Landlord loft insulation in the Scottish Borders

Where we work around the Scottish Borders

We work across the Scottish Borders council area.

Postcodes starting EH and TD are all inside our area.

Councils	Scottish Borders
Postcode areas	EH, TD
Towns listed	6

What is different when you are a landlord?

Scotland sets its own energy efficiency rules for private rented homes, and they have been changing, so check the current position on mygov.scot. Loft insulation alone rarely moves a whole EPC band, but it is one of the first measures an assessor looks for. More about loft insulation for a rented home.

Per-property quotes and invoices
Tenant liaison if you want us to arrange access
Photos and completion notes

Why book with us in the Scottish Borders

Tidy work

Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.

Boarding done properly

Storage boards go on loft legs, never straight onto the insulation.

Honest about grants

If you might qualify for funding, we tell you before we quote.

Tank and pipes protected

Every insulation job includes a tank jacket and pipe lagging, so nothing freezes in a colder loft.

How much does loft insulation for a rented home cost in the Scottish Borders?

£495 to £745Per terraced house, from bare joists. Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

Installing insulation in a home is zero-rated for VAT until 31 March 2027 and 5% after that, under HMRC's rules for energy-saving materials (notice 708/6).

Work out a guide price for your loft

Building standards in Scotland

In Scotland, insulating an existing loft does not normally need a building warrant, but the building standards still apply. How the rules work across the UK.

Funding in Scotland

Home Energy Scotland offers free advice and a grant and loan scheme for energy improvements.
Warmer Homes Scotland funds improvements for eligible households.
ECO4, the energy supplier scheme, runs until 31 December 2026 for eligible households.
Contact Home Energy Scotland before agreeing to any funded offer.

Home Energy Scotland

Rented homes

Scotland sets its own energy standards for rented homes, separate from England and Wales. Home Energy Scotland can explain what applies to your property.

Questions about loft insulation for a rented home in the Scottish Borders

Do you cover the whole of the Scottish Borders?

Yes. We cover every town and village in the Scottish Borders, including Eyemouth, Galashiels and Hawick.

Can you quote for several properties in the Scottish Borders?

Yes. Landlords and agents can send a list of addresses and we will survey them in as few visits as we can.

Will loft insulation improve my EPC rating?

It usually adds points, and from no insulation it can be significant. Whether it moves a whole band depends on the rest of the property.

Can you work around tenants?

Yes. We arrange access directly with tenants if you want, and most lofts are done in a day.