Check funding before you set the budget.

Match the scheme to the work

Funding has conditions. Check the property, applicant and technology requirements for the scheme you are considering. Do not assume that a grant mentioned for one installation applies to another.

Check the order of events

Confirm when an application needs to be made and who submits it before agreeing work or paying a deposit. We recommend getting the funding assumptions written into the proposal.

Keep the full price visible

Ask for the full installation price and the amount you would pay if funding is approved. Also ask what happens if the application does not succeed.

Treat borrowing separately

A loan is a repayment commitment. Compare total repayment, fees and terms through the provider. We do not promise finance approval or advertise a finance product here.