Loft boarding in the Highlands and Islands

Where we work around the Highlands and Islands

This takes in the Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar council areas.

Postcode areas: HS, IV, KW, PH and ZE.

Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, so ask first and we will tell you honestly whether we can help and what it would cost to get there.

Councils	Highland, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands and Na h-Eileanan Siar
Postcode areas	HS, IV, KW, PH, ZE
Towns listed	8

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. Loft legs screw to the joists and carry the boards at the right height. More about raised loft boarding.

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

Why book with us in the Highlands and Islands

Tidy work

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

Clear contact details

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

Boarding done properly

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

Photos of the finished loft

You see the work done without climbing the ladder.

How much does raised loft boarding cost in the Highlands and Islands?

£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 the Highlands and Islands

Can you quote for several properties in the Highlands and Islands?

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

Do you cover the whole of the Highlands and Islands?

Mainland towns such as Inverness, Dingwall and Nairn are within our normal area. Island and remote addresses are surveyed by arrangement, and travel may be priced separately.

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.

How much weight can a boarded loft take?

Ordinary household storage such as boxes and cases is fine on most lofts. Heavy items need the joists assessing. Trussed roofs are lighter than traditional cut roofs.