Insulation subsidies

Insulation subsidies are available for eligible homeowners. The government provides an 80% – 90% subsidy through the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme. As a charitable trust, we can provide additional funding where needed.

Ceiling and underfloor insulation and an on-ground moisture barrier are all included in the insulation subsidies. Topping up of existing insulation is also eligible for a subsidy.

Eligibility criteria for insulation subsidies:

• Owner-occupier of a house built before 2008 (live in the house you own) AND
• Have a valid Community Services Card or SuperGold combo card, OR
• Live at a qualifying address – contact us to check if your address qualifies. There are qualifying addresses in most towns/suburbs.

Getting subsidised insulation is easy, find out what you need to do.

Heating

The government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme provides an 80% subsidy to a maximum of $3,000 for heat pumps, wood burners and pellet fires in the main living area. This subsidy is available for homes where insulation has been installed to the required standard.

We only provide subsidies for wood burners and pellet fires in Canterbury but can refer you to a heat pump provider.

Getting subsidised heating is easy.

Get in contact to find out if you’re eligible for heating subsidies.

Insulation is a great investment for your home. All insulation installed before 2008, is likely in need of a top-up. Insulation will improve the warmth of your home and the health and comfort of its occupants. In a well-heated house, condensation and moisture are less likely to be a problem, protecting your house against rot and decay.

At CEA, we can provide ceiling insulation, underfloor insulation and underfloor moisture barriers. Wall insulation is available when linings or cladding are being removed/replaced.

Under new legislation (Healthy Homes Standards, part of the Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2020), landlords have obligations for insulation, fixed heating, ventilation, draught stopping, smoke alarms and more.

We can assist in providing up-to-date documentation on your insulation and help your rental property comply with the new legislation.

Find out more about deadlines for the Healthy Homes Standards.

We can provide landlords and property managers with:

• FREE insulation assessment
• Insulation that complies with the Healthy Homes Standards
• Insulation certificates, FREE with purchase of installed insulation, others at a cost.

Book a FREE, no-obligation insulation assessment (required for insulation and insulation certificates).

Not all insulation is made equal. At CEA, we do it once and do it right:

• We only use good QUALITY insulation: Insulation is an investment. Our insulation is guaranteed for fifty years.
• Our insulation is installed to the same STANDARD as required under the Healthy Homes standard for rental properties and the Warmer Kiwi Homes subsidy programme for homeowners.
• Getting insulation from us is helping your COMMUNITY: We are a charity, and our surpluses assist households in need.

Book a FREE, no-obligation insulation assessment.

How insulation works:

Insulation works by trapping still air which reduces the transfer of heat to the outside. If your house is insufficiently insulated, heating may be less effective and more expensive.

For more information on insulation, check out this blog.

Types of insulation we use:

We can provide wool, polyester and fibreglass insulation.

For information on foil insulation please click here.