ECO4 & GBIS Grants in Birmingham

From the time you complete your eligibility check, the process usually takes 2–4 weeks in Manchester. This includes the initial assessment, grant approval, and scheduling of local installers.

The actual installation work depends on the measure:

• Loft or cavity wall insulation can often be completed in just 1 day.

• Boiler replacements usually take 1–2 days.

• Solid wall insulation or first-time central heating systems may take longer, often 3–5 days.
  

• Delays can occur if additional surveys are needed, but most Manchester households see improvements within a month of applying.

Yes, tenants across Birmingham can qualify, provided the household meets the eligibility criteria (such as income or benefits) and the landlord agrees to the work. Many private rental homes in Birmingham are rated EPC D or lower, so tenants renting in areas like Selly Oak, Erdington, or Handsworth may benefit the most.

With ECO4 or GBIS upgrades, typical Birmingham households could save £300–£600 per year on energy bills. Savings depend on the type of improvements - for example, solid wall insulation in Birmingham’s older brick-built homes can reduce annual heating costs by up to 25–30%.

Yes. Birmingham City Council has pledged to retrofit thousands of homes each year as part of its net-zero and fuel poverty action plans. ECO4 and GBIS are central to this effort, and local installers are already delivering funded upgrades across neighbourhoods like Perry Barr, Northfield, and Ladywood. You can read more about qualifying benefits in our handy blog post.