Franchise opportunities · Victoria
Run a cellulose insulation franchise in Victoria.
Victoria is opening, and it's a standout opportunity, because the Victorian Energy Upgrades rebate is about to pour demand into ceiling insulation. The catch is that the subsidised work has to be done by a Certified Insulation Installer. We show you the pathway to getting certified: the qualification is yours to earn and hold, you win each rebate job with the customer yourself, and the government scheme pays you direct, so once you're certified you're inside the rebate market.
Real reviews, real jobs
What our customers say
Genuine Google & hipages reviews from Comfort Zone customers across SE Queensland.
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Jessa B.
Brisbane
“It dropped about 4 degrees straight away, and we added another 3 with the second job. I appreciate Peter's honesty, and the team showed pictures before and after.”
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Angela M.
SE Queensland
“The fact that I can't even tell it's 6 degrees outside when I wake up in the morning speaks for itself. Have wasted so much money attempting to heat and cool an uninsulated home. Worth every $.”
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Iain V-B.
Brisbane
“Quick and polite service. Great follow-up advice and photos sent for our records. Above and beyond what we expected. Would highly recommend.”
- Ghipages
Gerry S
Fitzgibbon, 2023
“I used Comfort Zone and they have a done an excellent job.”
- Jhipages
Jung K
Riverhills, 2023
“An experienced family operation. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great job!”
- Dhipages
David H
Sunshine Coast, 2021
“Completed the job as quoted and to a high standard. Great personal service. Would highly recommend Comfort Zone for ceiling installation work.”
- Bhipages
Benjamin H
Carseldine, 2019
“Very good explanation about their works. Advice of existing problems with the roof. Clean work. Very professional.”
- Ihipages
Ian G
Burnside, 2019
“Good information, communication and professionalism.”
- Dhipages
Danny D
Boondall, 2018
“He explained everything he was going to do and the different types of insulation they used. He talked through the different options but made a recommendation for the one most people use, which is the one I chose. He was very understanding towards what I needed and not about himself.”
- Ghipages
Graham R
Riverhills, 2018
“Comfort Zone. Turned up ahead of time, completed in about 2 hours, cleaned up. All good. Very motivated installation team.”
- Ahipages
Alex B
West Ipswich, 2018
“Fast, friendly, efficient.”
- Lhipages
Luke D
Mcdowall, 2017
“Peter did a good job. It was a quick and clean service. I'm happy to recommend!”
- Bhipages
Brendon
Brays Creek, 2016
“Peter supplied and installed roof insulation for me. He was very informative and provided good advice.”
- Thipages
Trevor G
Brookside Centre, 2016
“Excellent tradesmen from Comfort Zone Insulation. They were punctual and cleaned up after. Highly recommended.”
- Jhipages
John G
Beaudesert, 2019
“Peter is an honest person who provided me with the information I wanted then performed a good job with great results for the benefit of myself and my family.”
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P Peter
Alstonvale, 2024
“Connected with Comfort Zone Insulation and would recommend them”
- Nhipages
Nola M
Birtinya, 2024
“They were courteous and competent.”
- Jhipages
Jennifer's E
Upper Caboolture, 2024
“Excellent customer service. Highly recommended. Has a profound knowledge of insulation products and has the best interest of his customer.”
- Jhipages
Jennifer
Upper Caboolture, 2024
“Excellent customer service. Highly recommend. Has a profound knowledge of insulation products and has the customer best interest.”
- Dhipages
Diane A
Ormeau, 2024
“Peter and crew did a great job I would definitely recommend them”
- Thipages
Timea
Highland Park, 2023
“I was extremely satisfied with the service they provided. They gave a very thourough explanation of the materials used, the way the work will be carried out and the price I had to pay was the exact amount quoted, no hidden costs included. They arrived on time, well prepared and workwas carried out exactly how they said it would be, they were super efficient, well prepared and were kind enough to even clean up after themselves. The services they provided was second to none! I don't hesitate to recommend them for any insulation job!”
- Mhipages
Mark
Pottsville, 2017
“Michelle, we are done - Peter from comfort zone insulation was very helpful. very honest with his recommendations - in fact he told me that the product my daughter had if installed correctly was superb. Thanks Peter you are a champion and i would recommend you to any person that was wanting professional advice and old school service.”
- Jhipages
Jessica
Pottsville, 2016
“This business offers a fantastic product that other businesses did not. Pump in ceiling insulation. Knowledge of the industry second to none.”
- Jhipages
Jack
Pottsville, 2023
“Excellent communication and informative. Professional.”
- Thipages
Tony P
Redland Bay, 2023
“Very knowledgeable about insulation”
- Shipages
Steve
Redland Bay, 2017
“Excellent job and reasonable price.”
- Bhipages
Bruce H
Kuluin, 2023
“Prompt and efficient quoting.”
- Ghipages
Gerry S
Fitzgibbon, 2023
“I used Comfort Zone and they have a done an excellent job.”
- Thipages
Tamara
Underwood, 2023
“Peter is honest, hard-working and came on time. Knew excally what he was talking about and answered my questions. Would 100% recommend”
- Shipages
Sterling G
Ashgrove, 2023
“Comfort Zone were very knowledge with great communication and follow up”
- Ghipages
Graham R
Riverhills, 2018
“Comfort Zone. Turned up ahead of time completed in +- 2 hours cleaned. All good. Very motivated installation team”
- Jhipages
Jung K
Riverhills, 2023
“An experienced family operation. Highly recommend. Thank you for the great job!”
- Khipages
Kathy A
North Lakes, 2023
“We connected with Peter through HiPages and he was prompt, professional and even came back after the job was complete to assist with a question we had. We would highly recommend Peter for further insulation works.”
- Dhipages
David H
Sunshine Coast, 2021
“Completed the job as quoted and to a high standard. Great personal service. Would highly recommend Comfort Zone for ceiling installationn work.”
- Shipages
Sue H
Sunshine Coast, 2021
“Incredible customer service”
- Ehipages
Eileen C
Cedar Vale, 2021
“Quality work, good customer service, prompt”
- Chipages
Craig M
Woody Point, 2021
“Called within 5 minutes of request. Very knowledgeable and explained job in great detail, provide great advice in prior preparation for works required. Very friendly and helpful.”
- Jhipages
Jenny C
Plainland, 2021
“Although I did not hire Peter I was impressed with the initial contact and the knowledge he was willing to impart. I was treated with respect which I appreciated. I would have hired but I received a lower quote.”
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Quinton
Coomera, 2020
“Professional installation without any short cuts. True to their word with high integrity. Response from Comfort Zone Insulation”
- Ghipages
Gary P
West Kempsey, 2020
“Came & Gave a free quote”
Why Victoria
What makes Victoria a strong insulation market.
A cold-winter market
Melbourne and regional Victoria have genuinely cold winters, so ceiling insulation is a heating-season essential, not a nice-to-have.
The VEU rebate is a demand engine
The Victorian Energy Upgrades program discounts ceiling insulation by up to $1,500 (metro) or $2,100 (regional) for eligible homes, and from October 2026 it opens to all eligible households, driving a wave of retrofit demand.
Certification is your moat
From 2026, VEU-subsidised ceiling insulation must be done by a Certified Insulation Installer, a qualification held by the installer, not the company. We show you the pathway to getting certified; once you hold it, you can take on the rebate work uncertified installers can't.
Factory-direct, shipped south
We manufacture the cellulose in Tiaro and supply it: in Victoria you're the manufacturer's partner, not a reseller.
Licensing
Insulation licensing in Victoria: what's actually changing
Good news first: general insulation installation in Victoria isn't licensed, so there's no compulsory registration just to install insulation.
But the money is in the rebate work, and that's changing. From 14 April 2026 (public and community housing) and 1 October 2026 (all eligible homes), any installer doing VEU-subsidised ceiling insulation must be a Certified Insulation Installer, verified by the Energy Efficiency Council, and the business must be ESC-accredited under the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.
That's exactly where the franchise helps: we show you the pathway to getting Certified Insulation Installer–qualified and ESC-accredited, so you can do the subsidised work, while uncertified installers are shut out of the biggest part of the market. The certification and accreditation are yours to obtain and hold; you win each VEU job with your own customer and are paid directly by the scheme. Everything is installed to AS/NZS 4859.1, with the pre-installation electrical safety check the program requires.
Government support
The Victorian Energy Upgrades rebate, and how to talk about it
Under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, eligible Victorian homeowners can get a discount of up to $1,500 (metro) or $2,100 (regional) on ceiling insulation, with energy-bill savings estimated around $400 a year. Eligibility opens to all eligible homes from 1 October 2026 (uninsulated or under-insulated ceilings, subject to an income cap and other criteria; homes built or substantially renovated in the last five years are excluded).
Once you're ESC-accredited in your own right, you can offer that discount to your customers, promoted carefully and by the book: it's a government-discounted, ESC-accredited offer, never “government-funded” or “we work for the government”; savings are always “estimated” and “subject to eligibility”; and the VEU Code of Conduct rules out doorknocking and cold-call telemarketing. You win each job with the customer and the scheme pays you direct. We hand you the compliant playbook.
(The separate federal social-housing energy program is limited to social housing only, not a general-consumer grant, so we never market it as one.)
Which territory covers your area?
Enter your postcode and we’ll tell you the territory and whether it’s open.
Victoria territories.
Our drawn Victoria territory so far, and the franchise is open right across Victoria. Don't see your area? Register your interest and we'll look at opening it.
| Territory | Main suburbs & postcodes | Households | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | Melbourne + regional Victoria3000–3999 | ≈2.7M (Greater Melbourne) | Coming soon |
Build your own insulation business in Victoria.
Register your interest, and we’ll confirm what’s available near you, send the info pack, and set up a visit to the Tiaro factory.
Comfort Zone franchise partners have a reasonable opportunity to recover their investment and make an ongoing profit over the term of the franchise, but a reasonable opportunity is not a guarantee of profit or success, and it doesn't remove the normal risks of running a business. Your results depend on things you control (your effort, winning customers, quality of work, how you run the business) and things you don't (local demand, the economy, competition). Not all franchisees succeed. The real numbers for a territory are set out properly in the disclosure document.