Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for free ceiling insulation?

To be eligible to obtain the assistance the householder must:

• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 18 years or over; and
• be an individual (not, for example, be a company or other organisation); and
• be the Owner-Occupier or Beneficial Owner of the dwelling where the ceiling insulation is to be installed and occupy that dwelling as their Principal Place of Residence; and
• have permission from the other owner/s to install the insulation in that dwelling under the Homeowner Insulation Program, if the dwelling has more than one owner; and
• obtain the approval of the body corporate, if applicable; and
• not have been granted assistance under the Australian Government’s solar hot water rebate program since the rebate was introduced on 3 February 2009; and
• correctly complete and sign the relevant section of the Work Order Form; and
• only apply for assistance under the program once per dwelling (a single dwelling is only able to be insulated once under the program and Householders can only apply for their ‘Principal Place of Residence’); and not apply for assistance under the Low Emission Assistance Plan For Renters in relation to the dwelling; and
• be arranging the installation of new ceiling insulation, not replacing existing ceiling insulation above what is deemed as having Negligible Effectiveness; and
• not have received or be entitled to receive assistance for the installation of ceiling insulation in the dwelling under any state, territory or local government scheme which combined with any assistance under this program will result in the Householder receiving assistance in excess of the total cost of the installation of the ceiling insulation.*

*Under this program you will only be eligible for assistance (not exceeding $1,200) which together with the total assistance under the state, territory or local government scheme does not exceed the total cost of the installation of the ceiling insulation.

When does the program start?

The program commences on 1 July 2009, and eligible households that have ceiling insulation installed can receive funding assistance from the government to a maximum amount of $1,200.

How can I arrange to have my ceiling insulated?

To be eligible for the funding assistance, the ceiling insulation must be installed by a registered business operating in the installation of thermal insulation, you cannot install it yourself. Hire A Hubby have a specialist Insulation Services Division that can assist you with your insulation needs, from sourcing the product through to installation, Hire A Hubby can manage the whole process for you.

What other services are available?

Hire A Hubby have an extensive range of maintenance services that can be quoted for at the same time as your ceiling insulation. Our services include: Painting, Gyprock Repairs, Carpentry, Tiling, Doors & Locks, Repairs & Maintenance, Landscaping and Fencing. Click here to find out more about our range of services.