Loft boarding in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Homes and buildings across Edinburgh and the Lothians can book raised loft boarding, starting with a free survey and a fixed written quote.

We work in Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg and everywhere in between.

Guide price £695 to £895 Edinburgh and the Lothians

Where we work around Edinburgh and the Lothians

This takes in the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian council areas.

Postcode areas: EH.

Councils	City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian
Postcode areas	EH
Towns listed	7

What is raised loft boarding?

Laying boards straight onto the joists compresses the insulation to the joist depth, which can halve its value, and can trap moisture under the boards. We board the area you need, usually around the hatch, and leave the rest of the loft at full depth. More about raised loft boarding.

Moisture-resistant chipboard or OSB boards
Full-depth insulation under the boarded area
Loft legs fixed to the joists

Why book with us in Edinburgh and the Lothians

We measure before we quote

Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.

Clear contact details

Your quote says who to call with questions before, during and after the work.

No pressure selling

You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.

Boarding done properly

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

How much does raised loft boarding cost in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

£695 to £895A raised storage area of about 10 m². Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

This work is not an energy-saving material for VAT, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies. Where it is done alongside insulation, the quote shows each part separately.

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.

Questions about raised loft boarding in Edinburgh and the Lothians

How do I book a survey in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Send the form or call us. We call back to agree a time and confirm it in writing.

Which council covers my address in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

Councils in Edinburgh and the Lothians include City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian. Your council matters for building control questions and some funding schemes.

Is loft boarding included in VAT relief?

No. Boarding is not an energy-saving material, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies, while the insulation underneath can be zero-rated.

Can you board the whole loft?

We can, but we usually advise boarding only what you need. Every boarded area costs more and makes later checks under the floor harder.