Cavity Wall Insulation Extraction Finance

This is caused by either incorrectly installed Cavity Wall Insulation, or failed Cavity Wall Insulation where building damage has occurred, lack of proper building maintenance, and even the expired shelf life of the insulation which most claim to be 25 years, but in many cases sooner.

Cavity Wall Insulation is a great product when installed correctly and the property is maintained correctly, and with 15M homes in the UK insulated in this way, it is the single biggest measure to date that has the biggest heating savings at typically 33%

Previously a fibre type of insulation has been used and when exposed to moisture and damp will absorb this and cause problems. A new insulation type of polystyrene bead insulation does not absorb water and if any water does enter the cavities, it can drain away through the small gaps in the bead, and at the same time also allow some air flow around the cavities

Once the damaged, wet, or expired insulation has been removed, the property can then be reassessed for new insulation to be installed if required by the homeowner. A proper survey should detail any enabling works required to be carried out to the property prior to new insulation being installed. This survey should highlight required works such as brickwork repairs, pointing and an effective damp course as minimum.

Property pre-extraction Technical Surveys are carried out by specially trained Surveyors who have completed the Oscar Onsite CWI Extraction training which will fully equip them to identify the issues which are then placed into a formal technical report. This report will form the basis of the remedial works required to be carried out by the Approved Oscar Onsite Extractor company. All evidence from the extraction is uploaded by the Technicians and uses data such as photographs, borescope and/or thermal images as required as evidence.

Upon completion of the extraction, an independent Oscar Onsite Technical Inspection is carried out to confirm that the insulation and debris has been fully removed and the property is fully reinstated with clear unobstructed cavities. This ensures that a fully compliant and robust procedure is in place and therefore reducing the risk of any future liabilities.

A Cavity Clearance Certificate is then issued by Oscar Onsite for the property which is extremely useful as part of your household paperwork and will assist in any future grants available for reinstall of bead cavity wall insulation. Where you utilise our specific Cavity Wall Insulation Extraction Finance, the money will not be released to the contractor firm until it has been checked by Oscar Onsite and a Clearance Certificate has been issued, protecting homeowners every step of the way.

Extraction Companies who wish to embark on the Oscar Onsite Cavity Extraction Accreditation will be required to have all technicians assessed by Oscar Onsite and approved through a mix of theory and onsite assessments which will determine the technician’s competence along with the Extraction companies Quality Management processes and insurance cover.

Oscar Onsite are an Approved Training Centre and also deliver the Oscar Onsite NVQ Level 2 in Cavity Wall Insulation Surveying and Cavity Wall Insulation Extraction, the only occupational qualifications of this type in the UK.

Homeowners and industry welcome the Oscar Onsite Scheme as it provides them with added safety and security to know a contractor has completed the works fully to a robust standard.