Beware of door-to-door insulation scams: Municipality warns Zeeland residents
Residents in Zeeland are being targeted by pushy insulation companies claiming to offer high subsidies on behalf of the municipality. Officials warn these deals often come with hidden conditions and urge caution before signing any contracts.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Issue | Door-to-door sales by insulation companies with misleading claims |
| False Claims | Companies pretend to act on behalf of the municipality or ZIP program |
| Subsidy Program | Zeeland Insulation Programme (ZIP) |
| Municipality Collaboration | No official collaboration with commercial insulation companies |
| Advice | Compare multiple quotes, check reviews, and verify subsidy approval |
| Contact ZIP | +31 88 404 25 00 (Mon-Thu, 09:00–13:00) |
The municipality of Zeeland oversees local subsidy programs like the Zeeland Insulation Programme (ZIP), ensuring residents can access financial support for energy-saving measures. It also monitors commercial activities to protect citizens from misleading sales practices.
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Warning: (Insulation) companies at your door
We are currently receiving signals about (insulation) companies offering deals at people’s doors. They advertise with high subsidies. Sometimes they claim to be acting on behalf of the municipality. This is not the case.
Door-to-door sales are not prohibited, but the commercial interest takes priority, and the approach can often feel pushy. They claim that by working with the company, you can receive high subsidies through the Zeeland Insulation Programme (ZIP) or via the municipality. There are many conditions attached to these subsidies, which the companies either ignore or cleverly gloss over. In some cases, they even pretend to act on behalf of the municipality.
No collaboration with commercial companies
The municipality and the ZIP do not, in principle, collaborate with commercial insulation companies for the implementation of insulation measures. The ZIP subsidy is separate from any company or purchasing action. This means that residents can always choose which company they do or do not work with.
Are you unsure about reliability or price?
If you do decide to work with a company, make sure to request at least one additional quote from another company and compare reviews, content, materials, price, and planning.
No need to rush
In the case of insulation subsidies: after submitting a subsidy application, residents can submit the company’s quote to the ZIP for assessment. The ZIP advises residents to only approve the company’s quote after the subsidy has been granted. There is no need to make a quick decision. Residents can contact the ZIP by phone at +31 88 404 25 00 (Monday to Thursday between 09:00 and 13:00).