district substantial discounts on cavity wall and loft insulation.

Wokingham district council’s executive member for community safety Cllr Barrie Patman said: I’m pleased to hear that so many people are taking advantage of this initiative. And to hear all the reports from families who are satisfied with the work that has been carried out through the scheme is even more welcome. I hope that even more people will find out more about the scheme and help to save energy, as well as some money on their heating bills!”

Homeowners wanting to take advantage of the ongoing offer should call freephone 0800 56 44 56 and quote ‘Wokingham District Council Insulation Scheme’. Miller Pattison will then arrange a free home survey. Typical costs for cavity wall insulation are between £75 and £95 for those with electric heating and between £145 and £190 with gas heating, depending on the type of house. Loft insulation varies between £175 and £195 with electric heating and £195 and £220 with gas heating, depending on the thickness of the insulation and the type of house.

And those Wokingham homeowners who are in receipt of certain benefits, for instance income support, housing or council tax benefit, attendance allowance and disability allowance, may be entitled to some of the work for free. More information is available by calling freephone 0800 56 44 56.

Wokingham District Council