Heating Grants Available for Wirral Homes and Businesses

While the sun is still shining and summer distractions take centre stage, now is actually the perfect time to get your home or business winter-ready — especially when it comes to heating and energy efficiency.

The good news? If you're based on the Wirral, there are a number of generous grants and financial assistance schemes available to help homeowners and some small business owners upgrade or repair their heating systems before the cold weather sets in.

Why Prepare Now?

Many people wait until the first cold snap before addressing heating problems — by then, appointments are scarce, installers are fully booked, and small problems can quickly become expensive emergencies.

By acting now, you can:

• Avoid peak-season delays

• Secure grant funding while it’s available

• Ensure your heating system is working safely and efficiently

• Save on long-term energy bills through better insulation or upgrades

Grants Available to Wirral Residents

1. Heating & Renovation Financial Assistance (Wirral Council)

• Support for: Homeowners receiving Council Tax Support

• Funding: Up to £10,000 (plus an optional £10,000 loan for larger works)

• What it covers: Emergency boiler repairs, full heating system upgrades, radiator controls, thermostats, and more

• How to apply: Email privatesectorhousing@wirral.gov.uk

 2. ECO4 Scheme (via energy companies and installers)

• Support for: Low-income or fuel-poor households

• What it covers: Boiler replacement, loft/wall insulation, heating upgrades

• Also available via LA FLEX if you're not on benefits but still qualify based on income or health

• Check with: Local approved ECO installers (e.g. Fairway Energy, Outlook Energy)

3. Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS)

• Support for: Homeowners and small businesses

• What it covers: Grants for air-source or ground-source heat pumps to replace fossil fuel boilers

• Backed by: Government initiative via Ofgem

• Good to know: Clean, future-ready tech — but check installer availability well ahead of winter

4. Sustainable Warmth & Home Upgrade Grants

• Support for: Households not connected to the gas grid or in low-income brackets

• What it covers: Whole-house energy improvements including heating, insulation, and solar panels

• Funding via: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority & Wirral Council

• Visit: wirralinfobank.co.uk to apply or check eligibility

What About Business Premises?

While most schemes focus on residential homes, small businesses — particularly those in older or off-grid buildings — may also qualify under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme or ECO4. If you're unsure, it's worth speaking to your installer or contacting the council directly.

 Need Help Getting Started?

Here’s what to do next:

1. Check if you receive qualifying benefits or fall under low-income criteria.

2. Get a heating check-up from a local gas engineer while demand is low.

3. Contact Wirral Council or a trusted installer to see which grants you’re eligible for.

4. Act now, not in November — beat the rush and avoid delays when winter hits.

Don’t wait for the cold to creep in. With the right support, you can keep your family warm, save money, and reduce energy use — all while the weather’s still warm enough to get things sorted in peace.

Finance Options Also Available

If you don’t qualify for a grant or need help covering your installation costs, at Wirral Gas we offer finance options for homeowners. Flexible payment plans are available to help you spread the cost of heating repairs or upgrades — so you can stay warm and energy-efficient without the upfront financial burden.

Visit our Finance page here