How it works

ECO4 AT A GLANCE

Who can apply—and what ECO4 covers

ECO4 is a UK scheme that funds approved energy-efficiency measures for eligible households. We focus on solar: we pre-check eligibility, confirm details at survey, supply funded kit where approved, and manage compliance to sign-off.

Who can apply?

Eligibility looks at household benefits, the home’s EPC/heat-loss, and (where available) local authority LA Flex criteria. Final approval is always subject to survey and scheme rules.

Advantages:

What does ECO4 fund?

Measures depend on the property. Where solar is appropriate, we coordinate delivery with MCS-accredited installers and handle the paperwork to sign-off.

Advantages of our product:

How Eco Sure Energy helps

We remove financial and admin friction so projects finish faster—good for homes, landlords and installers.

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WHY ECO4 WITH US

Real-world benefits for homes, landlords and installers

We take ECO4 from form to finish: funded kit where approved, tidy paperwork, MCS-accredited installs—and 7-day payout for installers after energy-supplier approval.

Lower electricity bills

Funded measures cut usage and stabilise costs, subject to survey and approval.

EPC rating uplift

Targeted upgrades improve property performance and futureproof portfolios.

£0 up-front (eligible jobs)

Hardware supplied for approved ECO4 installs—no capital tied up.

Fast survey scheduling

Typical booking window 3–10 working days; timelines agreed in advance.

LA Flex guidance

Where available, we help navigate local routes that widen eligibility.

UK-wide coordination

Nationwide coverage with area-based scheduling and a single point of contact.

7-day installer payment

Once approved, we pay from our own funds—typically within 7 days.

MCS-accredited installation

Vetted teams deliver to scheme standards with a tidy on-site handover.

Compliance handled

We prepare an audit-ready evidence pack for energy-supplier sign-off.

KEY DETAILS

ECO4 in plain English: who it helps and what it covers

ECO4 funds approved energy-saving upgrades for eligible households. We specialise in delivering solar under the scheme: we run a quick pre-check, confirm at survey, supply funded kit where approved, and manage evidence through to energy-supplier sign-off.

Routes to qualify include standard benefits or LA Flex, and depend on the home’s EPC/heat-loss. Owner-occupied homes are typically EPC D–G and private rented E–G. Final approval is always subject to survey and scheme rules.

Quick facts

Who it helps:

Low-income/vulnerable households; landlords & providers

What it funds:

Approved measures to lift EPC and cut bills (solar where appropriate)

What to expect:

Survey → install → compliance sign-off → completion pack

WHAT TO KNOW

What to expect, what to prepare, and what’s not included

ECO4 funds approved measures for eligible homes. We keep it simple: quick pre-checks, survey, funded kit where approved, compliant install, and 7-day payout for installers after energy-supplier approval. Here’s what homeowners, landlords and installers should know up-front.

What happens at the survey

A trained assessor confirms suitability for solar and gathers evidence. Expect checks on roof condition, electrics, shading and access, plus photos and measurements for compliance. Surveys usually take 30–90 minutes; someone 18+ must be present. If rented, landlord/agent consent is required.

Documents we’ll ask for

Have these ready so we can move fast: recent benefit evidence (or LA Flex referral), proof of address and ID, EPC if you have it (or we’ll check), tenancy/landlord permission for rented homes, and any access notes (parking, loft, work hours).

Scheme limits & expectations

Clear rules mean smoother delivery. ECO4 funds the works, not cash payments, and measures must meet property and scheme criteria.

AFTERCARE & PAPERWORK

What you receive at sign-off

Every approved ECO4 install ends with a clear handover. We provide your documents, explain warranties and set up basic monitoring so you know exactly how the system is performing and who to contact.

Completion pack

MCS certificate, commissioning record, serial numbers, photos, and (where required) DNO/energy-supplier approvals—organised and emailed for your records.

Warranties

Manufacturer warranties for panels/inverters plus the installer workmanship guarantee. We summarise cover, claim routes and key dates.

Monitoring & care

App or meter overview, simple performance checks, and guidance on cleaning/maintenance. We flag when to call us vs. your installer.

Compliance & privacy

Your evidence is stored securely for scheme audits. Need copies later? Request them any time. We follow UK GDPR and only use data to deliver ECO4 services.

FAQs

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Pre-check is instant. Surveys are typically booked in 3–10 working days. Installation follows approvals and scheduling. Compliance sign-off timing varies by supplier. We’ll keep you updated throughout.

Not always. Many homes qualify via LA Flex (local authority routes) or because the property’s EPC/heat-loss profile meets scheme rules. We’ll check this in the pre-check and at survey.

For eligible properties, approved measures are funded under ECO4. Items outside scope (or upgrades you choose to add) are quoted separately before you decide.

No. Measures are survey-led. If solar is suitable and within scheme rules, we’ll coordinate delivery; otherwise we’ll advise alternatives where applicable.

No. Tell us if you don’t know the EPC. We confirm at survey and use the result for eligibility and design.

Proof of address and ID, benefit evidence (if applicable) or LA Flex referral, landlord consent for rented homes, and any access notes. We’ll send a simple checklist.

A trained assessor checks roof, shading and electrics, takes photos/measurements for compliance, and confirms timelines. Someone 18+ must be present.

No. ECO4 funds approved works only—there are no cash payments to applicants.

Yes—MCS accreditation and appropriate insurance are required.

Once the job passes energy-supplier approval, we pay from our own funds—typically within 7 days of approval.

We provide photo/evidence checklists and templates to keep submissions audit-ready. Uploads are reviewed before submission to avoid delays.

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For landlords & housing providers

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Yes. We batch surveys, manage permissions, and provide portfolio status updates plus completion packs for each address.