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Wales Family's Home Destroyed by Flawed Insulation Grant
4 Jan
Summary
- Government insulation grant led to deadly black mould growth.
- Family home's value plummeted from £850,000 to £600,000.
- Son's severe asthma worsened, forcing family to evacuate.
A family in Wales is experiencing a living nightmare after a government-funded insulation scheme, ECO4, caused extensive damage to their home. The installation of insulation boards eighteen months ago has led to the growth of potentially deadly black mould, creating severe health risks, particularly for their son with asthma. This has resulted in the family being forced to leave their cherished five-bedroom house.
The once £850,000 property is now valued at £600,000 and continues to depreciate. The interior has crumbled, with plaster removed, exposed wiring, and ruined carpets. The black mould infestation covers walls, forcing the family to spend Christmas elsewhere and their son to live with his grandmother. This situation has caused immense emotional distress, with one parent admitting to suicidal thoughts.
While the insulation company claims adherence to scheme specifications, independent surveyors are involved, and complaints have been filed with regulatory bodies. The government has acknowledged issues with the ECO4 scheme, with a watchdog report indicating widespread problems with similar installations. The family awaits resolution, their home destroyed and their lives disrupted by the flawed energy-saving initiative.
