30,000 homes fitted with botched insulation under government schemes, ministers admit
Summary
More than 30,000 homes in the UK received poor quality insulation through government schemes, leading to damp and mold problems. Affected households are advised to contact Ofgem for assistance while the government works to address the issue. The government plans to improve consumer protection to prevent future problems.Key Facts
- Over 30,000 UK homes have faulty insulation fitted under government schemes.
- Problems like damp and mold have been linked to poor insulation installation.
- The issue affects schemes called ECO4 and the Great British Insulation Scheme.
- Homeowners are advised to contact Ofgem for help with damp and mold issues.
- The government acknowledged this as a "systemic failure."
- An audit has been started to check 60,000 homes insulated through these schemes.
- More than 260,000 properties have had similar insulation over the last 15 years.
- The government aims to fix the problems at no cost to homeowners and improve consumer protections.
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