98% of homes that used government insulation scheme need mould repairs

Tens of thousands of households have been left with faulty insulation that could cause damp and mould , after Government failures in the design and oversight of its flagship home energy efficiency scheme, according to a new report by the National Audit Office (NAO).

The public spending watchdog found that 98 per cent of homes with external wall insulation installed under the £4bn Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme require work to correct major issues, and nearly a third of those with internal wall insulation also need repairs.

The NAO said weak Government oversight, an under-skilled workforce, and a “complex and fragmented” system of consumer protection had contributed to widespread installation failures and, in some cases, health and safety risks. New Feature

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